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Explore our 1.5 day conference programme filled with inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities in the company of digital identity leaders from Aotearoa and around the world.
The Hui begins with a half‑day of experiences designed to immerse delegates in the energy of Wellington, Aotearoa’s capital of decision‑making and innovation. Through guided visits, sector roundtables, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights into New Zealand’s fast‑scaling fintech sector and connect with leaders across government and industry.
This day is about grounding the Hui in place: seeing innovation firsthand, engaging in in‑depth conversations with peers, and building the connections that will power the discussions to follow.
Highlights may include:
The full Hui day brings together the entire fintech ecosystem for an action‑oriented programme of keynotes, panels, masterclasses, and networking. From open finance and AI to regulation, inclusion, and scaling, this is where Aotearoa forges ahead in shaping the future of finance.
8:00am – Registration and Morning Networking
9:00am – Mihi Whakatau
Peter Jackson
9:10am – Welcome from MC
Vanessa Ronan-Pearce | Head of Marketing and Communications, Payments NZ
9:20am – Welcome from FinTechNZ
Jason Roberts | Executive Director, FinTechNZ
9:25am – Session to Be Announced
9:50am – Keynote
Session details coming soon
10:10am – Reflections in Action: Building Momentum toward Open Finance and Open Data
Facilitators and participants from the Pre-Hui Roundtable session will reflect on the conversations had, highlighting shared priorities, emerging themes, and the actions identified to accelerate Aotearoa’s progress toward an Open Finance and Open Data economy.
Hear how government, regulators, and industry leaders are aligning to build a trusted, digitally enabled financial system. This session sets the tone for the day ahead, connecting the strategic outcomes of the roundtable with the next phase of discussion and collaboration at the Hui.
Panellists:
Alan Carnaby | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
Samantha Barress | Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
10:40am – Morning Tea Break
11:40am – Masterclasses Round One
Delegates will choose ONE of the below masterclass sessions to attend
Hosted by Chapman Tripp, this masterclass explores how digital assets, tokenisation, and distributed ledger technology (DLT) are reshaping cross-border payments for institutions and SMEs. By looking to international developments and real-world use cases, the session will examine how these innovations are improving speed, transparency, and efficiency across financial networks.
Participants will gain practical insights into the emerging market and regulatory landscape for digital assets in Aotearoa New Zealand and what steps local firms can take to prepare for a more connected, technology-driven financial future.
Session Format: Moderated panel with Q&A
Target Audience: Any industry member that makes, or is part of the value chain providing, cross-border international payments.
Hosted by Paul Quickenden, Swyftx New Zealand Country Manager, this masterclass explores how stablecoins are transforming traditional finance and paving the way for Web3 adoption. As digital assets backed by real‑world value, stablecoins enable faster, cheaper, and more inclusive financial services — from real‑time settlements and global payments to new models of digital commerce.
The session unpacks how stablecoins could integrate within New Zealand’s financial ecosystem, examines the regulatory and technical challenges ahead, and considers what this shift means for banks, developers, and businesses preparing for a decentralised future.
Session Format: TBC
Target Audience: Founders, tech partners, developers, banks and regulators
As New Zealand’s fintech sector matures, local innovators are charting ambitious paths toward global impact. This session dives into how Kiwi fintechs can move from early success to sustainable scale — covering capital raising, operational growth, and navigating both government and private support frameworks.
Founders and investors will share real‑world insights from Series A/B funding rounds, international expansion, and scaling teams across multiple markets. Discover what it takes to grow with purpose, attract strategic capital, and compete confidently on the global stage while staying rooted in Aotearoa’s strengths of trust, innovation, and collaboration.
Session Format: TBC
Target Audience: Ideal for startup and scale‑up leaders, investors, and ecosystem enablers focused on turning Kiwi fintech innovation into global success.
12:25pm – Masterclasses Round Two
Delegates will choose ONE of the below masterclass sessions to attend
Masterclass details to come
1:10pm – Lunch Break
2:10pm – Quickfire: Trio or Trilogy? Harmonising data, payments, and identity in an innovation economy.
Hosted by Scott Farrell, this keynote explores how the three foundational elements of the digital economy — data, payments, and identity — can be harmonised to create a more connected and innovative financial ecosystem.
Drawing on global experience and policy insights, Scott will examine how alignment across these domains can drive trust, efficiency, and competitiveness, and what this could mean for Aotearoa New Zealand’s future.
This forward‑looking keynote sets the stage for collaboration between government, regulators, and industry — to align data, payments, and identity into the foundational infrastructure of an open, inclusive, and forward‑thinking digital economy.
2:25pm – Quickfire
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2:40pm – Quickfire
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2:55pm – Panel Discussion
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3:15pm – Afternoon Tea Break
3:55pm – Keynote from Swyftx
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Jason Titman | CEO, Swyftx
4:15pm – Panel Discussion
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4:35pm – Closing Keynote
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4:55pm – Event Summary and Closing Karakia
5:05pm – Networking Function
6:35pm – Event Concludes