Blockchain Australia Policy Forum

About the Policy Forum

The Blockchain Australia Policy Forum is a dynamic two-day event, driving proactive policy formation and preparing attendees for a regulated digital economy. 

Day 1 – Proactive Policy Formation

Day one of the Blockchain Australia Policy Forum offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital asset regulation. Engage directly with policymakers and contribute to vital policy discussions in focused groups, driving forward the industry’s regulatory framework.

Four specialised focus groups working groups will come together to collaboratively craft targeted elements of a proactive policy submission, directly addressing crucial regulatory considerations from an industry perspective.  The focus groups include:

  • Custody and Asset Management
  • Taxation
  • Consumer Protection and Market Integrity
  • Balanced, Innovation Friendly and Fit-for-Purpose Regulation

Participants are invited to actively engage in open discussions, sharing ideas with industry peers, stakeholders, and policymakers, thus promoting a cooperative environment for policy development. The day’s agenda is strategically structured to result in the advancement of Australian digital asset regulation, empowering attendees to significantly influence industry standards and regulatory frameworks in advance of further consultations.

Blockchain Australia welcomes those who wish to actively participate in the focus groups as well as those who wish to be observers.

Day 2 – Preparing for Change

On the second day of the Forum, industry unite to address the transition into a regulated digital economy. The day is dedicated to understanding and overcoming the challenges of new licensing and compliance requirements. Through expert-led presentations and interactive sessions, participants will delve into the legal frameworks and practical strategies needed for businesses to adapt.

This day offers a deep dive into strategic planning and best practices, emphasising how companies can realign their operations to meet regulatory demands. In addition, insights from seasoned policy experts and legal professionals will provide valuable perspectives on adapting across various sectors within the digital economy.

Day two is about equipping attendees with the tools and knowledge for a smooth and effective transition in this evolving regulatory landscape.

In Partnership With

Speakers

Greg Medcraft

Greg Medcraft

AFG/DFCRC/GDF

David Halperin

David Halperin

ASIC

Chengyi Ong

Chengyi Ong

Chainalysis

Jonathan Hatch

Jonathan Hatch

ASIC

David Menz

David Menz

Commonwealth Treasury

Alice Dillon

Alice Dillon

Immutable

David Seidler

David Seidler

Kraken

Rahul Advani

Rahul Advani

Ripple

Sean Lee

Sean Lee

Crypto Council for Innovation

Ashima Chaudhary

Ashima Chaudhary

Mastercard

Roger Brown

Roger Brown

Chainalysis

Gaurav Johri

Gaurav Johri

AUSTRADE

Kate Cooper

Kate Cooper

National Australia Bank

Paul Derham

Paul Derham

Holley Nethercote Law

Susannah Wilkinson

Susannah Wilkinson

Herbert Smith Freehills

Martin Gray

Martin Gray

BLOCK

Angela Clark

Angela Clark

Wallet Nation

Tim Edwards

Tim Edwards

HopgoodGanim Lawyers

Ed Bunting

Ed Bunting

Immutable

Steven Nguyen

Steven Nguyen

Hall Chadwick

Scott Waller

Scott Waller

EY

Hannah Glass

Hannah Glass

King & Wood Mallesons

Jackson Zeng

Jackson Zeng

Caleb & Brown

Loretta Joseph

Loretta Joseph

IDAXA

Simon Callaghan

Simon Callaghan

Blockchain Australia

John Bassilios

John Bassilios

Hall & Wilcox

Michael Bacina

Michael Bacina

Piper Alderman