ISSA Symposium 2026 – Programme
We are pleased to announce that the 23rd ISSA Symposium 2026 will feature a series of distinguished guest speakers over the three-day event.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear insights from leading experts in geopolitics and global investment, AI, Digital and Cyber. Representatives from Citi, BNY, State Street, Digital Asset, Future Fund, GIC and BlackRock, among others and specialist external SME’s on Cyber and AI. The programme will bring together senior professionals across the industry to share perspectives with our senior members on these key matters impacting our ecosystem.
We look forward to welcoming our ISSA Members and guest speakers and to an engaging exchange of ideas throughout the symposium.
Monday 11 May 2026 | |
Time | Session |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch |
13:15 – 13:30 | Opening Symposium / Welcome Remarks |
13:30 – 14:15 | Geopolitical Uncertainty The economist’s view of the possible looming global risks impacting Securities Services |
14:15 – 15:00 | Fireside Chat: Global Financial Crisis? Contemplating the timing and potential catalysts of the next GFC |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee |
15:30 – 16:15 | Fireside Chat: Discussion with Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund – Future Fund |
16:15 – 17:15 | Panel: The Client Perspective |
17:15 – 17:30 | ISSA Working Groups and Video |
17:30 – 17:45 | Group Photo |
18:00 – 19:00 | Cocktails |
19:00 – 22:00 | Dinner |
Tuesday 12 May 2026 | |
Time | Session |
06:00 - 07:00 | Pilates or Run |
07:00 - 08:15 | Breakfast |
08:30 - 08:45 | Reflection on the First Day |
08:45 - 09:45 | Fireside Chat: Agentic AI and quantum computing Impacts and opportunities for the industry |
09:45 - 10:45 | Panel: Digital in Depth Dispelling the digital myth |
10:45 - 11:15 | Coffee |
11:15 - 12:15 | Fireside Chat: Rethinking Cyber Security from the Ethical Hacker |
12:15 - 13:15 | Lunch |
13:30 - 14:00 | Panel: Introduction to the Breakout Sessions |
14:00 - 16:00 | Breakout Sessions: Theme Discussions
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16:00 - 16:30 | Coffee |
16:30 - 17:30 | Breakout Sessions: Consolidation |
18:00 - 19:00 | Cocktails |
19:00 - 22:00 | Gala Dinner / Awards |
Wednesday 13 May 2026 | |
Time | Session |
08:30 - 08:45 | Reflection on the Second Day |
08:45 - 10:30 | Breakout Sessions: Feedback Key Recommendation for Next Steps of Activities |
10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee |
11:00 - 11:45 | Panel: 2026 Focal Points – Considering ISSA’s Next Priorities |
11:45 - 11:55 | Closing Remarks of the ISSA Chair |
12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch / Departure |