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December 5, 2025Sydney welcomed the inaugural FACTS Summit & Expo 2025, marking a landmark gathering for the corporate travel and mobility sector. With 1,500 delegates, over 160 expert speakers, and more than 100 exhibitors, the event has quickly positioned itself as a major platform for shaping the evolution of business travel, corporate events, airline operations, and travel payment systems in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.The summit addressed the most pressing trends and challenges facing the industry. Sessions explored artificial intelligence and automation, digital identity solutions, enhanced airline retailing, traveller wellbeing initiatives, and sustainable travel and decarbonisation strategies. These themes highlighted the sector’s need to integrate efficiency, customer experience, and environmental responsibility while navigating rapid technological and operational change.Advertisement Across two days, delegates explored how AI and automation are transforming corporate travel management. From smarter booking systems to streamlined expense processes and personalised traveller support, the industry is embracing technology to enhance efficiency and convenience. Sustainability remained a central focus, with discussions covering practical decarbonisation pathways, adoption of cleaner fuels, and innovative strategies to reduce the sector’s environmental impact.Financial technology and travel payments were key topics, addressing emerging solutions for seamless transactions, modernised expense management, and the role of fintech in corporate travel. The summit also explored how business events can be enhanced with technology-driven, personalised experiences, while airline retailing sessions emphasised traveller-centric distribution models that improve flexibility and service quality. Workforce engagement and wellbeing, along with strategies for supporting the next generation of corporate travellers, highlighted the human element alongside technological advancement.A Hub for Innovation and CollaborationThe Expo showcased over 100 exhibitors spanning accommodation providers, airlines and air charters, mobility and ground transport solutions, event technology platforms, travel payments, safety and risk management services, and emerging travel-tech startups featured in a dedicated Start-up Village. The exhibition offered delegates the opportunity to explore cutting-edge solutions, stay ahead of industry trends, and forge strategic partnerships that enhance corporate travel operations and business event planning.Advertisement The event created an enviro …
