Events

COBA is pleased to invite members to attend the 22nd annual Financial Crimes Symposium, proudly sponsored by GBG Australia. This two day event will be held at the Pullman Sydney Airport Hotel from 23 – 24 July 2025.

The Symposium is a must-attend for professionals across the customer-owned banking sector who are committed to preventing and disrupting financial crime. Delegates will gain valuable insights into emerging risks, regulatory reforms and sector-wide responses, while exploring practical, member-driven solutions.

This event is available to COBA members only. For more information and to register, please visit COBA’s portal.

Registrations are open for COBA25, customer-owned banking’s biggest event of the year taking place at the Brisbane Convention Centre from August 10–12 2025. Join us for this unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate, and drive impact under the theme Unite for Impact.

COBA25 is set to host over 1,000 delegates, 50+ inspiring speakers – including thought leaders and innovators from banking, finance, and technology sectors – and a buzzing exhibition hall. Over three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration, you’ll connect with peers and industry experts, gain valuable insights into the latest trends in purpose-led banking, and discover new tools to drive positive change within your organisation and across the sector.

Visit the COBA25 website for more information and to register now.

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