A unique opportunity to reach a global movement

As leaders of the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA), we are delighted to invite you to be a part of the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC), taking place in Sydney, Australia, 19-22 July 2026 at the ICC Sydney. 

For the first time, WOCCU and COBA will co-host this premier global gathering of credit unions, mutual banks, and cooperative financial institutions in Sydney. By uniting the scale of WOCCU’s international conference with the reach of COBA’s annual convention, WCUC 2026 will offer industry partners an unrivalled opportunity to engage and showcase innovation, services and products with leaders across Australia and around the globe.

WCUC will convene more than 2,500 delegates, including decision-makers from the world’s largest credit unions, mutual banks, and building societies. The program will feature inspiring speakers, and global networking opportunities—all set against the backdrop of ICC Sydney, one of Australia’s most iconic venues.

This is only the second time WCUC has been hosted in Australia, offering a unique stage to demonstrate your organization’s impact and commitment to advancing financial inclusion and cooperative finance. Our most recent events— COBA25 in Brisbane and WCUC in Stockholm, Sweden —set new benchmarks for attendance, engagement, and sponsor value. This year’s event will build on this momentum, amplifying your brand to an audience that represents both local communities and a worldwide movement.

Together, WOCCU and COBA represent institutions that serve more than 280 million members across 70 countries, including 5.4 million Australians. By sponsoring WCUC, your company will have the chance to align with a movement that genuinely puts people before profits and delivers tangible value to communities around the globe.

We encourage you to explore the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities outlined in the prospectus (available upon request) and secure your place early. Packages sell out quickly, and this is your chance to stand out on the global stage.

We look forward to partnering with you and welcoming our colleagues from around the world to Sydney for the 2026 World Credit Union Conference.

Paul Treinen	Michael Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer	Chief Executive Officer
World Council of Credit Unions	Customer Owned Banking Association
	Chairman of the Board
	World Council of Credit Unions