Innovation comes to life when ideas create real customer impact.
Join CommBank, Square Peg and The University of Melbourne's Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship for an engaging discussion on how practical innovation drives business growth.
Through inspiring stories from CommBank Business Innovation, discover how Australian businesses have transformed challenges into opportunities. Hear insight on building innovation capability at scale, and learn how the Wade Institute's complimentary innovation training equips small and medium business owners and teams with the skills to innovate confidently.
Leave with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and inspiration to accelerate innovation in your own organisation.
General Manager Industry Growth & Innovation, CommBank
Erin Birch leads initiatives that help Australian businesses innovate, improve productivity and achieve sustainable growth. Working at the intersection of banking, technology and industry, Erin develops strategic partnerships and innovation programs that connect businesses with the opportunities created by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
Partner, Square Peg
Dan is a partner at Square Peg, where he started in 2012 in the Melbourne office before moving to Tel Aviv in 2014 to launch and manage their Israeli operation. He returned to Melbourne at the end of 2020 to once again focus on the Australian market and now leads the Australian investment team. Some of his investments include Fiverr & Aidoc out of Israel and OwnHome, Traild & Amber in Australia.
Director, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, the University of Melbourne
Beth Webster is a leading economist who joined the Melbourne Institute in 2024 as Director and Ronald Henderson Professor. Her research on intellectual property, firm performance, and innovation has significantly influenced policy and academic understanding. Her work is widely published in top journals, and she frequently advises policymakers.
