Faster, better and more disruptiv than ever! 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
39 Top Speakers | 28 CPE | 20th Anniversary | – 2025 Audit Challenge: 20 Years of Innovation, Strategy & Internal Audit Excellence –
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1. Wednesday 14th May | Click here for more insights | DOWNLOAD the Conference Programm Overview
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Welcome to the 20th Anniversary, 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The world of internal audit is evolving rapidly from strategic repositioning to becoming a strategic advisor and leveraging generative AI for enhanced audit processes. The 20th anniversary edition of the Audit Challenge Conference Series brings together leading experts, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking technologies to shape the future of internal audit. Join this exceptional international event and benefit from four days filled with expertise, inspiration, and networking.
Over four action-packed days, internal audit professionals from around the globe will explore breakthrough audit insights, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches that will help shape the future of the internal audit functions. This is your opportunity to gain key insights, significantly expand your horizons, and redefine your approach to auditing in a rapidly changing world.
– 20 Years of Innovation, Strategy & Internal Audit Excellence –
2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series | 20 Years of Continuous Audit Innovation
2025 as a virtual conference, participate completely location and end-user medium independent! +++ As of 10th May. | Already 397 registrations for the conference +++ Click here for registration +++ See all important information and details under the table tabs.
Each Day Kick-off 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET
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Focus Topics: AI-Powered Internal Audit | Internal Audit Strategy | Vision 20235 Transition to Strategic Advisor ++
Join Us at the 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The “2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series” is more than just a conference – it’s a call to action for internal auditors to embrace innovation, lead through uncertainty, and transform your audit organizations. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of audit evolution.
Register now to secure your place and be part of the community that will shape the future of internal audit!
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Wednesday 14th May 2025 ++ Kick-off at 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET ++
- Jenny Tan, Global Internal Audit Leader CapitaLand, President ISACA Singapore, Adjunct Professor Singapore Management University, Artificial Intelligence Taskforce’s AI Solutions Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISACA)
++ Presentation: AI-driven Internal Audit - Siebrand Wolberink, CIA, CISA, CFE – Head of Internal Audit, SoftwareOne, UK
++ Presentation: Indispensable Business Ally: Transforming SoftwareOne’s Internal Audit from Assurance to Impact - Alexander Ruehle, CEO and Co-Founder zapliance, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner
++ Presentation: GenAi 24h – from Interview to Report - Ursula Schmidt, IIA Luxembourg Board Member and former Executive Vice President in Audit & Compliance for RTL Group, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner
++ Presentation: Positive impact from negative messages – How to win the Internal Audit smoothie challenge - Rainer Lenz, CIA, QIAL, Director Corporate Audit Services, Winner Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award IIA Global, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner
++ Presentation: Internal Audit is still searching for an identity and a unique selling proposition - José Gabriel Calderón, CPA, MBA CIA, CRMA, Chief Audit Executive, SVP Global Internal Audit Department Group Bimbo
++ Presentation: Innovation Ecosystems in Internal Auditing - Hervé Gloaguen, Founder & CEO Paracas Advisors, Audit Advisory Committee The United Nations Office for Project Services, Former Allianz Group CAE and CCO
++ Presentation: Secure your future – Building your strategic development plan for the next 3-5 years - Zelia Njeza, President and Board Chairwoman, IIA Tanzania, Secretary General AFIIA, Board Member Citibank Tanzania, Senior Quality Assurance Advisor, World Vision International, Tanzania
++ Presentation: Elevating Quality Assurance as a Strategic Advisor
Thursday 15th May 2025 ++ Kick-off at 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET ++
- Dr. Dominik Foerschler, Managing Director, Chairman of the Digital Transformation Board, Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
