Pavements and Lighting Forum 2025
The AAA Pavements and Lighting Forum will take place on Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 May 2025 in Western Sydney, featuring speaker and panel sessions, an industry exhibition and networking events.
In conjunction with the AAA Pavements and Lighting Forum, the AAA will host a Pavements Workshop on Wednesday 7 May. The workshop will bring industry experts together to discuss and debate industry standards including standardisation of products, testing regimes and quality monitoring.
The Pavements and Lighting Forum forms part of Australian Airports Associations (AAA) commitment to provide the aviation industry with comprehensive technical training.
The Forum is a specialised event addressing technical issues as well as challenges facing Australian airports and aerodromes. The event provides a learning environment dedicated to the exchange of ideas, identifying solutions, showcasing industry best practice as well as providing networking opportunities throughout the Forum and at the evening networking functions.
This Forum is the only event of this nature head in Australia and is an invaluable opportunity to come together with regional and major airport representatives and key stakeholders throughout out Australia.
Venue
Western Sydney Conference Centre, Pullman Sydney Penrith, 81 Mulgoa Road, 2750 Penrith, Australia
Registration
To register for the Forum, please click on the button below.
Please note:
- Prices include GST and are in AUD
- Workshop & Forum joint registration includes attendance from Wed 7-Fri 9 May, and all networking functions.
- Workshop only registration includes attendance of the workshop on Wed 7 May only.
- Forum only registration includes attendance of the Forum from Thu 8-Fri 9 May, and the Welcome Networking and Forum Dinner functions.
A ticket to the Welcome Networking Function is $125, and a ticket to the Networking Dinner is $165.
Three reasons why you should attend:
- Learn from a range of pavement and lighting specialists and ask the experts your burning questions to improve the performance of your airport.
- Strengthen existing contacts and build new ones. Learn from each other’s experiences and build a supportive network with like-minded individuals.
- Discover the latest innovations and services at the forum exhibition and hear about the latest technical updates during presenter and panel sessions.
Accommodation
Discounted accommodation is available to be booked with the Pullman Sydney Penrith; to book accommodation, please click on the button below.
Pullman Sydney Penrith Accommodation
Discounted accommodation bookings close 5 April.
Partnership and Exhibition Opportunities – selling fast, only 1 booth remaining
If you would like to partner and/or exhibit during the Pavements and Lighting Forum, we will have a range of packages available to suit your needs. To view the
packages, please click on the button below.
2025 Pavements and Lighting Forum Prospectus
Please note, packages are limited and selling quickly.
Call for Speakers – Closed
The AAA invites speaker nominations to be considered for presentation at the AAA Pavements and Lighting Forum 2025. This is your chance to share your knowledge and experience with your peers as well as showcase innovative product case studies and projects.
We welcome suggestions from all industry participants about presentation topics with emphasis on research outcomes, new technologies and innovations, rather than business as usual. Please note that all nominations must be received by the AAA no later than 5pm AEDT, Friday 28 February 2025 to be considered for inclusion.
Presentation Topics
We encourage a range of submissions on the key Forum topics, including:
- New products for pavement and lighting construction
- Innovations in pavement maintenance
- Pavement or lighting research outcomes
- New technologies for more sustainable airfields
- MOS 139 compliance issues and solutions
- Novel case studies on airfield developments
- New challenges for regional airports
- Novel whole of life airfield asset management
- Friction and other aircraft safety issues
To learn more about the Call for Speaker Nominations please click the button below.
Enquiries
Program, Partnership and Exhibition Enquires
Nicole Rutter, Senior Manager – Major Events & Partnerships
Australian Airports Association
E: nrutter@airports.asn.au | M: 0491 877 130
Registration Enquiries
Mandy Winter, Events Officer
Australian Airports Association
E: events@airports.asn.au | T: 02 6230 1110
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Social Function
- 6-9pm, Squires Terrace bar
For attendees arriving the night before the Pavements Workshop, they can join together for an informal social function, enjoying food and beverages in a relaxed atmosphere. Please note this event is at your own expense.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Pavements Workshop
- 9am-3pm, Workshop sessions
The popular Pavements Workshop will be held again in 2025, with technical presentations and discussions on the latest research, technology and developments presented.
Pavements and Lighting Forum
- 3.30-5pm, Opening Forum Session
- 5-7pm, Welcome Networking Function
- 5-7pm, Exhibition
The Pavements and Lighting Forum 2025 will commence on Wednesday afternoon with the Opening Forum Session, setting the scene for the next two days, as well as the Welcome Networking Function in the exhibition providing an opportunity to network and engage with fellow colleagues and partners and exhibitors of the Forum.
Thursday 8 May 2025
Pavements and Lighting Forum
- 9am-3.30pm, Forum Sessions
- 8am-3.30pm, Exhibition
- 3.30pm onwards, Airport Tours – to be confirmed
- 6-9pm, Networking Dinner – location to be advised
The first full day of the Forum will be a day filled with interactive and informative sessions, an abundant of networking opportunities as well as possible tours and a networking dinner, experiencing Western Sydney.
Friday 9 May 2025
Pavements and Lighting Forum
- 9am-3.30pm, Sessions
- 8am-2pm, Exhibition
- To be advised, Bus transport to Sydney Airport
The final day of the Forum will be a great opportunity to continue learning and development, hear about the latest technologies and network with colleagues.
Registration
| Early-Bird | Standard | Late | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Member - Workshop Only | - | $650 | - |
| Airport Member - Workshop and P&L Forum | - | $1,800 | - |
| Airport Member - P&L Forum Only | - | $1,400 | - |
| Corporate Member - Workshop Only | $850 | - | |
| Corporate Member - Workshop and P&L Forum | - | $2,200 | - |
| Corporate Member - P&L Forum Only | - | $1,800 | - |
| Non-Member - Workshop Only | - | $1,050 | - |
| Non-Member - Workshop and P&L Forum | - | $3,300 | - |
| Non-Member - P&L Forum Only | - | $2,200 | - |
Forum MC and Speakers
Forum MC
Todd Chapman, Principal, Leading Edge Management Consulting
Read moreTodd Chapman is a respected professional who operates at the senior levels of the aviation industry. As the principal of Leading Edge Management Consulting, he partners with airlines, airports, and other aviation organisations to drive genuine transformation. This may be through strategic resets, leadership development, finding efficiency, bringing cultural improvement or finding sustainable growth.
What sets Todd and the Leading Edge approach apart is a deep commitment to people. His work is grounded in genuine engagement, ensuring that solutions are not only effective but also embedded within the organisation. His goal is to leave a lasting legacy—building leadership capability and fostering a culture that continues to thrive long after his involvement.
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