Be inspired by women making waves in the Australia payments industry and beyond. Join us at the 2022 Symposium! Our theme for this year is "Pay it Forward Together".
Our keynotes, panels, and break-out work sessions will help strengthen your skills while keeping you on top of industry trends. Hear from women leaders on a variety of subjects including current payments issues and initiatives, fintech, and leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with women at all levels and with diverse backgrounds in payment and fintech. This is a must-attend event for any woman who’s serious about accelerating her career in the payments industry.
The Women in Payments Symposium is a unique event that provides perspectives from key women leaders in payments, supports diversity and gender parity, and includes topics impacting all aspects of the payments ecosystem. The format is split between networking breaks, keynote addresses, executive panel discussions and career development breakout sessions. This forum is an unparalleled opportunity that is empowering, current and immediately relevant to any woman pursuing a career in payments.
61-101 Phillip Street Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000
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Classic King Room - $350.00 per room per night with Buffet Breakfast for one guest served in Garden Court Restaurant
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Cut-off date: Monday, October 24, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
AWARD DINNER RECEPTION
7:00 PM - 7:05 PM AEDT
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
AWARDS DINNER - OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
7:05 PM - 8:30 PM AEDT
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
AWARDS DINNER
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM AEDT
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
AWARDS PRESENTATION
9:00 PM - 9:10 PM AEDT
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
WELCOME
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
CHANGING THE WAY AUSTRALIANS PAY
We are in a digital revolution and the global economy is changing. Our unyielding legacy frameworks supporting the payments infrastructure must also evolve. Australia’s AP+ infrastructure, together with incumbents and rising payment disruptors are reimagining the flow of value through the modern financial ecosystem. Payments have never been this flexible, fast, or smart. Join us as we discuss how the payments industry is building the bridge to the inevitable and changing the way Australians pay.
10:15 AM - 10:20 AM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
BREAK
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
ADELAIDE ROOM - 4TH FLOOR
THE FUTURE OF CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS
With ISO 20022, the future of cross-border payments is changing as cost, speed, transparency, and access is breaking down barriers. This includes responding to the rise of digital expectations, economic instability, supply chain security, re-opening of borders and the global workforce. Come hear the experts discuss how a global industry is working together to implement sustainable change through cross border payments.
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
BRISBANE ROOM - 3RD FLOOR
THE METAVERSE: DESIGNING A NEW GLOBAL PARADIGM
The Metaverse is here, with large corporations like Epic Games, Facebook, Microsoft, and Roblox heavily investing in its future. It may be considered the next version of the internet, but in reality, it’s the next version of our lives. From virtual cities and worlds to self-sovereign avatars and digital identities, we will discuss how it will transform our culture, education, and other aspects of our economy and daily lives.
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
HOBART ROOM - LOBBY LEVEL 2
WOMEN IN POLICYMAKING: WHAT DOES DIVERSITY LOOK LIKE IN GOVERNMENT?
What does diversity look like in policymaking across government when it comes to payments and monetary policy? Highlighting senior female leaders from governments across Australia, this panel will discuss the challenges faced by women in this sector – and try to understand how questions and decisions around policy can be better shaped with diversity in mind. Are there shortcomings in current policymaking methods when it comes to diversity and inclusion? What are the opportunities for positive policies to encourage more inclusion across the sector; from industry players, to the products we design, to the consumers we work with.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
NETWORKING BREAK
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
ADELAIDE ROOM - 4TH FLOOR
WHY PARTNERSHIPS ARE THE FUTURE OF PAYMENTS
With the convergence of several payments and data ecosystems on the horizon in Australia, such as Australia Payments + and payments-initiation for the Consumer Data Right, forming successful partnerships has never been more important. This session discusses the opportunities the convergence of these ecosystems can bring and how women are uniquely placed to pioneer successful partnerships across industries and ecosystems.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
BRISBANE ROOM - 3RD FLOOR
SECURITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE OF PAYMENTS
In this new digital age transactions are easier, faster, and less frictionless – a benefit to consumers. Yet it’s also causing an increased risk of security breaches and fraud. In this session you’ll hear more about the changing threat landscape, and how innovation such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Identity, and Machine Learning (ML) are mitigating risk. You’ll also hear more about the Consumer Data Right, and the challenges the industry faces as more data is linked to payment transactions in this new digital world.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
HOBART ROOM - LOBBY LEVEL 2
SUPPORTING WOMEN TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL AUTONOMY & RESILIENCE
It has not always been a level playing field for women when it comes to building financial autonomy and resilience. But that is quickly changing with new fintech and banking apps that provide higher levels of awareness and knowledge about their financial journeys and wellbeing. With this knowledge comes empowerment. This panel will explore a variety of initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field and supporting women to develop their financial autonomy, resilience, and ultimately independence.
