How Economists can Communicate with Clarity and Impact, with Katrina Ell, VP Senior Economist, Mastercard ANZ
Join us for a conversation with Katrina Ell, Vice President - Senior Economist, Mastercard ANZ, who was named Top Forecaster of 2025 by the AFR.
This discussion will focus on communicating economic ideas with clarity and impact.
Katrina will reflect on her career and share practical insights from her 14 years of experience as Head of Asia‑Pacific Economics at Moody’s and her regular appearance on CNBC, BBC, and Bloomberg for her macroeconomic insights.
This event will cover insights on:
- How economists can communicate with clarity and influence in real‑world settings
- What working in fast‑paced market environments teaches you about good economic storytelling
- Navigating early‑career choices and seeking out the right opportunities beyond traditional economics roles
This will be a relaxed, informal session with plenty of time for audience questions and discussion.
Tickets are limited and will sell out fast, so early sign up is encouraged.
Event details
📅 Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 Location: Level 24/123 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
🎤 Format: 2‑hour interactive workshop
Cost:
Cost $15 for members and non-members
Soft drinks and light refreshments will be provided.
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and accessible conversation.
This event is brought to you by The Economics Society of Australia (NSW) and Young Economists Network (YEN) in collaboration with Macquarie University
We look forward to seeing you at the event!

