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INTERNAL AUDIT IN A POLYCRISIS ERA: ADAPTING, ASSURING AND ADVANCING

The 2025 ACIIA Conference brings together industry leaders, governance professionals, and internal audit experts from all over Asia Pacific Region to address the challenges of auditing in a polycrisis era — a world shaped by climate risks, geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and rapid technological advancements. With the theme “Internal Audit in a Polycrisis Era: Adapting, Assuring, and Advancing,” the conference aims to equip professionals with the insights, strategies, and tools needed to navigate this complex landscape while reinforcing governance, resilience, and transparency. The event is expected to congregate more than 1200 delegates from 17 countries which will offer a diversified networking and learning experience to all delegates.

Day 1 sets the foundation with a keynote address on national resilience and sustainable governance, followed by thought-provoking discussions on the evolving audit landscape, governance frameworks, and the role of internal audit in driving business agility and ethical leadership. The day also explores the intersection of internal audit and mental resilience, ensuring auditors are prepared to perform under high-pressure conditions.

Day 2 expands the conversation through 16 concurrent sessions across four key tracks:

• Governance & Leadership – Strengthening board communication, governance in volatile geopolitical environments, and leadership development in internal audit.

• Sustainability & Resilience – ESG reporting, supply chain resilience, and sustainable investment strategies.

• Risk & Crisis Management – Navigating financial risks, crisis management in highprofile incidents, and ethical decision-making in uncertain times.

• Technology & Innovation – Leveraging AI, big data, and cybersecurity advancements to enhance internal audit functions.

Through keynote speeches, expert panels, and practical case studies, attendees will gain actionable insights to future-proof their audit functions and strengthen their roles as strategic enablers in their organizations. Join us as we explore the future of internal audit and governance in an ever-evolving world.

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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Chari TVT

Governance and Risk Committee, UEM Sunrise

Chari is a Business / financial consultant engaged with a local listed conglomerate, high-tech 5G infrastructure company, a global forensics & valuation company, large infrastructure company in the aviation sector, High- tech semi-conductor chip manufacturer amongst others.

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Dash Dhakshinamoorthy

Entrepreneurship Enabler, Founder StartupMalaysia & act2, Effectuation Expert

Dash Dhakshinamoorthy is an Entrepreneurship Enabler and creator of Act2.life—an organization that helps individuals and companies design their next act with intention, momentum, and meaning.

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Dr. Kalanithi Nesaretnam

Independent Non-Executive Director (INED),       IOI Corporation Berhad

Dr Kalanithi Nesaretnam is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) at IOI Corporation Berhad and Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad.

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Lee Han Ther

Cybersecurity Consultant

Han Ther is a highly accomplished cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience spanning multiple security domains.

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Dato’ Merina Abu Tahir

ACCA Global Council Member | Board of Director of Public Listed Companies

Merina Abu Tahir has over 35 years of working experience in various senior management positions in finance, accounting, business development, audit, governance and ethics; in Malaysia, United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa and South America.

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Raymon Ram

Managing Principal, Graymater Forensic Advisory Sdn Bhd

Raymon is a leading advocate against economic crime, serving as Managing Principal of Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn. Bhd., President of Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) and Anti-Corruption Expert (Research) with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

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Ross Tilly

President, The Institute of Internal Auditors Australia

Ross is an executive at the Reserve Bank of Australia reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee and the Deputy Governor.

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Thanh (Alan) Nguyen

CEO, The Institute of Internal Auditors Vietnam

Thanh Nguyen is the first Vietnamese recipient of the prestigious “Emerging Leader” award, an annual recognition granted by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Global) and Internal Auditor magazine to fifteen of the most promising young auditors worldwide.

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Thor Boon Lee

Associate Partner, Risk Consulting, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd

Thor Boon Lee is an Associate Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd, bringing more than 15 years of leadership experience in enterprise risk management across major financial institutions.

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