++ Presentation: The Future of Audit Jobs – Without upskilling, survival in the world of internal auditing of tomorrow is not possible - Tom McLeod, Chief Risk and Client Impact Officer, Yellow Canary, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Australia
++ Presentation: 20 Things That Will Kill Internal Audit in the Next 5 Years (Unless We Act Now!) - Lior Segal, Chief Audit Executive Bezeq Telecommunications, IIA Israel Board Member CPA, MBA, CIA, CRMA, QAR, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, Israel
++ Presentation: Building an effective Internal Audit strategy – A trail to become a strategic adviser! | Go beyond the Standards requirements 9.2! - Hossam El Shaffei, Founder Oversight Consulting, Member of the Board of Trustees, The Internal Audit Foundation of IIA, Lebanon
++ Presentation: From Watchdogs to Game Changers: The Strategic Evolution of Internal Audit in the Age of AI & Geopolitical Risk - David Hill, CMIIA; QIAL, CIA, Managing Director, HillAudit Training Ltd, England, UK
++ Presentation: How to build an effective Internal Audit Strategy in conjunction with the requirements of 9.2 Global Internal Audit Standards - Matej Drascek, Director of Finance, LON, Assistant University Professor, Slovenia
++ Presentation: Internal Audit’s Role in Sculpting a Sustainable ESG Strategy - Joseph Dakora Zumasigee, CIA, FCCA, CA, MBA, President IIA Ghana, Audit Manager, Ghana
++ Presentation: The Advisory Services Leverage for Internal Audit - Alan Ryuta Kato, Executive Auditor, Inter-American Development Bank, USA
Eduardo Marconi, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CRMA, Internal Audit Lead Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, USA
++ Presentation: The IDB AI Audit Journey | New insights and new use cases - Pedro Morais, Chief Audit Executive at Mondi Group, Vienna, Austria
++ Presentation: The Strategic Development Journey of Mondi Group Audit
Wednesday 21st May 2025 ++ Kick-off at 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET ++
- Stephen Coates, Board Advisor, former President Asian IIA Confederation, Brisbane, Australia
++ Presentation: Helping Boards and executive management make good decisions, a practitioners guide to building credibility in the Boardroom as a Strategic Advisor - Stefan Preuß, Head of IT Audit, Schweizerische Mobiliar AG, Leader Emerging Technology Audit, Bern, Switzerland
++ Presentation: Trust in AI – latest developments in technology and regulation and how to adopt it in practice - Kagiso Khutsafalo, Head of Internal Audit, Bank Gaborone, Botswana
++ Presentation: Building Bridges – Impact of Effective Communication on Transitioning to Strategic Advisor - Ahmed Shawky, CIA, Founder & CEO LevelUp ESG, Member of the Global Committee of Research And Education Advisors IIA Global, London, UK
++ Presentation: Elevating Internal Audit Impact: the Power of Purpose, Sustainability, and Innovation - Tracie Marquardt, Senior Management Trainer, Host of Inspiring Women in Audit, Adjunct Member and Partner of Audit Research Center | ARC Institute, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Canada
++ Presentation: 5 Game-Changing Secrets to Transform Your Internal Audit Team into Your Organization’s Greatest Asset - Jon Taber, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, Internal Audit Manager at Casey’s and Host of the AUDIT 15 FUN Podcast, USA
++ Presentation: Internal Audit at Casey’s: Past, Present, and the Road Ahead - Rumbidzai Musiyiwa, Head of Internal Audit, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Zimbabwe
++ Presentation: We don’t wait for a SEAT – We SET THE TABLE – Transition to Strategic Advisor - Syang Zhou, CTO & Co-Founder Calvin Risk, Switzerland
++ Presentation: Governance for Agentic AI – The next AI level has already been launched
Thursday 22nd May 2025 ++ Kick-off at 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET ++
- Dr. Dominik Foerschler, Managing Director, Chairman of the Digital Transformation Board, Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
++ Presentation: AI Coordinators – Your Gateway to excellent Audit Quality - Chris Puschak, Managing Partner Integrated Assurance, Anchoram Consulting, Chairman Canberra IIA Chapter, Australia
++ Presentation: Lessons of my journey from Auditor to Strategic Advisor – building trust and sharing knowledge - Anjana Wijegunasinghe, Head of Analytics & Tooling – Compliance & Ethics, Euroclear, London, UK
++ Presentation: From Risk Reactive to Risk Predictive: Redefining Internal Audit with AI - Markus Kanhofer, CIA, CISA, CFA, PRM, Head of Audit – Finance & Central Functions, Allianz, Germany
