Experience the best of Sydney’s aerospace and engineering innovation through the ICAS 2026 Technical Tours.
These exclusive site visits offer delegates behind‑the‑scenes access to world‑class research facilities, advanced manufacturing hubs, and aviation operations across Australia’s leading aerospace city. Designed to inspire and connect, the tours bring cutting‑edge science to life while showcasing Sydney’s pivotal role in shaping the future of aeronautics.
*Times listed are only an indication, times are subject to change.
UNSW Acoustic Research Facility
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: 0930 from ICC Sydney | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 90
Discover the forefront of engineering innovation at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW Sydney. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a look at cutting-edge aerospace research facilities including the largest aeroacoustic wind tunnel facility in Australia, a large aerodynamic wind tunnel, the, Archer supersonic wind tunnel and advanced flow and noise measurement systems.
Agenda:
9:30am – Depart ICC Sydney
10:00am – Arrive at UNSW
10:00am – 1:00pm – Technical tour at UNSW
1:00pm – Depart UNSW
1:30pm – Return to ICC Sydney
University of Sydney – Australian Centre for Field Robotics
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 20 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 90
Join us for an exclusive industrial site visit to the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Robotics, a world-leading hub for innovation in field robotics and intelligent systems. Discover cutting-edge research, witness live demonstrations, and engage with experts shaping the future of autonomous technologies across industries. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into real-world applications of robotics in agriculture, mining, transport, and more.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: 0800 from ICC Sydney | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 56
Join us for a tour of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). This visit will showcase how the AMRF supports Australian and global industry to derisk innovation and scale advanced manufacturing through its unique combination of worldclass equipment, expert engineers, and cutting-edge technologies. Attendees will receive an overview of the AMRF’s capabilities, including precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced composites, factory digitisation, and metrology. This is followed by a guided tour of the manufacturing hall with up-close access to advanced technologies such as DMG MORI multi-axis machining centres and large format 3D printers such as the CMS Kreator, highlighting the facility’s role in accelerating aerospace research, development, and commercialisation.
Agenda:
8:00am – Depart ICC Sydney
9:00am – 10:30am – Technical tour at Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
11:30am – Arrive back at ICC Sydney
Airservices Australia – Digital Tower & WSI Airport (Aviation Operations)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: 0830 from ICC Sydney | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $120.00 inc GST pp
- Maximum capacity: 20
- Requirements: Must bring photographic ID
Join us on a tour of the Airservices Australia ATM Digital Aerodrome Service (DAS) and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). The digital tower can monitor the airport and immediate airspace, beaming real-time vision to a centralised control room. Airservices Australia DAS centre at Eastern Creek, enables new air traffic management (ATM) tools and features such as object tracking, night vision and image enhancement – allowing air traffic controllers to see beyond the limitations of the human eye. Infrared cameras enable controllers to see more at night and during periods of low visibility. You will have exclusive access to the DAS control room and a tour of this exciting new facility and WSI airport.
Agenda:
8:30am – Depart ICC Sydney
9:30am – Arrive at Remote Tower Centre at Eastern Creek
10:00am – 11:30am – Technical tour at Remote Tower Centre
TBC – Return to ICC Sydney
Qantas (Airline Support)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Pick-up time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 12
Take off on a behind-the-scenes tour of Qantas at Mascot, where aviation meets innovation. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a rare opportunity to explore Qantas’ engineering and operations facilities, learn about aircraft maintenance and fleet management, and hear from industry professionals driving Australia’s aviation excellence. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to connect with one of the world’s leading airlines.
Sydney International Airport
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Pick-up time: TBC | Travel time: 20 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 20
Overview of SYD’s development strategy and a tour of our Integrated Operations Centre, including a discussion on the operational changes required to support SYD’s development strategy.
Agenda:
TBC – Depart ICC Sydney
10:00am – 11:00am – Overview of SYD’s development strategy
11:00am – 12:00pm – Tour of the IOC, including a discussion on the operational changes required to support SYD’s development strategy
TBC – Return to ICC Sydney
UNSW Acoustic Research Facility
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Discover the forefront of engineering innovation at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW Sydney. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a look at cutting-edge aerospace research facilities including the largest aeroacoustic wind tunnel facility in Australia, a large aerodynamic wind tunnel, the, Archer supersonic wind tunnel and advanced flow and noise measurement systems.
University of Sydney – Australian Centre for Field Robotics
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 20 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us for an exclusive industrial site visit to the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Robotics, a world-leading hub for innovation in field robotics and intelligent systems. Discover cutting-edge research, witness live demonstrations, and engage with experts shaping the future of autonomous technologies across industries. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into real-world applications of robotics in agriculture, mining, transport, and more.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us for a tour of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). This visit will showcase how the AMRF supports Australian and global industry to derisk innovation and scale advanced manufacturing through its unique combination of worldclass equipment, expert engineers, and cuttingedge technologies. Attendees will receive an overview of the AMRF’s capabilities, including precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced composites, factory digitisation, and metrology. This is followed by a guided tour of the manufacturing hall with upclose access to advanced technologies such as DMG MORI multiaxis machining centres and largeformat 3D printers such as the CMS Kreator, highlighting the facility’s role in accelerating aerospace research, development, and commercialisation.
Airservices Australia – Digital Tower & WSI Airport (Aviation Operations)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: 0830 from ICC | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us on a tour of the Airservices Australia ATM Digital Aerodrome Service (DAS) and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). The digital tower can monitor the airport and immediate airspace, beaming real-time vision to a centralised control room. Airservices Australia DAS centre at Eastern Creek, enables new air traffic management (ATM) tools and features such as object tracking, night vision and image enhancement – allowing air traffic controllers to see beyond the limitations of the human eye. Infrared cameras enable controllers to see more at night and during periods of low visibility. You will have exclusive access to the DAS control room and a tour of this exciting new facility and WSI airport.
Qantas (Airline Support)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Pick-up time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 12
Take off on a behind-the-scenes tour of Qantas at Mascot, where aviation meets innovation. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a rare opportunity to explore Qantas’ engineering and operations facilities, learn about aircraft maintenance and fleet management, and hear from industry professionals driving Australia’s aviation excellence. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to connect with one of the world’s leading airlines.