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WK Summit

Risk, redefined

How technology is reshaping business, liability & human impact

12 May 2026 | Ivy Ballroom, Sydney

Risk is changing faster than the rules that govern it

Join senior leaders across law, risk, insurance and policy for Wotton Kearney’s inaugural WK Summit, a conversation exploring how AI, cyber and shifting expectations are reshaping harm, accountability and liability.

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Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am

Arrival and registration

9:00am – 9:10am

Opening remarks – Cain Jackson, Wotton Kearney

9:10am – 9:50am

Session 1: Keynote by Johanna Weaver

Johanna Weaver is a former UN chief cyber negotiator, now an ANU professor, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Tech Policy Design Institute, and advises on tech and policy around the world.

9:50am – 10:30am

Session 2: How Boards are navigating cyber, data, AI and technology-related risks and opportunities

In this session, we will delve into the evolving landscape of cyber and technology risks faced by directors and officers.

Panel session featuring André Louw, Chairman, Howden Insurance Brokers

Panellists: André Louw, Matt O’Keefe, Iain Maguire and Raisa Conchin

Facilitated by Sam Younane

10:30am – 11:00am

Morning tea

11:00am – 12:00pm

Session 3: Practical insights: hot spots for tech & the law

Our panellists will unpack headline issues including consumer law in the era of chatbots and automation, privacy concerns tied to facial recognition and employee monitoring, and the impact of recent policy decisions on copyright and AI training.

Panellists: Amanda Beattie, Nicole Gabryk, Chris Mossman, Jonathan Maher and Jess Chapman

Facilitated by Cain Jackson

12:00pm – 12:45pm

Session 4: The impact of technology on rights and responsibility

In this session, we will critically examine both the opportunities and challenges that come with new technological advancements.

Panel session featuring Ed Santow, Director – Policy & Governance, UTS Human Technology Institute

Panellists: Ed Santow, Leanne Ho and Laura Lombardo

Facilitated by Heidi Anderson

12:45pm – 2:00pm

Summit closes, followed by lunch

Meet our speakers

André Louw

Chair, Howden Pacific

André Louw is Chairman of Howden Pacific, bringing 30+ years’ insurance broking expertise across financial and professional lines.

Johanna Weaver

Co-Founder and Executive Director,

Tech Policy Design Institute

Reformed litigator, recovering diplomat, escaped professor, Johanna Weaver co-founded TPDi after serving as Australia’s UN cyber negotiator.

Ed Santow

Director – Policy & Governance,

Human Technology Institute

Ed Santow is a leading human rights and AI expert, shaping responsible technology, regulation, and digital governance globally.

Cain Jackson

Managing Partner,

Clients & Markets

Cain drives client-centric strategy at Wotton Kearney, translating complex issues into practical solutions across high-stakes insurance matters.

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Leanne Ho

Partner, Pro Bono

Pro Bono Partner, Leanne leads Wotton Kearney’s human rights and law reform practice, driving cross-sector collaboration and systemic change.

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Amanda Beattie

Head of Class Actions

Award-winning class actions defence lawyer at Wotton Kearney, leading complex, large-scale litigation across financial services, government and commercial sectors.

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Nicole Gabryk

Partner, Cyber, Data & Technology

Partner at Wotton Kearney, Nicole specialises in cyber risk, advising boards and executives on incident preparedness, regulatory response and cyber resilience.

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Heidi Anderson

Head of Pro Bono & Responsible Business

Heidi leads pro bono and responsible business at Wotton Kearney, shaping how law can drive meaningful impact, access to justice and systemic change.

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Laura Lombardo

Special Counsel, Pro Bono

Laura leads complex pro bono casework, strategic litigation and law reform at Wotton Kearney to advance access to justice and drive systems change.

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Chris Mossman

Head of Workplace

Head of Workplace at Wotton Kearney, Chris advises major organisations on complex disputes, investigations and high-stakes employment matters.

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Matt O'Keefe

Head of Advisory – Cyber, Data and Technology

Matt leads Wotton Kearney’s Advisory team, with deep experience on guiding boards on cyber risk, governance and technologies.

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Raisa Conchin

Head of Professional & Financial Risks

An expert in financial lines risk at Wotton Kearney, Raisa advises insurers and D&Os on liquidator claims, shareholder actions, and regulatory investigations and enforcement.

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Sam Younane

Special Counsel, Legal & Technical Insights Lead

Special Counsel at Wotton Kearney, Sam advises on complex coverage, regulatory change and emerging risks, delivering strategic legal and technical insights for insurers.

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Jonathan Maher

Partner, General Liability

Partner at Wotton Kearney, Jonathan has extensive experience in Australian Consumer Law liability, advising insurers and manufacturers on complex claims nationwide.

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Jessica Chapman

Special Counsel, Professional & Financial Risks

Special Counsel at Wotton Kearney, Jessica advises on complex coverage matters at the intersection of technology, D&O and professional risks.

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