Bolt Group was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Intersekt 2026, held in Melbourne on 3–4 September. The team enjoyed two days of engagement with the fintech community, including hosting a private industry dinner and participating in a panel discussion and roundtable.

Dinner the night before

Things kicked off the evening before Intersekt, when Bolt Group hosted a private dinner bringing together clients, partners and industry leaders from across the payments, banking and fintech sectors. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and enjoy some great conversations ahead of the two-day event.

On stage

On day one, Bolt Group's Head of Payments, Callum Juniper, joined Luxury Escapes co-founder Adam Schwab and CBA's Albert Naffah for the 'Great Payments Rebalance' panel. The discussion explored how payments are evolving from a cost centre into a strategic driver of customer value and business growth.

On day two, Bolt Group's Commercial Director, Rochelle White, co-hosted the 'No Interchange, No Cry' roundtable alongside Stephanie Watson from BNY. Against a backdrop of declining interchange revenues and emerging payment technologies, the discussion explored new revenue opportunities and how banks, acquirers and fintechs can differentiate themselves in an evolving payments landscape.

A first for Beem

Intersekt also marked Beem's first industry event since its acquisition by Bolt Group. Throughout the conference, the Bolt and Beem stand attracted strong interest, with the team engaging with prospective clients and partners to explore new opportunities across the Beem ecosystem.

As one of Australia's leading consumer payments apps, Beem has more than 2 million registered users and has processed over $6 billion in transactions. This established consumer network creates opportunities for businesses to connect with customers through integrated payments, products, rewards and offers.

For merchants, Beem offers a simple, cost-effective way to accept in-person payments through a single QR code, without the need for payment terminals or upfront fees. Combined with automatic cashback on eligible purchases, Beem brings together payments and rewards to create value for both merchants and consumers.

Interested in partnering with Beem? Get in touch. www.beem.com.au/business