The National Dialogue

The Programme

One Conversation. Carried Across the Country.

20 July – 14 August 2026

Digital asset reform in Australia has moved out of the policy phase. It is being put into practice, and the decisions that shape how it lands are being made now.

Applications for each discussion are open below. Capacity is intentionally limited across the programme and applications are reviewed as they are received.

NOTE: Programme details are subject to change. Topics and speakers will continue to be added, and this page will be updated accordingly.

Melbourne, VIC

20–24 July

  • Mon 20 – Fri 24 Jul BlockchainAPACIndustry Engagements, 1:1 Meetings
  • Mon 20 – Fri 24 Jul BlockchainAPACRegulatory Engagements, 1:1 Meetings
  • Tue 21 Jul Hosted by VisaThe Stablecoin Moment: Regulatory Shift, Bank Adoption, and the Global Ripple Effect
  • Thu 23 Jul Hosted by DeloitteThe National Conversation: Tokenising Real World Assets for Institutions
  • Thu 23 Jul Hosted by Law EnforcementFit for Purpose: Blockchain Intelligence for Frontline Investigations
  • Thu 23 Jul BlockchainAPACIndustry Intelligence Working Lunch
  • Thu 23 Jul BlockchainAPACIndustry Dinner (By Invitation)

Brisbane, QLD

28–29 July

  • Tue 28 – Wed 29 Jul BlockchainAPACIndustry Engagements, 1:1 Meetings
  • Tue 28 – Wed 29 Jul BlockchainAPACRegulatory Engagements, 1:1 Meetings
  • Tue 28 Jul BlockchainAPACLawyers Dialogue (Virtual)
  • Wed 29 Jul Hosted by Thomson GeerIndustry Dinner (By Invitation)

Sydney, NSW

3–6 August

  • Mon 3 – Thu 6 Aug BlockchainAPACIndustry Engagements, 1:1 Meetings
  • Mon 3 – Thu 6 Aug BlockchainAPACRegulatory Engagements, 1:1 Meetings
  • Tue 4 Aug Hosted by AshurstFunds: A Gateway to Tokenisation of Finance
  • Tue 4 Aug Hosted by VisaStablecoins in Asia-Pacific: Who’s Building, Who’s Moving, and What Australia’s Missing
  • Wed 5 Aug Hosted by Thomson GeerWhen Value Moves: Stablecoins and the Redrawing of Payments and Finance
  • Wed 5 Aug Hosted by MallesonsTokenising Australian Government Bonds
  • Wed 5 Aug Hosted by MallesonsNational Dialogue, Sydney Edition: Predict, Scale, Succeed
  • Thu 6 Aug Hosted by WestpacDigital Money: What Comes Next. Unlocking Real-World Value from Tokenised Assets and Stablecoins
  • Thu 6 Aug Hosted by PwCConverting Interest to Action: Exploring Digital Assets and Payments Next Steps for Banks and Corporate Treasuries
  • Thu 6 Aug BlockchainAPACIndustry Dinner (By Invitation)

Canberra, ACT

10–13 August

  • Tue 11 Aug BlockchainAPACParliamentary and Regulatory Briefings: Day One
  • Wed 12 Aug BlockchainAPACParliamentary and Regulatory Briefings: Day Two
  • Wed 12 Aug BlockchainAPACIndustry Dinner (By Invitation)

Capacity is intentionally limited across the programme and applications are reviewed as they are received.

One conversation, carried across the country.

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