FSC26 Conference | Wrap

The FSC26 Conference: Amplify built on the success of previous years, bringing together leaders and innovators from across New Zealand's financial services sector for two days of insightful discussion, collaboration, and connection.

Held over two days at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, the conference welcomed 744 delegates, including politicians, regulators, business leaders, and industry experts. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and thought-provoking conversations, attendees explored the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of financial services in New Zealand, and the role the sector plays in supporting better outcomes for all New Zealanders.

"Loved the passion from all the speakers you could tell they really care about their topics which was great!"

"The conference was well-balanced with a great mix of speakers and well-curated content. It felt like there had been a lot of care and thought put into it. The venue was a breath of fresh air. The awards dinner was enjoyable and the winners deserving, great to see Gavin Quigan and Rob Flannagan celebrated. The whole event was slick and professional."

"I really enjoyed the conference. I particularly liked the range of speakers and perspectives, as well as the mix of different learning formats, which kept the sessions engaging and varied.

The conference app was also excellent, especially the ability to order coffee! The venue worked really well, and there were plenty of opportunities for networking and connecting with people across the industry.

Overall, a well-organised and engaging conference with a great balance of learning and networking."

"I loved that the discussions were so topical and relevant for all FS businesses. It was good to also be able to switch out with a colleague so we could do one day each, as two days out of the office straight after the Future of financial services conference was too much."

"Some excellent speakers including Sir John Key, the political debate, the AI panel on the second day, networking, great venue, seniority of attendees, Kirk Hope presenting.

Great to bring the whole industry together to align and accelerate forward positive movement.

Very well organised with text messages, easy check in, no queues, agenda on time."

Political Keynotes

On our main platform we explore the big issues of the day including our pre-election political series.

Regulatory Keynotes

View our sessions with our guest regulatory leaders from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Financial Markets Authority.

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Main Plenary Sessions

Main plenary sessions explored critical issues for financial services organisations, with high-profile leaders shining a spotlight on these topics.

Annual Awards

Award Ceremony

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Breakout Sessions

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Breakfast Day 1

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Breakfast Day 2

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FSC26 Conference Theme

The theme of the FSC26 Conference was 'AMPLIFY'.

AMPLIFY is action in motion. One voice can start a conversation. Many voices can transform the future.

The FSC26 Conference brought together the financial services sector, government, politicians and regulators to draw on industry expertise and shape the future of the financial services in Aotearoa.

Building on a decade of success, this tenth FSC Conference celebrated the collective strength and unity of the sector.

Ko Tātou Te Reo. Together, we are the voice shaping financial services in Aotearoa.

We were delighted to welcome back Dress for Success New Zealand as our FSC26: Amplify Charity Partner. Dress for Success is part of a global holistic network designed to help women not just survive but thrive in work and life. DFSNZ are leaders of women in the workplace, igniting confidence through the provision of workplace attire and career and life skills, underpinned by a continuing network of support.

A total of $8,100 was raised for the FSC26 Conference Charity Partner, to help meet their target of assisting 6,000 women per year by 2027.

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Tech Alley is marketplace where attendees could meet with pioneering FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, EduTech and RegTech Kiwi companies, learn about their products and understand how they could help enhance their businesses and the financial services sector.

Tech Alley was located as part of the main sponsorship and partner exhibition area.

The Financial Services Council aims to fuel innovation in the sector and Pitch Perfect sparks that flame. All startup tech companies and Tech Alley attendees were welcome to pitch their tech at our breakfast session on 21 September, and the winners were invited to pitch their innovation on the main plenary stage later that day. See the winners here.

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The Financial Services Council and Voices of Hope have formed a wonderful partnership over the past few years and we were delighted to announce them as our charity partner for the 2022 Conference.

The work they do to create and implement change for mental health through stories of lived experience, is so incredibly important on an individual, communal and global scale. All donations make a huge difference to the work Voices of Hope do and are greatly appreciated.

To make a donation, please visit the fundraising page. We really appreciate all donations.

Click the link to buy ‘Stop Surviving, Start Fighting’, the bestselling book written by Voices of Hope’s Co-Founder Jazz Thornton.

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FSC25 Conference: Transforming for Tomorrow

The FSC25 Conference theme, "Transforming for Tomorrow," sets the stage for a powerful call to action - a strategic blueprint for growth to drive macro-level change and foster collaboration toward a future where all New Zealanders can feel financially confident and secure.

We welcomed over 600+ delegates with 26 sponsors and 125 speakers across 36 sessions from 10 - 11 September 2026 at The Cordis Hotel, Auckland.

Find out more about the 2025 conference here.

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FSC24 Conference: Consumer Resilience and Prosperity

The FSC24 Conference built on the success of previous years, marking the first time our annual event was sold out.

The discussions focused on the sector's role in enhancing the resilience of everyday New Zealanders and guiding them toward greater prosperity.

We welcomed over 700 delegates with 26 sponsors and 128 speakers across 40 sessions from 3 - 5 September 2024 at The Cordis Hotel.

Find out more about the conference here.

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Building Consumer Confidence 2023

The FSC. Conference 2023 'Building Consumer Confidence' was highly anticipated, with the 2023 election taking place in the following months.

Over 900 attendees were recorded, with a record attendance of Senior Minsters and officials taking to the plenary stage.

Find out more about the 2023 conference here.

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Growing Financial Confidence & Wellbeing in Aotearoa 2022

The FSC. Conference 2022 theme reflected the FSC. Vision to ‘Grow the Financial Confidence and Wellbeing of New Zealanders’.

Our 2022 theme built on those from previous conferences including ReGenerations, and acted as our guide as we continue our journey through uncertain pandemic and economic times.

We welcomed over 645 delegates, sponsors and speakers back in person to the FSC. Conference 2022 at The Cordis Hotel in Auckland over the 21 + 22 September 2022.

Find out more about the 2022 conference here .

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ReGenerations Conference 2021

Our 2021 conference 'ReGenerations' built on previous themes of Wellbeing, Sustainability and Guardianship. The Maori whakataukī (or proverb), He Waka Eke Noa, builds on these themes by highlighting the importance of recovery and going forward together in both good and trying times. With a literal translation 'We are all in this waka (canoe) together' this whakataukī centres in meaning around our whānau and community: being on the same journey, headed to the same destination and leaving no one behind.

The 2021 conference ran digitally over nine weeks with 16 sessions and two conference day sessions, with breakfast, main plenary and sundowner sessions.

With 148 speakers and over 37 sessions, the ReGenerations Digital Conference 2021 saw over 950 registrations with over 4000 session attendees.

Find out more about the 2021 conference here.