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Ahmed Al-Ani
Senior Data Scientist
Cuscal
Cuscal
Amelia Limbrick
Senior Manager - Customer Security, Fraud, and Scam Governance
TPG Telecom
TPG Telecom
Ankitha Mahishi
Head of Internal Audit
Tokio Marine Management Australasia
Tokio Marine Management Australasia
Anthony White
Manager Oceania – Fraud and Counterfeit
Canon Australia
Canon Australia
Cassandra Cross
Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) – Faculty of Creative Industries
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Dali Kaafar
Executive Director - MQ Cyber Security Hub
Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Gaby Carney
Senior Fellow - Strategic AI
UTS Human Technology Institute
UTS Human Technology Institute
Gavin Stuart
Partner
Bartier Perry
Bartier Perry
Gemma Kyle
Chief Risk Officer
Rest
Rest
Iain Hart
Head of Risk Management
Crown Resorts
Crown Resorts
Jane Couchman
Chief Risk Officer
Aware Super
Aware Super
Jihad Zein
Global Head of Governance, Risk, and Assurance - Group IT
Toll Group
Toll Group
Joanna Cappelluti
General Counsel
EssilorLuxottica
EssilorLuxottica
Joe Nekic
Loss Prevention Development & Organised Retail Crime Manager
TK MAXX Australia
TK MAXX Australia
Katie Lourey
Head of Risk and Compliance
Gold Bullion Australia
Gold Bullion Australia
Ken Gamble
Executive Chairman
IFW Global
IFW Global
Kirsten Moore
Human-Centred AI and Cybersecurity Lead
CSIRO Data61
CSIRO Data61
Marc Sirianni
National Fraud & Investigations Manager
Coles
Coles
Marlene Sadhai
Senior Manager - Enterprise Compliance Financial Crime (Fraud & AML Officer)
Aware Super
Aware Super
Matthew Michael
Executive Manager - Fraud and Scams Strategic Programs
Westpac
Westpac
Megan Motto OAM
Strategic Counsel
Codex Communications
Codex Communications
Miguel Aguado
Vice President - Compliance
Ria Money Transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Natalie Faulkner
Senior Managing Director – Lead of Australian Risk & Investigations
FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting
Porus Govekar
Head of Compliance
Lottoland
Lottoland
Rachel Pellow
Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management
Visy
Visy
Santanu Lodh
Chief Information Security Officer
OFX
OFX
Simone Sant
General Counsel & General Manager - Corporate Security
TPG Telecom
TPG Telecom
Yael Weiss
Head of Internal Audit ANZ
Bupa
Bupa
Natalie Faulkner
Senior Managing Director – Lead of Australian Risk & InvestigationsFTI Consulting
Speaking at
Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass A: How to redesign fraud control frameworks for the AI-driven future
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Natalie Faulkner,
Gavin Stuart
PartnerBartier Perry
Speaking at
Masterclass
09.00
Masterclass B: How to build behavioural intelligence and an ethical culture to outsmart fraud
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Gavin Stuart,
Amelia Limbrick
Senior Manager - Customer Security, Fraud, and Scam GovernanceTPG Telecom
Speaking at
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
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Amelia Limbrick,
Fireside Chat
13:30
Fireside chat: How can organisations enhance AI & data-driven detection and continuous monitoring?
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Amelia Limbrick,
Ahmed Al-Ani,
Porus Govekar
Head of ComplianceLottoland
Speaking at
09:00
Strengthening due diligence and transaction-monitoring controls to counter the next wave of financial crime
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Speakers
Porus Govekar,
Iain Hart
Head of Risk ManagementCrown Resorts
Iain Hart has extensive experience in risk management, compliance, cyber security, and technology operations. Iain has held leadership positions across multiple industries including Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Education, and Integrated Resorts in organizations such as Crown Resorts, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, ANZ, Macquarie Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Fairfax Digital, and Telstra Big Pond. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for implementing technology risk management strategies, advising stakeholders on risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO27001.
