The event for Australia’s aviation, corporate travel, business events and travel payments professionals is returning for its second year, and has reached the milestone of 100 speakers, 100 exhibitors and 1000 delegates locked in.
Taking place at ICC Sydney on 25-26 November 2025 – following the event making its debut in 2024 – it brings together four powerhouse summits under one roof, uniting leaders, disruptors and innovators from across the globe.
Attendees can expect keynotes, panel discussions, case studies, immersive sessions and networking opportunities with industry leaders and decision-makers.
“Hitting the 100 speakers, 100 exhibitors and 1000 delegates milestone in the past week shows there’s a big appetite for fresh thinking and practical dialogue across our business travel and events community,” says Derek Sadubin, co-founder, FACTS.
“It’s proof that travel, events and aviation are not just bouncing back, they’re reinventing themselves.
“We can’t wait to welcome our industry to what’s become Australia’s largest business travel and events expo and summits.”
The 100-strong speaker lineup includes:
- Cam Wallace, CEO, Qantas International and Freight.
- Suzanne Neufang, CEO, Global Business Travel Association.
- Tony Fernandes, CEO, AirAsia Group.
- Simon Baptist, principal economist Asia Pacific, Visa.
- Melissa Elf, global COO and managing director ANZ, Flight Centre Corporate.
- Simon Hickey, CEO, Western Sydney Airport.
- Jo Sully, CEO Australia & New Zealand, Corporate Travel Management.
Across the speaker sessions, topics will cover the future of aviation and new energy; business travel sustainability and climate alignment; procurement reimagined through dynamic sourcing and value creation; business events strategy for meaningful events; and the rise of travel technology and data-driven program management.
The FACTS 2025 business travel and events expo will showcase providers of travel technology, hotels, airlines, meetings and sustainability solutions.
