Captivate Events organises first-ever Australian Aviation Summit

Captivate Events is proud to be the event management agency behind the first-ever Australian Aviation summit. 

The event, held on 29 August in conjunction with the annual Australian Aviation Awards, attracted 233 attendees from across the aviation sector, who gathered at The Star in Sydney for a day of insights and analysis into the future of aviation.

Captivate helped secure high-profile sponsors including principal partner Leidos Australia and platinum partner Airservices Australia; gold partners Aviation Australia, Boeing, Sigma Aerospace and Wing; and a number of other industry and charity partners.

Outside the main conference hall, the event had a number of exhibitors and a live VR demonstration by advanced air mobility company Wisk. The demonstration was of a potential ‘air taxi’ ride from downtown Brisbane to the airport.

“Overall fantastic day and very professionally run. Loved being part of it,” one attendee said.

The event production team arranged a wide range of speakers and panellists including Western Sydney International Airport CEO Simon Hickey a keynote from interim Airservices Australia CEO Rob Sharp.

The summit program also offered insights on everything from the push for ‘Jet Zero’ to increasing diversity in the aviation sector, analysis of the recent Aviation White Paper, and the future of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in Australia.

Russell Stephenson, director of Captivate Events & Communications, said they are proud to have been the event management agency behind the inaugural summit. 

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Australian Aviation team and thank you to everyone who helped make this inaugural event such a success.”

“Captivate is looking forward to producing the summit and awards again in 2025.”