Digital Ethics & Privacy Governance Congress 2026
Preparing financial services for the next era of responsible AI & regulatory accountability
12 November 2026
Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Docklands, Melbourne, Australia
Hybrid Mode (In-person & Virtual)
Forum Overview

As AI reshapes banking, insurance and financial services, leaders are under growing pressure to innovate responsibly while managing trust, privacy, compliance, transparency and regulatory risk.

The Digital Ethics & Privacy Governance Congress 2026 will bring together senior leaders across banking, insurance, investment banking, financial services, and technology solution providers to gain practical strategies to manage AI risk, strengthen governance frameworks, meet evolving regulatory expectations, and build trusted AI systems at scale.

Through keynote presentations, executive discussions, case studies, and interactive roundtables, the forum will examine how organisations are operationalising AI governance frameworks, managing AI risk and bias, strengthening data governance practices, and building trusted AI systems within highly regulated environments.

Why This Congress Matters Now
AI regulation is accelerating globally across financial services
Regulators are increasing scrutiny around AI governance and accountability
Organisations are under pressure to operationalise responsible AI frameworks
Data privacy, cybersecurity, and governance risks continue to intensify
Trusted and transparent AI is becoming a competitive differentiator
Why Attend
Gain Strategic Insights
Understand how leading financial institutions are operationalising responsible AI, governance, and compliance frameworks.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Hear from senior executives and experts driving responsible AI adoption and governance at scale.
Prepare for Regulatory Change
Stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI regulations, privacy obligations, and governance expectations impacting financial services.
Build Trusted AI
Explore responsible AI practices to enhance transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Benchmark Against Industry Peers
Engage with senior executives facing similar governance, compliance, and transformation challenges.
Expand Your Network
Connect with decision-makers across banking, insurance, financial services, and technology providers.
Key Discussion Themes
AI Governance & Responsible AI
AI Security, Cyber Resilience & Data Protection
AI Risk, Bias & Model Management
AI Governance Frameworks & Operating Models
Data Governance & Ethical AI
AI Innovation, Deployment & Value Realisation
Privacy, Ethics & Regulatory Compliance
Public Trust, Transparency & Accountability
What You Will Gain
Practical AI governance frameworks
Privacy and cybersecurity governance approaches
Regulatory and compliance insights
Connections with industry leaders and solution providers
Peer benchmarking opportunities
Actionable takeaways for responsible AI implementation
Real-world case studies
AI risk management strategies
Presenting
Keynote Speakers
Jade Haar
Jade Haar
Head of Privacy & Data Ethics Advice
National Australia Bank
Sarah Bradley
Sarah Bradley
Director of Data Science & AI
NASDAQ
Anita Siassios-Huntsman
Anita Siassios-Huntsman
President
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Parul Oberoi
Parul Oberoi
Executive Leadership – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Toyota Finance Australia
Matthew McMillan
Matthew McMillan
Partner
Lander & Rogers
Akif Kayapinar
Akif Kayapinar
Director of Information Security
Mastercard
Ben Jiang
Ben Jiang
Director | Data, AI, Systems Assurance & Digital Audit
Victorian Auditor – General’s Office
Rachel Kimber
Data Science & Analytics Lead
Flare-MYOB
Desmond Seeley
Desmond Seeley
Technology Governance & AI Transformation Leader
Arthur Darras
Arthur Darras
Manager, Data & Insights Governance
CBUS
Edna Randiki
Edna Randiki
Head of Technology & Data Risk
Auto & General Australia
Benjamin Di Marco
Benjamin Di Marco
Cyber and Technology Industry Leader, Pacific
WTW
Attendee Feedback
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I think most of the talks were of really high quality. The event succeed in getting some really amazing speakers with great profiles.
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Great opportunity to get into the ‘guts’ of the conversation across a broad selection of stakeholders. Great for networking.
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The speakers. All great.
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ESG standards talk by Westpac, Wilmar SBT Scape Passivhaus Panel discussions on both days.
Siemens
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Good presentation and many information.
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In-Person Attendance
Full in-person access to the Digital Ethics & AI Governance Congress 2026.
$599
+GST per person
Registrations close 08 November 2026
Register now
Group Discount
In-Person Attendance (3+ Attendees)
20% discount on price per pass.
Minimum 3 passes required
$499.20
$599
+GST per person
Registrations close 08 November 2026
Register now
Virtual Attendance
Full virtual access to the Digital Ethics & AI Governance Congress 2026 via live stream.
$349
+GST per person
Registrations close 08 November 2026
Register now
Group Discount
Virtual Attendance (3+ Attendees)
Virtual access for groups of 3 or more.
Minimum 3 passes required
$299
+GST per person
Registrations close 08 November 2026
Register now
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