Fresh thinking. Real conversations
The Fintech Marketplace agenda cuts through the noise to bring you the ideas, insights and innovations that matter most. From AI and Open Banking to ESG, RegTech and the future of payments – every session is designed to challenge assumptions, spark conversation and deliver real value for your business.
Our comprehensive program features the main conference alongside targeted satellite events that include dedicated zones for payments professionals, RegTech leaders and exclusive networking functions hosted by Visa and Worldpay.Â
Payments Zone: featuring curated 1:1 meetings and content for payments professionals
Worldpay C-Level Payments Leaders Pre-Event Dinner at Rockpool on the 23rd July
Visa Direct Heads of Payments Afterparty
Invite only afterparty drinks at Hickson House for heads of payments hosted by Visa Direct
Regtech Zone: featuring curated 1:1 meetings and content for regtech leaders
2025 Speakers Include...
Brenton Charnley
Head of Open Banking
Mastercard
Vinay Lopes
Head of Technology
HSBC
Jody Bullen
Head of Open Banking
ANZ
Carlene Baskerville
Director APAC
Sage
Geoff Sweeney
Technology Lead – Everyday Business Banking
CBA
Alexandra DawsonÂ
Regional Customer Executive Head, APAC
Cube
Reinhart Hansen
Director Of Technology APJ, Field CTO
Thales
Simon Callaghan
CEO
The RegTech Association
Jess Booth
COO
Biza.io
Gary Anderson
Senior Manager, Banking – AI Steward
AMP Bank
David Giddy
Principal
Quill Peak
Deborah Young
Founder
DYA
Agenda
09:00
Event Opens
9:30-10:10
Fighting Fraud & Stopping Scams – Australia in a Global Epidemic – Curated by the RegTech Association
Australia has been overrun with scams the past several years. We are not alone in this global epidemic. What initiatives and technologies are helping resolve plight on Australian citizens, and what efforts are being made globally?
10:15-10:55
Australia’s Biggest Banks discuss AI & the Future of Technology
How are Australia’s banking giants moving toward a truly customer-led future? This will be a unique look at how Australia’s finance giants are shifting their efforts towards the customer universe through a technology lens. Explore how top-tier banks are using AI to personalise at scale, rethink service delivery and fast-track innovation – while managing the risks and complexity behind the scenes. Expect honest perspectives, bold thinking, and practical takeaways.
11:00-11:25
Payments: Cross Border Payments, Digital Currencies and Blockchain
-Presented by Visa Direct-
Global payments are under pressure to move faster, cost less and offer more transparency. This session looks at how digital currencies, blockchain infrastructure and evolving regulation are driving change – and what that means for institutions, platforms and consumers alike.
11:30-12:10
Open Banking Success Stories: Turning Data into Business Value
Open Banking offers powerful opportunities, but where’s the value for businesses? This session transcends hype, showcasing real-world case studies of how leading fintechs and financial institutions are using Open Banking data to unlock new revenue streams, reduce costs and deliver better customer experiences. Learn what it takes to move from compliance to competitive advantage.
12:10-12:40
Lunch & refreshments
12:45-13:10
CDR Readiness for Non-Bank Lenders: Lessons from the Frontline
– Presented by Biza.io-
Jess Booth (Biza COO) and David Giddy (Quill Peak Principal) share their experience and recommendations for non-bank lenders on their CDR journey to become compliant data holders and recipients; meeting the timelines, staying on-budget, navigating common challenges, identifying value creation opportunities and driving ROI
13:15-13:55
Whats New in RegTech? – Curated by the RegTech Association
Hear the latest trends, applications, and future growth opportunities across innovative regulatory technologies.
14:00-14:20
Driving Finance Forward: CFOs and the Future of Financial Services in an AI-Empowered World
– Presented by Sage –
In a time of accelerating change and economic uncertainty, CFOs in financial services are uniquely positioned to lead their organizations into a more resilient, efficient, and agile future. This session explores how forward-thinking finance leaders are driving transformation by harnessing AI, automation, and modern financial technologies.
14:25-15:00
The Ecosystem Advantage: Partnering for Transformation
Banks can’t go it alone – and the smartest ones don’t try.
Banks cannot transform on their own – they have to work in partnerships. T In this panel, leaders share how they’re building fintech ecosystems that scale smarter and move faster. From hyperscaler partnerships to integration strategies and shared data platforms, discover what it takes to drive transformation through collaboration and how to make it work.
15:05-15:45
Incorporating Risk Into Culture –Â Curated by the RegTech Association
In a world fraught with coordinated cyber-attacks, fraud, supervisory and regulatory risks, how do organisations navigate these. Managing risk is everyone’s responsibility, yet cultural inertia can make change management difficult. Hear from panellists how they manage these risks and incorporate within their organisational culture.
RegTech Conference: Frauds & Scams – Curated by the RegTech Association
Fraud is evolving quickly – and so are the tools designed to stop it. This session explores how RegTech is helping institutions detect, prevent and respond to increasingly complex scams, while staying ahead of regulatory expectations.
