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ICMEC Australia Symposium 2026: The safety stack

22 October, 2026 @ 8:30am–5:30pm

About the event

We are proud to present our fourth major annual event in Sydney, the ICMEC Australia Symposium 2026: The safety stack – Shaping the child safety ecosystem through tools, culture, and capability.

The Symposium is a one day, ticketed event designed for leaders and decision makers shaping their organisations approach to child safety.

Why the Symposium matters


When it comes to protecting children from child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), technology sits at the heart of both the problem and the solution. As digital platforms, AI systems and online services evolve, so do the methods used to facilitate harm to children. This year’s Symposium explores how a modern “safety stack” — spanning technical tools, organisational culture and workforce capability — can prevent, detect and disrupt harm at scale.

Foster cross-section connections

The symposium provides ample opportunities for attendees to connect meaningfully with the public sector, specifically those in government agencies, law enforcement and academia as well as to engage with peers from a broad range of industries including:

  • Financial services
  • Crypto
  • Technology
  • Travel and tourism
  • Other critical sectors

Learn through expert-led, real world insights

Through panels, high-impact discussions and real-life case studies, attendees will gain visibility into:

  • Forward-thinking solutions
  • Emerging prevention models
  • Innovative approaches to detecting and disrupting CSEA

The event operates under the Chatham House Rule, creating an environment for honest and candid dialogue, enabling attendees to share challenges and learnings more openly.

As organisations confront rapidly evolving risks, the Symposium provides a vital forum for problem-solving, knowledge exchange and capacity building.

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Event details

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Symposium 8:30am–4:30pm,
Networking 4:30pm–5:30pm

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Event objectives

Build meaningful cross-sector connections

Gain practical insights through real-world case studies

Explore forward thinking solutions through interactive discussions

Deepen organisational capability to fight CSEA

What to expect

ICMEC just keeps raising the standard for delivering a valuable event with the right balance of informative, practical, and thought-provoking speaker content and engagement through panels, question time, and networking opportunities.

This was one of the best, if not the best, Symposium in the crime theme I have been to. The mission is so clear, the speakers and professionals in the room so pertinent and passionate – and the possibilities feel endless after days like today.

It was clear that the connections made here will not only advance the conversation, but drive meaningful change in the fight against CSEA. The atmosphere of shared expertise and commitment to the cause made this event truly special.

Highlights of Symposium 2025

Check out the highlight reel or photo gallery from Symposium 2025 below to get a glimpse of what to expect for this year’s event.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: event@icmec.org.au

Support our event

As we prepare for the Symposium, ICMEC Australia is seeking sponsors to support this high-impact event.

The Symposium is a unique opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of Australia’s child protection movement by engaging with cross-sector leaders, sharing cutting-edge solutions, and driving collaboration. Sponsoring the event means leading with purpose, influencing decisionmakers, and demonstrating commitment to fighting CSEA.

If you are interested in sponsorship, please get in touch with Jacqueline Bottner, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Engagement, via email: corporate@icmec.org.au

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