Membership
Our members are industry participants ranging from pre-revenue startups to the enterprise sector.
Business members and partners are organisations at the forefront of technological innovation, integrating transformative technologies to enhance their services, products, and overall strategies, thus driving the digital economy forward.
DECA’s membership covers a wide range of organisations across Australia and internationally, including startups and scaleups, education providers, consultants, digital asset platforms, financial services firms, and technology builders. Together, they reflect the breadth of capability required to design, deploy, and operate the systems that underpin the modern economy.
Member businesses span blockchain, digital assets, artificial intelligence, digital identity, open data, privacy, cyber security, telecommunications, quantum technologies, connectivity, payments, and smart infrastructure. These capabilities form the foundation of a secure, competitive, and trusted digital economy.
Business Membership
Digital Assets
This category is for businesses and members involved in the digital asset ecosystem. Members can fall into one of three groups. If your business is engaged in any of the following activities, you belong to the Digital Assets membership category:
Group One
- Exchanges: Platforms facilitating the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets.
- Management: Firms managing investment portfolios of digital assets.
- Custody: Secure storage services for digital assets.
Group Two
- Tokenisation: Art, Carbon Credits, Commodities, Real Estate, Intellectual Property.
- DeFi: Decentralised financial services and products.
Group Three
- Issuance: Platforms for issuing digital assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs.
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Financial Services, AML, Payments and Banking
If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Financial Services, AML, Payments and Banking category:
Group One
Financial Services, Payments and Banking
- Banking & Financial Services: Traditional banks, financial institutions, and credit unions.
- Payment Providers & Fintech: Payment processors, fintech companies, and digital wallet providers.
- Trading Platforms: Forex trading companies, derivatives trading platforms, and traditional brokerage firms.
Group Two
AML, Data, Identity, Security & Intelligence
- AML
- Digital ID
- Cyber Security
- Security & Audits
- Data Management, Analytics & Privacy
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Technology & Infrastructure
This category is for businesses engaged in specific technologies and infrastructure, focusing on the development and implementation of technologies. If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Technology and Infrastructure category:
Group One
Technologies, Infrastructure, Software & Platforms
- Software (Including development)
- Platforms
- Infrastructure
- Layer 1s
- Cloud, AI, Smart Devices & IoT, Telecommunications
- Sustainability, Energy & Green Tech
- HealthTech, MedTech & BioTech
- Supply Chain, Trade & Logistics
- InsurTech & RegTech
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Community, Education & Engagement
This category is for businesses engaging with people through technology. If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Technology and Infrastructure category:
- Gaming
- Education
- Research
- Events
- Community & Community Building
- Content & Streaming
- Social Media
- Decentralised Communities & DAOs
- Media & Entertainment
- Travel & Hospitality Tech
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Professional Services
This category is for businesses providing specialised professional services. If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Professional Services category:
- Tax
- Legal
- Compliance & Risk management
- Funding & Investment
- Marketing
- Recruitment
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Partnerships
Partnership Opportunities with DECA
DECA offers exclusive partnership opportunities that go beyond traditional business memberships. These partnerships are designed to provide enhanced visibility, engagement, and strategic positioning within the digital economy landscape. Partnership with DECA integrates your brand deeply into the core of our activities, allowing for greater influence across our key initiatives.
Partnerships include sponsorship of all our major events for one year as well as membership for one year.
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Individual Professional Membership
Professional Membership
Professional membership is designed for individuals seeking to leverage our network, promotions, news and events. This category is not available to businesses or organisations.
Membership Benefits
- Subscription to our news & bulletins
- Membership voting rights
- Discounted tickets to events
- Opportunity to nominate for the Board of Directors
- Opportunity to apply to participate in a working group