Iain was a finalist for the 2025 Digital Nation Governance Champion Award and is a regular guest speaker at Cyber and Risk Governance events both domestically and abroad including the 2025 AI Governance Summit, the 15th Annual Cyber Security Summit, various AISA and ISACA events, and the Radware Executive Exchange Summit.
Iain was a finalist for the 2025 Digital Nation Governance Champion Award and is a regular guest speaker at Cyber and Risk Governance events both domestically and abroad including the 2025 AI Governance Summit, the 15th Annual Cyber Security Summit, various AISA and ISACA events, and the Radware Executive Exchange Summit.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel discussion: How can organisations best protect themselves from the emerging frontier of AI-driven digital crime?
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Iain Hart,
Santanu Lodh,
Kirsten Moore,
Marlene Sadhai,
Gaby Carney,
Dali Kaafar,
Santanu Lodh
Chief Information Security OfficerOFX
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel discussion: How can organisations best protect themselves from the emerging frontier of AI-driven digital crime?
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Speakers
Iain Hart,
Santanu Lodh,
Kirsten Moore,
Marlene Sadhai,
Gaby Carney,
Dali Kaafar,
Kirsten Moore
Human-Centred AI and Cybersecurity LeadCSIRO Data61
Dr. Kristen Moore is the Acting Group Lead of Cybersecurity and Quantum Systems and a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO. Her research focuses on Human-Centered AI and Cybersecurity, advancing new techniques to detect, prevent, and understand AI-driven fraud and impersonation attacks.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel discussion: How can organisations best protect themselves from the emerging frontier of AI-driven digital crime?
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Speakers
Iain Hart,
Santanu Lodh,
Kirsten Moore,
Marlene Sadhai,
Gaby Carney,
Dali Kaafar,
Marlene Sadhai
Senior Manager - Enterprise Compliance Financial Crime (Fraud & AML Officer)Aware Super
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel discussion: How can organisations best protect themselves from the emerging frontier of AI-driven digital crime?
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Speakers
Iain Hart,
Santanu Lodh,
Kirsten Moore,
Marlene Sadhai,
Gaby Carney,
Dali Kaafar,
Gaby Carney
Senior Fellow - Strategic AIUTS Human Technology Institute
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel discussion: How can organisations best protect themselves from the emerging frontier of AI-driven digital crime?
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Speakers
Iain Hart,
Santanu Lodh,
Kirsten Moore,
Marlene Sadhai,
Gaby Carney,
Dali Kaafar,
Dali Kaafar
Executive Director - MQ Cyber Security HubMacquarie University
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel discussion: How can organisations best protect themselves from the emerging frontier of AI-driven digital crime?
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Speakers
Iain Hart,
Santanu Lodh,
Kirsten Moore,
Marlene Sadhai,
Gaby Carney,
Dali Kaafar,
Jane Couchman
Chief Risk OfficerAware Super
Jane Couchman is a senior executive in the banking and financial services sector, with over 30 years of leadership experience across Legal, Risk, and Governance disciplines. She currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer and Group Executive, Sustainability at Aware Super. Her career spans pivotal executive roles, including Executive General Manager, Compliance at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA); Global Chief Operating Officer, Compliance and Head of Enterprise Compliance at Macquarie Bank; Chief Risk Officer at BT Financial Group; and General Counsel at Perpetual. Jane has led major governance, culture, and accountability transformation programs at Macquarie Bank, CBA, and Aware Super. She has also spearheaded strategic initiatives such as the risk integration of Asgard and BT Financial Group during the St George–Westpac merger, and the digital transformation of Aware Super’s internal administration platform.
Speaking at
11:30
Redefining fraud-control effectiveness to deliver measurable impacts in 2026
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Jane Couchman,
Marc Sirianni
National Fraud & Investigations ManagerColes
Speaking at
12:00
Developing an internal culture to promote integrity, trust, and early detection of insider threats
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Marc Sirianni,
Ahmed Al-Ani
Senior Data ScientistCuscal
Speaking at
Fireside Chat
13:30
Fireside chat: How can organisations enhance AI & data-driven detection and continuous monitoring?
