[Roundtable] Where’s the Real Value?: Investing Beyond Hype in the Next Economy (Quantum, AI, Tokenisation, Green Infrastructure)

The “next economy” is already here (but not evenly distributed) with AI in everyday services, new digital markets through tokenisation, quantum-driven security upgrades, and green infrastructure powering modern compute. But not all growth stories are sustainable, and bubbles do happen (is AI due for a reset? Is Quantum finally ready?). That leaves a simple question for everyone—from mums and dads, VCs and family offices to Australia’s super funds:

What does this mean for savings, wealth, retirement and the kind of economy we’re building?

This roundtable brings together investors, super funds, technologists and researchers, regulators, family offices, and practitioners to separate durable value from hype, and to define what high-return, responsible investing looks like under real uncertainty.

We also ask the hard questions: if some jobs disappear or shift, how do large funds still deliver for members and the broader economy—not just short-term winners?

Outcome: a practical Next Economy Investment Guide—simple questions any investor can ask, an institution-grade due diligence checklist (governance, security, regulation, accountability, real-world adoption signals), and a short list of investable themes with both return potential and public benefit.