ASIC Symposium: The Asia Pacific opportunity – Innovating for growth
Wednesday 4 March 2026 | 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm | International Convention Centre Sydney
From quantum computing and AI to tokenisation, technology is reshaping markets. Asia Pacific is home to dynamic, digitally native markets and proactive cross border collaboration.
Join us for a discussion on the role regulation will play in promoting innovation and what it takes to safeguard stability amid rapid disruption.
Regulators, market leaders and innovators will unpack the opportunities, risks and policy responses that will define the next decade. Be part of the conversation setting the pace for resilient, fair and efficient markets.
Coinciding with ASIC's 35th anniversary, the Symposium is a milestone opportunity to reflect on developments in financial services.
Ticket pricing
$330 inc. GST per individual ticket.
Program
Wednesday 4 March 2026
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2.00 pm – 2.05 pm |
Welcome Moderator: Ethan Wu, Asia business and finance editor, The Economist, and co-host ‘Money Talks’ podcast.
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2.05 pm – 2.30 pm |
Opening address and Q&A (virtual) Speaker: Joel Mokyr, 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences; Professor of Economics and History, Northwestern University; Economic Historian & Growth Visionary.
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2.30 pm – 3.20 pm |
Panel discussion 1: Change is here – Technology and innovation across the market Panel members:
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3.20 pm – 3.30 pm |
Address (recorded) Speaker: Mathias Cormann, OECD Secretary-General.
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3.30 pm – 4.00 pm |
Afternoon tea |
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4.00 pm – 4.20 pm |
Keynote address (recorded) Speaker: Paul S. Atkins, Chair, U.S. SEC.
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4.20 pm – 5.10 pm |
Panel discussion 2: Navigating international regulatory approaches Panel members:
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5.10 pm – 5.30 pm |
End of day reflections |
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5.30 pm – 7.00 pm |
Networking refreshments |
This program is subject to change, without notice.