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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
Retail advisors
Day 2
Institutional investors
Day 3
Impact and the real-economy deployment of capital
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 ?
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
WHEN ?
June 3-4, 2025
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Conference LEadership
2025 Co-Chairs
The RIA is pleased to welcome industry visionaries Anna Murray, Michael Jantzi, Bill Lomax and Alicja Brown as the 2025 Conference Co-Chairs.
Geordie Hungerford
Lawyer/Consultant, George Hungerford Consulting
Alicja Brown
Senior Wealth Advisor, Brown Investment Group of CIBC Wood Gundy
Michael Jantzi
ISSB Member, International Sustainability Standards Board
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
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 Attendees Say
Don’t take it from us! Read first-hand perspectives on why the RIA Conference is a must-attend event.
“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
“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”
“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
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