Curious Thinkers 2022

Curious Thinkers is Cuscal’s flagship thought leadership event, bringing together clients, partners and industry experts to explore the future of payments, data and technology. 

Held over two days, this exclusive event is designed to challenge thinking, spark new ideas and give financial institutions practical insights to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.  

On 26 and 27 July 2022, Curious Thinkers focused on the theme ‘Shaping the Future: Addressing today’s challenges with tomorrow’s technology’, with expert speakers sharing perspectives on innovation, digital transformation and the future of financial services.  

Curious Thinkers 2022 Event Overview 

Curious Thinkers is an invite only event that provides a platform for meaningful discussion and collaboration across the financial services ecosystem. 

The conference was held at Luna Park, Milsons Point.  

Topics included: 

• The future of payments and digital currencies 

• AI and emerging technologies 

• Customer experience and innovation 

• Open data and regulatory change 

• Cyber security and risk 

At the end of day 1 there were drinks hosted by Visa, followed by Cuscal’s networking dinner at the Manta Restaurant in Woolloomooloo. 

Principal Sponsor: Visa (hosted the drinks on 26 July 2022) 

Curious Thinkers 2022 Agenda  

The Curious Thinkers agenda spanned over two days of content, combining keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities. 

Highlights included: 

• The Turbulent and Disruptive Future of Fintech & Banking – Brett King 

• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation – Dr Catriona Wallace 

• The Future of the Customer Experience – Amanda Stevens 

• Metaverse & Web 3.0 – Michael McQueen 

• Open Data and Digital ID – Bianca Bates and Jamie Leach 

• Brain Power – Todd Sampson 

Explore the full Curious Thinkers 2022 agenda to view of all sessions, speakers, and timing details. 

Curious Thinkers 2022 Speakers 

The event brought together a diverse mix of industry leaders, innovators and subject matter experts. Across keynote sessions, panels and discussions, speakers shared insights on how financial institutions can harness innovation and technology to remain relevant and competitive. 

James O’Loghlin was the Master of Ceremonies who led discussions and moderated panels.  

Speakers included: 

• Adam Theobald, Ordermentum 

• Amanda Stevens, Speaking Professional 

• Anthony Jones, Visa 

• Bianca Bates, Cuscal 

• Brett King, Global thought leader  

• Christian Westerlind Wigström, Monoova 

• Dr Catriona Wallace, AFR Woman of Influence  

• Craig Kennedy, Cuscal 

• James O’Loghlin, MC 

• Jamie Leach, Cuscal 

• Katrina Stuart, NPP Australia 

• Kieran McKenna, Cuscal 

• Luke Fossett, GoCardless 

• Mark Britt, Australian Payments Plus 

• Mark Townley, Azupay 

• Martijn Verbree, KPMG Australia 

• Michael McQueen, Award Winning Speaker 

• Nathan Churchward, Cuscal 

• Rimal Gokani, Zai 

• Dr Scott Farrell, King & Wood Mallesons 

• Simone Joyce, Paypa Plane 

• Tim Wilks, CoinSpot 

• Todd Sampson, Documentarian