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COBA 2019 – Like Never Before…COBA 2019 introduces new initiatives and updates to our regular program components to give delegates a fresh experience.

New TEDx style session – SPARxCOBA | Women in Mutuals Breakfast | Regulatory Affairs Breakfast back on the program | Emerging Leader Program extended giving our ELs even more access to the main program and introducing an Emerging Leader Breakfast | A new Presentation Hub located on the exhibition floor to hear directly from our key sponsors during the breaks | And more!

‘Stronger Together’ is the theme for this year’s Convention. It is a particularly relevant theme as the strength of the customer owned banking sector is its ability to work together – with each other and with industry partners.

This has always been true, but it has never been truer as the industry continues to evolve to meet the shifting consumer demands and a heightened

regulatory environment.

Australia’s customer owned banking sector continues to outpace the rest of the market because it is seen as a competitive alternative for millions of Australians. With growing assets, strong housing loans and deposit growth, more and more Australians are realising the benefits of customer owned banking.

Coming together is just the beginning. By working together we will achieve success.

Program OverviewThe program for COBA 2019 will consist of new and exciting speakers and topics. For the first time ever, COBA will be introducing a TEDx style talk, SPARxCOBA, where delegates from Australia’s credit unions, mutual banks and building societies will be selected to present their ideas, celebrate achievements and showcase future projects and initiatives on stage at COBA 2019.

The Emerging Leaders program will also run its 17th year at COBA 2019. The program aims to equip our future leaders with the skills, networks and opportunities to develop themselves – and make meaningful contributions to their organisations and the customer owned banking sector.

Keynote SpeakersWe are pleased to announce our Keynote Speakers for COBA 2019, all of which will inspire delegates at the Convention whilst sharing their thought-provoking ideas.

Diane Smith-Gander AO Diane Smith-Gander has served in a wide range of executive and non-executive roles including as a member of the leadership team at Westpac and Deputy Chairperson of NBN Co. Diane is currently appointed to the three-member panel reviewing the capability of APRA, following the findings of the Hayne Royal Commission.

David Murray AO David Murray was CEO of the Commonwealth Bank for 13 years. Along with chairing the Government’s Financial System Inquiry in 2014, David has also held a number of private and public sector advisory roles, and served as Chair of the Australian Future Fund and the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Lt General David Morrison AO (Retired) Lt General David Morrison’s 36-year career as a soldier culminated in his appointment as Australia’s Chief of Army. His strong public stance on gender equality and leading cultural change in large organisations saw him appointed Chair of the Diversity Council Australia and named the Australian of the Year for 2016.

Wayne Byres Mr Byres was appointed as a Member and Chair of APRA from 1 July 2014 for a five-year term. He was subsequently reappointed for a second five-year term commencing 1 July 2019. Mr Byres is APRA’s representative on the Payments System Board, the Council of Financial Regulators, the Trans-Tasman Council on Banking Supervision, the Basel Committee and its oversight body, the Governors and Heads of Supervision.

Anders Sorman-Nilsson Anders is an active member of TEDGlobal and has keynoted at TEDx in the United States and Australia, was nominated for the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader in 2019, and was the keynote speaker at the G20's Y20 Summit in Australia.

Plenary Sessions• Five years on from the Murray Inquiry: The Industry in 2019

– David Murray AO

• APRA Update – Wayne Byres, APRA Chairman

• Digilogue: The choice between High Tech & High Touch – Anders Sorman-Nilsson

• Great Expectations: The Evolving Corporation – Diane Smith-Gander AO

• Leadership and Cultural Change – Lt Gen David Morrison AO (Ret’d)

Business Sessions• SPARxCOBA – TEDx style session

• Emerging Risks: Governance in a VUCA World

• Threats to Cyber Security: It's Everybody's Business

• The Conscious Consumer and Values Based Companies

• The Tech Push: Influencing Customer Behaviour in a Digital Era

• Smarter Not Harder: Sustainability on a Shoestring

• Customer centricity in a post-Hayne World

• Mutuals and Capital: The First Steps on a Journey

Social ProgramThe social program has not been forgotten starting with the Sunday afternoon Welcome Reception in the exhibition themed ‘Neon Nights’ - think Gold Coast, think bright lights, think fun! The Convention Dinner is always a hit and marks the end of another extraordinary COBA Convention on the Tuesday evening. Don’t forget your bright florals, 1950s fedoras and your Guayaberas as the theme is ‘Havana Nights’!

What isCOBA is delighted to announce a new and an exciting business session at COBA 2019 - SPARxCOBA – it is COBA’s own version of TEDx style talks.

This new session will provide 6-8 COBA members the opportunity to present their ideas & innovations, celebrate achievements and present future projects to delegates from within the Customer Owned Banking sector.

Contact Hannah Carrigy via hcarrigy@coba.asn.au for details.

FEE TYPE .

EARLY BIRD Until 30 August 2019

STANDARD From 30 August 2019

COBA Members – Assets under $200 million $1,300.00 $1,650.00

COBA Members – Assets over $200 million $1,550.00 $1,900.00

Emerging Leaders* $990.00 $1,350.00

Other Delegates $2,400.00 $2,900.00

Sponsors $1,550.00 $1,900.00

Exhibitor Registration** $495.00 $495.00

Registration InformationEarly bird registration rates are available until 30 August and we encourage you to take advantage of these discounted rates.

Full registration & hotel information is available on the Convention website.

REGISTER NOW online at www.coba2019.com.au

Emerging Leader Program2019 marks the 17th year that the Emerging Leader Program has formed part of the annual COBA Convention. The program aims to equip our future leaders with the skills, networks and opportunities to develop themselves – and make meaningful contributions to their organisations and the customer owned banking sector.

The Emerging Leader delegates at COBA 2019 will be offered a program focused on personal and professional development. For the first time we will commence will a full day session on Sunday, allowing some additional flexibility to attend more of the main program on Monday and Tuesday.

‘Breaking Through’Emerging Leaders are facing a changing workforce while pushing the boundaries and trying things differently. They are breaking through barriers and stigma to have their voices heard amongst other leaders. They are developing relationships and working together to ensure our sector remains relevant into the future, even if that means changing the way things have been done in the past.

Each session allows our Emerging Leaders to work with their peers and professional facilitators to enhance their own capabilities as our industry faces an increasing set of disruptive challenges and opportunities.

Some program highlights this year include: learning how to pitch your best pitch, a workshop session designed to get insights and practical tips from leaders in the sector for presenting to boards and senior executives; and the popular ‘World Café’ session, an opportunity to ask sector leaders questions in small groups, to help you progress in your career.

Delegates will leave with valuable insights into leadership and opportunities to build a diverse network of peers from across the sector and learn how to successfully navigate careers as young leaders.

Are you a future leader within your organisation? Or, do you have some future leaders amongst your staff? Consider those who might benefit from the opportunity to participate in this valuable program at COBA 2019.

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Key SponsorsA large event like COBA 2019 is not possible without the support of our sponsors & exhibitors.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor of COBA 2019, please visit the Convention website for information: www.coba2019.com.au

FINANCIAL PLANNING PLATINUM PARTNER

SILVER SPONSORS

DELEGATE SATCHELS APP SPONSOR EMERGING LEADERS BREAKFAST

WOMEN IN MUTUALS BREAKFAST REFRESHMENT BAR

GOLD SPONSORS

CONVENTION DINNER SPONSOR