The Victorian Government is proud to continue its support for the Intersekt conference, with this year marking a decade of partnership with FinTech Australia on this important industry event.

Intersekt brings together founders, investors, financial institutions, technology companies, researchers and policymakers to explore emerging trends, share insights and build connections across the fintech sector.

Victoria’s longstanding support for Intersekt over the last 10 years reflects its commitment to growing the state’s fintech sector and broader digital economy. Home to more than 300 fintech startups, Victoria is recognised as one of the leading fintech hubs in the Asia-Pacific.

As AI reshapes financial services and the digital economy, the Victorian Government’s AI Mission Statement outlines how Victoria will build on its strengths to support an innovative, responsible and globally competitive fintech sector.

Melbourne offers a sophisticated financial services sector, world-class research institutions, advanced digital capability and a highly skilled workforce.

Victoria is emerging as a major Indo-Pacific hub for data centres, providing the critical digital infrastructure needed to support growth in fintech and the broader digital economy.

As demand for secure, high-capacity and reliable digital services grows, the $5.5 million Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan will help ensure Victoria’s data centre sector expands in a way that is sustainable, efficient and well planned.

Together, these strengths create an environment that supports investment, innovation and growth.

For international investors, Intersekt provides a valuable opportunity to engage with one of Australia’s most dynamic fintech ecosystems. For delegates, it offers access to industry leaders, emerging technologies and opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

Guided by the Economic Growth Statement, the Victorian Government continues to support the digital technology sector by attracting investment, backing innovation and strengthening skills.

This includes the launch of Innovation Victoria, the state’s new end-to-end innovation entity supporting startups, entrepreneurs and investors with tailored programs, expert advice and investment support at every stage of growth.

In partnership with the Australian Government, the Victorian Government has also invested $30 million to establish a Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence at Chisholm Institute’s Frankston campus, strengthening Victoria’s digital skills pipeline and future workforce capability.

Victoria is also investing in talent and skills to build, grow and future-proof our digital workforce, including the $8.2 million Digital Jobs AI Career Conversion program, which will deliver targeted training to help workers transition into AI roles and develop specialist capabilities in the technology. The program is expected to support more than 1,300 Victorians to upskill for AI roles over four years, with the first training courses commencing in the coming months.

As we grow Victoria’s digital workforce, the Victorian Digital Skills Compact is bringing together government, industry and TAFEs to open new pathways into digital careers, widen participation and strengthen workforce digital capability, helping ensure Victoria can meet future workforce demand.

Together, these initiatives are helping ensure Victoria remains a national leader in digital technologies and a global destination for fintech innovation, supported by a digitally capable workforce and a thriving digital economy.

To find out more: Digital economy | Priorities and initiatives | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions