Government Digital Economy Policy Forum - Parliament House
Shaping policy for Australia's rapidly evolving digital economy
The 2027 DECA Proactive Policy Forum brings industry, government, regulators and parliamentarians together at Australian Parliament House for a focused conversation on the future of Australia's digital economy.
Held in The Theatrette at Australian Parliament House, the Forum is designed to brief and inform policymakers on emerging technologies, market developments and policy considerations that are increasingly shaping Australia's economy.
Complimentary registration is available for parliamentarians, government representatives and regulators.
Attendees are welcome to join for the full Forum or attend individual sessions according to their availability.
The Forum is fully catered. Places are limited and registration is essential.
Tuesday, 16 March 2027
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Theatrette, Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Further program and speaker announcements will be released ahead of the Forum at:
https://deca.org.au/2027policyforum/
The program features concise sessions delivered by industry, economic, technology and policy experts, providing practical insight into digital assets, artificial intelligence, payments, tokenisation, digital trade, financial crime and modern financial infrastructure.
The Forum is deliberately forward-looking. It provides a space to examine emerging issues early, share evidence and industry experience, and support informed policy development as technology and markets continue to evolve.
For industry, the Forum provides an opportunity to engage directly with policymakers and contribute expertise to Australia's digital economy policy conversation.
For government, parliamentarians and regulators, it provides direct access to industry leaders and subject matter experts working across rapidly developing areas of technology and financial markets.
Program Overview
10:00 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:10 am | Australia's Digital Economy in 2027
Setting the economic, technology and policy context.
10:30 am | Digital Assets & Regulatory Reform
The next phase of Australia's regulatory framework.
11:00 am | AI, Agentic Commerce & Payments
Preparing for autonomous transactions and emerging commerce.
11:30 am | Digital Trade & Tokenisation
Modernising trade, markets and Australia's digital infrastructure.
12:00 pm | Financial Crime & Market Integrity
Strengthening collaboration, intelligence and consumer protection.
12:30 pm | Australia's Digital Economy Competitiveness
Investment, innovation and Australia's position globally.
1:00 pm | Government & Industry Perspectives
Where policy and industry priorities intersect.
1:30 pm | Networking & Lunch
2:00 pm | Forum Concludes
Program and session times are indicative and subject to change.