Conference
Australian Regulatory Summit 2026
Presented by Thomson Reuters Events ANZ in collaboration with Asian Legal Business
20 August 2026 | Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Regulation under pressure: enforcement, accountability and the new risk frontiere
In 2026, regulators are not retreating. They are intensifying.
ASIC has doubled its enforcement operations. APRA's accountability frameworks now carry personal liability. AUSTRAC has moved from education to enforcement. And the obligations bearing down on compliance, legal and risk functions, across AI, cyber, climate reporting, financial crime and workforce compliance are expanding faster than governance frameworks can keep pace.
The Australian Regulatory Summit 2026 is built for the leaders navigating this environment: General Counsel, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Board Directors, senior executives and the financial crime, privacy and governance practitioners who carry the weight of regulatory accountability every day.
This is not a compliance update. It is a senior-level examination of where enforcement is heading, what regulators now assume your organisation can already do, and what will no longer be tolerated by 2027.
Super Early Bird
Delegate : $449 (limited to 50 people)
Early Bird
Delegate : $499 (ends 16 July 2026)
FULL PRICE
Delegate : $549
Service Providers/Consultants
$1,399
What to expect at the summit - the three curated streams:
Stream 1
Governance, Culture & Accountability - The Personal Stakes
Stream 2
Cyber, AI & Digital Governance
Stream 3
Fighting Financial Crime: From Compliance to Enforcement
What topics will delegates address during the one‑day intensive program?
- Where director and executive liability sits now, including when governance documentation protects decision-makers and when it becomes evidence against them
- What regulators are doing with your culture data, and how conduct evidence is being used in enforcement
- What AI governance looks like in practice, not in policy, and where regulators are already intervening
- How operational resilience is assessed after an incident, and what "demonstrable uplift" actually requires
- What the first cycle of mandatory climate reporting has revealed, and where enforcement scrutiny will focus next
- How Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations are landing in practice, and who is struggling and why
- What the Scams Prevention Framework, sanctions regime and VASP licensing changes mean for compliance functions now
- What regulators will no longer tolerate by 2027, what organisations are getting wrong and what must change
What makes 2026 essential and who should join
This summit is designed for professionals across:
- Audit, risk, and compliance
- Legal and regulatory affairs
- Financial services and governance
- Cybersecurity and digital innovation
- Executive leadership and board governance
- Policy and public sector regulation
Why attend?
- Hear directly from top regulators and industry experts
- Gain practical strategies for compliance, governance, and risk
- Stay ahead of regulatory reform and digital disruption
- Earn CPD credits with expert-led, non-promotional content
- Network with over 300 legal, GRC & executive leaders
2026 Sponsors
GRC Solutions is the leading provider of award-winning compliance eLearning to the banking and financial services industry. Throughout Australia clients rely on our expert, industry-relevant training and technology solutions, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (AB&C), Modern Slavery, Privacy, ESG, and Workplace Behaviours and essential soft skills. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and effective, customisable training that protects and empowers organisations throughout the Asia Pacific.
MCO provides compliance management software that helps organisations reduce risk and manage regulatory obligations. Its platform automates key compliance functions in one system, giving firms clear oversight of employee, transaction, third‑party and obligations‑related activity. Offered as a unified suite or à la carte, MCO’s four products streamline workflows, standardise processes and support proactive compliance.
2025 Past Event Overview
2025 featured speakers
Our 2026 speaker lineup will be announced soon.
In 2025 we welcomed over 50 thought leaders to the stage including:
Katie Miller
Deputy CEO, Regulations, AUSTRAC
Marion Kohler
General Manager, System Risk, APRA
Calissa Aldridge
Executive Director, Markets, ASIC
Chris Taylor
Chief of Policy, Australian Banking Association
Ruth Owen (CBE GAICD)
The Inspector‑General of Tax and Tax Ombudsman
Tiffiny Lewin (GAICD)
Head of Vulnerability Strategy & Governance, Westpac
Rebecca Waddell
Head of Legal for Australia & New Zealand, TikTok
Corien Vermaak
Director of Cybersecurity, Microsoft ANZ
Fernando Mourão
Head of Responsible AI, SEEK
Caitlin Davies
Head of Workforce and Sector Development, No to Violence
Shameela Gonzalez
Executive Director – Financial Services Lead, CyberCX
Samuel Stuart
Director, Security Solutions, Mastercard
Register your interest to speak to our 2026 Summit
2025 agenda highlights included:
Featuring Ruth Owen (CBE GAICD) The Inspector General of Taxation and Tax Ombudsman
- Ruth Owen (CBE GAICD), The Inspector General of Taxation and Tax Ombudsman
The Need for Sensible Regulation of the Digital Economy
- Hall & Wilcox, Tiktok, University of Sydney and ANU Crawford School
The state of financial crime, terrorism financing, and cross-border challenges
- Katie Miller, Deputy CEO, Regulation, AUSTRAC
Geopolitics and the Evolving Risk Landscape
- Featuring APRA and ASIC
The Billion-Dollar ‘Positive Duty’ Blind Spot
- Dr Rebecca Michalak, PsychSafe
Digital Deception - Fighting Fraud and Scams Globally
- Mastercard, AMP, ABA
Ransomware Risk Dilemmas - To Pay or Not to Pay?
- CyberCX, CSIRO + more
The Countdown to Compliance - AML/CTF Tranche 2
- AUSTRAC, Endeavour Group, CA ANZ, KPMG
Compliance and Cyber Risk Strategies: Ensuring Security in Critical Sectors
- Thales, Microsoft, Diligent & City of Sydney
2026 program coming soon.
View 2025 programme and speakers
What attendees say...
“Congratulations to you and the team for a very well-run event. I thought there was a great energy in the room and plenty of great topics of conversation. It seemed all the attendees were really engaged and it was a great line up of content.”
Alexandra Tighe
Partner, Clayton Utz
“All the panels were extremely thought provoking and I also really loved the colour coded sessions and headphones – I’d never experienced this format before and I found it such a great way to focus in on the different sessions! It was a privilege to participate in such an excellent program and line up”
Alysia Abeyrante
Senior Manager, Digital Policy, National Australia Bank
“As a leader in compliance eLearning and training, we were thrilled to sponsor the Australian Regulatory Summit hosted by Thomson Reuters. This event provided an invaluable platform to connect with key stakeholders, industry experts, and regulatory bodies. Our participation allowed us to showcase our commitment to compliance and regulatory excellence. The insightful discussions and networking opportunities were instrumental in strengthening our relationships and staying ahead of the curve in this dynamic regulatory landscape.”
GRC Solutions
Past event highlights
Previous sponsors
Principal Partner
Platinum Partners
Sapphire Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partner
Stay in the loop
The Australian Regulatory Summit 2026 programme is coming soon — and Super Early Bird tickets are available now, limited to 50 places at $449.
Be the first to know when sessions are announced. Join 300+ General Counsel, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers and senior compliance professionals for a high-impact day of enforcement-focused insights, regulator candour and practical frameworks.
Speaking and sponsorship opportunities are open, register your interest or enquire by emailing us today.
Contact us
Attendee inquiries: eventsanz@thomsonreuters.com
Sponsorship enquiries: david.lewis3@thomsonreuters.com
Speaking opportunities: katie.ardzejewski@thomsonreuters.com