++ Presentation: Thinking About Tomorrow: Foresight and Sustainable Value in Internal Auditing - Nam Phong Ho, Chief Audit Executive | Entrepreneur | Investor | Board Member, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Switzerland
++ Presentation: Ethical and effective use of AI in Auditing - Audit Executive Panel: Inspiring Women in Audit: Driving Strategy and Change in Internal Audit
++ Dorida Stambolla, Chief Internal Audit at Raiffeisen Bank Albania, IIA Board Member Albania ++ Iulia Deaconu, FCCA, Head of Internal Audit, TRANS-Oil Group of Companies, Bucharest, Rumania ++ Linh Truong, Chief Audit Executive, North Texas Tollway Authority, USA ++ Rita Purdeen-Nandlal, MBA, FCCA, CA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE, President IIA Trinidad & Tobago, Manager Internal Audit Angostura, ++ Ruth Doreen Mutebe, Head of Internal Audit Umeme Ltd, President of AFIIA, Uganda ++ Moderation: Tracie Marquardt, Adjunct Member and Partner of Audit Research Center | ARC Institute - Francis Milambo, Head of Internal Audit Department, Bayport Financial Services Zambia, FZICA, CA (ZM), ACMA CGMA, BBAA, MSc Risk Management, CISA, CFE, CIA, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Zambia
++ Presentation: Innovative Internal Audit Strategies for the Future: Adapting to Change and Enhancing Value - Jorge Badillo Ayala, Internal Audit Manager Lunding Mining Corporation, Victor Z. Brink Award Winner for Distinguished Service on Internal Audit, IIA Global, International Committee Member, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Chile
++ Presentation: Auditing at the Speed of Risk: What It Entails and How to Do It - David Grünbaum, CIA, CISA, CRMA, Manager Internal Audit Analytics, Salesforce, Germany
Alex Johnson, CPA, Internal Audit Manager, Salesforce, Ireland
++ Presentation: Trusted AI Agents in Internal Audit
Further special guests – Top Speakers with presentations:
- Jenitha John, Chairman GRI Due Process Oversight Committee, former Chairman Global Board Director IIA Global, South Africa ++ Presentation: The ESG Audit Challenge – GRI Standards latest developments and guidelines
- Imran Zia, MSc., CPA, FCA, FCCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, Director of Internal Audit, AD Ports Group, United Arab Emirates
There are three overarching topics in this 20th anniversary year:
AI-Powered Internal Audit: The Next Frontier
Are you ready to lead the AI revolution in internal audit?
Forward-Thinking Internal Audit Strategies
How can you actively shape the future of your internal audit function?
Beyond Assurance: Shaping Internal Audit as a Strategic Advisor
Are you ready to transform your internal audit teams?
AI-Powered Internal Audit: The Next Frontier
Are you ready to lead the AI revolution in internal audit?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant vision, it is transforming industries today, and internal audit is no exception. As part of the 20th Anniversary of the Audit Challenge Conference Series, this topic will showcase how Generative AI (Gen AI) is revolutionizing internal audit processes, unlocking new efficiencies, and reshaping the role of auditors.
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This conference day provides a unique opportunity for internal auditors to explore cutting-edge AI advancements and understand how they can be leveraged to enhance audit efficiency, risk assessment, and strategic advisory capabilities.
Throughout this great internal audit event, industry experts and AI pioneers will demonstrate how internal audit can integrate Gen AI into its processes and what future AI advancements mean for the profession. Key topics include:
- Conversational AI in Internal Audit– Learn how AI-powered chat interfaces and natural language processing are enhancing data analysis, report generation, and stakeholder communication.
- The Impact of Reasoning AI– Discover how this next-level AI technology improves audit decision-making, anomaly detection, and complex risk assessment.
- AI Agents in Internal Audit– Understand the potential of autonomous AI-driven assistants that can streamline workflows, automate audit tasks, and enhance audit coverage.
- Future AI Development Stages– Get an exclusive outlook on how AI will evolve beyond today’s capabilities, including AI as Creator, where AI contributes to audit planning and insights, and AI as Organizer, where it structures and optimizes audit workflows.
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Register Now – Be at the Forefront of AI-Driven Audit Innovation!
Internal audit is at a turning point. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the era of AI-driven transformation. Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of internal audit.
Forward-Thinking Internal Audit Strategies
How can you actively shape the future of your internal audit function?
