NATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS SYMPOSIUM 2027

International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney

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Risk is more complex, more interconnected and harder to

detect - and the pressure to get it right is rising.

Where investigators share what actually works

The National Investigations Symposium returns for its 15th event in 2027, bringing together the people responsible for uncovering misconduct, managing risk, and strengthening integrity for two days at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. It’s a working forum for practitioners dealing with real cases, real constraints, and real consequences.

Investigators, regulators, auditors and integrity leaders from Australia and overseas will share what’s working, what’s changing, and where investigations are heading next.


A dedicated day of hands-on workshops (1 June) sits alongside the symposium, open to all, including those not attending the symposium.

More people. More cases. Same focus on the real work

The 2025 symposium and workshops brought more than 850 delegates together from across Australia and the region.

In 2027, the move to the International Convention Centre allows for:

  • more specialised sessions
  • more space for focused discussion and peer exchange
  • more practical, discussion-led formats alongside plenary sessions

What you’ll get

Case-led insights into how investigations succeed, fail, and hold up under scrutiny

Practical techniques on interviewing, evidence handling, forensic tools, intelligence analysis

Emerging risks - AI, crypto, complex misconduct and cross-jurisdictional issues and how they’re likely to evolve

Sector-wide perspectives on how integrity systems are evolving and what that means for investigators.

Program focus areas:

The 2027 program will focus on areas including:

  • Artificial intelligence and automated decision-making
  • Complex and high-risk investigations
  • Complaint handling systems and reform
  • Financial investigations including cryptocurrency
  • Evidence collection and analysis, including investigative tech and interviewing techniques
  • Environmental and regulatory investigations
  • Staff misconduct and workplace integrity
  • Abuse, neglect and vulnerable populations
  • Psychological impacts of investigations
  • Public interest disclosures (whistleblowing)
  • International approaches and lessons







Program focus areas:

The 2027 program will focus on areas including:

  • Artificial intelligence and automated decision-making
  • Complex and high-risk investigations
  • Complaint handling systems and reform
  • Financial investigations including cryptocurrency
  • Evidence collection and analysis, including investigative tech and interviewing techniques
  • Environmental and regulatory investigations
  • Staff misconduct and workplace integrity
  • Abuse, neglect and vulnerable populations
  • Psychological impacts of investigations
  • Public interest disclosures (whistleblowing)
  • International approaches and lessons







PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS

The 2027 program will focus on areas including:

Artificial intelligence and automated decision making
Financial investigations including crypto currency
Staff misconduct and workplace integrity
Complex and high-risk investigations
Evidence collection and analysis, including investigative tech and interviewing techniques
Abuse, neglect and vulnerable populations
Public interest disclosures (whistleblowing)
Complaint handling systems and reform
Environment and regulatory investigations
Psychological impacts of investigations
International approaches and lessons

WHO WILL BE THERE?

If your role involves uncovering, assessing or responding to wrongdoing - this is your peer group:

Investigators and investigation managers
Audit, risk and fraud control professionals
Complaint handlers and over-sight bodies
Regulators and compliance specialists
Governance, legal and HR leaders
Public sector executives and decision makers
Police and specialist investigative units

This is a conference for people who are directly responsible for integrity outcomes from across the public and NGO sectors.

REGISTRATION

Early bird registration opens November 2026

Full registration includes:

  • Access to all plenary sessions
  • Selection of breakout sessions
  • Conference app and materials
  • Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner

BE IN THE ROOM

This is where the sector tests its thinking, shares hard-earned lessons, and sharpens its approach to investigations.

If you're serious about doing this work well, you should be here!

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The NIS is a joint initiative of the NSW ICAC, the NSW Ombudsman and IPAA NSW

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