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An immersive, hands-on experience
Responsible investment has moved well beyond principles and pledges. Today’s challenges require practical capability and informed judgement.
The RIAA Conference is a must-attend event for finance, sustainability and industry practitioners who want to focus on the key themes for responsible investment in 2026 and what implementation really looks like. Designed as an immersive, hands-on experience, the program focuses on the systems that underpin strong financial performance, and will help you understand how climate, nature, technology, governance and regulation intersect.
Join us on 27 & 28 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) or online.
What to expect
At the heart of the program are immersive workshops and applied learning sessions designed to translate frameworks and expectations into actionable decisions. You’ll tackle complex, interconnected challenges such as integrating climate and nature considerations, undertaking climate reporting, applying AI in sustainable finance and responding to regulatory change, including financial product labelling, all with a focus on practical tools and outcomes you can apply immediately.
As the largest responsible investment gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, there is no better place to make meaningful connections, learn from leading practitioners and uncover emerging opportunities as responsible investment continues to evolve. Stay tuned as we announce official sessions and speakers in the weeks ahead.
What you'll gain
Strategic insight and applied learning
on the key themes shaping sustainable finance and responsible investment in 2026.
Inspiration and expert perspectives
from leading investors and ESG practitioners.
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 on stewardship, human rights, impact as well as a deep dive into responsible investment.
Professional development with CPD accredited sessions
designed to deepen your expertise.
Who should attend
- Institutional investors including superannuation, asset managers, banks and insurance companies
- Wealth and portfolio managers
- Financial advisers
- 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 leading Australian superannuation funds such as AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, Aware Super, UniSuper, Colonial First State, Rest and HESTA. Major asset managers in the Australian sector were in attendance including BlackRock, Vanguard, J.P Morgan, Macquarie Group, IFM Investors and Perpetual. The financial adviser contingent was also in attendance including JBWere, Perpetual Wealth Management, Koda Capital, Pitcher Partners and Mutual Trust.
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The sessions and workshops held practical and concrete value about a range of RI topics, participants were intellectually curious and engaging, and the entire community was warm and welcoming.
- Samuel Jones, President, Heartland Initiative and 2025 conference speaker.
The variety of highly relevant topics and exemplary presenters on current local, national and global issues set a high standard for professional development.
- Graeme Parton, Managing Director, Aequitas Advisory.
This was my first RIAA conference and frankly speaking, it is one of the best responsible investor events I've attended.
- 2025 conference attendee.
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Conservation Finance Intensive – side event
RIAA is partnering with the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) to deliver 2026 Conservation Finance Intensive - a practical, cross-sector forum on leveraging climate disclosure, standards and finance to unlock credible, investable nature outcomes.
Held on 26 May, the Intensive is designed to support real-world application, connecting climate disclosure with sustainable finance frameworks, and on-the-ground conservation delivery with investment decision-making and impact. RIAA Conference delegates will receive an exclusive discount code following registration.
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.
