PROGRAM

Thursday 23 May

TimeSession
8:00 AMREGISTRATION & TRADE EXHIBITION OPEN
8:30 AMBallroom Doors Open - Attendees seated
8:45 AMConference Welcome - facilitated by Warwick Merry
9:00 AMKeynote | Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist - CBA
- Adapting to the Evolving Economy: 2024 Outlook
9:45 AMAround the World Treasury Panel |
Insights from the Top: Global Corporate Treasurers' Outlook on Business, Risk, and Trends in 2024
Chair:
Paul Travers FCTA, Director, KPMG 
Panel: 
Manoj Dugar, Regional Co-Head of Global Payment Solutions, HSBC
Kimberley Simpson, Vice President Global Tax and Treasury, Cochlear Limited
Richard Humphreys, Global Treasurer, Flight Centre Travel Group
10:30 AMMORNING TEA & NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS
11:00 AMKeynote | Nigel Dobson, Banking Services Lead, ANZ 
- Unveiling the Evolution & Revolution of AI: Enhancing Treasury Value
12:00 PMPanel | Navigating the Revolution of Treasury: Unleashing value for Treasurers & Business
Chair: 
David Braham CCTA, Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance, Electranet
Panel:
Carol Lydford CCTA, General Manager, MG Finance; 
Cecilia Ho CCTA
, Treasurer - Capital Markets, Qantas;
Nadine Lennie, CFO, Transgrid
1:00 PMLUNCH & NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS - sponsored by Intralinks
2:00 PMFuture of Payments & Technology
Chair:
Deborah Leerhsen, Executive General Manager, Global Institutional Banking Coverage - CBA
Panel:
Ethan Teas, Executive General Manager Payment, CBA
Andy White - CEO - Australian Payments Network
Katrina Stuart - General Manager, Business Payments at Australian Payments Plus (AP+)
Emily Wade -
Executive Manager Cyber Governance, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Cracking the Code – Insider Tips for Elevating Your Treasury Game
Chair: 
Kurt Smith CCTA,
Director - Marengo Capital
Panel:
Fiona Caheny CCTA, Director Corporate Treasury - Mastercard
Jeff Etherington
CCTA, Deputy CFO - Ampol Australia
Alice van der Geest FCTA, Group Treasurer - Telstra

3:00 PMNavigating the Evolving Digital Horizon: A Guide To Effective Treasury Technology Change Management
Chair:
James Conway CCTA, Queensland State Chair, ACTA and Global Client Advisory, HSBC
Panel:
Lauren Aldridge, Global Payment Solutions - Flight Centre
Shirley Buckingham CCTA,  Group Treasurer - Palladium
Hilary McMahon, Global Treasury Insights - Mastercard

ACCU & Renewables Energy Certificates Trading

Chair:
Alisha King, Head of Corporate FX & Commodities, Southern Australia - Westpac
Panel:
Michael Holmes, Head of Sustainable Training Australia - Westpac
Isdi Hafi, Treasurer - Risk Management - QANTAS
Kurt Winter, Director Corporate Transition - Carbon Market Institute 

4:00 PMAFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS
4:30 PMESG Financing - Evolution from instrument to issuer?
Chair:
Michael Larkin CCTA, CEO, Treasury Corporation of Victoria
Panel:
Brian Cahill, Director Financial Risk Management - Moodys Investor Services
Helen Mason, Senior Fund Manager & Analyst, Fixed Income and Multi Asset, Schroders
Lauren Holtsbaum, Head of ESG Origination Commonwealth Bank

Fish Bowl: Current Affairs Facing Treasurers - facilitated by Warwick Merry
Share stories and experiences in this engaging, dynamic session where our MC will work with you to draw on the collective knowledge of the group.
5:30 PMNETWORKING DRINKS WITH EXHIBITORS - sponsored by Bank of China
7:00 PM - 
11:00 PM
CONFERENCE AWARDS DINNER - sponsored by ANZ

Get excited for a huge night at Manly Pacific! As we transform the space for an 
evening of celebration and recognition of industry peers and acknowledge the
outstanding contributions of treasury professionals, vendors, and banks who strive
for excellence in innovation and corporate treasury.

It's not just about the awards. It's about the connections, networking opportunities,
and inspiration that come with being part of a community that is passionate about treasury. 

Remember to wear your dancing shoes, as local legends 'Jellybean Jam' will take us
on a delicious journey, through your favourite full-flavoured hits from every decade,
that will have you itching to cut up the dance floor!


CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

2024 Conference Enquiries
Cara Coughey
Ke. Creative Events

ADDRESS

Suite 38, 456 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004

P: 03 9866 4111
E: cara@kecreative.com.au

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ACTA

Membership / Accounts
Naomi Braham
Membership Officer

PO Box 21003, Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 8011

P: 0402 444 475
E: membership@actatreasury.com.au

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