FACTS, the Festival of Aviation and Corporate Travel Summit, is a two-day national event dedicated to the future of corporate travel, aviation, business events, travel payments and travel technology. It is purpose-built as a high-value, insight-driven marketplace that connects senior buyers with leading suppliers and policy influencers to accelerate real commercial outcomes. Since launching in 2024, the event has rapidly scaled in size and sector coverage, becoming one of the most significant corporate travel and business events expos in the southern hemisphere.

FACTS takes place on 25-26 November 2026 at the ICC Sydney, bringing together thousands of delegates from across Australia and international markets. The 2026 event is expected to attract over 2,000 attendees, including more than 600 qualified buyers and 180+ exhibitors and sponsors. For corporate travel professionals and business event planners, it is one of the most concentrated learning and networking opportunities in the Australian market.

FACTS is designed for professionals shaping corporate travel and business events programs, including: Corporate travel managers and procurement leaders CFOs, CPOs, HR and operations leaders Meetings and events planners across corporates, associations and government PAs and EAs managing business travel and events SME business owners responsible for travel policy The expected buyer mix includes over 350 corporate travel procurement managers and more than 200 meetings and events planners, making it a highly targeted and commercially-focused audience.

FACTS delivers 50+ hours of education across plenary sessions, workshops and show floor stages. Key themes include: Corporate travel program transformation The role of AI in program management and travel experience Aviation strategy, capacity and distribution Travel payments, expense and financial infrastructure Sustainability, reporting and decarbonisation Identity, biometrics and the evolving traveller experience Organisational performance and excellence The agenda is structured to support strategic decision-making for corporate travel programs, meetings and events strategy, and supplier partnerships. Core education sessions are transcribed, summarised and shared with event delegates via the event's app, ensuring attendees have access to all the critical discussions and insights across the 2 day agenda.

FACTS combines exhibition, education and high-value networking in one integrated format. Unlike traditional expos, FACTS is structured around free-flow buyer and seller meetings, themed expo zones such as aviation, hotel, business events and technology, and highly curated educational content designed to advance professional expertise and impact.   Refreshments, networking receptions and on-floor education sessions are deliberately positioned to keep buyers engaged and encourage meaningful commercial discussions.

Attending a corporate travel summit like FACTS allows organisations to: Benchmark travel programs against industry trends Understand structural shifts in aviation, payments and sustainability Connect directly with airlines, hotels, technology providers and TMCs Identify cost, compliance and efficiency opportunities Build relationships that support long-term program value For Australian businesses navigating pricing volatility, sustainability reporting and AI-driven transformation, concentrated access to insight and suppliers can significantly accelerate decision-making.

Yes. In addition to enterprise procurement leaders, the event is expected to attract over 350 SME CEOs, business owners and operational leaders. For smaller organisations without large in-house travel teams, FACTS provides access to quality education, supplier engagement and peer learning in one location, with a dedicated SME content stream.

Delegate passes provide access to all four summits (corporate travel, business events, aviation and travel payments) within the event, covering corporate travel, aviation, business events and travel payments. Registration for FACTS 2026 will open soon – join our mailing list here to receive notification of early bird deals and keep informed of our agenda and speaker line-up.

FACTS is one of Australia’s most important business travel events for corporate travel buyers, procurement leaders, travel managers, TMCs, airlines, hotels, technology providers and travel suppliers.It is purpose-built for the managed travel and business events sector, with education, supplier engagement and commercial networking focused on the issues shaping corporate travel programs in Australia.For businesses reviewing their travel and event program, sourcing suppliers or preparing for an RFP, FACTS provides direct access to the people, insights and solutions that matter.

For professionals working across meetings, incentives, conferences and events, FACTS offers a dedicated Business Events Summit within a broader corporate travel and aviation event.This makes FACTS particularly valuable for organisations managing both business travel and events.Attendees can explore event supplier solutions, venue and destination insights, travel logistics, risk, procurement, payments, technology and delegate experience in one place.

One of the most effective ways to source travel suppliers in Australia is to attend an industry event that brings qualified buyers and specialist suppliers together in the same room.FACTS gives buyers access to a wide range of travel and event suppliers, including:AirlinesHotels and accommodation providersTravel management companiesTravel technology providersPayment and expense providersCar rental and ground transport companiesDestinations and venuesMeetings and events suppliersRisk, safety and traveller wellbeing providersRather than relying only on online research or referral networks, buyers can meet suppliers directly, compare solutions, ask questions and understand who is best placed to support their program.

A strong business travel RFP starts with clear goals, current program data and a practical understanding of the supplier market.FACTS helps buyers prepare for this process by giving them access to current industry education, supplier conversations and peer insights.Before issuing a travel RFP, businesses should consider:Current travel spend and booking behaviourTraveller needs and pain pointsService expectationsTechnology requirementsReporting and data needsRisk management and traveller safetySustainability prioritiesPayment and expense processesSupplier performance expectationsInternal stakeholder requirementsFACTS can help corporate buyers better understand what questions to ask, what suppliers can offer and how to build a more relevant tender process.

