Women in Payments Australia Symposium

09:15 - 10:00 AM AEST

Break-Out Session: Digital Payments - Central Bank Digital Currencies

The push for innovation within global central banks has seen the increased exploration and implementation of CBDCs. What are the long-term benefits of this new regime and its impact on cross border payments? This session explores case studies from around the world, digital currency solutions and the broader implications for payments technology.

Moderator: Siew Lee Seow, Head of Policy, AusPayNet

• Michele Bullock, Assistant Governor (Financial System), Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
• Nish Dharmaratne, Managing Director, Global Head of Product for Global Transaction Banking Business, Westpac
• Lisa Wade, Head of Digital Innovation & Sustainability, National Australia Bank (NAB)

09:15 - 10:00 AM AEST

Break-Out Session: Innovation & Driving Change - Payments Around the World

Payments Around the World explores payment trends in global markets across the consumer and corporate payment verticals. Evolving market conditions, new payment initiatives and infrastructures, technology and regulatory changes are explored, as they all dovetail to create unique payments markets in different geographies.

Moderator: Danielle Johnson, Head of International Payments, Global Transactions Services, Westpac

• Camilla Bullock, Emerging Payments Association
• Daniela Fabiano, Legal Counsel, AusPayNet

11:40 - 12:20 PM AEST

Main Stage: The Future of Payments in Australia

Moderator: Scott Farrell

• Michele Bullock, Assistant Governor (Financial System), Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
• Jackie Kallman, Head of Payments Industry and Engagement, ANZ Banking Services
• Simone Joyce, CEO (Co-Founder), Paypa Plane
• Victoria Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer, AusPayNet