Building the Relationships Behind #CapTech2026 Australia
As preparations continue for #CapTech2026 Australia this September, the exclusive Chairman’s Lunch was held at the premises of Corrs Chambers Westgarth. We brought together influential leaders from family offices, banking, private capital, corporate finance, funds management and industry.
Hosted by Rod McGeoch AO, Chairman, alongside Raman Bhalla, President, and Sarah Morgan, CEO of #CapTech2026 Australia, the luncheon provided a private forum for strengthening relationships, sharing market perspectives and exploring opportunities that will continue throughout the #CapTech2026 platform.
A Leadership Network Driving Commercial Outcomes
The luncheon welcomed senior executives representing some of Australia’s leading financial institutions, investment firms and family offices, including:
- Dr Joseph Rizk AM, CEO & Managing Partner, Arab Bank Australia
- Antony Shaw, Previously CEO HSBC AU/NZ
- Yasushi Iwata, Managing Director, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Cressida Mort, Director of Investor Relations, Crescent Capital Partners
- Johnny Kahlbetzer, CEO, Twynam Investments
- Ashley Howden, Family Office Investor
- Mark Stevens, Managing Director, Arican (Family Office)
- Rodney Walt, Divisional Director – Head of Private Wealth, EG Funds
- Nathan vom Bruch, Partner – Corporate Finance, RSM Australia (Major Sponsor)
- Tracey Warren, CEO, F5 Collective (Major Sponsor)
- Paola Rojas, Managing Director, Synergy Resource Capital
- Eamonn Fitzpatrick, CEO, FITZPATRICK & Co
- Sally Loane AM, Chair & Non-Executive Director
Together, these organisations represent expertise across banking, private equity, family office investment, corporate finance, funds management, resources and strategic advisory, reinforcing the depth of engagement supporting #CapTech2026 Australia.
Setting the Stage for #CapTech2026 Australia
The Chairman’s Lunch reflected SIPBN’s ongoing commitment to bringing together the people who drive investment, business growth and international collaboration.
The relationships strengthened during the luncheon will continue through #CapTech2026 Australia, where business leaders, investors, government representatives and strategic partners will gather across Sydney and Brisbane to explore investment opportunities, cross-border partnerships and long-term commercial outcomes.
As momentum builds towards September, #CapTech2026 Australia continues to establish itself as Australia’s premium platform connecting capital, leadership and global business opportunities.
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Continue the conversation at #CapTech2026 Australia this September across Sydney and Brisbane.
The diversity of industries creates opportunities for collaboration across sectors, markets, and international borders.
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Continuing the Global Dialogue at our upcoming event on….
Sydney | 24 – 25 September 2026
Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Business & Investor Presentations
- Welcome Drinks at NSW Parliament House, Sydney
Friday, 25 September 2026
- CapTech2026 Summit – Hilton Hotel, George Street, Sydney
- Private & Exclusive Investor Dinner (Invitation Only)
Brisbane | 28 September 2026
- Monday, 28 September 2026
- CapTech2026 Summit – Brisbane
Sight Seeing & Social Activities
- Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
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