
The 2026 Conference
We are excited to be hosting SOPAC® 2026 from 1 March, Sunday to 3 March, Tuesday 2026 at the International Convention Centre Sydney as an in-person only event.
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SOPAC® is the premier event for internal audit, risk and controls assurance professionals in the South Pacific and Asia region. The program, designed by GRC professionals for GRC professionals, addresses current and emerging best practice and features a mix of world-class keynotes, technical sessions and plenty of networking opportunities.
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Registration inclusions
• Networking breakfast, refreshments, and lunch on Monday and Tuesday
• Attendance to all keynote sessions
• Attendance to the Lunch with guest speaker
• Attendance to your selected concurrent sessions (choice of four streams)
• Attendance to trade exhibition
• Access to the Barista Lounge
• Access to the Gelato Bar
• Access to the conference app
• Access to Wellness Centre
• Access to free Wi-Fi
• One lanyard and name badge
• 30-day access to session recordings
• One ticket to the Welcome Reception on Sunday, 1 March
• One ticket to the Gala Dinner on Monday, 2 March
• Certificate of attendance for 17 CPE points
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Please note:
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Workshops are separately bookable and incur additional fees.
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CAE Forum is an invite only event and require pre-booking.
With so many forces reshaping the profession, the program spans the key topics below to help delegates strengthen capability, stay ahead of emerging risks, and confidently navigate what’s next.
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Event Streams
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Stream AI - AI in Focus Sessions
Stream A - Organisational Resilience
Stream B - People Matters
Stream C - Data Governance
Stream D - Cyber Security
Stream E - Internal Audit Foundations
Stream F - Regulation Readiness
Stream G - Customer and Community
Stream H - Evolution of the Profession

Data Governance

AI in Focus Sessions

Regulation Readiness

Cybersecurity

Internal Audit Foundations

Organisational Resilience

Why you should attend SOPAC® 2026
SOPAC® 2026 is designed not only to build capability, but to strengthen professional connection. Our social events and networking functions create space to exchange insights, share experiences and form relationships that support long-term career growth.
This is your opportunity to engage with industry leaders, deepen your expertise and progress your professional journey. Join us at SOPAC® 2026 to learn, connect and grow.

SOPAC® 2025 STATISTICS
704
Total number of participants
16
Total number of countries represented
53
Total number of sessions
69
Total number of speakers







