Summit capitalises on NSW investment strength

Hosted in partnership with Macquarie Group, the Summit brings together more than 150 leading global institutional capital allocators and investors, Australian superannuation funds, senior political and business figures and leaders from the university sector.

The Summit follows the second annual Australian Superannuation Investment Summit held in the United States earlier this year, where Australian superannuation funds and US institutional investors came together to deepen cooperation.

It also builds on last year's inaugural Sydney Investment Summit, which cemented NSW's claim to be the financial services hub of the Asia-Pacific region.

This year, the discussion shifts to resilience and how governments and businesses can strengthen economic security and build economies that can adapt, compete and prosper through global shocks.

NSW's strong and diversified economy, stable regulatory environment and open financial markets make it well placed to attract global investment in infrastructure, energy and digital infrastructure. Key sectors that are critical to future resilience.

Premier Chris Minns will deliver the opening address.

Macquarie Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Shemara Wikramanayake, PIMCO Chief Investment Officer Dan Ivascyn, Man Group Chief Executive Officer Robyn Grew, and HarbourVest Chief Executive Officer John Toomey will also address the Summit.

Discussions will examine investment opportunities linked to infrastructure, national security and industrial capability, as well as the commercialisation of research and innovation emerging from Australia's universities and research institutions.

Delegates will also explore how NSW can better connect its research strengths, investors and institutional capital, to turn scientific breakthroughs into global companies, skilled jobs and lasting economic capability.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said:

"NSW is the engine room of the national economy and a premium destination for capital. We are viewed by global investors as a safe harbour in times of turmoil. A place to launch and a place to grow.

"The second Sydney Investment Summit is a chance to explore these opportunities for an asset hungry world.

"We have what investors value - a highly skilled workforce, stable rule of law, a leading digital economy and a sophisticated superannuation system to partner with.