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ICMEC Australia Symposium 2025: Convergence

November 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00pm

About the event

We are proud to present our third major annual event in Sydney, the ICMEC Australia Symposium 2025: Convergence.

From digital child trafficking to financial sexual extortion, child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) can intersect with business operations in ways that many companies may not realise. More than one in four Australians have experienced child sexual abuse (ACMS, 2023), and the misuse of technology is accelerating this silent pandemic, demanding a whole-of-system response.

This one-day in-person event will unite leaders from across the child protection response system to focus on a shared goal: supporting and empowering business professionals who detect, report, prosecute, and prevent CSEA. Attendees will hear from experts in the public and private sectors, showcasing the latest intelligence, solutions, and strategies across product design, social impact, risk management, financial crime, and more.

To ensure we can continue driving impact in the child protection space, ICMEC Australia’s Symposium 2025 will be a paid, ticketed event.

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Single ticket: $120

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Event details

Thursday, 6 November 2025
9:00am - 3:45pm Symposium, 3:45pm - 5:00pm Networking
Sydney Harbour Marriott, 30 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Event objectives

Build cross-sector connections to strengthen the collective response to CSEA  
Share emerging trends and threats in the CSEA landscape to inform prevention and disruption strategies
Acquire practical takeaways for businesses that can be applied to prevent, detect, and respond to CSEA

What's on the agenda 

The event will feature a range of leading industry figures discussing key topics and concerns related to CSEA, such as:

  • Financial crime insights
  • Social impact as a business responsibility
  • Data driven projects
  • Emerging issues with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Stay tuned for speaker announcements and program updates!

Who this event is for

This event is designed for professionals from businesses and organisations whose services and products intersect with CSEA.

The industries listed below may find this event especially relevant, however, all organisations committed to child protection are encouraged to attend.

  • Financial services
  • Technology
  • Data and tech providers
  • Social media
  • Telecommunications
  • Internet service providers
  • Travel (airlines, hotels, transport)
  • Consultants

Please note: Attendees must use a business or organisation work email when registering.

Ticket details

To ensure ICMEC Australia can continue advancing our work in the child protection space, this year’s Symposium will be a paid, ticketed event.

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions below before registering.

Event terms and conditions

By registering for the ICMEC Australia Symposium 2025, due to the sensitive nature of the event, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Content

  • Attendees are advised that the event will include discussions of child sexual exploitation and abuse, which may be distressing or confronting for some.

Tickets

  • All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
  • Tickets are non-transferable without prior written consent from ICMEC Australia.
  • ICMEC Australia reserves the right to decline any registration at its discretion. In such instances, a full refund will be provided.

Event Rules

  • The Symposium operates under the Chatham House Rule: while participants may freely use information received during the event, the identity and affiliation of speakers and participants must not be disclosed without express prior consent.
  • Audio recording, video recording, and photography are prohibited without prior written approval from Elisabeth Drysdale, Head of Marketing and Communications, ICMEC Australia (contact via press@icmec.org.au).
  • Attendees will always conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner.
  • ICMEC Australia may take appropriate action should we find a breach of these terms.

For any general event enquiries, please contact event@icmec.org.au.

Key speakers

Brendan Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
AUSTRAC
David Palmer
Detective Acting Superintendent
Western Australia Police Force
David Pegley
Managing Director
Australian Financial Crimes Exchange
Paul Jevtovic APM OAM
Chief Financial Crime Risk Officer & Group MLRO
National Australia Bank
Madeline Shepherd
Digital Safety, Trust and Privacy Lead - Asia Pacific
Microsoft
Gerrard Ivins
Manager, Public Safety Liaison
Uber
View the full line up here

Sponsors

This year’s Symposium is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the event? As a supporter, you’ll demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to child protection. For more information, please contact Jacqueline Bottner, Corporate Engagement Coordinator, via email: jbottner@icmec.org.au. 

Getting to the event

The 2025 Symposium is being held at the Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay. Below is some helpful information on getting to the venue and accommodation at the hotel.

From Sydney Airport:

Sydney Harbour Marriott is 8.9km from Sydney Airport. Please note, the hotel doesn’t provide a shuttle service.

Hotel valet parking is available at $110 AUD per day, see Marriott’s website for more details. There are also two Wilson Parking facilities nearby - Gateway Car Park (approx. 150m from hotel) and Quay West Car Park (approx. 400m from hotel).

There are many other transportation options available, including the following nearby:

  • Circular Quay bus and train station
  • Bridge Street light rail station
  • Wynyard bus train station
  • Martin Place train and metro station

Staying at the hotel:

If you are travelling for the event and require accommodation, Sydney Harbour Marriott offers corporate room rates for conference attendees. To access this promotion, please book via the button link below.

CORPORATE RATE ACCOMODATION BOOKING

Please note, the rate is subject to availability at the time of booking and also has a 24-hour cancellation policy.

What to expect

Want a glimpse of what to expect for this year’s event? Check out the Symposium 2024 highlight reel and photo gallery below!

SYMPOSIUM 2024 HIGHLIGHT REEL

Have any questions? 

If you have questions about ICMEC Australia's 2025 Symposium, please contact us at event@icmec.org.au.

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