Program
Presentations
Day 1
26th September, Thursday
09:00 – 09:20
| Opening session
09:20 – 10:10
| Plenary speach: Strategy 2035
Join IIA President and CEO Anthony J. Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP as he examines the results of the groundbreaking research project, “Internal Audit: Vision 2035 – Creating Our Future Together.” The keynote presentation centers on the Vision 2035 research project key findings, including where we are now as a profession, and what we need to do to transform, evolve and remain relevant as we chart a path toward 2035.
10:10 – 11:00
| Round table discussion
Maria Pierdicchi
ECODA
In this session our well-known speakers will share their views on the biggest risks and opportunities impacting Internal Audit in 2025. You will also hear their expectations towards internal audit and their reflections on IIA’s Vision 2035.
11:40 – 13:20
Stakeholder relations (plenary room)
Strengthening Stakeholder Relations via AI & Audit Analytics
How long is now? Each internal auditor has a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain efficiency and effectiveness within their audit function now. The internal auditors at Delivery Hero are not only using analytics and AI to add more value for stakeholders, they are also having fun!
Sustainable relationship management in Internal Audit: Building authentic alliances
Internal Audit navigates an ever-increasing stakeholder maze – we have more stakeholder touchpoints than most other roles in an organization. Stakeholder relations bear inherent conflict: not everyone likes to be audited, communication can get difficult, ethical dilemmas may emerge. Moreover, tasks, risks, and expectations are on the rise. Authentic leadership provides useful tools for Internal Auditors to build trustful relationships as a great basis to navigate stakeholder challenges more safely
11:40 – 13:20
Cloud and AI
Auditing of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Insurance industry
Auditing AI – State of the Art
The presentation highlights the latest trends in AI and provides an overview of its current deployment within insurance companies. It delves into research conducted on 80 companies, as outlined in the paper published by the ECIIA, which focuses on auditing AI and machine learning in the insurance industry. This includes risk assessments and a comprehensive audit program for AI.
FinTechs and Cloud Computing in the Context of Internal Auditing
This presentation will explore the role of fintechs and cloud computing in the context of internal auditing. It will be highlighted how these technologies are transforming financial services and the audit process, emphasizing both the opportunities and risks they present. The discussion will also address best practices for auditing to ensure compliance and security for cloud based environments.
11:40 – 13:20
Public / state owned
Tamás Mehlhoffer
Technology and safeguarding public funds
The main role of Integrity Authority in the Hungarian economy, the importance of preventive functions, and the increasing role of AI technology combining quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
COSO and the Rubik’s Cube in the Public Sector
Where to put the focus in the public sector? What is more relevant and what is more complex to implement in internal control? Which principle is fundamental to have the COSO framework? If you would like to answer these questions and learn about the situation in the European public sector, joint us. In this session we will discover how to solve the Rubik’s and Coso’s cube. Are you going to miss them?
14:10 – 15:40
Stakeholder relations (plenary room)
There is no need for humans who behave like robots
What is beyond objectivity and independence?
What are the must-have skills of an effective Internal Auditor?
What is the Trust Triangle and how does it impact performance?
Impactful reporting
n his presentation on „Impactful reporting”, Dr Gajdos will explore how internal audit can make a lasting impression on its stakeholders with its reports, be they written or verbal. Thoughts and perhaps useful tips will be shared regarding the content and the structure of the reports and how to present them.
14:10 – 15:40
Cloud and AI
AI in IA
Technology in auditing EU projects
Technologies and data analyses play a key role in the audit. Development of new digital tools contributes to the efficiency and speed. Data protection and confidentiality aspects are critical in the application of the new digital tools. Critical thinking and professional judgement remain in the bases of every audit.
14:10 – 15:40
Public / state owned
IA & EA relationship
Simplifying Internal Audit with DataSnipper
Internal auditors have a duty to coordinate their work with other internal and external assurance providers. This presentation will examine internal audit’s relationship with external audit and provide advice on maximising the benefits of this relationship.
New directions in the audits of SAO
Operation of the State Audit Office of Hungary, its organisational structure, objectives and aspects of the external auditing. New directions of the SAO’s operation, the conventional and novel types of SAO audit, and the SAO’s relations with professional organisations and international partner institutions.
15:40 – 16:10
| Coffee Break and presentation in Duna Salon I. by DataSnipper B.V. –
Simplifying Internal Audit with DataSnipper
Discover how internal audit teams can thrive in a tech-enabled landscape by leveraging innovative solutions like DataSnipper. Learn how tech-driven solutions are redefining the audit process, overcoming today’s challenges, and ensuring that audit professionals remain invaluable in an increasingly digital world.
16:10 – 16:40
| RIF (Risk in Focus) 2024 results
This presentation presents Risk in Focus 2025, the annual research on ‘hot topics for internal auditors’, by a collaboration of European IIA institutes. Risk in Focus provides practical, data-driven insights to help internal auditors, and their stakeholders understand the current risk environment and prepare their audit plans for the year ahead.
16:40 – 17:10
| Plenary talk – An auditor’s guide to survive
Day 2
27th September, Friday
09:00 – 09:50
| In the era of AI. A New Dawn
09:50 – 10:30
Coffee Break and presentation in Duna Salon I. byWorkiva Netherlands B.V. –
Topic: Generative AI, Speaker: Graeme Fleming
10:30 – 12:10
Soft skills (Plenary room)
IPPF
In January 2025, Global Internal Audit Standards become effective, 12 months after their release. Benito Ybarra, Executive Vice President, Standards, Guidance, and Certifications will provide the latest insights on the new standards, including Topical Requirements and steps organizations are taking to get ready for implementation.
