Dan Ariely

Professor Dan Ariely is a professor at Duke University and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work in behavioral economics. He is the author of several books including Predictably Irrational and his most recent, Misbelief.

Alan Kohler AM

Alan Kohler AM is one of Australia’s most respected financial journalists and business commentators, with over five decades covering markets, the economy and business. A former editor of the Australian Financial Review and The Age, and columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, he has spent nearly 30 years with the ABC as business editor of 7.30, host of Inside Business, and now finance presenter on ABC News. Founder of Eureka Report and Business Spectator, Alan speaks on finance, the economy and stockmarkets, giving audiences clarity, context and insight to navigate uncertainty and make informed business decisions.

Diana Mousina

Diana Mousina is the Deputy Chief Economist at AMP. Before joining AMP, she worked as an economist at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Diana holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Economics and a Master of Finance from the University of New South Wales. She is passionate about financial literacy and uses innovative approaches, including social media, to help more people understand and navigate the economy.

Melinda Cilento

Melinda Cilento is Chief Executive of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, a company director, economist and experienced senior executive. She is also the Deputy Chair of Australian Unity, Chair of the Expert Council on University Governance, and a member of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration. She is a Member of Amplify Australia Research Committee, a member of the ACCC Performance Consultative Committee and a Melbourne Institute Advisory Board Member. Melinda was previously a Non-Executive Director with Woodside Petroleum, Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia, a Commissioner with the Productivity Commission, Deputy CEO and Chief Economist with the Business Council of Australia and held senior roles with Invesco, the Federal Department of Treasury, and the International Monetary Fund.

Dom Pym

Dom Pym is a renowned Australian entrepreneur and technologist who has co-founded multiple successful businesses including Up (Australia’s leading and most trusted digital bank), Pin Payments, Ferocia, Clear Interactive and most recently, Triple Bubble (Oceania’s first fit-for-purpose fintech fund). Dom serves on the board of Fintech Australia and is deeply involved in his family office, Euphemia. Euphemia’s mission is Go Big and Grow Home - focused on investing in tomorrow’s startup scene, nurturing a diverse, progressive, intelligent, ambitious community. We don’t just want to make awesome. We want to make the awesome that makes the awesome.

Effie Zahos

Effie Zahos is one of Australia’s most trusted personal finance commentators and the 9News Money Editor. With over two decades of experience, she appears regularly across the Nine Network, providing clear, practical information and commentary on personal finance, the economy, and how to make smarter money choices. Beyond media, she helps advance accessible investing as a director of InvestSMART and financial wellbeing for all Australians as a director of the not-for-profit Ecstra Foundation that helps build the financial capability and wellbeing of all Australians through grant funding and educational programs. She is also the author of a Real Girls Guide to Money.

Lynda Edwards

Lynda Edwards is a proud Wangkumarra and Barkindji woman and the Director of First Nations Policy at Financial Counselling Australia. A dedicated voice for her community, Lynda is a passionate advocate for the financial rights and inclusion of First Nations people. With more than 20 years’ experience in the financial sector — beginning as a Financial Capability Worker, then as a Financial Counsellor and now in policy and advocacy — Lynda has worked to improve financial literacy and achieve fairer, healthier outcomes for First Nations people, who are too often targeted by unfair or unethical practices. Her leadership has been pivotal in campaigns calling out unethical sales tactics, strengthening financial health across the region, and guiding financial services to engage inclusively and in culturally appropriate ways with First Nations communities. Lynda also plays a key role in building the capacity of First Nations Financial Counsellors and Financial Capability Workers.

Matt Leibowitz

Matt Leibowitz is the co-founder and CEO of Stake, the digital brokerage transforming access to global markets for everyday investors. He launched Stake in 2017 to make U.S. and ASX investing simpler and more affordable. Under his leadership, the platform has grown rapidly, managing billions in assets and reshaping the retail investing landscape in Australia and beyond.

Ross Buckley

Ross Buckley is a Scientia Professor at UNSW and a global authority on FinTech, RegTech, and digital currencies. He holds the KPMG Law – KWM Chair in Disruptive Innovation and Law, with research ranked among the world’s most downloaded in social sciences. A trusted adviser to governments and regulators, he joined the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Payments System Board in 2023.

Katrina Samios

Kartina Samios is the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Basics Foundation, leading the organisation’s mission to improve financial literacy and capability across Australia. With extensive experience in finance and leadership, she is committed to building the Foundation’s reach and impact. Kartina is passionate about equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions and create brighter financial futures.

Annette Rose

Annette has over 20 years of experience leading financial services innovation in the UK and Australia, including founding roles at Prudential Banking (UK), Egg Plc (UK), and UBank (Australia). Driven by her own challenging financial upbringing, she founded 'The Women's Money Coach' in 2019 to empower women to become financially independent. In 2023, Annette launched Kids Get Money, a social impact start-up providing financial literacy education for young people. Annette's mission is to break the cycle of poverty by equipping all Australian children with the financial knowledge and skills for a positive future.

Nicholas Gruen

Nicholas Gruen is a policy economist, entrepreneur and commentator on our economy, society and innovation, who is published in newspapers from the Australian Financial Review to the London Financial Times. Since his chairmanship of the Government 2.0 Taskforce he has been involved in numerous reviews which look at the value of IT and data. He is currently working with the Global Government Forum on a 5 part podcast on the Government 2.0 Taskforce fifteen years on. He is Patron of the Australian Digital Alliance, comprising Australia’s libraries, universities, and digital infrastructure providers such as Google and Yahoo.

Uwe Dulleck

Uwe Dulleck is Professor of Economics and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Government & Law at the University of Canberra. An internationally recognised scholar in behavioural, experimental and information economics, he has held academic appointments in Australia and Europe and published widely on topics such as credence goods and incentive structures. Uwe is a frequent adviser to government and industry, translating economic research into practical insights for policy and business.

Molly Benjamin

Molly Benjamin is the founder of Ladies Finance Club, a leading financial education platform empowering women across Australia and beyond. Through workshops, events and corporate programs, she has helped tens of thousands of women build financial confidence and take control of their money. She is the author of Girls Just Wanna Have Funds and host of the Get Rich Podcast, where she shares practical, relatable advice on money and wealth-building.

Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM

Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and the founder of Grow My Money, an innovative platform that grows women's wealth - superannuation, mortgage, savings - through everyday spending. A recognised leader in financial equality and inclusion, Pascale has dedicated her career to closing the gender wealth gap and empowering women to achieve financial security in retirement. Her career spans marketing, digital innovation and social enterprise, with leadership roles across global brands before founding Grow My Money to tackle one of Australia’s most pressing financial challenges: the superannuation shortfall faced by women. Pascale was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her outstanding service to women’s economic empowerment and is a sought-after speaker and commentator on financial wellbeing, gender equity, and fintech innovation.

Yish Koh

Yish Koh is the Managing Director of Kit, a kids’ money app designed to instil financial literacy in young people. Her career spans a diverse range of experiences, from venture-building and investment at x15ventures to management consulting with Bain & Company, as well as leadership roles in non-profit early learning, health insurance, and disability services. Yish is also an active investor with Flying Fox Ventures.

Dan Jovevski

Dan Jovevski is the Founder & CEO of WeMoney, a fintech platform helping Australians improve their financial wellness. With a background in financial services and technology, he’s passionate about empowering people to take control of their money, reduce debt, and build better financial futures. He is also a strong advocate for the Consumer Data Right and open banking.