Invest-Ops Australia 2026 – Investment Operations Challenges Forum is a two-day, in-person and virtual forum designed specifically for Australia’s superannuation and investment operations community. Taking place on 8–9 September 2026 in central Sydney, the forum brings together asset owners, service providers, regulators and technology leaders to tackle the most pressing operational, regulatory and transformation challenges facing investment operations today.
With a strong focus on CPS 230 alignment, operational resilience, front-to-back integration, data reliability, outsourcing, AI adoption and future operating models, the program is highly practical and grounded in real-world case studies, panel discussions and peer exchange.

Investment operations functions are under unprecedented pressure — from heightened regulatory scrutiny and operational resilience expectations to increasing asset complexity, data fragmentation and cost pressures. Invest-Ops Australia 2026 is designed to move beyond theory and compliance checklists, helping attendees understand what “good” looks like in practice and how leading organisations are responding one year on from CPS 230 implementation.
The forum provides a rare opportunity to hear directly from peers, regulators and industry experts on what has worked, what hasn’t, and how to future-proof investment operations for growth, digitalisation and evolving member expectations.

• Practical CPS 230 insights – Learn how super funds are embedding operational resilience, strengthening governance, managing third-party risk and demonstrating control effectiveness beyond minimum compliance.
• Front-to-back operating model clarity – Understand the trade-offs between best-of-breed systems and integrated platforms, with real examples of transformation successes and failures.
• Actionable technology and AI perspectives – Explore how agentic AI, automation, tokenisation and data platforms are being applied today to improve efficiency, reduce risk and enhance data quality.
• Stronger governance and reporting – Gain practical guidance on board reporting, risk appetite alignment, incident management and regulatory engagement.
• Peer benchmarking and networking – Connect with investment operations leaders facing similar challenges, share lessons learned, and build relationships that extend beyond the event.
• Future-focused insights – Prepare for the investment operations landscape of 2030, including skills, culture, outsourcing strategies and digital maturity.

This forum is tailored for professionals involved in investment operations, risk, governance and transformation, including:

• Investment Operations, Middle Office and Back Office leaders
• Chief Operating Officers and Heads of Operations
• Operational Risk, Compliance and Resilience professionals
• Technology, Data and Transformation leaders
• Trustees, Board members and senior executives with investment oversight
• Custodians, fund administrators, asset managers and service providers supporting superannuation funds

It is particularly valuable for superannuation funds navigating CPS 230 implementation, growth, mergers, outsourcing decisions and digital transformation.

Investment Operations Australia 2026 Forum offers sponsors an excellent opportunity to demonstrate thought-leadership and leverage networking opportunities to build brand-value amongst your target audience. If you would like to know more about sponsorship, exhibition and business development opportunities please just get in touch with us – sponsorship@ibrc.com.au