POLICY WEEK
2026
9th – 13th March
Sydney, NSW
Where
Influence
Convenes
Policy Week stands as the most internationally diverse and strategically significant digital asset forum in Australia.
The event gathers the decision-makers shaping the future of finance. It is a senior-level, invitation-only forum for those influencing regulatory, institutional and technological outcomes. Discussions take place behind closed doors in an environment of candour and trust, allowing participants to debate, align and develop strategies free from external scrutiny.
Policy Week: By The Numbers
Total Invitees
Senior leaders from government, law, finance, technology and education.
International Attendees
From 12 jurisdictions across APAC, North America, UK, Europe & the Middle East.
Regulatory Representatives*
Including ASIC, AUSTRAC, APRA, RBA, Treasury and international counterparts.
Activations & Roundtables
Invitation-only discussions and activations over the week.
Days of Programming
Covering regulatory innovation, payments, tokenisation and enforcement.
Organisations Represented
Across payments, banking, legal, advisory, compliance, exchanges & infrastructure
*Based on 2025 attendance
Who Attends
Policy Week is an invite-only gathering for senior decision-makers shaping the policy, regulatory and commercial landscape of digital assets.
Traditional Finance Sector
Finance sector participants, venturing into rooms that hold insights into their businesses and business model disruption going forward.
Exchanges & Payment Service Providers
Market moving tradfi and emergent digital exchanges, that will be tasked with the implementation of a platform led regulation approach.
Technology Infrastructure Providers
The infrastructure players providing the technology stack and backbone that moves us from tech debt to growth potential to future tooling.
Regulators, Public Service & Government
Alerting the public service to these conversations and to the environment that allows for observation of the industry and its intersecting points.
Legal & Consulting Fraternity
The legal fraternity and consulting firms that are willing to lend their voice and domain experience to the conversation in order to deliver rich regulatory insight.
Industry & Associations
A cross section of industry and associations who understand the need to emphasise in a united way the importance of the opportunity at hand.
Monday, 9th March 2026
Welcome Reception
Icebergs, Bondi Beach
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Policy Week begins with a Welcome Reception that sets the stage for the week ahead. Connecting leaders across finance, policy and technology who’ve gathered from across the world.
This is where first impressions are made and were the conversations will begin.
Day One: Risk, Compliance & Governance
Modernising Compliance.
Building Better Infrastructure.
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
Crown, Sydney
The Risk, Compliance and Governance day brings together innovators committed to reshaping how regulation meets technology.
The event is a meeting point for custodians, legal experts, technology providers, infrastructure architects and enforcement agencies all collaborating to advance smarter compliance and more resilient supervisory systems.
As global standards evolve, the Risk, Compliance and Governance Forum unpacks real-world strategies to integrate regulatory tech solutions which help decision-makers cut through complexity and stay ahead of change.
Day Two: Roundtables & Workshops
Where Alignment Happens.
Where Signals Become Strategy.
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Multi-location, Sydney
Roundtable & Workshop Day is all about candid, high-trust conversations among senior leaders in regulation, finance, law and technology.
Held under the Chatham House Rule, these sessions give select decision-makers the space to debate critical issues and develop strategies in private without outside scrutiny.
Through this format, attendees build deep mutual understanding and actionable insights that directly influence policy, compliance frameworks and collaborative initiatives.
Day Three: Stablecoins, RWAs & Tokenisation
The Rails. The Rules. The Risk.
Thursday, 12th March 2026
Sydney, CBD
RWA Day explores the commercial models, investment strategies and technical frameworks driving the growth of tokenised real-world assets.
It convenes asset managers, institutional investors, banks, tokenisation platforms and custody providers to share insights on infrastructure, product design and market adoption.
By translating complex market developments into practical guidance, RWA Day helps participants evaluate investment opportunities, assess operational requirements and navigate emerging business models as tokenisation reshapes the global financial ecosystem.
The Thematics
From global policy shifts to advancements in digital finance, Policy Week brings together leaders to examine the forces reshaping markets.
Discussions explore innovation in financial systems, cross-border regulation, emerging technologies and the ongoing imperative to protect consumers and maintain trust.
Financial Products & Innovation
Exploring next-generation financial tools including stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, non-cash payments, the impact of TMDs and protocols redefining capital markets.
Consumer Protection & Security
Dedicated to safeguarding consumers, through custody,consumer protection, scams code frameworks and security architecture. The tools building trust and mitigating risks.
Cross-Border & Global Finance
Focusing on international financial interactions and standards adoption, highlighting the need for global cooperation in a world where money moves at the speed of the internet.
Market & Infrastructure
A focus on the systems and tools that support trading and financial operations. Covering core components of markets, surveillance, infrastructure, derivatives and liquidity.
Governance & Policy
Delving into institutional frameworks, governance models, adoption strategies and mechanisms for financial stability in digital markets.
Regulatory & Legal
The legal and compliance aspects of the financial system, such as AML/CFT, licensing frameworks and risk and compliance. The cornerstone of a safe and regulated financial environment.
The Hospitality and Networking
Post Conference Networking Event
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Join us for an informal yet impactful gathering to close out Tuesday’s sessions.
Post Conference Drinks provide a chance to unwind, spark fresh conversations and build on the ideas of the day. It’s the perfect setting to strengthen relationships and form new partnerships.
International
Dinner
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
6:00pm – 10:00pm
A highlight of Policy Week, the International Dinner brings together overseas delegates and industry leaders for an intimate evening in Sydney.
Fostering truly global connections, informing and aligning Australia’s role within the global digital assets landscape.
Post Policy Week Networking Event
Thursday, 12th March 2026
5:00pm – 8:30pm
Close out Policy Week with an evening that keeps the conversations flowing.
This relaxed yet high-impact gathering brings together financial leaders and innovators to connect beyond the formality of the program.
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BlockchainAPAC stands as a key industry advisor and convenor across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our organisation spearheads initiatives that connect regulators, institutions, technology providers and industry players.
Through advisory work, capability building, roundtables and large forums, BlockchainAPAC is committed to steering blockchain adoption via strategic regulation, policy and market design.
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