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Speakers
Amelia Limbrick,
Ahmed Al-Ani,
Matthew Michael
Executive Manager - Fraud and Scams Strategic ProgramsWestpac
Speaking at
15:30
Protecting customers and digital channels from scams and account takeovers
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Speakers
Matthew Michael,
Jihad Zein
Global Head of Governance, Risk, and Assurance - Group ITToll Group
Jihad Zein is a seasoned leader in IT governance, risk, and assurance, currently serving as Global Head of IT Governance Risk & Assurance for Toll Group. With over 20 years of experience across three continents—including a significant tenure at Diageo, the world’s largest drinks company—Jihad brings a global perspective to the intersection of technology, business strategy, and risk management.
A recent graduate with distinction from Monash University’s Master in Digital Law, Jihad combines technical expertise with legal insight to address the evolving challenges of cybersecurity and digital governance. He is passionate about embedding risk and governance into executive decision-making. Positioned at the crossroads of technology, law, and leadership, Jihad offers a global lens on emerging risks, regulatory landscape, and the growing importance of digital sovereignty in today’s interconnected world.
A recent graduate with distinction from Monash University’s Master in Digital Law, Jihad combines technical expertise with legal insight to address the evolving challenges of cybersecurity and digital governance. He is passionate about embedding risk and governance into executive decision-making. Positioned at the crossroads of technology, law, and leadership, Jihad offers a global lens on emerging risks, regulatory landscape, and the growing importance of digital sovereignty in today’s interconnected world.
Speaking at
16:00
Creating digital-trust frameworks that align fraud, cyber, audit, and privacy teams
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Jihad Zein,
Gemma Kyle
Chief Risk OfficerRest
Gemma was appointed as Chief Risk Officer in November 2018 and leads the Enterprise Risk function which includes investment risk, operational risk, business resilience, financial crime, compliance and regulatory engagement. Gemma has over 25 years’ experience in risk management and governance across multiple industries including government, engineering and financial services. She is known for her ability to drive organisational change and achieve business objectives in complex and dynamic environments. Prior to joining Rest, Gemma held senior positions at MLC Life Insurance, MLC Wealth, Parsons Brinkerhoff and Federal Treasury. She is a Director on the Board of the Fund Executives Association Limited. Gemma holds a Master of Arts from the Australian National University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Gemma also holds a Casual Academic position at the University of Sydney Business School.
Speaking at
08:50
Opening remarks from the chair
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Gemma Kyle,
Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations best equip internal audit teams with the tools, access, and authority needed to detect fraud early?
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Gemma Kyle,
Ankitha Mahishi,
Yael Weiss,
Rachel Pellow
Head of Internal Audit and Risk ManagementVisy
Speaking at
09:00
From tip-off to building a case: Developing best-practice triage and evidence management
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Rachel Pellow,
Ankitha Mahishi
Head of Internal AuditTokio Marine Management Australasia
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations best equip internal audit teams with the tools, access, and authority needed to detect fraud early?
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Speakers
Gemma Kyle,
Ankitha Mahishi,
Yael Weiss,
Yael Weiss
Head of Internal Audit ANZBupa
With 19 years of internal audit experience, Yael is the Head of Internal Audit, Aged Care, leading Bupa’s audit program across its Australian and New Zealand aged care portfolio. With a deep interest in healthcare, she is dedicated to delivering effective assurance and practical insights that strengthen organisational resilience, uplift service quality, and support safe, high-quality care for vulnerable communities. Yael is a strong advocate for the value internal audit brings, championing the collaboration needed to effectively manage risk whilst enhancing organisational performance and driving sustainable transformation.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations best equip internal audit teams with the tools, access, and authority needed to detect fraud early?
