CONFERENCE SESSIONS

As part of the virtual event, the following conference sessions are available in the auditorium. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged for the full virtual event experience. The below times are in China Standard Time (CST) and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). To check the times in your location, please use the World Clock Meeting Planner. Alternatively refer to the Program page of the event website.

OPENING REMARKS

Watch the recording here

Tuesday 1 December, 9am CST / 12pm AEDT
Hear the opening remarks from Tourism Australia. An acknowledgement of country will be delivered by Clarence Slockee. 

Speakers: 

• Phillipa Harrison, Managing Director
• Andrew Hogg, Executive General Manager Eastern Markets and Aviation
  
• Mandy Wu, Country Manager, China 
  
• Carmen Tam, Manager, Hong Kong

THE FUTURE OF AVIATION

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Tuesday 1 December, 5.35pm CST / 8.35pm AEDT 
What does the future of aviation look like? Listen to the panel discussion, facilitated by Andrew Hogg and Trent Banfield to gain insights into this sector and how it is evolving to make travellers feel safe now and in the future. 

• Andrew Hogg, Tourism Australia, Executive General Manager Eastern Markets and Aviation
  
• Trent Banfield, Tourism Australia, International Operations & Aviation Development Manager
  
• John Simeone, Qantas, Senior Vice President, Asia and UKEMEIA
  
• Peng Hai Ping, Air China, Managing Director, International Affairs & Co-operation
  
• Li Jun Wei, Air China, General Manager Marketing
  
• Wu Guo Xiang, China Southern, Senior Vice President, International and Corporate Relations Division
  
• Agatha Lee, Cathay Pacific, General Manager China
  
• Shen Jinsong, China Eastern Airlines, Deputy General Manager Sales Committee