We are running more than 32 sessions, many of them concurrently. No one, regardless of seniority or profile, can attend everything. There is no “ticket” for the event. The event is designed for depth, not breadth. Participants are expected to focus on the sessions where their expertise is most relevant and where they can contribute meaningfully.

Each session is built for niche expertise. If you are involved in a single session, it reflects that your knowledge is critical to that specific discussion. We prioritise focused, high quality engagement over broad or passive attendance.

Attendance is by invitation or approved application. This allows us to curate discussions based on expertise and relevance rather than general access. Every participant is there for a clear reason and a defined contribution.

We prioritise individuals whose experience closely aligns with, or meaningfully intersects, the topic being discussed. The objective is substantive dialogue, not audience size.

If we cannot clearly understand your role or expertise through publicly available professional history, such as LinkedIn, it becomes difficult to assess suitability. Early engagement helps. For broader or indirect participation, industry associations often act as effective conduits into these discussions.

Roundtables are limited to approximately 25 to 35 participants, subject to room capacity. Attendance is curated by the session hosts, who determine relevance based on the specific topic and intended outcomes.

This is intentional. We are optimising for informed, sophisticated discussion rather than large scale networking or sales driven activity. Smaller rooms support higher quality engagement and more rigorous exchange.

The event extends our boutique advisory work and is one of the ways we facilitate information exchange and informed debate across the sector. For those seeking broad representation or ongoing participation across the ecosystem, industry associations play a complementary role.

No. We are not an association and we do not have members. We are also not a volume driven events business. The model is deliberately selective and outcome focused.

It is not possible to include large numbers from every category without diluting discussion quality. Participation is balanced carefully. While many attendees come from scaled or enterprise organisations, innovators and builders are present throughout the programme. The distinction is not size, but relevance and the ability to contribute.

We actively engage across innovators, enterprises, regulators and service providers. Where direct attendance is not feasible, associations play an important role in conveying broader industry perspectives. Participation is reviewed continuously to ensure discussions remain balanced, informed and relevant.

Policy Week is designed for policymakers, regulators, government, legal and compliance leaders, financial institutions and senior industry participants directly engaged in policy-relevant markets.

No. Policy Week is not designed for students or early-career professionals.

If you have been invited or have a specific enquiry, please reply directly to the email through which you were contacted. Alternatively please contact the organisers HERE 

No. Policy Week is not a ticketed event. Attendance is by invitation and approval only.

Yes. There is a Lu.ma calendar page where applications to attend can be submitted. Submitting an application does not guarantee attendance.

Accepted participants will receive a direct confirmation email outlining the sessions and events they are approved to attend. If you have not received confirmation, you should not assume attendance.

Yes. Many participants attend specific sessions or roundtables. Attendance is confirmed on a session-by-session basis.

No. Invitations are non-transferable. Each attendee must be approved individually.

Yes. Priority is given to regulators. If you are from a regulatory body and wish to attend, please contact the organisers directly with your involvement questions and any specific requests. Contact us HERE

If you are travelling from overseas and wish to attend, please contact the organisers before making any travel or accommodation commitments.

Please advise the organisers at the earliest possible moment. All rooms are expected to be heavily oversubscribed and late withdrawals limit the ability to reallocate places.

Policy Week is a curated series of industry, policy and regulatory discussions. It is not a traditional conference and does not include exhibition booths, sales pitches or generic panel programming.

Both. Some sessions are public-facing. Many are closed-door and invite-only.

No. Policy Week is in-person only.

No. Sessions are not recorded, livestreamed or rebroadcast.

Yes. The dress code throughout Policy Week is business attire. Networking events require business casual attire.

Yes. Many roundtable sessions run in parallel across different venues and times.

You may apply for more than one roundtable, but do not apply for all sessions. If you apply for too many sessions it will reduce the likelihood of being approved for any. Relevance, balance and room dynamics are prioritised.

Only apply for sessions that are directly relevant to your experience, role or genuine area of interest. Roundtables are curated to support informed and constructive discussion.

Each roundtable host has final say over their attendee list. Applications are reviewed jointly but hosts determine final participation.

Yes. All event locations have strict capacity limits. Once a session reaches capacity, no additional attendees can be accommodated.

You will receive a Lu.ma confirmation email outlining the specific roundtables and sessions you have been approved to attend. Approval for one session does not imply approval for others.

Speaker applications are closed.

Yes. Speaker nominations remain open by email. All nominations are reviewed but not all can be accommodated. Contact us HERE

Many contributors participate from the room rather than on stage. Policy Week values informed discussion as much as formal speaking roles.

Sponsorship is closed.

Yes, but only by email and only if the enquiry includes a confirmed budget and clear involvement requirements. General expressions of interest will not be progressed.

Policy Week sponsorship is focused on supporting specific discussions or sessions. It does not include booths, mass branding or lead generation activities.

Policy Week takes place across multiple venues in the Sydney CBD. Exact locations are shared only with confirmed participants.

Yes. Crown Sydney is the official hotel for Policy Week. Please contact the organisers to enquire about a preferred room rate before making a booking. 

Participants are encouraged to stay at Crown Sydney. Any hotel located within the Sydney CBD will provide convenient access to Policy Week venues and events.

No. There is no official list of side events or side shows associated with Policy Week.

Policy Week is supportive of events that are consistent with the programming and intent of the week. Events that clash with key Policy Week sessions or detract from core programming are discouraged. Events must seek explicit approval before stating or implying that they are part of Policy Week or associated with it in any way.

If you are considering running a side event, please reach out to the organisers early to discuss alignment, timing and messaging. The organisers reserve the right to withdraw invitations or remove participants from Policy Week events where conduct, promotion or side activity undermines the integrity of the week.

Media participation is limited and varies by event. All media attendance requests should be directed to the organisers for review. 

Some sessions operate under Chatham House Rule. Where this applies, information may be used but comments must not be attributed.

Yes. All participants are expected to engage professionally and respectfully throughout the event. This includes contributing constructively to discussions, respecting differing perspectives and observing any confidentiality guidelines that apply. Behaviour that detracts from the quality or integrity of the event may result in an invitation being withdrawn or a participant being asked to leave at the discretion of the organisers.