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Gemma Kyle,
Ankitha Mahishi,
Yael Weiss,
Cassandra Cross
Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) – Faculty of Creative IndustriesQueensland University of Technology
Speaking at
11:30
Turning investigation pressure into governance maturity
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Cassandra Cross,
Ken Gamble
Executive ChairmanIFW Global
Speaking at
12:00
Securing international investigations through effective evidence sharing
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Ken Gamble,
Joanna Cappelluti
General CounselEssilorLuxottica
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
13:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations give boards & audit committees real confidence in internal fraud oversight frameworks?
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Joanna Cappelluti,
Anthony White,
Megan Motto OAM,
Simone Sant,
Anthony White
Manager Oceania – Fraud and CounterfeitCanon Australia
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
13:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations give boards & audit committees real confidence in internal fraud oversight frameworks?
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Joanna Cappelluti,
Anthony White,
Megan Motto OAM,
Simone Sant,
Megan Motto OAM
Strategic CounselCodex Communications
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
13:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations give boards & audit committees real confidence in internal fraud oversight frameworks?
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Speakers
Joanna Cappelluti,
Anthony White,
Megan Motto OAM,
Simone Sant,
Simone Sant
General Counsel & General Manager - Corporate SecurityTPG Telecom
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
13:30
Panel discussion: How can organisations give boards & audit committees real confidence in internal fraud oversight frameworks?
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Joanna Cappelluti,
Anthony White,
Megan Motto OAM,
Simone Sant,
Joe Nekic
Loss Prevention Development & Organised Retail Crime ManagerTK MAXX Australia
Speaking at
14:30
Turning fraud metrics into integrity insights to build stakeholder confidence
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Joe Nekic,
Miguel Aguado
Vice President - ComplianceRia Money Transfer
Miguel Aguado, Vice President of Compliance, leads the compliance departments of Ria Money Transfer, Xe, and Euronet in the APAC region. Relocated to Sydney in January 2022, he brings over 15 years of experience in compliance within financial services across multiple jurisdictions. His career began at PayPal (Ireland) as Compliance Specialist for Europe, followed by a role at MoneyGram as Regional Compliance Officer for Spain and Portugal. In 2013, Miguel joined Ria Money Transfer in Spain and later moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2015 as Compliance Officer Asia for nearly four years. He subsequently led Financial Investigations for Ria in EMEA and APAC from Spain, overseeing real-time monitoring, post-transaction analysis, and fraud prevention. Miguel has successfully implemented advanced technological solutions to combat financial crime, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
Speaking at
15:30
Advancing internal investigative capabilities to stay ahead of emerging fraud risk areas
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Miguel Aguado,
Katie Lourey
Head of Risk and ComplianceGold Bullion Australia
Katie Lourey is the Head of Risk and Compliance at Gold Bullion Australia Group, leading enterprise-wide risk, compliance, and governance functions. She oversees GBA’s AML/CTF Program and AUSTRAC reporting and develops financial crime prevention strategies tailored to the bullion and precious metals industry. Her work spans global risk issues, including supply chain integrity, geopolitical pressures on metals markets, sanctions exposure, and the movement of high-value commodities, positioning GBA to meet evolving regulatory expectations.
Katie brings broad experience across Financial Services, including Superannuation, Insurance, Equities Markets, Financial Advice, and her earlier role with the UK Ombudsman Service, strengthening her capability in conduct risk, dispute resolution, and complex regulatory interpretation.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics), a Diploma in Stockbroking, a Diploma in Financial Planning, and the ADA1 qualification. Katie regularly represents GBA in industry discussions on financial crime, regulation, and supply chain accountability.
Katie brings broad experience across Financial Services, including Superannuation, Insurance, Equities Markets, Financial Advice, and her earlier role with the UK Ombudsman Service, strengthening her capability in conduct risk, dispute resolution, and complex regulatory interpretation.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics), a Diploma in Stockbroking, a Diploma in Financial Planning, and the ADA1 qualification. Katie regularly represents GBA in industry discussions on financial crime, regulation, and supply chain accountability.
Speaking at
16:00
Leading an enterprise-wide response during high-risk integrity events
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Speakers
Katie Lourey,
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