12:10 PM - 1:15 PM AEDT
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
THE GREAT DEBATE: PAYING IT FORWARD - TOKENS OR TOKENISM? A FUN DEBATE
Within the payments industry, there are many now focused on ‘Paying it Forward’. But what does this look like? And are those taking part really paying it forward or is it merely a shallow gesture? Join this fun debate and hear industry leaders debate the benefits, drawbacks, and use cases of CBDCs and digital currencies, and ultimately whether tokens are – or aren’t – tokenism.
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
BREAK
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
ADELAIDE ROOM - 4TH FLOOR
THE RISE OF NEXT GEN AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS
The demand for next gen and alternative payment methods is at an all-time high and is forecast to exponentially increase in coming years. This panel will explore the increasing popularity of alternative payments methods such as BNPL, digital wallets, RTPs, and P2P how they are changing the B2C and B2B experience for better.
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
BRISBANE ROOM - 3RD FLOOR
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF DIGITAL CURRENCIES IN PAYMENTS
Digital currencies are a becoming ever more popular for consumers in payments world. This panel will explore the role payment service providers are taking to move money in and out of the digital currencies universe, and how stablecoins, and CBDC’s might disrupt the payments landscape of the future. Join this panel of experts and learn more about the role digital currencies are playing in payments now and in the future.
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
HOBART ROOM - LOBBY LEVEL 2
THE POWER OF COURAGE AND PURPOSE IN LEADERSHIP
The fast and the furious could not be a more apt description for the global business landscape today. With so much disruption and change, there is an increasing need for leaders to evolve and adapt their leadership style to meet the needs of their organizations and their workforce. They must have the courage to step out of their comfort zone and develop a more sustainable, inclusive style. And they must seek the anchoring point for their teams – the purpose behind the work that they do. This panel will discuss how leading from a place of courage and purpose provides the human connections to move teams forward, together.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
NETWORKING BREAK
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
EXECUTIVE PANEL
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
INNOVATION PANEL
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
CLOSING KEYNOTE
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
WENTWORTH BALLROOM
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM AEDT
LEVEL 3 FOYER
CLOSING RECEPTION
7:00 PM - 7:05 PM AEDT
LIVE STREAMED
AWARDS DINNER - OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM AEDT
LIVE STREAMED
AWARDS PRESENTATION
9:00 PM - 9:10 PM AEDT
LIVE STREAMED
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
WELCOME
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
CHANGING THE WAY AUSTRALIANS PAY
We are in a digital revolution and the global economy is changing. Our unyielding legacy frameworks supporting the payments infrastructure must also evolve. Australia’s AP+ infrastructure, together with incumbents and rising payment disruptors are reimagining the flow of value through the modern financial ecosystem. Payments have never been this flexible, fast, or smart. Join us as we discuss how the payments industry is building the bridge to the inevitable and changing the way Australians pay.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
THE GREAT DEBATE: PAYING IT FORWARD - TOKENS OR TOKENISM? A FUN DEBATE
Within the payments industry, there are many now focused on ‘Paying it Forward’. But what does this look like? And are those taking part really paying it forward or is it merely a shallow gesture? Join this fun debate and hear industry leaders debate the benefits, drawbacks, and use cases of CBDCs and digital currencies, and ultimately whether tokens are – or aren’t – tokenism.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
EXECUTIVE PANEL
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
INNOVATION PANEL
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
CLOSING KEYNOTE
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM AEDT
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
When
Location
- Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61/101 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
