PayPal Connect is open to a select group of partners and developers providing insights and innovations to help you and your merchants build a strong foundation for future growth.

The Business stream is a 90-minute session exploring the current state of the digital economy, best practices in payments from across PayPal’s global ecosystem, and how PayPal is building to unlock opportunities for our customers into the future. The Developer stream is also 90 minutes long and is focused on mastering the integration of PayPal Complete Payments (PPCP).

The event will take place on Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 11:30am - 7:00pm.

The event will commence at 11:30am with doors opening at 11:30am. The event will conclude at 7:00pm.

PayPal Connect will be taking place at Machine Hall which is located at 183 Clarence Street, Sydney. Limited on-street parking is available, but public transport is close by. Entry to this venue is via the front doors on Clarence Street.

The team at PayPal will best match you with the sessions you should attend - you’ll be advised at the registration deck when you arrive onsite, if you have any issues please contact a member of the PayPal team onsite.

eCommerce platforms, accounting software, payment service providers, orchestrations, booking engines, charity platforms, consultancies, system integrators, trusted advisors, commerce ecosystem vendors and Developers.

All registration details will be via the PayPal Connect registration site which you’ll receive via email. If you have any issues registering, please contact vipevents@paypal.com.

Please refer to the registration site for the RSVP date and details.

You can log back into the event registration page and update your registration status.

There is no cost to attend for approved attendees, however you will need to cover any travel, lodging and/or offsite expenses.

There is not a limit per company, however the spaces are limited - please invite your colleagues! If they are approved to attend, they will be notified and receive confirmation email.

If have questions, need assistance, or need to cancel, please contact vipevents@paypal.com.

If you can no longer attend the event and would like to cancel, please log back into the event registration or send an email to vipevents@paypal.com.

Yes all attendees need to complete request to attend form – spaces are limited and not guaranteed. If you are approved to attend, you will receive a confirmation email.

Onsite event registration will take place at Machine Hall - enter via the main doors on Clarence Street. You'll receive your printed name badge and lanyard upon arrival at the registration desk.

You are welcome to dress however you feel most comfortable, please note this is business event.

If you have any dietary restrictions, please submit them through the registration form. Whilst advised dietary requirements will be catered for to the best of our abilities, we cannot guarantee an exact match to your requirements.

Catering will be provided at the event. Arrival lunch, afternoon tea, canapes and beverages will be served throughout the event at Machine Hall.

There will be a cloakroom rack available near the registration deck to check-in your items. You’ll be handed a cloakroom ticket on the night. Please remember to collect your items prior to leaving at 7:00pm.

The average weather forecast in October is between 13-22 degrees.

You’ll be required to make your own arrangements home from the Machine Hall. The event will conclude at 7:00pm.

There is wheelchair accessibility at Machine Hall. If you require additional assistance, please let us know through the registration form so we can arrange this for you.

Machine Hall is a non-smoking venue - you’ll need to exit the building and head out to Clarence Street, Sydney.

• No parking is provided at Machine Hall. The nearest parking station to Machine Hall is Secure Parking, 168 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD NSW 2000.

• This parking station is a 4-minute walk to the venue. Please see this link for opening times and rates - link.

The closest bus stops are:  

• Clarence Street at King Street 
• Clarence Street at Council Place

The closest train stop is Wynyard Station which is a 6-minute walk to Machine Hall.

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is the closest hotel to Machine Hall. The hotel is an 8-minute walk to the venue. Please see this link for more information on the hotel - link.

Yes, complimentary venue Wi-Fi will be available on the day.

Please refer to the PayPal Connect registration page. There will be a high-level agenda and further session details will be provided closer to the event date.