FACTS is open to professionals working in or connected to corporate travel, business events, aviation, travel technology, travel payments and supplier services. This includes both buyers and suppliers.Buyers may include corporate travel managers, procurement leaders, finance leaders, HR leaders, executive assistants, personal assistants, event planners, operations leaders and SME business decision-makers.Suppliers may include airlines, hotels, TMCs, travel technology companies, payment providers, car rental companies, destinations, venues, event suppliers and other organisations servicing the travel and events industry.

The FACTS Qualified Buyer Program is designed for approved corporate travel and business events buyers who have responsibility for sourcing, managing, influencing or purchasing travel and event services. The program helps connect genuine buyers with relevant suppliers, education and networking opportunities across the two-day event. Places are limited and participation is subject to eligibility criteria. Apply here: https://www.factsevent.com/attend

To participate in the FACTS Qualified Buyer Program, applicants generally need to demonstrate that they are involved in buying, managing, procuring or influencing corporate travel or business event services.Eligible participants may work within:CorporatesGovernment organisationsUniversitiesAssociationsSporting organisationsSMEsEvent planning teamsProcurement teamsFinance teamsHR or people teamsExecutive office teamsApplications are reviewed to ensure the program is relevant for genuine buyers and decision-makers.

Buyers at FACTS are professionals who purchase, manage, influence or specify business travel, meetings or event services for their organisation or clients.Buyer roles may include:Corporate travel managersProcurement managersCategory managersCFOs and finance leadersCPOs and procurement leadersHR and people leadersOperations leadersExecutive assistants and personal assistantsEvent managersMeetings and events plannersAssociation event managersGovernment travel and event buyersUniversity travel and event managersSME business owners and decision-makersBuyer organisations may include corporates, government departments, universities, associations, agencies, sporting bodies, SMEs and businesses with managed travel or event requirements.

Suppliers at FACTS are organisations that provide products, services or solutions to the corporate travel, aviation, business events or travel payments sectors.Supplier categories may include:AirlinesHotels and accommodation groupsTravel management companiesTravel technology providersOnline booking toolsPayment and expense providersCar rental and ground transport companiesVenues and destinationsMeetings and events suppliersRisk management providersTraveller wellbeing providersData and reporting platformsAviation and airport partnersConsulting and advisory businessesSupplier attendees may include sales leaders, commercial directors, account managers, marketing leaders, partnership teams, product specialists and senior executives.

You can register to attend FACTS 2026 via the official FACTS website at https://www.factsevent.com/attend.Buyer, supplier, exhibitor and sponsor options may vary, so attendees should review the available ticket types and program information before registering.Corporate travel and event buyers may also be eligible to apply for the Qualified Buyer Program.

Australia’s most influential travel industry leaders are often found across aviation, corporate travel, business events, travel technology, payments, accommodation, procurement and government.FACTS brings many of these leaders together through keynote sessions, panel discussions, industry interviews, supplier showcases and networking.Rather than focusing on one part of the industry, FACTS connects leaders from across the full business travel ecosystem, helping attendees understand the trends, risks and opportunities shaping the market.

FACTS helps travel and event industry professionals and corporate buyers connect, learn and make better commercial decisions.Benefits include:Access to leading travel and event suppliersPractical education across four summit streamsNetworking with buyers, suppliers and senior leadersInsight into current travel and aviation trendsExposure to new technology and payment solutionsSupport for better supplier sourcing and RFP planningOpportunities to compare solutions in one placeA stronger understanding of the Australian corporate travel marketFor buyers, FACTS helps simplify supplier discovery and improve program decision-making.For suppliers, FACTS provides direct access to a highly relevant audience of corporate travel and event decision-makers.

FACTS is one of Australia’s leading platforms for practical education in corporate travel, business events, aviation, travel technology and payments.The event combines formal summit content with supplier engagement, peer learning and real-world industry discussion.For professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of managed travel, event strategy, sourcing, procurement, payments, technology and market trends, FACTS provides a focused learning environment across two days.

No. FACTS is relevant for large corporates, mid-market businesses, SMEs, government, universities, associations and organisations that manage business travel or events. The event is designed to support different levels of experience and program maturity, from organisations reviewing their first structured travel program through to mature travel and procurement teams managing complex supplier relationships.

Yes. FACTS is highly relevant for executive assistants, personal assistants and office professionals who organise executive travel, business trips, meetings, conferences or company events.Attending FACTS can help EAs and PAs:Discover trusted travel and event suppliersImprove travel planning processesUnderstand duty of care and risk considerationsLearn about technology that simplifies bookings and approvalsBuild confidence managing complex travel and event requirementsAccess practical education designed for real workplace needs

Yes. FACTS is relevant for SMEs that want to manage travel and events more effectively without creating unnecessary complexity. SME leaders, finance teams, HR teams and operations managers can use FACTS to better understand supplier options, technology tools, travel policy, traveller support, cost control and risk management.