Location:
R.D. Watt Building & online
Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
Dates and time:
2-4 October, 2024
8:30am – 5:30pm
The Policy & Internet conference will bring together a range of international voices to demonstrate how varying approaches towards internet policy are established, embodied and engaged with by a variety of stakeholders. Together, scholars and policymakers will discuss current practices, alternative designs and the ‘unknowns’ that are required for inclusive internet governance.
Conference Organizers
Dr Jonathon Hutchinson
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Joanne Gray
Commissioning Editor
Milica Stilinovic
Managing Editor
Nadia Tjahja
HDR Representative Editor
Local Transport
Getting to/from the airport
You can access taxis and rideshare services when you arrive. The Sydney CBD is a short, 20 minute ride away and will cost about 45-55 AUD one way. You’ll find taxi ranks at the front of all terminals – simply follow the signs to the nearest ranks. For rideshare services, please arrange with your driver to meet you at the priority pick-up area.
Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. To use this service, you can either purchase an Opal Card from the station or WH Smith, or tap on with your Amex, Visa or Mastercard. The train costs up to 38 AUD one way.
Public transport
You can pay with contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards or a linked device, by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Contactless payments are available on all public transport in the Opal network and you will receive the same travel benefits of an Adult Opal card.
Alternatively, the Opal card is an easy, convenient way of paying for your travel on public transport in Sydney. It can be used on all public transport, including trains, ferries, buses and light rail. There are daily and weekly caps on the Opal network, meaning you can travel as much as you like within the Opal network and you never pay more than the capped fare. The Sydney Airport station access fee isn’t included in the travel caps.
Opal cards can be obtained from train stations and the domestic and international airport, as well as many retailers across the city. For more information, visit opal.com.au.
Taxis and Ubers
Opting for Uber rides to crisscross Sydney is cheaper than taxis during much of the day, but the tables turn when demand rises and Uber triggers surge pricing. For those moments where surge pricing is triggered and taxis retain their normal fares, you can download the app 13cabs.
Hotel Recommendations
The Mercure Hotel Sydney and Central Studio Hotel Sydney are located next to Sydney train station with an easy connection to the airport and the university. It has a direct bus connection to the R.D. Watt Building, but is also at a walkable distance of 25 min.
We also recommend: The Urban Newtown, Ace Hotel and Veriu Central
Things to do in Sydney
The Sydney Opera House is the symbol of modern Australia, the nation’s leading tourism destination, one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, and a community meeting place that belongs to all Australians. The building has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and its social asset value is estimated by Deloitte at $11.4 billion. They offer experiences such as walks, tours and behind the scenes, more information here.
- How to get there: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
- Costs: The Sydney Opera House Walking Tour is $45, see other options here.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia’s flagship art museums and the state’s leading visual arts institution. The Art Gallery consists of two buildings connected by a public art garden in one of the world’s most beautiful cultural precincts.
- How to get there: The Art Gallery of New South Wales is located on the eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.
- Costs: Admission is free
Vivid Sydney is the largest festival of lights and creativity in the Southern Hemisphere with mesmerising art displays and 3D projections. Captain Cook Cruises offers a variety of on-water cruise and dining experiences where you can discover unique vantage points to view the Vivid Lights and amazing photo opportunities of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
- How to get there: The two main check-in offices are located at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour King St Wharf.
- Costs: Varies depending on the type of cruise. An alternative option is booking through Get Your Guide
Taronga Zoo Sydney is a zoo located on shores of Sydney Harbour, only 12 minutes by ferry from the Sydney CBD. The Sydney icon is home to over 4000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals.
- How to get there: Taronga Zoo Sydney is 12 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry. Sydney Ferries services depart Circular Quay every 30 minutes. See other options here.
- Costs: gate price $51.00, online price $45.90
Surfing on the golden sands and crystal waters of Bondi continue to capture hearts all around the world. Let’s go surfing is an officially licensed surf school on Australia’s most famous beach. For beginners there is a 2 hours surf lesson, but they also offer other opportunities such as intermediate lessons or board and wetsuit hire.
- How to get there: Get the train to Bondi Junction and then board a bus directly to Bondi Beach from the train/bus terminal. The 380, 381, 382, and 333 buses all run from Bondi Junction and will take about 10 minutes. You will need a prepaid Opal Card, which you can buy from convenience stores and major stations, before boarding public transport.
- Costs: 1 beginners lesson is $99, see other options here.
Webcast by ISOC.LIVE
The Policy & Internet annual conference will be hybrid and will also be webcast by ISOC.LIVE.
ISOC.LIVE is a free community webcasting support service and is sponsored by the Internet Society Chapter New York (ISOC-NY), and funded by Vint Cerf
You can see other recorded Internet governance and digital policy events here: https://archive.org/details/@isoc_live
