Welcome to the 19th Annual Audit Challenge Conference Series!
The “2024 Audit Challenge Conference Series” is set to push boundaries like never before, embracing an overarching theme: “Beyond Audit Frontiers | The Point of No Return.” Over three 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.
Day 1: Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing – Transforming the Internal Audit Profession
Are you ready to lead the AI revolution in internal audit?
Day 1 kicks off with a deep dive into how Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing are transforming internal audit practices. Explore how these cutting-edge technologies are not only automating repetitive tasks but also enabling predictive and prescriptive analytics, fundamentally changing risk assessments, and enhancing decision-making processes.
Join industry leaders as they present practical use cases for AI in auditing, from navigating digital transformation challenges to leveraging machine learning for continuous auditing. Discover how quantum computing is set to revolutionize internal audit by offering unprecedented processing power to handle complex risk scenarios. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the ethical considerations and governance frameworks necessary for implementing AI and quantum technologies in your organization. It’s time to move beyond traditional boundaries and lead the way with AI-powered audit innovations.
Day 2: Internal Audit Facing Systemic Global Risk Shifts in a New World of ESG Assurance
Is your audit function prepared for a new era of ESG and global audit risk assessment techniques?
On Day 2, we pivot to address the systemic global risk shifts that are redefining internal audit’s role in a new world of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) assurance. As organizations worldwide navigate an increasingly complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, climate change, and social accountability, internal audit must evolve to offer more than traditional assurance services.
Gain insights from expert-led sessions on how to integrate ESG considerations into your audit strategy, identify emerging risks, and develop dynamic audit approaches for risk assessment. Explore new frameworks for auditing climate risks, social impact, and corporate governance in a world that demands transparency and ethical conduct. Prepare your organization to lead on ESG assurance by aligning internal audit processes with new regulations, stakeholder expectations, and global standards. This is your chance to reimagine the audit function for sustainable value creation.
Day 3: The Future is Now | Next Level Economy Audit Approaches
Are you ready to audit the economy of tomorrow, today?
The final day of the conference brings together forward-thinkers to discuss “Next Level Economy Audit Approaches.” As the digital economy accelerates, internal audit must adapt to a world characterized by rapid technological advancements, new business models, and a digital-first approach. Explore how augmented reality, digital twins, and the industrial metaverse are reshaping audit processes and methodologies.
Learn about new competencies required for the next generation of internal auditors, such as digital forensics for CBDC, cyber resilience, and quantum risk assessment. Engage with sessions on auditing in the metaverse, leveraging quantum technologies, and harnessing data analytics to provide real-time insights. Understand how to build an dynamic, future-ready internal audit function that can navigate uncertainties and capitalize on new opportunities in a complex, interconnected world.
Top Speakers at Audit Challenge Conference Series 2024
- Dr. Adrian Kyburz, Director, ESG Disclosures and Ratings, Sustainability and ESG Office at Novartis
- Alan Ryuta Kato, Executive Auditor, Inter-American Development Bank, USA
- Alexander Ruehle, CEO and Co-Founder zapliance
- Anjana Wijegunasinghe, Group Director Data Audit & Digital Assurance Solutions, DP World Dubai, UAE
- Andrea Mordaccchini, Head of Audit Operations & Excellence, Generali Insurance, Italy
- Anna Graf, Innovation Lead Emerging Tech, Arvato Systems, Germany
- Brian Wilmot, Litigation Associate, Paul Hastings LLC, USA
- Charles Waring, Partner, Audit and Assurance, EisnerAmper LLC, USA
- Christian Hoffmann, Head of Geopolitics and International Relations, Government Affairs, Siemens
- Christoph Deeg, Director Audit Innovation Center, Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
- David Grünbaum, Manager Internal Audit Analytics, Salesforce, Germany
- David Hill, CMIIA; QIAL, CIA, CEO SWAP Internal Audit Services, England, UK
- David Santana, Chief AI Multi Cloud Executive Engineer, Sunset Learning, USA
- Dr. Dominik Foerschler, Managing Director, Chairman of the Digital Transformation Board, Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
- Dr. Dorothee Maria Winkler, Researcher, University Zurich, Switzerland
- Eduardo Marconi, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CRMA, Internal Audit Lead Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, USA
- Ediola Bicaku, Head of Internal Audit Department at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania
- Elena Tejera Hernandez, Head of Internal Audit, Ferrovial, Spain
- Geoff Kovesdy, Principal, Deloitte, USA
- Jenny Tan, Head, Group Internal Audit CapitaLand, President ISACA Singapore, Adjunct Professor Singapore Management University, Artificial Intelligence Taskforce’s AI Solutions Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
- Jibran Ilyas, Managing Director, Google Cloud, USA
- John Paek, Senior Technology Auditor, Salesforce, Atlanta USA
- Jon Taber, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, Internal Audit Manager at Casey’s and Host of the AUDIT 15 FUN Podcast, USA
- Dr. Jordan Plotnek, Space Sector Technical Lead, Security Scientist, CI-ISAC, Canada
- Julian Riebartsch, CEO Calvin Risk, Switzerland
- Lior Segal, Chief Audit Executive, Advocate, CPA, MBA, CIA, CRMA, QAR, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, Bezeq Telecommunications, Israel
- Luca Veghini, Global Head of Audit Operations, Methodology & Excellence, Generali Insurance, Italy
- Kevin Ekendahl, CEO Audit Experess, Australia
- Keith Homes-Brown, Senior Operational Auditor, Mommoet Holding B.V., UK
- Dr. Matej Draschek, Director of Finance, LON, Assistant University Professor, Slovenia
- Dr. Matthias Pfeiffer, Director AI Governance, ARC Institute | Audit Research Center
- Marc Groeflin, Head of Internal Audit at Swiss National Bank, Switzerland
- Nam Phong Ho, Chief Audit Executive | Entrepreneur | Investor | Board Member
- Nick Reese, Managing Partner, Frontier Foundry, USA
- Pedro Morais, Chief Audit Executive at Mondi Group, Vienna, Austria
- Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO Stewardship Asia Centre, President Leadership Energy Consulting, Singapore
- Rob Rudloff, CISSP, CISA, QSA, Partner Cyber Security Services, Rubin Brown, USA
- Rumbidzai Musiyiwa, Head of Internal Audit, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Zimbabwe
- Sarah Kuhn, CIA, CRMA, CCSA, Director Audit Services, Conoco Phillips, USA
- Dr. Sebastian Luber, Senior Director Technology & Innovation, Infineon Technologies, Germany
- Siebrand Wolberink, CIA, CISA, CFE – Head of Internal Audit, SoftwareOne, UK
- Theo Papadopoulos, Head of Siemens Industrial Metaverse Lab, Germany
- Thomas Michel, Head of Risk Management, Internal Audit and Governance, World Economic Forum, Switzerland
- Tobias Hambücken, Head of Sustainability, Risk & Tools, DHL Group, Germany
- Tracie Marquardt, Senior Management Trainer, Host of Inspiring Women in Audit, Adjunct Member and Partner of Audit Research Center | ARC Institute
- Dr. Zelia Njeza, President and Board Chairwoman, IIA Tanzania, Secretary General AFIIA, Board Member Citibank Tanzania, Senior Quality Assurance Advisor, World Vision International