General Objectives:
1) Equip professional practitioners to support the organizations they serve.
2) Help strengthen organizational governance frameworks.
3) Support organizations in meeting the future needs of the profession.
The new Global Standards: What do these mean for soft skills in internal audit
Introducing briefly the new Global Internal Audit Standards, the presentation focuses on certain ‘soft skills’ which are called out more clearly than in the 2017 Standards, namely Courage and Skepticism, while re-emphasising the importance of Effective Communication and Building Relationships. The presentation will explore how these skills can be developed and used in practice.
10:30 – 12:10
Special fields of audit
Using the power of scenario simulation to remodel control testing – A game changer
Scenario Simulation Testing (SST) represents a transformative shift in internal audit testing. By aligning with the multifaceted demands of the 21st Century, SST ensures that internal auditing continues to serve as a pivotal, value-adding function in modern organizations.
ERM and strategic risk management
After a brief presentation of FERMA’s priorities under my Presidency, the presentation highlights key points from the FERMA Seminar white paper, “Roadmap to Strategic Risk Management.” With support from Marsh, FERMA developed an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) maturity test to gain insights from participating risk managers at our recent Seminar on how Risk Management supports organizations in a rapidly changing external environment. Additionally, the presentation includes data on collaboration with Internal Audit from the latest Global Risk Management report.
10:30 – 12:10
Technology support of Ia
Dual Nature of AI dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
IT Sec. “Bridging the Gap: Internal Audit’s Role in Cybersecurity Assurance”
“Bridging the Gap: Internal Audit’s Role in Cybersecurity Assurance”, where you will gain essential insights into the key aspects of cybersecurity that internal auditors must understand. Explore how internal audit can support their organization in strengthening its cybersecurity posture, while learning from real-life examples of successful cybersecurity audits. This is your opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills, ensuring your audit practices are aligned with today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
13:20 – 15:00
Soft skills (Plenary room)
Agile auditing – Are you doing it without even knowing?
Agile auditing is the future of internal audit. Unless it’s not, maybe it’s just a buzzword that will disappear soon? At BGK, we explored adopting agile auditing and found a surprising truth: even without using two-week sprints, scrum masters, or Kanban boards, we’re already applying many agile principles every day. Could you be doing the same?
Character Counts: Shaping the Future of Internal Audit through Personal Growth
Presentation focused on the critical influence that an auditor’s personal characteristics and ongoing self-improvement have on the advancement of the internal audit field. It underscores the concept that the future of internal auditing is closely tied to the continuous development and ethical enrichment of the auditors and audit Leaders themselves.
Gardening Behavioral Governance: Creating fertile grounds for better decisions
Building on the Gardener of Governance metaphor, in this presentation professor Nuijten will elaborate HOW internal auditors can measure heuristics and biases that form the weeds and seeds that disturb or flourish good governance. Applying the measurements to digitization projects, he shows how internal auditors can help their organizations to make better decisions and become more successful in implementing sustainable digitization projects and governance. He invites IIA-chapters in the ECIIA region to further develop knowledge and insights with academia.
13:20 – 15:00
Special fields of audit
How to build an effective fraud prevention system
The first goal of the presentation is to provide a practical toolkit on how auditors could make a quick assessment of the existence and effectiveness of the Elements of the ‘Fraud prevention system’ in the organization. The second goal is to advise auditors on how they could improve the internal control and increase the resources available to Internal Audit after the discovery of a fraud in the organization.
E in ESG is also about Ethics
The presentation emphasizes the crucial role of ethics in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. It argues that while ESG components are vital, they must be underpinned by strong ethical principles to be effective. Without ethics, ESG efforts risk failing, as they might become mere compliance exercises rather than truly transformative initiatives. The presentation also highlights the importance of integrating ethics into organizational strategies, ensuring that sustainability goals are genuinely pursued and aligned with the core values of the organization.
10:30 – 12:10
Technology support of Ia
Invitech ICT Services: NIS2
In the cybersecurity field, there are many things happening at the same time, for example the EU NIS2 directive, which affects more sectors than before, but there is also a huge lack of resources in the necessary areas. How can this risk be managed in a reassuring way?
The right people, the right skills –
Using technology to address human capital risks in internal audit
Internal audit is not alone in the race to acquire and retain talent. Organizations around the globe are struggling to tackle human resources challenges. What should CAE do to ensure that their audit departments are appropriately staffed? In this session we lay down some ideas to enhance retention and ultimately reduce staff attrition in internal audit departments.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the key reasons why internal auditor departments are struggling to recruit qualified candidates and retain talent
- Learn what a CAE can do to address human capital risks
- See how technology can help CAE enhance employee experience and attract and retain talents
15:40 – 16:30
| Plenary talk – Our Greatest Adversities Do Not Have To Be The End
From the depths of federal prison to a profound personal transformation, Craig’s journey is a testament to resilience and redemption.
He’ll walk the audience through the dark labyrinth of fraud – dissecting the mindset, identifying the triggers, and shedding light on the control loopholes he exploited. The audience will gain a unique insider’s perspective and practical, applicable strategies to
safeguard their organizations. Plus, he’ll share a powerful reinvention tip for personal growth, turning setbacks into
extraordinary comebacks.
16:30 – 17:10
| Goodbye message
Contact us!
We are eagerly waiting for your interest!
Róbert Kollár
IIA Hungary board member
ECIIA board member
+36 20 779 9331
kollar.robert@mvm.hu
Tamás Miskolczi
ETK Co. president
miskolczit@etk-rt.hu
Eszter Budai
ETK Co. organizer
+36 30 846 7619
budai.eszter@etk-rt.hu