September 15 – 17, 2026 | Design Exchange, Toronto

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September 15 – 17, 2026 | Design Exchange, Toronto

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What’s New in 2026!

New three-day format,
one cohesive event

In 2026, the RIA Conference will be delivered through a new three-day program structure, with each day offering a distinct lens on responsible investment: 

Day 1

Investment advisors

Day 2

Institutional investors

Day 3

Impact Investment

Each day will have its own audience focus, while remaining part of a single, integrated conference connected by shared themes and conversations across the full responsible investment chain. 

 

Participants will be able to attend the day most relevant to their role, or join for two or all three days through bundled passes, reflecting the many professionals who work across segments of the industry. 

Where ?

Design Exchange, Toronto

WHEN ?

September 15 – 17, 2026

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Conference LEadership

2026 Co-Chairs

The RIA is pleased to welcome industry visionaries François Crémet, Carol Smith, Geordie Hungerford,  and Robert Wesseling as the 2026 Conference Co-Chairs.

François Crémet

Vice President, Strategy & Operations, BDC

Carol Smith

Partner, Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network

Geordie Hungerford

Lawyer & Consultant

Robert Wesseling

President and Chief Executive Officer, The Co-operators Group Limited
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What to Expect

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WHO Attends?

  • Financial Advisors
  • Foundations & Endowments
  • Pension Funds
  • Asset Managers
  • Fund Companies
  • Consultants
  • Service Providers
  • Academics
  • Not-for-profit organizations (NPOs)

Learn, Develop, network

The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) Conference is the leading event for responsible investment (RI) professionals in Canada. The conference attracts the most influential leaders in sustainable finance, providing a dynamic forum for learning, dialogue and cutting-edge insights.

What to Expect

Engage with the RI Community

WHO Attends?

  • Financial Advisors
  • Foundations & Endowments
  • Pension Funds
  • Asset Managers
  • Fund Companies
  • Consultants
  • Service Providers
  • Academics
  • Not-for-profit organizations (NPOs)

Learn, Develop, network

The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) Conference is the leading event for responsible investment (RI) professionals in Canada. The conference attracts the most influential leaders in sustainable finance, providing a dynamic forum for learning, dialogue and cutting-edge insights.

Testimonials

What Our Speakers Are Saying

“The industry is changing whether people are ready for it or not. The RIA Conference is a chance to get the right people in the room, have some honest conversations about what is working, what is not, and what we should probably stop pretending is fine”

Colin White

President & CEO,
Verecan Group of Companies
“Canada’s net-zero goal by 2050 relies on attracting at least $155 billion of capital into sustainable investments. I’m keen to share how Canada’s sustainable finance taxonomy will provide clarity to make the sustainable finance market more efficient and impactful”

Marlene Puffer

Chair, Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council,
Business Future Pathways
“I’m excited to speak at the 2026 RIA Conference and connect with so many like-minded professionals from across the country. It’s a unique opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and build relationships that strengthen our profession. I always leave inspired by the conversations, insights, and sense of community that make this conference so valuable”

Linson Chen

Financial Advisor & Portfolio Manager,
RGF Integrated Wealth Management
“I’m excited to connect with the RIA community and share perspectives on how sustainability standards can support informed investment decisions”

Jo-Anne Matear

Director, Sustainability Standards,
Canadian Sustainability Standards Board
“In these challenging times, responsible investments have never been as important as they are now”

Yrjo Koskinen

Director of Research,
Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF)
“The RIA annual conference is the seminal Canadian conference for leading investors to exchange ideas and promote collaboration, deeper analysis and clarity of thinking about complex topics like how to balance energy security, affordability and sustainability”

Alison Schneider

Consultant,
Ceres Investor Network
“Canada’s electricity sector is in the middle of an investment supercycle, and responsible investors are the ones who’ll define how it gets built. That’s exactly the conversation I want to be part of at the RIA Conference”

Imran Noorani

Vice President of Policy (Canada),
Canadian Renewable Energy Association
“I am excited to join the conversation on the future of sustainable finance and engage with the responsible investment community on how research can help inform better investment decisions and drive real-world impact”

Yingzhi Tang

Senior Research Associate,
Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF)
“I’m looking forward to seeing Canadian asset owners and colleagues at this event!”

Jane Ambachtsheer

Chief Sustainability Officer,
BNP Paribas Asset Management
“RIA always brings together a diverse and high-caliber of industry professionals to learn and exchange ideas and best practices that advance sustainability across the Canadian marketplace.”

Lila Han

Director, Sustainable Investing,
OMERS
“I am honoured to speak at the RIA Conference and explore how impact investing can help investors align long-term financial objectives with an intention to create lasting value for people, communities, and the planet”

Rosalie Vendette

Director,
Quinn+Partners

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