Location: Stage 1
Topic: RegTech
Payments Conference: Consumer Data Right (CDR)
As Consumer Data Right policy expands, what is it that we need to look out for and how can your business prepare? Learn what the next phase of CDR means for payments, personalisation and competitive positioning.
Location: Stage 2
Topic: Payments
Payments Conference: Consumer Data Right (CDR)
As Consumer Data Right policy expands, what is it that we need to look out for and how can your business prepare? Learn what the next phase of CDR means for payments, personalisation and competitive positioning.
Location: Stage 2
Topic: Payments
The ESG Leaders’ Perspective
ESG has moved from a reporting line to a strategic lever. In this session, you’ll hear how finance leaders are evolving their ESG approach in response to shifting stakeholder expectations, tighter regulation and investor scrutiny. This session unpacks the latest thinking on ESG in finance – from risk management to growth strategy.
Location: Stage 2
Topic: ESG
Payments Conference: Cross Border Payments, Digital Currencies and Blockchain
Global payments are under pressure to move faster, cost less and offer more transparency. This session looks at how digital currencies, blockchain infrastructure and evolving regulation are driving change – and what that means for institutions, platforms and consumers alike.
Location: Stage 2
Topic: Payments
RegTech Conference: Build vs Buy –Â Curated by the RegTech Association
When it comes to technology investment, how do you choose the right path? This session explores the decision-making frameworks that financial institutions are using to balance in-house development with external platforms – and how to align tech choices with long-term strategy.
Location: Stage 1
Topic: RegTech
Payments Conference: Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
BNPL isn’t going anywhere i but it is constantly changing. From regulation to consumer trends and market consolidation, get the latest outlook on where BNPL is heading next.
Location: Stage 2
Topic: Payments
15:00-15:45
15:45-18:00
Networking FunctionÂ
18:00
Event Closes
18:00-20:00
Visa Direct Heads of Payments Afterparty
Invite only afterparty drinks at Hickson House for heads of payments hosted by Visa Direct
Sponsorship
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Networking Drinks Reception
$15,000 +GST
Networking Drinks Reception inclusions:
- 2 x branded poseur tables (adjacent to stand if applicable)
- Branding on serving staff uniforms at the Reception
- Branded drinks mats at the Reception
- 1 x HTML emailer sent out to delegates one week prior to the Event inviting them to the Reception
- Branding in Networking Area of the Reception
- Branding on screens at Reception (where applicable)
- Company profile on Sponsors page of the website
- 5 x Exhibitor Passes*
- 5 x tickets to Networking Drinks Reception from 5:00pmÂ
Exclusive to one company.
Coffee Cart Sponsor
$7,000 +GST
- Opportunity for barista’s to be dressed in your branded shirts (sponsor to supply)
- Logo on environmentally friendly coffee cups or quality reusable cups that delegates would keep (supplied by sponsor or provided at additional cost)
- One freestanding banner displayed at the coffee cart (supplied by sponsor)
- Company profile on Fintech Marketplace 1-to-1 Meetings App
- 3 x Exhibitor Passes*
All delegates receive complimentary specialty teas, coffees and water throughout the day.
Exclusive to one company.
Juice Bar Sponsor
$7,000 +GST
- Opportunity for serving staff to be dressed in your branded shirts (sponsors to supply)
- Logo on environmentally friendly cups or bottles that delegates (supplied by sponsor or provided at additional cost)
- One freestanding banner displayed at the Juice Bar (supplied by sponsor)
- Company profile on Fintech Marketplace 1-to-1 Meetings App
- 3 x Exhibitor Passes*
All delegates receive complimentary fresh juice throughout the day.
Lanyards Sponsor
$9,000 +GST
- Branded Delegate & Exhibitor Lanyards for all attendees
- 2 x branded poseur tables (adjacent to stand if applicable)
- Company profile on Sponsors page of the website
- 5 x Exhibitor Passes*
Exclusive to one company.
Emerge Stage Sponsor
$10,000 +GST
- Branding around Emerge Stage and flyers
- Opportunity to present your organisation at the beginning of each Emerge session
- Introduce each presenting company during the sessions
- Company profile on Sponsors page of the website
- 5 x Exhibitor Passes*
Exclusive to one company.
Registration & Meeting App Sponsor
$10,000 +GST
- Branding on registration landing page and all visitor registration emails
- Branding on the Fintech Marketplace 1-to-1 Meeting App for all visitors and exhibitors
- 2 x branded poseur tables at Finetech Marketplace (adjacent to stand if applicable)
- 1 x HTML emailer to the full delegates list
- Branding on all appropriate event collateral
- Company profile on Sponsors page of the website
- 5 Delegate Passes*
This exclusive online registration (pre-event) and entrance (at-event) branding opportunity provides your brand with direct exposure to all attendees.
Exclusive to one company.