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About the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA)
The Digital Economy Conference is hosted by the Digital Economy Council of Australia, the national industry body representing businesses and professionals building Australia’s digital infrastructure.
The conference is a national gathering of industry leaders and innovators showcasing the technologies, trends and real-world applications shaping Australia’s digital economy.
Tickets are now OPEN!
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KEY THEMES
Foundational systems of the digital economy
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Digital assets, custody architecture and real-world asset tokenisation
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Payments, settlement and programmable value infrastructure
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Telecommunications networks, cloud architecture and connected systems
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AI, automation, agentic trade, data systems and cyber resilience
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Quantum computing and advanced cryptography
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Trade digitalisation, mining & resource supply chain and cross-border infrastructure
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Regulatory architecture, compliance-ready design and systemic risk
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Interoperability, governance and global market alignment
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SCHEDULE
Program structure across three impactful days
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Day 1: Three active concurrent theaters, featuring strategic roundtables, expert briefings, live demonstrations and structured workshops, concluding with an evening opening reception to launch the conference week.
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Day 2: Full plenary program exploring the tech stack of our digital economy, examining shared infrastructure, regulatory coordination and emerging systemic risks.
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Day 3: Plenary sessions focused on execution, scalability and compliance, examining how secure digital systems are built, deployed and operated across regulated global markets.
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WHY ATTEND
Why this conference matters now
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A curated program exploring the technologies, infrastructure and governance frameworks shaping Australia’s next phase of economic transformation and strategic competitiveness.
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Direct engagement with decision makers, multi-sectoral industry leaders, policymakers and innovators influencing regulation, capital flows and the architecture of emerging markets, opening networks across industries and creating new collaboration opportunities.
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High-quality sessions, expert speakers and substantive discussions designed to inform strategy, strengthen capability and support informed leadership across industry and government.
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Agenda
This event explores the infrastructure required to build a world leading digital economy, bringing together leaders, regulators and innovators to discuss policy, investment, collaboration and the systems enabling Australia’s digital future. This includes deep dives into blockchain, digital assets, artificial intelligence, digital identity, open data, privacy, cyber security, quantum, connectivity, payments and smart infrastructure, technologies critical to a trusted and thriving digital economy.
DAY 1 - 9am - Late
The Immersion Series
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Theatre 1 - Roundtable Room 1
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Theatre 2 - Conference
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Theatre 3 - Interactive Presentations, Demo's & Workshop
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Theatre 4 - Roundtable Room 2
The Immersion Series opens the conference with energy and immediacy, giving delegates the freedom to chart your own path across FOUR concurrent theatres. Participants select the sessions most relevant to their priorities, moving between focused discussions that unpack implementation, governance settings and emerging commercial models shaping Australia’s digital infrastructure. From the first hour, the format is active and deliberate, setting a confident tone before the official welcome reception formally launches the week.
DAY 2 - 9am - 5pm
Conference
Digital Infrastructure, Trust, Security & Risk, Enterprise Systems, Tokenisation & Asset Transformation.
Day Two examines the systems, infrastructure and institutional frameworks shaping the next phase of the digital economy. Across payments, tokenisation, enterprise blockchain, legal architecture, cybersecurity and institutional adoption, sessions explore how digital assets and emerging technologies are moving from experimentation into operational, regulated and enterprise-scale environments.
The program focuses on the practical realities of implementation, including trust, governance, interoperability, compliance, risk management, liquidity, capital formation and the infrastructure required to support secure and scalable digital financial systems.
6:30pm - Opening Night Reception
DAY 3 - 7:30am - 5pm
Conference
7:30AM - Regulatory Breakfast
The Regulatory Breakfast features senior addresses and discussions from Treasury, ASIC, AUSTRAC, AFCA and APRA, alongside research briefings examining regulation, compliance, consumer protection and Australia’s evolving digital finance and policy landscape.
9:15am - Conference : Next-Gen Digital Systems & Infrastructure
This day focuses on emerging technologies, digital value networks and advanced systems, including AI-driven coordination, autonomous infrastructure and digital trade. It also considers the role of quantum technologies within the broader evolution of secure, scalable and interoperable digital infrastructure.
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Sunday 14th June
Women of DECA (WoDECA) Pre-Conference Event
We invite you to an evening before the Digital Economy Conference 2026 - a gathering for conversation, connection and ideas already shaping the future for all Australians.
We warmly welcome people of all genders and levels of technical experience - from those newly exploring the digital economy to those already deeply involved in shaping the industry.
Monday 15th June
Day One Opening Reception
The conference opens with a high-energy evening that brings the full ecosystem into the room. With music, drinks and a dynamic atmosphere, this is where the network activates, momentum builds and the tone for the week is set.
Open to all full-day ticket holders. No additional registration required, simply present your conference lanyard or ticket on arrival.
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Tuesday 16th June
Swyftx Day 2 Evening Mixer
Join Swyftx and DECA for the official Day 2 evening mixer, held onsite at Sydney Common Bar within the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park conference venue.
Open to all conference pass holders, the mixer provides an opportunity for delegates, speakers, sponsors, and industry to unwind, continue conversations from the day’s sessions, and build new connections in a relaxed setting over drinks and networking.
Wednesday 17th June
REGULATORY BREAKFAST
Start your day with plated breakfast and sharp insights from industry leaders shaping the digital asset landscape.
This rapid fire session brings together voices from across compliance, security, analytics, custody, insurance, and more to share what is happening right now across the ecosystem.
About The Venue
The Digital Economy Conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, an iconic five-star hotel overlooking Sydney’s most celebrated parklands.
This landmark venue combines timeless luxury with contemporary style, offering delegates the perfect setting in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. With sweeping views of Hyde Park, elegant event spaces, and world-class hospitality, the Sheraton Grand provides an inspiring backdrop for networking, discussion, and discovery.
Situated just steps away from Sydney’s premier dining, shopping, and cultural precincts, and within easy reach of the harbour foreshore and Opera House, the location ensures a memorable experience both inside and outside the conference.
Address: 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
*Conference sponsors, speakers, and delegates are eligible for a 10% discount on accommodation, subject to availability
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