The landscape of internal audit is undergoing a fundamental shift. With the introduction of the 2025 Global Internal Audit Standards by IIA Global, internal audit leaders must take a strategic approach to structuring their functions. The new Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function and Principle 9: Plan Strategically emphasize the critical importance of long-term strategic planning. The 20th anniversary of the Audit Challenge Conference Series is the perfect platform for Chief Audit Executives and internal audit professionals to gain cutting-edge insights into how to develop and implement a robust, future-ready internal audit strategy.
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This conference day will focus on the key elements of strategic planning for internal audit functions, with special emphasis on Standard 9.2: Internal Audit Strategy. Top experts and Chief Audit Executives will share their best practices and real-world applications for designing a sustainable audit strategy, considering:
- Human Resources: Optimizing talent management and skill development to meet the future demands of internal auditing.
- Organizational Resources: Strengthening process architecture and audit methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Physical Resources: Leveraging IT tools and innovative workplace concepts to drive digital transformation in audit operations.
One of the critical aspects of a modern internal audit strategy is fostering collaboration with other risk-oriented departments within the organization. The concept of Combined Assurance ensures that internal audit aligns seamlessly with the Second Line of Defense, creating a holistic approach to risk management. Our distinguished speakers will showcase how leading organizations have successfully integrated this framework into their strategic planning.
Exclusive Insights from Industry Leaders
Throughout the day, experienced Chief Audit Executives will present real-world case studies on how they have structured and executed their internal audit strategies. These practical insights will be complemented by in-depth presentations from audit methodology specialists, offering attendees a comprehensive perspective on the latest trends and innovations in internal audit planning.
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Register Now – Shape the Future of Internal Audit!
Secure your spot for this exclusive event and gain the strategic insights needed to future-proof your internal audit function. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the discussion that will shape the next era of internal audit excellence. Register today!
Beyond Assurance: Shaping Internal Audit as a Strategic Advisor
How can you actively shape the future of your internal audit function?
The role of internal auditors is evolving. Building on Richard Chambers’ established concept of the “Trusted Advisor”, the next step forward is the transformation into a “Strategic Advisor”—a key pillar of the IIA Global Vision 2035. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, internal audit must go beyond assurance and compliance to provide real strategic insights that drive business success.
The 20th Anniversary of the Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025 is the ideal platform to explore this transformation. Through expert-led discussions and real-world case studies, participants will gain actionable insights into shaping their internal audit functions into value-driven strategic advisors.
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This conference day will provide deep insights into how leading internal audit functions are successfully transitioning to the Strategic Advisor role, covering key aspects such as:
- Bridging the Gap Between Audit and Strategy: How internal audit can provide proactive, strategic insights beyond compliance and assurance.
- Lessons from Vision 2035: Understanding the key findings of the IIA Global “Vision 2035” research studyand their implications for the internal audit profession.
- Leadership Perspectives: Insights from executives and renowned audit professionals on developing and positioning internal audit as a strategic partner.
- Building the Future Internal Audit Team: Strategies to upskill and equip audit teams with the competencies required for the Strategic Advisor
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Register Now – Be Part of the Future of Internal Audit!
This is a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of internal audit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger at the Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025. Register today!
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– Audit Challenge 2025: 20 Years of Innovation, Strategy & Internal Audit Excellence –
2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series | 20 years of Continuous Audit Innovation
2025 as a virtual conference, participate completely location and end-user medium independent! Virtual Login via MS Teams.
4 conference days 09:00 -17:00 CET | 28 CPE | Audit Challenge Conference Series 20th Anniversary 2025
++ Wed./Thu. 14./15. Mai + 21./22. May 2025 ++
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Enjoy all 4 days or, optionally, individual days with special presentation topics! No matter where you are in the world, participation is easy via MS Teams, you just need internet access. The Audit Research Center aims to make the Audit Innovation presentations available worldwide.
Top Speakers at Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025
Wednesday 14th May 2025, 7 CPE
Kick-off 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET
How can I successfully participate?
Enjoy all 4 days or, optionally, individual days with special presentation topics! No matter where you are in the world, participation is easy via MS Teams, you just need internet access. The Audit Research Center aims to make the Audit Innovation presentations available worldwide.
Welcome to the 20th Annual Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The world of internal audit is evolving rapidly from strategic repositioning to becoming a strategic advisor and leveraging generative AI for enhanced audit processes. The 20th anniversary edition of the Audit Challenge Conference Series brings together leading experts, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking technologies to shape the future of internal audit.
