The Tech Council of Australia is excited to reveal the next lineup of keynote speakers and panellists for the 2024 National Tech Summit, taking place from November 11-13 in Melbourne.
Shannon Scott (SVP, Global Head of Product, Airwallex), Chris Jewell (CEO & Co-founder, Zepto), Amanda Anderson USA (Head of Global Public Policy & Government Relations, Block), Dr Daniel Mulino MP (Federal Member for Fraser VIC and Co-Chair for Parliamentary Friends of Fintech and Digital Economy)
Fintech Future: Setting the Scene for Growth and Innovation
The session explores growth opportunities in fintech, with Shannon Scott (SVP, Global Head of Product, Airwallex) leveraging his experience in product strategy, digital payments, and platform infrastructure. Panellists include Amanda Anderson USA (Head of Global Public Policy & Government Relations, Block), Chris Jewell (CEO & Co-founder, Zepto) and Dr Daniel Mulino MP (Federal Member for Fraser VIC and Co-Chair for Parliamentary Friends of Fintech and Digital Economy) will explore the current and future landscape of fintech regulation in Australia, with a focus on fostering competition, encouraging economic dynamism, and positioning Australia as a global leader in the fintech space.
William Scheer (Founder and CEO, Reason Group), The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Jennifer Mulveny (Director of Government Relations and Public Policy for Asia-Pacific, Adobe)
Reimagining Public Services: Innovation-Driven Efficiency and Human-Centered Design for Australia’s Digital Future
This session focuses on innovation in digital government services, with insights from William Scheer’s (Founder and CEO, Reason Group) experience in technology solutions, air traffic control, and mission-critical systems for government reforms. William is joined by The Hon. Bill Shorten MP and Jennifer Mulveny (Director of Government Relations and Public Policy for Asia-Pacific, Adobe).
More speakers to be announced.
Dr. Kate Cornick (CEO, LaunchVic), James Tynan (Partner, Square Peg), Dr. Elaine Stead (Principal, Main Sequence Ventures)
Science vs. Scale: Why Climate Tech Needs Investors at Every Stage
This session covers the investment landscape in climate tech, emphasising the need for funding across different stages. It includes perspectives on startup scaling, policy development, and the role of venture capital in supporting clean technology. Moderator Dr. Kate Cornick (CEO, LaunchVic) will be joined by speakers James Tynan (Partner, Square Peg) and Dr. Elaine Stead (Principal, Main Sequence Ventures).
More speakers to be announced.
Nicholas Flood (Managing Director – IBM Australia & New Zealand)
Tech on the Frontlines: Innovating Where Civilian and Defence Worlds Meet
Featuring Nicholas Flood (Managing Director – IBM Australia & New Zealand), this session will explore the increasingly blurred lines between civilian commercial technology and defense applications, focusing on how innovation in the commercial sector can enhance national security. It will address the opportunities and challenges of collaboration between tech companies and defense organisations, and how such partnerships can drive both technological advancements and economic growth.
More speakers to be announced.
Amy Glancey (Chief of Staff & Director of Office of the CEO, Atlassian), Sarah Ettershank (Senior Director, People (ANZ), Airwallex), Jess Blomfield (Head of People and Culture, Airtree)
Walking the Line: Future-Focused Leadership, Balancing Growth and Culture
The session explores the challenges of leadership in tech companies, particularly in balancing rapid growth with maintaining a strong company culture. The panelists bring a focus on people strategy, employee engagement, and leadership in high-growth organisations. This session will feature Amy Glancey (Chief of Staff & Director of Office of the CEO, Atlassian), Sarah Ettershank (Senior Director, People (ANZ), Airwallex) and Jess Blomfield (Head of People and Culture, Airtree).
More speakers to be announced.
Dean Jagger (General Manager, FCX)
Staying Private or Going Public: Balancing Liquidity, Growth, and Strategy
Featuring Dean Jagger (General Manager, FCX) this session explores the shifting startup landscape, focusing on the trend of staying private longer and its impact on liquidity, equity management, and talent retention. It covers the use of employee share schemes (ESOP) as a retention tool, strategic liquidity options with fewer IPOs, and the evolving role of private equity and venture capital.
More speakers to be announced.
