2026 Speakers

2026 Distinguished Speakers

Prof. Jingbo Wang

Professor, Founder and Director
Research Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithms, The University of Western Australia

Prof. Jingbo Wang

Professor, Founder and Director
Research Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithms, The University of Western Australia

Ravi Menon

Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore, Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Ravi Menon

Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore, Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC

Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
Government of Western Australia

Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC

Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
Government of Western Australia

Sopnendu Mohanty

Group Chief Executive Officer
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Sopnendu Mohanty

Group Chief Executive Officer
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Tan Bin Ru

President, Enterprise Digital
ST Engineering

Tan Bin Ru

President, Enterprise Digital
ST Engineering

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Nina Skewes

Nina Skewes

Privacy Deputy Commissioner

Office of the Information Commissioner WA

Ms Skewes was appointed as WA Privacy Deputy Commissioner on 23 January 2026. Nina has over 14 years’ experience in privacy and regulatory leadership across both the public and private sectors, specialising in data protection, regulatory governance and emerging technology risk. Prior to her appointment, Nina served as the Asia Pacific Chief Privacy Officer and Regulatory Legal Counsel for a global professional services firm. Nina's experience has giving her deep insight into the practical challenges and opportunities presented by effective regulation.

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