Join this exceptional international event and benefit from four days filled with expertise, inspiration, and networking. Over four action-packed days, internal audit professionals from around the globe will explore breakthrough audit insights, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches that will help shape the future of the internal audit functions. This is your opportunity to gain key insights, significantly expand your horizons, and redefine your approach to auditing in a rapidly changing world.
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- Jenny Tan, Global Internal Audit Leader CapitaLand, President ISACA Singapore, Adjunct Professor Singapore Management University, Artificial Intelligence Taskforce’s AI Solutions Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISACA)
++ Presentation: AI-driven Internal Audit - Siebrand Wolberink, CIA, CISA, CFE – Head of Internal Audit, SoftwareOne, UK
++ Presentation: Indispensable Business Ally: Transforming SoftwareOne’s Internal Audit from Assurance to Impact - Alexander Ruehle, CEO and Co-Founder zapliance, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner
++ Presentation: GenAi 24h – from Interview to Report - Ursula Schmidt, IIA Luxembourg Board Member and former Executive Vice President in Audit & Compliance for RTL Group, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner
++ Presentation: Positive impact from negative messages – How to win the Internal Audit smoothie challenge - Rainer Lenz, CIA, QIAL, Director Corporate Audit Services, Winner Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award IIA Global, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner
++ Presentation: Internal Audit is still searching for an identity and a unique selling proposition - José Gabriel Calderón, CPA, MBA CIA, CRMA, Chief Audit Executive, SVP Global Internal Audit Department Group Bimbo
++ Presentation: Innovation Ecosystems in Internal Auditing - Hervé Gloaguen, Founder & CEO Paracas Advisors, Audit Advisory Committee The United Nations Office for Project Services, Former Allianz Group CAE and CCO
++ Presentation: Secure your future – Building your strategic development plan for the next 3-5 years - Zelia Njeza, President and Board Chairwoman, IIA Tanzania, Secretary General AFIIA, Board Member Citibank Tanzania, Senior Quality Assurance Advisor, World Vision International, Tanzania
++ Presentation: Elevating Quality Assurance as a Strategic Advisor
Join Us at the 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The “2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series” is more than just a conference – it’s a call to action for internal auditors to embrace innovation, lead through uncertainty, and transform your audit organizations. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of audit evolution.
Register Now – Be at the Forefront of AI-Driven Audit Innovation!
Internal audit is at a turning point. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the era of AI-driven transformation. Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of internal audit.
Click here for registration | Join Us at 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
Top Speakers at Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025
Thursday 15th May 2025
Kick-off 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET
How can I successfully participate?
Enjoy all 4 days or, optionally, individual days with special presentation topics! No matter where you are in the world, participation is easy via MS Teams, you just need internet access. The Audit Research Center aims to make the Audit Innovation presentations available worldwide.
Welcome to the 20th Annual Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The world of internal audit is evolving rapidly from strategic repositioning to becoming a strategic advisor and leveraging generative AI for enhanced audit processes. The 20th anniversary edition of the Audit Challenge Conference Series brings together leading experts, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking technologies to shape the future of internal audit.
Join this exceptional international event and benefit from four days filled with expertise, inspiration, and networking. Over four action-packed days, internal audit professionals from around the globe will explore breakthrough audit insights, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches that will help shape the future of the internal audit functions. This is your opportunity to gain key insights, significantly expand your horizons, and redefine your approach to auditing in a rapidly changing world.
