07 - 11 September 2026
Sydney
Australia

Sydney Media Innovation Study Tour

Where revenue innovation, platform power and the creator economy converge

Introduction 

The rules of the media business are being reshaped faster than at any point in the past decade.

Audience attention is fragmenting. Platforms are reshaping distribution. AI is accelerating both opportunity and risk. At the same time, the creator economy is redefining competition for both content and advertising.

This closed-door executive study tour programme is designed for media leaders navigating revenue disruption, AI transformation, platform dependency. It aims to offer a space to learn alongside industry peers and accelerate understanding of how leading media organisations are responding today.

Why Sydney, Why Now

Sydney sits at the intersection of these shifts. It is one of the few markets where:

  • Subscription models have scaled successfully
  • Platforms are actively negotiating with publishers
  • AI adoption is moving from experimentation to implementation
  • Regulators are shaping global policy conversations

Sydney offers a rare concentration of:

  • Established media organisations with mature digital revenue models
  • Fast-growing independent and digital-native publishers
  • Regional and global platform operations
  • Active regulatory frameworks influencing global policy

For media leaders across Asia Pacific and beyond, Sydney provides a uniquely relevant environment to examine how the industry is responding to:

  • Platform dependency and negotiation dynamics
  • Declining traffic and shifting audience behaviour
  • Revenue sustainability beyond traditional models
  • Trust, misinformation and AI governance
What Makes This Tour Distinct

This is not a passive tour or a series of presentations. It is a curated executive experience designed to surface real decisions, trade-offs and strategies. Participants will gain:

Cross-Ecosystem Perspective:

  • Engage with a minimum of 10 organisations across media, platforms and technology plus regulatory architects
  • Gain a holistic view across the ecosystem in one trip

Inside Access:

  • Closed-door conversations with decision-makers shaping strategy
  • Understand how leading organisations are responding to the same pressures

Applied Learning:

  • Focus on what is working now across revenue, AI and audience growth
  • Practical insights on partnerships and implementation

Interested in joining or learning more?

Get in touch with us. We recommend registering early as places are limited.