SEC Chair and Nobel prize-winning economist to headline ASIC innovation symposium

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and 2025 Nobel prize-winning economist Joel Mokyr are among a range of international experts who will address ASIC's upcoming symposium, 'The Asia Pacific opportunity - Innovating for growth'.

Tickets are now available for the event, which will bring together financial services, markets and technology leaders.

The symposium will follow the Asia-Pacific meetings of IOSCO and with the European Commission, meaning securities regulators from across the world will join other experts including the Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority Verena Ross at the symposium in Sydney.

ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the event would focus on the opportunities and risks brought by new technology.

'There is no bigger opportunity facing our economies and businesses than how to embrace the rapid evolution of technology.

'At the same time, regulators need to ensure we have the right frameworks and guardrails in place.

'This symposium will allow for a frank exchange of ideas and opinions on these critical topics,' Mr Longo said.

Highlights of the program

• Opening address and Q&A (virtual) with 2025 Nobel prize-winning economist Joel Mokyr, who will explore the prerequisites for sustained growth in an era of rapid technological change.
• Recorded keynote address and Q&A with US SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
• A panel discussion exploring the pace of innovation across Asia and the appetite for disruption among market participants with the Assistant Director of Capital Markets, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Chair of the IOSCO Fintech Task Force, Tuang Lee Lim, CEO of the Asia Security Industry & Financial Markets Association, Peter Stein, and Managing Director, Singapore and Hong Kong at Zodia Custody, Deborah Algeo.
• A recorded address by OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, that will examine the global financial landscape.
• ASIC Chair Joe Longo leading a panel on navigating international regulatory approaches including former SEC Enforcement Director, Richard Walker, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority Verena Ross, and Managing Director and CEO of Macquarie Group, Shemara Wikramanayake.

The ASIC Symposium: The Asia Pacific opportunity - Innovating for growth will be hosted by Ethan Wu, Asia business and finance editor at The Economist and co-host of the Money Talks podcast.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026

Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm (AEDT)

Location: International Convention Centre Sydney

Register now

Media can register to attend by emailing [email protected]

More information, including event details, is available on ASIC's website: ASIC Symposium: The Asia Pacific opportunity - Innovating for growth.