Meet your speakers, Sydney: Executives from leading ANZ organisations who’ll take the stage at Momentum

Docusign’s flagship conference event, Momentum on Tour, is coming to Sydney.

On 8 September, senior leaders across Australia and New Zealand will come together at The Lands by Capella opens in a new tab - a picturesque venue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD - to explore how AI-powered contracting is helping their organisations to reduce risk and unlock value.

The most valuable conversations are grounded in what organisations are doing now; not just what might be possible in the future. That’s why Momentum’s 2026 programme combines customer perspectives, product vision and practical demonstrations into one jam-packed morning - you’ll get a holistic overview of how leading ANZ organisations are transforming their agreement processes, all with the power of Docusign IAM. 

Keep reading to learn how the day will unfold, and the customer leaders you can expect to hear from.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Michael Sokolich opens in a new tab - Head of Everyday Banking and Home Lending Transformation at BOQ

Michael Sokolich leads transformation across everyday banking and home lending at Bank of Queensland (BOQ), bringing more than 15 years of experience in digital initiatives across banking and financial services.

Michael will join Docusign’s VP of Sales, Ed Knott opens in a new tab, for a customer fireside conversation on how BOQ is approaching the next generation of digital banking experiences. Together, they’ll explore how agreement transformation can help financial services organisations adapt faster, create smoother customer journeys and build the foundations for sustainable growth.

John Ahern opens in a new tab - CEO of InfoTrack

John Ahern has over 20 years of experience in the information sector and a deep understanding of how technology can support growth, strategic direction and customer outcomes.

He’ll also join Ed Knott for a Customer Q&A session, focused on how agreement workflows can become a strategic business priority. The conversation will explore the relationship between better agreement experiences, operational efficiency and commercial momentum.

Vicki Bakta opens in a new tab - Chief Partner Officer for ANZ at Microsoft

Vicki Bakta brings extensive experience in go-to-market and channel strategy across major technology organisations - and now, she leads these efforts for the ANZ region at Microsoft, one of Docusign's most well-known partners. 

She will join Docusign’s Shaun McLagan opens in a new tab for a keynote conversation on the role of strategic partnerships, unlocking how AI-enabled ecosystems can reshape commercial execution across ANZ.

Featured Panel Speakers

Panel 1 - The Resilient Enterprise

The first executive panel focuses on operational excellence and productivity, with a particular emphasis on legal and technical workflows. Hosted by Docusign’s Maria Gardner opens in a new tab, the discussion will explore how intelligent automation can eliminate friction, modernise legacy processes and help organisations scale without adding unnecessary complexity.

Mark Opitz  opens in a new tab- Group Head of ICT and Chief Information Officer at Acciona

Mark Opitz brings extensive experience across technology leadership, security and operational improvement. His perspective will centre on aligning technology, business priorities and organisational performance; and on what it takes to build more resilient operations in the complex, fast-changing environment that AI has created.

Dave Lambert opens in a new tab - Head of GTM, ANZ at Legora

Dave Lambert leads go-to-market for Legora in ANZ, with a focus on building high-performing teams and helping organisations cut through complexity. He’ll bring a practical perspective on how connected workflows can reduce friction, strengthen governance and help teams move faster with confidence.

Panel 2 - The Velocity Advantage

The second executive panel turns to revenue growth and sales operations. Hosted by Docusign’s Nick Hart opens in a new tab, the conversation will examine how organisations can compress commercial cycles, remove execution bottlenecks and capture revenue faster.

Michelle Williams  opens in a new tab- Head of Enterprise Simplification at Westpac New Zealand

Michelle Williams leads enterprise simplification at Westpac New Zealand, focusing on organisational and operational improvements within the bank.

She will share a transformative perspective on reducing complexity across a large organisation and making improvement repeatable at scale; particularly for leaders navigating legacy processes, fragmented systems and competing priorities.

Felicity Laczina opens in a new tab - Chief Operating Officer at The Mutual Bank

Felicity Laczina has led diverse functions and enterprise-wide initiatives designed to improve performance, strengthen governance and enable growth.

Her operational leadership perspective will speak directly to the challenge facing many organisations today: how to use automation and AI to create more resilient operations while improving speed, control and customer outcomes.

One morning. Real perspectives. Real ideas.

The customer conversations at Momentum Sydney are designed to connect agreement strategy to the priorities that organisations are already working towards.

Between sessions, attendees can connect with speakers, Docusign experts and peers in the Intelligent Agreement Zone. We're creating a space to ask questions, compare approaches and explore what agreement transformation could look like in your organisation.

Whether you lead Legal, Procurement, Sales, HR, IT, Finance or Customer Experience - Momentum Sydney is your opportunity to hear directly from executives who are navigating the same challenges your business faces.

Register now and secure your place at Momentum Sydney on 8 September.