Click here for registration | Join Us at 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
- Dr. Dominik Foerschler, Managing Director, Chairman of the Digital Transformation Board, Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
++ Presentation: The Future of Audit Jobs – Without upskilling, survival in the world of internal auditing of tomorrow is not possible - Tom McLeod, Chief Risk and Client Impact Officer, Yellow Canary, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Australia
++ Presentation: 20 Things That Will Kill Internal Audit in the Next 5 Years (Unless We Act Now!) - Lior Segal, Chief Audit Executive Bezeq Telecommunications, IIA Israel Board Member CPA, MBA, CIA, CRMA, QAR, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, Israel
++ Presentation: Building an effective Internal Audit strategy – A trail to become a strategic adviser! | Go beyond the Standards requirements 9.2! - Hossam El Shaffei, Founder Oversight Consulting, Member of the Board of Trustees, The Internal Audit Foundation of IIA, Lebanon
++ Presentation: From Watchdogs to Game Changers: The Strategic Evolution of Internal Audit in the Age of AI & Geopolitical Risk - David Hill, CMIIA; QIAL, CIA, Managing Director, HillAudit Training Ltd, England, UK
++ Presentation: How to build an effective Internal Audit Strategy in conjunction with the requirements of 9.2 Global Internal Audit Standards - Matej Drascek, Director of Finance, LON, Assistant University Professor, Slovenia
++ Presentation: Internal Audit’s Role in Sculpting a Sustainable ESG Strategy - Joseph Dakora Zumasigee, CIA, FCCA, CA, MBA, President IIA Ghana, Audit Manager, Ghana
++ Presentation: The Advisory Services Leverage for Internal Audit - Alan Ryuta Kato, Executive Auditor, Inter-American Development Bank, USA
Eduardo Marconi, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CRMA, Internal Audit Lead Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, USA
++ Presentation: The IDB AI Audit Journey | New insights and new use cases - Pedro Morais, Chief Audit Executive at Mondi Group, Vienna, Austria
++ Presentation: The Strategic Development Journey of Mondi Group Audit
Join Us at the 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The “2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series” is more than just a conference – it’s a call to action for internal auditors to embrace innovation, lead through uncertainty, and transform your audit organizations. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of audit evolution.
Register Now – Shape the Future of Internal Audit!
Secure your spot for this exclusive event and gain the strategic insights needed to future-proof your internal audit function. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the discussion that will shape the next era of internal audit excellence. Register today!
Click here for registration | Join Us at 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
Top Speakers at Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Kick-off 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET
How can I successfully participate?
Enjoy all 4 days or, optionally, individual days with special presentation topics! No matter where you are in the world, participation is easy via MS Teams, you just need internet access. The Audit Research Center aims to make the Audit Innovation presentations available worldwide.
Welcome to the 20th Annual Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The world of internal audit is evolving rapidly from strategic repositioning to becoming a strategic advisor and leveraging generative AI for enhanced audit processes. The 20th anniversary edition of the Audit Challenge Conference Series brings together leading experts, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking technologies to shape the future of internal audit.
Join this exceptional international event and benefit from four days filled with expertise, inspiration, and networking. Over four action-packed days, internal audit professionals from around the globe will explore breakthrough audit insights, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches that will help shape the future of the internal audit functions. This is your opportunity to gain key insights, significantly expand your horizons, and redefine your approach to auditing in a rapidly changing world.
Click here for registration | Join Us at 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
- Stephen Coates, Board Advisor, former President Asian IIA Confederation, Brisbane, Australia
++ Presentation: Helping Boards and executive management make good decisions, a practitioners guide to building credibility in the Boardroom as a Strategic Advisor - Stefan Preuß, Head of IT Audit, Schweizerische Mobiliar AG, Leader Emerging Technology Audit, Bern, Switzerland
++ Presentation: Trust in AI – latest developments in technology and regulation and how to adopt it in practice - Kagiso Khutsafalo, Head of Internal Audit, Bank Gaborone, Botswana
++ Presentation: Building Bridges – Impact of Effective Communication on Transitioning to Strategic Advisor - Ahmed Shawky, CIA, Founder & CEO LevelUp ESG, Member of the Global Committee of Research And Education Advisors IIA Global, London, UK
++ Presentation: Elevating Internal Audit Impact: the Power of Purpose, Sustainability, and Innovation - Tracie Marquardt, Senior Management Trainer, Host of Inspiring Women in Audit, Adjunct Member and Partner of Audit Research Center | ARC Institute, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Canada
++ Presentation: 5 Game-Changing Secrets to Transform Your Internal Audit Team into Your Organization’s Greatest Asset - Jon Taber, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, Internal Audit Manager at Casey’s and Host of the AUDIT 15 FUN Podcast, USA
++ Presentation: Internal Audit at Casey’s: Past, Present, and the Road Ahead - Rumbidzai Musiyiwa, Head of Internal Audit, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Zimbabwe
++ Presentation: We don’t wait for a SEAT – We SET THE TABLE – Transition to Strategic Advisor - Syang Zhou, CTO & Co-Founder Calvin Risk, Switzerland
++ Presentation: Governance for Agentic AI – The next AI level has already been launched
Join Us at the 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The “2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series” is more than just a conference – it’s a call to action for internal auditors to embrace innovation, lead through uncertainty, and transform your audit organizations. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of audit evolution.
