Innovating Finance Together Summit - Sydney

Stephanie Hare is a leading author, keynote speaker, and consultant specialising in AI and emerging technologies. She helps organisations understand the impact of AI on business, ethics, cyber security, and society. A regular expert guest on the BBC’s The Context: Artificial Intelligence – Decoded, Stephanie is widely sought after across global media and events for her clear, practical insights into the challenges and opportunities created by artificial intelligence.

Zhi-Ying is a principal analyst in Forrester’s digital business and strategy practice. She leads the digital measurement research stream globally at Forrester, helping clients build effective measurement frameworks to demonstrate digital’s impact on broader organizational objectives (revenue, cost, operations, and customer experience). She also works closely with financial services firms, advising business and technology leaders on business model reinvention and value creation through research and consulting engagements. Zhi-Ying is based in Sydney, having previously worked in Forrester’s Singapore office.

Ross Dawson works globally as a futurist, board advisor, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. He is Founding Chairman of the Advanced Human Technologies group of companies, including Humans + AI startup Informivity, and the bestselling author of five books, most recently Thriving on Overload. Strong global demand has seen him deliver keynote speeches to business and government leaders in 35 countries, while frequent media appearances include ABC TV, BBC, The Guardian, New York Times, SkyNews, Today and Sunrise shows, VICE, and many others.

Namrata Jolly is a senior leader with 20+ years of experience in financial services and technology, having run teams across Asset management, Trust banking, Consumer Banking & Insurance, in the areas of Digital Engagement, Experience, Customer segmentation, Operations, Cybersecurity, Technology & running business P&L across organizations such as Credit Suisse, Nikkociti Trust, Citigroup and Prudential. She is Managing Director, Head of Asia Financial Services Industry at Microsoft, responsible for bringing value to Asian clients across the sub-verticals of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets.

Chris Walters is Chief Executive Officer of Finastra, leading the company’s strategy, growth, and transformation. He is focused on strengthening Finastra's role as a mission-critical partner to financial institutions worldwide, helping them modernize core systems, drive innovation, and compete with confidence in a rapidly evolving market. A growth-oriented leader with deep expertise across technology, data, and financial services, Chris has built his career scaling businesses, sharpening customer focus, and delivering durable financial performance. He is known for aligning clear strategy with disciplined execution, bringing together product innovation, operational rigor, and commercial focus to create lasting impact. His leadership emphasizes customer centricity, accountability, strong culture, and building organizations designed to adapt and win over time.