2025 Speakers

Dan Siegler
Dan Siegler
Former Head of Industry, Automotive & Real Estate, Google (United States)

Dan has worked in the digital space for 25 years including 17 years at Google, leading teams and helping partners through transformative periods like the shift to Mobile and the onset of AI and ensuring that they can successfully futureproof their businesses.  Most recently, he led Google's advertising and strategic partnerships with the Real Estate industry for 7 years. He is currently based in Los Angeles and advises startups and venture studios in the proptech space. 

Silvio Giorgio
Silvio Giorgio
Data & AI Executive

A thought leader inspiring the art of the possible with responsible data analytics and artificial intelligence use.

​Fascinated by how technology is changing our behaviour as human beings, Silvio is known for his vision. He is often asked for his views on the future of AI and where it could be taking us.

​Honoured as the 2020 #1 Analytics Leader in Australia, Silvio's proven experience in scaling data & artificial intelligence platforms and capabilities in large organisations - some Australian firsts - have cemented his reputation as an innovator.

​A highly entertaining public speaker, he energises people with a little fun to think differently about technology and how we interact with it.

Adam Franklin
Adam Franklin
Marketing Coach, Bluewire Media

Adam Franklin is an AI and marketing coach, keynote speaker and bestselling author.

As CEO of Bluewire Media, Adam trains advisors, brokers, accountants and agents to grow and streamline their business with AI and digital channels using the Replicate Yourself System.

His blog was named Australia’s #1 business blog and his podcast was named #9 on Entrepreneur magazine's top marketing podcasts.

Adam's work has featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, The Australian, Courier Mail and the Sydney Morning Herald.

Adam is a regular judge of the Australian Broking Awards, REB, Better Business Summit Awards, Australian Accounting Awards and Women in Real Estate Awards.

He has delivered keynotes and workshops to thousands of advisors, brokers, accountants and agents at conferences for The Adviser, AREC, FBAA, PLAN Australia, Vero, Aussie,CoreLogic, Kelly+Partners, Suncorp, Better Business Summit, Ray White, Belle Property and Remax.

He’s coached 100s of private clients and taught 1000s of students via his online courses and coaching programs. His weekly 'Bluewire News' email goes out to a global audience of over 33,000 business owners.

Christopher Borg
Christopher Borg
CEO & Managing Director, Borg Financial, My Virtual Broker, Raine & Horne Shoreline

Christopher Borg is a dynamic business leader, entrepreneur, and strategic innovator at the helm of three high-performing companies—Borg Financial, My Virtual Broker, and Raine & Horne Shoreline. With over a decade of experience in finance, real estate, and digital brokerage, Christopher has built a reputation for turning bold ideas into thriving, client-focused businesses.
As CEO and Founder, Christopher leads with a clear vision: to redefine the way Australians engage with finance and property. Through Borg Financial, he delivers tailored lending solutions that empower individuals and businesses to achieve financial freedom. With My Virtual Broker, he’s pioneering the digital transformation of mortgage brokering—bringing agility, transparency, and innovation to an industry ripe for disruption. At Raine & Horne Shoreline, his leadership merges technology with traditional real estate expertise to provide unparalleled value to property buyers and sellers.
Christopher is known for his sharp strategic insight, unrelenting drive, and passion for customer success. His entrepreneurial spirit is matched by a deep commitment to community impact, mentoring emerging leaders, and elevating industry standards.

Ally Gu
Ally Gu
Senior Product Manager, Data and AI in Financial Services , REA Group

Ally is a Senior Product Manager for Data and AI in Financial Services at REA Group (Mortgage Choice), where she drives the strategic implementation of AI solutions across the organisation's products and services.

With over 10 years of experience in data science and AI, Ally transitioned from practitioner to product leader to help organisations transform their data and AI strategies. She specialises in bridging the gap between technical possibilities and commercial outcomes, developing scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable impact while maintaining responsible AI practices in regulated environments.

Jason Back
Jason Back
Founder and Director, Broker Essentials
Morgan Owen
Morgan Owen
Founder & Director, Penny Finance
Tony Carn
Tony Carn
Chief Customer Officer, NextGen
Michael Richardson
Michael Richardson
CEO & Co-Founder, Cynario
Ruth Hatherley
Ruth Hatherley
CEO and Founder, Moneycatcha
Ian Rakhit
Ian Rakhit
General Manager, Home Buying Distribution, Bankwest
Paul Evans
Paul Evans
National Sales Manager, Prospa

Paul joined Prospa in 2022 as the Regional Sales Manager. He has extensive experience in senior management and leadership spanning over 20 years, leading business in the broker/aggregator industry working with franchise models nationally.

Brett Spencer
Brett Spencer
CEO & Founder, Docuscan Australia

Brett Spencer is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DocuScan Australia, a pioneering company specializing in AI-driven document processing, verification, and fraud detection solutions. Under his leadership, DocuScan has developed proprietary AI engines, designed to emulate human document reading, converting documents to data, thereby eliminating manual data entry and enhancing operational efficiency for various industries.
Brett's commitment to innovation is evident through strategic initiatives for the mortgage industry, aimed at revolutionizing customer onboarding for brokers via the YourBrokerFactFind tool. He is also pioneering the streamlining of origination processes for banking and lending clients by implementing transformational AI into existing processes. His insights into technological advancements have been featured in industry publications, where he discusses the impact of innovation on mortgage processes and the importance of digitization and regulatory technology in the financial sector.
Through his various roles, Brett continues to drive advancements in financial technology, focusing on enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and security within the industry

Foong-Yue Cheah
Foong-Yue Cheah
Operations Manager & Owner Manager, Mortgage Choice Williamstown, Chatswood, Greensborough

With over a decade of corporate leadership experience in strategic operations, Foong-Yue Cheah brings a systems-thinking mindset to the broking and financial services space. Now working behind the scenes as the owner of three Mortgage Choice Franchises, she plays a pivotal role in designing the infrastructure, processes, and frameworks that empower her team to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Foong-Yue specialises in translating complexity into clarity. From process improvement and stakeholder engagement to marketing strategy and data analysis, her work ensures that the right systems are in place to support scalable growth, compliance, and strong operational vision.

A natural problem solver and team builder, Foong-Yue is also actively involved in leadership forums that focus on business growth, peer-to-peer learning, and strategic execution. Her current focus lies in leveraging AI and technology to enhance internal efficiencies and create more meaningful, human-centric service delivery models.

At the Broker Innovation Summit 2025, Foong-Yue will share her insights on how the next generation of leaders is integrating AI into business operations—not just for automation, but to drive innovation, build resilient teams, and reshape the future of finance from the inside out.

Joel Wyld
Joel Wyld
Co-Founder, Accurateli
Mendy Ash
Mendy Ash
Senior BDM, Bizcap
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