Practical & deeper conversations
The RIAA Conference is the largest gathering of the responsible investment community in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing the sector together for the practical guidance, fresh perspectives and connections needed to tackle today's challenges. Taking on what delegates told us last year, this year's program leans further into the hands-on, covering the timely topics you need to navigate an increasingly complex world. A full day of keynotes, panels and workshops gives you room to dig deeper, with tools and frameworks to take back to your desk and space to connect with peers across the investment chain.
What to expect
We'll explore the issues shaping responsible investment in New Zealand and beyond, with in-depth conversations including systemic risks of AI, geopolitics, greenwashing, modern slavery, sustainable bonds and electrification, plus plenty of opportunity to put your questions to expert speakers throughout the day.
There will be a dedicated financial adviser stream to help advisers strengthen client value, deepen advice capability and stay ahead of evolving market and regulatory demands. We'll also be celebrating the 2026 NZ Responsible Investment Leaders and Responsible Investors on the day. Stay tuned as we confirm sessions and speakers in the weeks ahead.
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.
Who should attend
Institutional investors, KiwiSaver and superannuation providers, asset managers, banks and insurers
Financial advisers, wealth managers and advice firms
Investment platforms, product providers, ESG data, index and ratings providers
Iwi and Māori investment organisations
Corporate sustainability, finance and reporting leaders
Government, policy, regulatory and standards bodies
Stewardship, engagement and sustainable finance specialists, consultants and academics
Community trusts, foundations, philanthropic and impact investors
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.
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.