iscover AML Edge 2026 launches as definitive Tranche 2 AML checkpoint ahead of enforcement
BusinessAML Edge will return in 2026 for its third iteration, officially launching as the definitive event for Australia’s Tranche 2 AML community, with two dates confirmed in Sydney and Melbourne.
Following two sold-out events in 2025, the event has quickly established itself as a respected, regulator-backed forum supported by industry bodies, global and domestic AML experts, practitioners and solution providers alike.
Perfectly timed ahead of enforcement, AML Edge 2026 marks a decisive shift from theory to execution. With Tranche 2 starter packs now published and the 1 July enforcement deadline looming, the question facing industry is no longer what is changing, but whether organisations are genuinely ready. The 2026 edition is designed as a practical checkpoint before enforcement, delivering an execution-focused plan to help attendees finalise their programs, close remaining gaps and move forward with confidence in a high-stakes regulatory environment.
AML Edge 2026 will take place on Thursday, 19 March 2026, at the Telstra CIC in Sydney and on Thursday, 26 March 2026, at Glasshouse in Melbourne.
The 2026 program introduces several important developments, including an exclusive Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Crossover Hub. This new, co-located track offers a rare opportunity for Tranche 2 entities to learn directly from Tranche 1 organisations already navigating enforcement, gaining insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid costly missteps. Across both cities, every session is designed with a singular focus on execution, addressing the final challenges organisations face as enforcement approaches.
Attendees can expect step-by-step guidance to complete AML/CTF risk assessments and programs, peer-led examples from early adopters already implementing compliance, and practical toolkits, checklists and live demonstrations from leading solution providers. The agenda also features insider perspectives from regulators and top-tier compliance experts shaping Australia’s AML landscape, alongside global insights from jurisdictions that have already crossed the enforcement threshold.
Beyond the content, AML Edge has become known for its highly engaged community and distinctive experience. Alongside critical learning and practical value, the event prioritises connection, collaboration and a non-corporate atmosphere designed to make complex regulatory challenges more accessible and genuinely enjoyable.
AML Edge 2026 is designed for Tranche 2 accounting, legal and real estate leaders, practitioners and advisors who understand that the deadline is real and the stakes are high. It is equally relevant for business owners and executives, AML and compliance professionals, lawyers working in Tranche 2 matters, regulators and industry groups, as well as solution providers delivering AML/CTF technology and advisory services.
By mid-2026, there will be no grace period. Penalties will be real, regulatory pressure will intensify, and organisations that have not acted will be left behind. AML Edge 2026 offers a timely, practical pathway to readiness, helping organisations move from preparation to action with clarity and confidence. As the organisers put it, 2025 was about preparation. In 2026, it is about getting it done.
To explore the practical sessions and crossover tracks in detail, readers can view the agenda. To see the regulators, practitioners and experts leading the conversations, view the full speaker line-up. To join the Tranche 2 community in Sydney or Melbourne this March, secure tickets now.
