Curious Thinkers 2021

Cuscal’s Curious Thinkers 2021 saw Cuscal bring together a mix of international and local thought leaders across a range of focus areas including Open Banking, Digital Transformation, Customer-led Innovation and Cyber Security, to inspire, challenge and prepare clients for the future 

With the theme ‘Value Unlocked’, Curious Thinkers challenged attendees to think differently about how they evolve, compete and create meaningful customer outcomes in an increasingly digital world.  

Curious Thinkers 2021 Virtual Event Overview 

Curious Thinkers 2021 continued the tradition of unlocking new opportunities through insight, collaboration, and innovation. 

The virtual summit was streamed on the mornings of 21 and 22 June 2021, from our off-site high-tech production studio room via a virtual conferencing event platform, Chime Live. 

Curious Thinkers 2021 Agenda  

Across each morning of the virtual event, speakers addressed topics including open banking, digital transformation, innovation and cyber security, helping attendees better understand what is ahead and how to respond. 

Together, they shared practical perspectives on innovation, cyber security, customer-led thinking and the role of data in driving long-term value. 

Key highlights included: 

Day 1 

• Keynote on future financial ecosystems 

• Digital transformation case study from global banking 

• Panel discussion on customer-led innovation 

Day 2 

• Cyber security and risk in a digital-first world 

• Panel discussion on open banking and data-driven customer relationships 

• Closing session focused on leadership, resilience and performance 

Curious Thinkers 2021 Speakers 

Curious Thinkers 2021 featured a strong lineup of industry leaders, innovators and subject matter experts, bringing both strategic insight and real-world experience. 

James O’Loghlin was the MC for the virtual summit and facilitated engaging, thought-provoking discussions.  

Speakers included: 

• Alastair MacGibbon, CyberCX 

• Anna Meares OAM, Olympic Champion 

• Di Challenor, Westpac  

• James O’Loghlin, MC  

• Jamie Leach, FDATA  

• Peter Weill, MIT Sloan  

• Rob Hale, Regional Australia Bank 

• Samina Hussain-Letch, Square Australia 

• Scott Farrell, King & Wood Mallesons

• Travis Tyler, 86 400