Capital and Investment Forum for Strategic Growth
Designed as a strategic capital and investment forum, the Chairman’s Luncheon (Exclusive and Invitation Only Series) created a private setting for senior decision-makers to build relationships & exchange market perspectives for capital and investment perspective.
As an invitation-only luncheon, the afternoon enhanced investor engagement, sponsorship alignment, presenting company opportunities, industry participation and the role strategic partnerships can play in strengthening #CapTech2026 as a platform connecting business, capital, and innovation.
Strategic Conversations Shaping #CapTech2026 Australia
The event was attended by –
- Mr Rod McGeoch AO – Chair – SIPBN
- Dr Joseph Rizk AM – MD and CEO – Arab Bank of Australia
- Raman Bhalla – President SIPBN
- Sarah Morgan – CEO #CapTech
- Antony Shaw – Head of Projects APAC – HSBC
- Sally Loane AM – Chair – Chubb Insurance
- Bradley Wheaton – Managing Director- Gunn Agri Partners
- Ashley Howden MAICD – Investor
- Joseph Healy – Co Founder and CEO – Malu Health Group/ Judo Bank
- Tim Bryan – Chief Executive Officer- Perich Group- Family Office
- Joseph Carrozzi AM – President, Chair- Business NSW
- Ryan Neelam – Chief Executive Officer- Centre for Australia India Relations
- Mark Burgess – Director and Chair- Investment Committee – Australian Retirement Trust which is Australia’s second largest superannuation fundmanaging approximately AUD400 billion in investments.
- Lyall Gorman – President – Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The session highlighted SIPBN’s growing role in connecting businesses with capital, global networks and expansion opportunities, while outlining the vision and strategic direction for #CapTech2026 Australia which will take place from 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 in Sydney and Brisbane.
Key conversations throughout the afternoon included:
- Recent Australian Federal Budget 2026
- Investor and family office engagement
- Sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Presenting company introductions
- Business and industry collaboration
- Thought leadership participation
- National and international growth opportunities
Building Relationships Beyond the Event Platform
A core focus of the luncheon was fostering stronger relationships between business leaders, investors, family offices and strategic partners exploring opportunities across investment, collaboration and long-term business growth through the broader #CapTech2026 Australia network.
Roundtable discussions and executive introductions provided attendees with the opportunity to share current investment priorities, growth sectors and collaboration interests while identifying alignment opportunities within the broader #CapTech ecosystem.
The luncheon included discussions around the Australian Federal Budget 2026 and the evolving role of capital, investment and family office participation in supporting business growth, innovation and industry expansion.
Creating Long-Term Strategic Momentum for #CapTech2026
As #CapTech2026 Australia continues expanding nationally and internationally, the Chairman’s Lunch reflected the commitment to building meaningful relationships between capital providers, founders, industry leaders and strategic stakeholders.
The afternoon concluded with discussions focused on actionable next steps, including introductions to investors and family offices, sponsorship participation, speaker nominations, presenting company opportunities and broader business engagement across the #CapTech2026 platform.
Connecting capital, leadership and strategic relationships shaping the future of business growth through #CapTech2026 Australia.
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