Conference Day Two - Wednesday, 13 September

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Register

08:15
Welcome coffee

08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Camilla Love
Director | Founder
Perennial Investment Management | F3 - Future Females in Finance

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY’S IMPACT ON INVESTMENT STRATEGY
09:00
Navigating risks and opportunities from technological advancements

Explore strategies to ensure you and your organisation are prepared to navigate rapid technological changes that can lead to disruption, and understand how to deal with the potential for technology to impact your strategies in positive and negative ways.

Melissa Cameron
Chief Operating Officer, Technology & Enterprise Operations
NAB

CONQUERING THE CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN IN INVESTMENT
09:30
Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Unpacking perfectionism and why self-doubt gets such a bad rap
  • How gender bias influences our feelings of being an imposter
  • Communicating effectively to ensure your voice is heard
  • Learning to take a compliment and tips to building self-confidence

Jovana Gagi
Partners Portfolio Manager and Analyst

10:00
Morning tea and networking

INVESTMENT SECTOR ROUNDUP – TAKEAWAYS FOR THE INDUSTRY
10:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: Critical trends, strategies and lessons from across the investment sector
  • The interplay between the insurance and investment industries – what’s happening and what’s on the horizon
  • Investment banking review – recent trends and insights into upcoming developments
  • Superannuation industry trends and the impact on the broader investment industry
  • The latest in the venture capital space and the key developments to monitor
  • Real estate investment strategies and trends of note for the investment industry

Moderator:

Zarmeen Pavri
Partner & Chief Impact Officer
SDGx

Panellists:

Joanne Spillane
Global Head of Private Capital Markets and Executive Director
Macquarie Group

Anna Weickart
Senior Manager, Equity Manager Research
Cbus Super Fund

Laura Ryan
Head of Research
Ardea Investment Management

Kristin Vaughan
Managing Partner
Virescent Ventures

MAXIMISING RETURNS THROUGH AI, AUTOMATION & DATA
11:20
Elevating efficiency and returns through an effective data and analytics strategy
  • Identifying data sources and ensuring the quality and reliability of the information
  • Identifying complex patterns and correlations with advanced analytics and machine learning
  • Utilising data analysis to make more informed decisions more efficiently
  • Using tools like predictive data analytics to identify and mitigate risk

Cheryl Lim
Credit Analyst
Coolabah Capital Investments

 

11:50
Networking Lunch

12:50
Leveraging AI and automation in your investment processes to improve efficiency and maximise returns
  • Identifying processes that can benefit from AI and choosing the right tools
  • Using AI to analyse investment opportunities and risks and to tailor portfolios
  • Automating tasks and processes with AI to increase efficiency and reduce costs
  • Potential ethical implications & the impact on responsible investment strategies

Joanna Nash
Senior Quantitative Portfolio Manager
Realindex Investments

13:20
Modern technology- A playbook for investors
  • Overview of the latest data and technology trends in the industry 
  • Specific use cases to drive productivity for investors
  • Portfolio management in traditional and alternative asset classes

Alice Tang
Chief Operating Officer, Asset Management
MA Financial Group

THE RISE OF IMPACT INVESTMENT
13:50
Protecting your investment strategy from the risks of greenwashing
  • Considering the role of investors in curtailing greenwashing while minimising investment risk
  • Examining the evolving regulatory landscape
  • Accurately analysing data and reporting to mitigate greenwashing risks
  • The importance of promoting transparency and accountability to counteract greenhushing

Mary Delahunty
Managing Director
Seven Advisory

14:20
PANEL DISCUSSION: Utilising impact investment strategies to minimise risk, promote impact and increase returns
  • Balancing impact outcomes with investment returns when analysing opportunities
  • Strategies to measure and rate investment in the absence of a standard impact investment reporting tool
  • Developing skills for impact investing - impact measurement and management, stakeholder engagement, community development, and effective communication
  • The importance of collaboration, partnerships, and maintaining a long-term focus

Moderator:

Kylie Charlton
Managing Director
Australian Impact Investments

Panellists :

Amanda MacDonald
Head of Sustainability Investment
LGT Crestone Wealth Management

Izzy Jensen
Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Kakariki Capital

Diana Callebaut
Non-Executive Director | Global Head of Investments
Climate Asset Management | Pollination

Victoria Adams
Managing Director
For Purpose Investment Partners

15:10
Closing remarks from the Chair
15:15
Afternoon tea and networking
15:45
End of Women in Investment Summit 2023