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.