2023 Events
As businesses navigated an era of rapid technological change and global uncertainty, ABSA recognised the need to equip students with the skills and insights to adapt, innovate, and lead. In response, we structured our 2023 events around the theme of facing the future, exploring how emerging trends, sustainability, and technology-driven solutions are shaping the next generation of business.
FACING THE FUTURE
Attendees, including Presidents and Vice Presidents from member societies, had the opportunity to present on their achievements, share future plans, and engage in strategic discussions with their peers. The conference also featured keynote speeches and panel discussions from industry leaders, offering invaluable insights into the evolving business landscape.
Thank you to all who attended the 2023 ABSA National Conference, “Facing the Future.” This prestigious event brought together student leaders from ABSA Member Societies across Australia, representing WA, QLD, NSW, VIC, and SA, alongside industry professionals for a day of collaboration, learning, and networking.
Panellists
Thomas Ryan
(Moderator) Investment Analyst

Christian Ibrahim
Group Prudential Contact

Timothy Toner
CEO

Josh Ludski
Investor

Denis Pipic
Private Equity Analyst

Keynote Presentations
Facing The Future
Panel: The Future of Banking and Consulting
Entrepreneurship in a Changing World
Panel: Raising Trends in Venture Capital
How to Navigate Changing Industries
Panel: Recruitment and Digitisation in the Workforce
TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW
The 2023 ABSA National Startup Competition invited visionary students to harness the power of technology to address real-world challenges and shape the future of business and society.
Participants competed across three categories:
FinTech
Financial Technology
SDG
Sustainable Development Goals
General
Solutions for any industry