BFSI IT Summit
Tech Transformations: Innovations Shaping BFSI in Australia
ABOUT BFSI IT SUMMIT 2026
Accelerated technology adoption and the rise of Fintech have been playing a pivotal role in re-shaping the BFSI sector in Australia
As the BFSI industry continues to drive innovation, technology leaders find themselves looking for new ways to redefine their strategy comprehensively, outgrow competition and remain resilient. Customer-centric approaches, digitization, automation of processes and data security continue to be top of mind for IT leaders.
The 26th Edition of the BFSI IT Summit by Exito is an in-person conference bringing together 120+ top technology leaders from the community. The summit is a learning and networking platform curated to deep dive into the imminent challenges faced by the BFSI sector and identify best practices to overcome the same.
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Australia’s BFSI Market
23 million
Customers served by Australian Banks and 242,000 jobs created
$1.1 billion
The value of neo banking in Australia projected to reach by 2026
$159 billion
Value of Australia’s customer-owned banking sector
$422.9bn
Estimated BFSI Industry revenue in 2024
PAST SPEAKERS
Roza Lozusic
Executive Director, Policy and Public AffairsAustralian Finance Industry Association
Pankaj Arya
Head of TechnologyANZ
Will Liang
CTO - Asset ManagementMA Financial Group
Neil Rodgers
Digital Solutions DirectorHelia
Baneesha Narang
Vice President APAC - Risk Consulting & Analytics SolutionsSwiss Re
Sam Alva
Chief EvangelistValueLabs
Rishin Patel
Chief Product OfficerOpen insurance
Paul Bloxham
Managing Director & Chief Economist For ANZ And Global CommoditiesHSBC
Amith Raj
Global Information Security ManagerZurich Cover-More
Matt Duckworth
Director IT Risk and Security AsiaMet Life
Lawrence Robert Moodie
Head of CloudIC Markets
Paul Sassella
Head Of Information TechnologyCHU Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd
Maddi Bailes
Head of Product - Digital Paymentsicare NSW
Naveen Gupta
Director, BFSI CoEXebia
Why Attend ?
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in BFSI Sector
Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
Maximized ROI
The BFSI IT Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.Featured Discussions
The Balancing Act: Fostering Innovation while Safeguarding Stability
- Highlight regulatory considerations and innovations in response to the adoption of emerging technologies, while maintaining financial stability.
- Understand the impact of CBDCs on the financial landscape in Australia
- Examine how emerging technologies are weighing on Australia’s financial system stability
- Gain insights into global trends and collaborations in the regulation of emerging technologies, including harmonization of standards, cross-border payments, and regulatory cooperation
Smart Solutions and Infrastructure: Gen AI for Frictionless Customer Experience
- Harnessing Gen AI to reconfigure Core Banking and Payment Systems
- Enhancing efficiency through the move from mainframe technology to modern cloud-based core banking systems
- How intelligent technologies such as blockchain, ML, RPA are being used to be ahead of the curve in the core banking ecosystem
- The key role of Open API architecture in integrating payment processes
Supercharging Automation in BFSI
- Learn key market trends driving IT investments in automation
- Discuss how automation and emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT transform BFSI operations
- Determine how automation can counteract cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns
- Explore the financial benefits of automation, such as reduced operational costs, minimized errors, and optimized resource allocation
Navigating Green Finance Through Technological Transformations
- Examine the future of green finance in Australia
- Learn how technology is enhancing accessibility and efficiency in green investments
- How blockchain improves transparency and accountability in green investments, including green bond tracking and carbon credit certification
- Examine how AI and ML optimize investment decisions, assess ESG performance, and predict sustainability outcomes
The Technological Revolution of Embedded Finance
- Examine how fintech startups, banks, and non-financial entities drive innovation in embedded finance solutions
- Highlight technological enablers of embedded finance, including AI, blockchain, IoT, APIs, digital currencies, and machine learning
- Discuss initiatives to democratize financial inclusion through partnerships with digital platforms and service providers
- Discuss how BFSI can integrate with digital ecosystems while ensuring regulatory compliance and data security
Neo Banks Unplugged: Inside Australia’s Digital Banking Transformation
- Impact of robo-personal assistants, facial recognition technology, and wearable devices on the need of human involvement
- Examine how data analytics, machine learning, and AI will enable seamless customer journey in the use of neobanks
- Understand how The Internet of Things (IoT) will play a crucial role in providing personalized products
- Blockchain's role in supporting digital currencies and providing a secure, transparent framework for managing transactional data
Digital Defenders: Fortifying Against Cyber Threats and FinCrime
- Understand the role of AI in building defenses by analyzing vast amounts of data on cyber threats
- Examine how AI, ML, blockchain, and automation enhance real-time fraud detection by identifying suspicious patterns and flagging transactions for investigation
- Gain insights into zero-trust security models deployed by organisations
- Emphasize use of cloud-native security solutions to protect data and applications across all cloud environments
INDUSTRY FOCUS
WHO WILL YOU MEET ?
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of IT
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Digital Solutions
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads Digital Transformation
- Directors/ Heads of Cyber Security
- Head of IT Infrastructure
- Heads of Information security
Partners 2025
Diamond Partner
Gold Partners
Silver Partner
BRONZE Partners
Attending Partner
Media Partners
Series Partners
Media Coverage
Testimonials
I enjoyed the event and found the delegate profiles and presentations very informative. I had productive conversations with potential customers and prospects, and I believe we will generate a decent list of leads for our company. The venue, food, and crowd were all excellent, and I had many interesting conversations and gained a lot of knowledge. We will definitely consider sponsoring DTS in the future.
I had really good conversations today with the number of delegates coming from the region and other places. Quite likely we we will consider it for the next year or your next city. The overall conversations were really good probably some of the really interesting conversations in change management and practical side of it and were really interesting.
I would rate the overall event a 9 out of 10 because it was very strategic and focused, with a mix of decision makers and influencers in attendance. We expect to have a good number of conversions with the enterprise accounts we met, and we are looking forward to working with Exito again in the future. There is a great scope for collaboration and we appreciate the opportunity to participate in this event.
I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.
Venue
Hilton Sydney, 488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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