Register Now – Be Part of the Future of Internal Audit!
This is a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of internal audit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger at the Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025. Register today!
Click here for registration | Join Us at 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
Top Speakers at Audit Challenge Conference Series 2025
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Kick-off 9:00 CET – Lunch Break 12:30 CET – Great Finish 16:45 CET
How can I successfully participate?
Enjoy all 4 days or, optionally, individual days with special presentation topics! No matter where you are in the world, participation is easy via MS Teams, you just need internet access. The Audit Research Center aims to make the Audit Innovation presentations available worldwide.
Welcome to the 20th Annual Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The world of internal audit is evolving rapidly from strategic repositioning to becoming a strategic advisor and leveraging generative AI for enhanced audit processes. The 20th anniversary edition of the Audit Challenge Conference Series brings together leading experts, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking technologies to shape the future of internal audit.
Join this exceptional international event and benefit from four days filled with expertise, inspiration, and networking. Over four action-packed days, internal audit professionals from around the globe will explore breakthrough audit insights, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches that will help shape the future of the internal audit functions. This is your opportunity to gain key insights, significantly expand your horizons, and redefine your approach to auditing in a rapidly changing world.
Click here for registration | Join Us at 2025 Audit Challenge Conference Series
- Dr. Dominik Foerschler, Managing Director, Chairman of the Digital Transformation Board, Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
++ Presentation: AI Coordinators – Your Gateway to excellent Audit Quality - Chris Puschak, Managing Partner Integrated Assurance, Anchoram Consulting, Chairman Canberra IIA Chapter, Australia
++ Presentation: Lessons of my journey from Auditor to Strategic Advisor – building trust and sharing knowledge - Anjana Wijegunasinghe, Head of Analytics & Tooling – Compliance & Ethics, Euroclear, London, UK
++ Presentation: From Risk Reactive to Risk Predictive: Redefining Internal Audit with AI - Markus Kanhofer, CIA, CISA, CFA, PRM, Head of Audit – Finance & Central Functions, Allianz, Germany
++ Presentation: Thinking About Tomorrow: Foresight and Sustainable Value in Internal Auditing - Nam Phong Ho, Chief Audit Executive | Entrepreneur | Investor | Board Member, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Switzerland
++ Presentation: Ethical and effective use of AI in Auditing - Audit Executive Panel: Inspiring Women in Audit: Driving Strategy and Change in Internal Audit
++ Dorida Stambolla, Chief Internal Audit at Raiffeisen Bank Albania, IIA Board Member Albania ++ Iulia Deaconu, FCCA, Head of Internal Audit, TRANS-Oil Group of Companies, Bucharest, Rumania ++ Linh Truong, Chief Audit Executive, North Texas Tollway Authority, USA ++ Rita Purdeen-Nandlal, MBA, FCCA, CA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE, President IIA Trinidad & Tobago, Manager Internal Audit Angostura, ++ Ruth Doreen Mutebe, Head of Internal Audit Umeme Ltd, President of AFIIA, Uganda ++ Moderation: Tracie Marquardt, Adjunct Member and Partner of Audit Research Center | ARC Institute - Francis Milambo, Head of Internal Audit Department, Bayport Financial Services Zambia, FZICA, CA (ZM), ACMA CGMA, BBAA, MSc Risk Management, CISA, CFE, CIA, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Zambia
++ Presentation: Innovative Internal Audit Strategies for the Future: Adapting to Change and Enhancing Value - Jorge Badillo Ayala, Internal Audit Manager Lunding Mining Corporation, Victor Z. Brink Award Winner for Distinguished Service on Internal Audit, IIA Global, International Committee Member, Internal Audit Beacon Award Winner, Chile
++ Presentation: Auditing at the Speed of Risk: What It Entails and How to Do It - David Grünbaum, CIA, CISA, CRMA, Manager Internal Audit Analytics, Salesforce, Germany
Alex Johnson, CPA, Internal Audit Manager, Salesforce, Ireland
++ Presentation: Trusted AI Agents in Internal Audit
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