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2025 Annual Conference

The Insurance Council of Australia’s 2025 Annual Conference returns this year on Thursday, 9 and Friday, 10 October 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Sydney.

Bringing together industry leaders, regulators, policymakers and commentators from the international and domestic insurance industry, the ICA’s conference will take a deep dive into the key opportunities and challenges facing our sector — all through the lens of this year’s theme, Futureproofing Australia: Innovation, resilience, and leadership in a risky world.

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Event format

Building on the success of last year's format, the conference will feature main plenary sessions open to all attendees in the morning, with the afternoon dedicated to breakout sessions.

This structure allows participants to choose the sessions most relevant to them, with breakout sessions made at the time of ticket purchase.

Due to demand, we’re excited to let you know that the ICA’s Annual Conference will this year run over to a second day with main plenaries and dynamic Q&A.

As breakout session places are limited, early registration is recommended to secure your preferred sessions.

Ticket types and prices:

Member Tickets (per ticket, incl. GST):

  • Early Bird: $950 (10% off full price, available until 31 July 2025)
  • Full Price (from 1 August 2025): $1,045

Non-Member Tickets (per ticket, incl. GST):

  • Early Bird: $1,100 (10% off full price, available until 31 July 2025)
  • Full Price (from 1 August 2025): $1,210
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Sponsorship opportunities

The ICA is now accepting expressions of interest for sponsorship. For more information, please contact [email protected]

Our Program

  • Day 1: Thursday, 9 October — Registration opens at 8:30am. Sessions commence at 9:00am and conclude at 4:00pm, followed by networking drinks from 4:00pm–6pm
  • Day 2: Friday, 10 October — Registration opens at 8:30am. Sessions commence at 9:00am and day will conclude at 1pm after a formal close and lunch.

Frequently Asked Questions

This section provides essential information to help you plan your attendance at the Insurance Council of Australia’s Annual Conference.

Event Overview

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  • Day 1: Thursday, 9 October — Registration opens at 8:30am. Sessions commence at 9:00am and conclude at 4:00pm, followed by networking drinks from 4:00pm–6pm
  • Day 2: Friday, 10 October — Registration opens at 8:30am. Sessions commence at 9:00am and day will conclude at 1pm after a formal close and lunch.

The conference will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000.

Further information on parking, public transport and accessibility is available here.

Business casual attire is recommended for both conference days and the networking drinks.

The event will be held in a cabaret-style set-up, with tables seating up to eight guests each. Please note that seating is unallocated and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are attending as a group and wish to sit together, we recommend that you arrive together to secure seats at the same table.

Hyatt Regency Sydney has provided the following special codes for guests attending the event:

  • EVENT – Room Only Rate
  • EVENTB – Bed and Breakfast Rate

These codes offer a 10% discount on the best available rate at the time of booking and are subject to availability at the time of enquiry.

Important: Please do not select “Member” or “Member Guest” rates – these are for Hyatt loyalty members, not ICA guests.

To make a booking, visit the Hyatt Regency Sydney website. When selecting your dates, open the Special Rates menu, choose Special Offer Code, enter the relevant code, and click Check Availability.

Registration and Ticketing

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Member Tickets (per ticket, incl. GST):

  • Early Bird: $950 (10% off full price, available until 31 July 2025)
  • Full Price (from 1 August 2025): $1,045

Non-Member Tickets (per ticket, incl. GST):

  • Early Bird: $1,100 (10% off full price, available until 31 July 2025)
  • Full Price (from 1 August 2025): $1,210

No, tickets cover full access to both days of the conference, including all sessions and the networking function.

The networking drinks are exclusively for registered conference attendees.

Your ticket includes:

  • Access to all main plenary sessions
  • Access to breakout sessions (selected at registration)
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days
  • Networking drinks on Day 1

Yes — the program includes breakout sessions on Day 1 only.

  • Day 1: Two breakout time slots, each offering three concurrent sessions

You will be asked to select your preferred sessions during the registration process. These can be updated later via the ‘Manage Booking’ link in your confirmation email, or by contacting the ICA Events Team at [email protected].

Yes — you may book multiple tickets in a single transaction. Please note that seating is unallocated and available on a first-come basis. We recommend that group attendees arrive together if they wish to sit together.

Yes — if you are purchasing multiple tickets, guest names and email addresses can be added later via the ‘Manage Booking’ link in your confirmation email.

However, we strongly recommend providing guest details and session preferences during the initial booking to assist with event planning.

Changes and Cancellations

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Cancellation policy: Please note that tickets are non-refundable; no refunds will be made for non-attendance and any unpaid ticket fees will still be payable.

Substitution policy: You have the option to nominate a replacement if you cannot attend the conference at no charge. To assist with logistics and dietary requirements we kindly request this substitution is communicated to us at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the event.

Yes — you may substitute the name on your registration at no extra cost.

Please note:

  • Each ticket is valid for one person only and is valid for both days of the conference.
  • You cannot nominate different people to attend on different days using the same ticket.

To request a name change and ensure session selections and catering requirements are updated, please email [email protected] at least 48 hours before the event.

On-the-Day Information

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You will not need a separate ticket for this event. Your invoice/receipt is your order confirmation.

On arrival, please proceed to the registration desk to collect your name badge. Your badge will include your breakout session selections.

There will be a dedicated registration desk at the venue attendees can collect their name badge. This will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer in the lower corridor level before walking up to the main foyer.

Registration opens at 8:30am on both days. Event staff and signage will be available to guide you.

Yes — all attendees will receive morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days.

You will be able to provide dietary requirements during the registration process. The menu will cater to vegetarian, gluten-free and other common dietary needs. Dietaries must be submitted by 1 October 2025.

Yes — Hyatt Regency Sydney is fully accessible, including lifts, restrooms and seating.

If you have specific accessibility needs, please email us at [email protected] in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Yes — complimentary Wi-Fi will be provided. Login details will be made available on each table in the conference space.

The networking drinks held at the end of Day 1 provide an informal opportunity for attendees to connect, socialise, and unwind. There may also be brief closing remarks from the ICA CEO during this event.

No — the networking drinks are exclusively for registered conference attendees.

Content and Photography

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Yes — select materials will be shared with attendees after the event. Further details will be provided closer to the conference date.

Yes — professional photography will be conducted throughout the conference.

Images may be used in promotional material, including on the ICA website and social media.

Please contact [email protected] prior to the event to formally advise us of your preference.

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