Your Conference Questions, Answered

General Questions

1.Who can attend?
The conference welcomes scholars, policymakers, industry leaders and civil society representatives — anyone working on research, policy or practice related to the major issues shaping our field. It’s an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from others and contribute to the conversation about the next three years.

2. When and where is the conference?
The Policy & Internet Conference 2026 runs from 30 September – 2 October 2026 at the University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is also available.

3. Can I still submit a proposal to present?
No — submissions are now closed. Accepted papers have been invited to register, and presenters must register by 17th April 2026 to be included in the program.

4. How do I register?

All participants, including You can register via the link [Here].

Key deadlines are:
· Presenters: Register by 17 April 2026 to be included in the conference program.
· General attendance (in-person and online): Closes 13 September 2026.

5. How much does registration cost?
All prices are in AUD; GST will be added at checkout.

Registration Type	Price
Full In-Person Access	$150
Student In-Person Access	$80
Virtual Access	$40
Student Virtual Access	$25

All student registrations will be allocated to the student stream of the program.

6. What is included in my registration?
· In-person registration includes: Access to keynotes, and all conference sessions; daily catering (morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch); and the conference dinner.

· Virtual registration includes: Live stream access to all keynotes and conference sessions.

7. Will there be a special journal issue connected to the conference? There’s no special issue, but all presenters are invited and encouraged to submit their work to the Policy & Internet journal. Each submission will go through the standard editorial and peer review process.

Travel/visa/Accommodation

1. Do I need a visa to visit Australia?

All participants are responsible for obtaining the correct visa before travelling. Most will be eligible for a visitor visa (such as the Business Visitor stream or eVisitor). Use theAustralian Government Visa Finder to confirm the right option for your circumstances.

Apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 2–3 months before travel.

2. Do I need a formal invitation letter for the visa application?

No. In most cases, the email you received accepting your paper and registration confirmation/tax invoice are sufficient documentation — a formal invitation letter is not usually required.

Conference organisers are unable to provide any further immigration advice.

3. How do I get to the University of Sydney?

The campus is located at Camperdown. Bus routes 412, 413, 422, 440, 480 and 483 all stop at the main gate. The nearest train stations are Redfern and Central, both around a 15–20 minute walk from campus.

4. How do I get to and from the airport?

· By train: Airport Link connects the airport to the city in around 13 minutes, with trains every 10 minutes. Fares are up to $38 AUD one way. Tap on and off using an Opal Card or a contactless Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

· By taxi/rideshare: The Sydney CBD is around 20 minutes away and costs approximately $45–55 AUD one way. Taxis are available at ranks outside all terminals. For rideshare, meet your driver at the priority pick-up area. The 13cabs app is a good alternative when Uber surge pricing is in effect.

5. How do I get around Sydney?

Pay for public transport using a contactless Visa, Mastercard or Amex card, or pick up an Opal Card from train stations, the airport or retailers across the city. Daily and weekly fare caps apply. Visit opal.com.au for more information.

6. Where should I stay?

We don’t have a partnered hotel, but there are many good options near campus. We recommend:

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park (1.2 km)
Central Studio Hotel Sydney (1.7 km)
Ace Hotel Sydney (2.5 km)
Veriu Central (2.4 km)

International participants wanting accommodation advice are welcome to email [email protected] for more advice.

P&I 2026 Conference FAQs