The Grant Thornton Bankers’ Boot Camp has long been a trusted cornerstone of the banking & financial services calendar. As a valued partner to bankers across Australia’s financial institutions, Grant Thornton continues to deliver industry insights and technical expertise through this flagship series.
In our last series, we welcomed close to 4,000 registrations across nine webinars held in November 2024, March 2025, and June 2025.
This year’s program will feature a series of virtual webinars hosted by Grant Thornton specialists and guest speakers. Together, we will unpack the key issues facing the industry and provide bankers with actionable insights to support their next customer conversation.
Day 2 Agenda
Available on-demand
Sector Focus: Retail and Consumer Products
Retail 2026 sits at a critical inflection point. As ASX retailers report H1 results, earnings momentum looks encouraging, but the real story lies beneath the numbers.
Restructuring Market Update
The Australian insolvency, restructuring and turnaround landscape has continued to provide twists and turns over the past 12 months, with higher interest rates, persistent cost pressures and uneven demand across sectors continuing to reshape the risk landscape.
Sector focus: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Australia’s manufacturing, transport, and logistics sectors form the backbone of the nation’s economic productivity, enabling goods to move efficiently from production through to domestic and international markets.
Day 1 Agenda
Available on-demand
Economic update with Dr Keith Suter AM
We’re pleased to welcome back Dr Keith Suter AM, one of Australia’s most influential global futurists and media commentators and a long-standing contributor to the Bankers’ Boot Camp series.
Risk in focus: AML, Cybersecurity & ESG governance
In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, risk management is no longer a back-office function; it’s a strategic imperative.
Series facilitator
Matt Byrnes
Partner & National Head of Restructuring Advisory
Matt joined Grant Thornton over 25 years ago and has held a number of leadership roles including National Head of Restructuring Advisory, National Head of the firm’s manufacturing industry group, and forming and leading Grant Thornton’s Asia practice. He is a passionate champion of the firm, its clients and people.
Keynote speaker
Dr Keith Suter AM
Global Futurist and Media Commentator
Dr Keith Suter AM is one of Australia’s most influential global futurists and media commentators and a thought leader, author and media commentator on national and foreign affairs.
We wish to acknowledge the recent passing of Dr Keith Suter AM – a long‑standing presenter and supporter of the series whose thoughtful insights and generosity will be remembered across Australia’s business and professional community.
Featured Speakers - Day 1 & 2
Samantha Sing Key
Partner, Sustainability Reporting Advisory at Grant Thornton Australia
For all series enquiries please contact:
Amy Watson
Executive Assistant | amy.watson@au.gt.com | +61 3 8663 6026