Agenda

Leading economists will dissect Australia’s soaring consumer‑debt levels, stagnant productivity and widening inequality. They will map how global volatility and rapid tech disruption are reshaping macro‑economic fundamentals, then outline the concrete policy levers that can reinforce long‑term resilience. By linking data trends to actionable strategies, the panel will illustrate how inclusive economic development can be the engine of sustainable financial wellbeing.

Discover how time-tested investing principles based on Warren Buffett's philosophy led to both exceptional investment returns and a YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers. Learn Brandon's four-pillar framework and how applying these disciplines to content creation builds trust, drives qualified leads, and creates lasting brands. Explore why YouTube remains one of the biggest business opportunities today and how patience and consistency compound wealth and audience growth.

Educators, curriculum designers and nonprofit founders will present the most effective approaches to financial‑literacy instruction. They will compare classroom‑based programmes, after‑school workshops and digital learning platforms, revealing which pedagogical techniques produce measurable skill gains in young Australians. Their insights will include teacher‑training frameworks, partnership models with financial institutions, and pathways for scaling successful pilots to national curricula, offering a roadmap for systemic improvement in money‑savvy across the country.

Artificial intelligence is redefining finance at every level. The session will explore the benefits that AI can unlock, while confronting key risks for everyday Australians. Attendees will learn how machine‑learning can produce fairer credit models, more inclusive financial products and tailored education tools, and how robust privacy, accountability and consumer‑trust frameworks can mitigate harm. The discussion will also map the regulatory, innovation and cross‑sector collaboration pathways needed to ensure AI empowers rather than deepens existing financial inequalities.

A panel of data‑policy experts will explain how the Consumer Data Right (CDR) can be leveraged beyond compliance. They will illustrate real‑world use cases that put consumers in control of their financial information. The discussion will map the regulatory landscape, technical standards and partnership models required to build an inclusive CDR ecosystem where data serves under‑represented groups and fuels competition.