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
Ravi Menon
Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore, Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
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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11:15–11:55amWed 25 MarSummit StageWinthrop HallOpen
Next-Gen Transactions
Regulation as Enabling Infrastructure - Trust, Interoperability & Investment-Ready Markets
Summit StageWinthrop HallOpen
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Jag FooChief Security and Policy OfficerSafeheron
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Jannah PatchayExecutive in Residence & Board MemberGlobal Digital Finance
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Nina SkewesPrivacy Deputy CommissionerOffice of the Information Commissioner WA
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Steve VallasChief Executive OfficerBlockchain APACModerator
About this session
The next economy will be built on rules, standards, supervision & cross-border interoperability that make innovation safe to scale. This session reframes regulation as enabling infrastructure by reducing uncertainty, protecting consumers, preventing systemic failure & unlocking capital. Attendees leave with greater clarity on what “investment-ready” markets require in the next 12–24 months.
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