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The Point features a dynamic mix of international leaders in payments and prominent local voices across the industry. Together we’ll explore the trends, issues and innovations shaping payments globally and look towards the future of payments in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our speakers

Meet the 2026 speakers

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Mike McRoberts

Conference MC

International speakers

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Avalon Ingram

Business Lead for Digital Assets, Swift

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Bo Harald

Independent Senior Advisor, Why-Advisory Oy

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David Birch

Author, Advisor & Commentator on Digital Financial Services, 15Mb Ltd

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Max Johnson

Commercial Manager, Engine by Starling

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Sarah Pirie-Nally

AI Strategist, Wonder & Wander

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Victoria Richardson

Partner, ID Partners

Local speakers

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Adrian Smith

Chief Executive Officer, BlinkPay

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Ben Hanna

Managing Director, Stripe

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Chad Haighmark

General Manager, Strategy, Payments NZ

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Holly Bennett

Kaiwhakahaere | Managing Director, Awhi

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Jane-Renee Retimana

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Payments NZ

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John Small

Chair, Commerce Commission

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Lucy Blakiston

Chief Executive Officer, Shit You Should Care About

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Matt Taylor

Head of Digital Transformation, SBS Bank

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Michael Ahie

Chair, Independent Director, Payments NZ

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Scott Abel

Partner, Buddle Findlay

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Sean Morrison

Chief Executive Officer, Banzpay

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Steve Wiggins

Chief Executive, Payments NZ

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Steven Graham

Senior Technology and Digital Identity Executive, NEC

The payments system is at an inflection point

Trust is under pressure. Expectations are rising. The Point brings the sector together to work through what happens next. This is where leaders, decision-makers and innovators come to: • Align on priorities and direction • Challenge assumptions • Accelerate progress If you’re shaping the future of payments in Aotearoa New Zealand, this is the room to be in.

The payments system is at an inflection point

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