Michael Schaus is a strategic foresight practitioner focused on the future of financial transactions—across everything from everyday payments to currencies, the branch experience, and digital identity. With a background spanning film, new media, consulting, and financial services, he brings a uniquely cross-sectoral lens to questions of value and exchange. He co-leads Banking on Impact, a platform connecting creative changemakers working in, with, and adjacent to financial services toward positive social and economic impact. Mike holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bishop’s University, is a graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Interactive Art and Entertainment program, holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University, and is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists.

Kimberley Peter is a researcher, foresight strategist, and design leader with over 20 years of experience guided by an interest in the role of design beyond products and fostering broader perspectives on the economy, growth, and innovation for the betterment of society. She leads research at RBC Digital and co-founded Banking on Impact, a platform connecting designers and researchers in financial services who use creative practices to drive positive social and economic change. Previously, Kimberley worked at IBM designing technologies in data analytics and collaborative development. She has taught in OCAD University’s Digital Futures program and led workshops on change, design, research, and foresight. Kimberley is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts from the University of Lethbridge, a Master of Science in Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University.