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The largest responsible investment event in NZ
The RIAA Conference is the largest event for sustainable business and responsible investment in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing together over 350 leaders from investors to financial advisers, policymakers, opinion leaders and sustainability professionals. There is no better place to make meaningful connections, learn from leading practitioners and uncover emerging opportunities as responsible investment continues to evolve.
Join us on 22 September 2026 at Cordis Auckland.
What you'll gain
Strategic insight into the latest trends, emerging issues
and regulatory shifts shaping sustainable finance and responsible investment.
Inspiration and expert perspectives
from leading investors, government representatives and ESG practitioners, including major asset managers and investee companies.
Connection and collaboration with peers
across the investment chain, sharing tools, frameworks and ideas to strengthen your practice and drive impact.
Practical capability-building
with tailored sessions for financial advisers.
Professional development with CPD accredited sessions
designed to deepen your capability.
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Who should attend
- Institutional investors and KiwiSaver providers including superannuation, asset managers, banks and insurance companies
- Wealth and portfolio managers
- Financial advisers
- Iwi
- Corporate sustainability and finance leaders
- Government, policy and regulatory representatives
- ESG consultants, research providers and academics
- Community trusts, foundations and impact organisations
In 2025, conference attendees included asset owners such as AMP Wealth Management NZ, CareSuper, Generate KiwiSaver Scheme and Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. Asset managers such as ANZ Investment Management Ltd, BT Funds Management NZ, Pathfinder Asset Management and Harbour Asset Management were in attendance. The financial adviser contingent was also in attendance including First Advice, JBWere NZ, Forsyth Barr and Craigs Investment Partners.
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I was very impressed with the openness, the real conversations.. all in all, it was a really refreshing experience.
- 2025 conference attendee.
Fantastic growth in the NZ industry.
- 2025 conference attendee.
I walked away with actionable insights, a stronger professional network and a renewed sense of purpose in making a positive impact through responsible investment. Highly recommend it for anyone serious about sustainable and ethical investing.
- Tara Leota-Seiuli, Policy Advisor, Auckland Council.
About RIAA
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy.
With 500+ members representing A$76 trillion / NZ$83 trillion in assets under management, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand.
