2025 International Conference
CAE Hub
July 14-16, 2025 | Toronto, Canada
Exclusive Insights. Meaningful Connections. Elevating Leadership.
Designed exclusively for Chief Audit Executives and heads of internal audit functions, the CAE Hub is a high-impact in person experience at the 2025 International Conference, offering a blend of thought leadership, peer discussions, and practical strategies tailored for audit function leaders.
This intimate setting provides a unique opportunity to engage with trending topics, expert insights, and candid peer conversations—all focused on navigating change and maximizing the value of internal audit. With limited seats available, early registration is strongly recommended.
What to Expect
- The Pathway to Becoming a Trusted Advisor
- Maximizing Internal Audit Value Through Strategic Planning
- Auditing AI Risks & Leading Audit Transformation
- Cultivating Belonging and Team Engagement
- Unfiltered Peer-to-Peer Dialogue
- CPE Eligibility
Session Schedule (all times ET)
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10:30-11:00 A.M.: CAE Hub Launch
Join us as we kick off the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Hub, a dynamic experience designed to engage heads of internal audit in strategic discussions leading teams and the future of internal audit. In addition to educational content, facilitated peer exchanges will encourage collaboration to identify critical themes as discussion topics, cultivate knowledge sharing and provide insights that align with your strategic priorities. This experience will visually map key objectives and provide actionable takeaways.
Note: This exclusive session is available for heads of internal audit or designated CAEs. Due to limited availability, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You may indicate interest in participating by completing your registration profile. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email confirming selection for this stream.
12:15-1:30 P.M.: CAE Connect Lunch
1:45-2:45 P.M.: Audit Meets AI: How to Lead the Future of Internal Audit
Generative AI (GenAI) has the potential to revolutionize the internal audit function, offering powerful tools to enhance efficiency, risk assessment, and decision-making. But how can you harness its full potential today—and prepare for what’s next? This session will explore the immediate and future impact of GenAI on internal audit, providing a roadmap for leaders to drive AI transformation. We will cover practical steps for getting started, strategies for integrating AI-driven tools into audit processes, and key considerations for AI governance at an organizational level. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights on leveraging AI for audit functions, leading transformation efforts, and ensuring responsible AI governance.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how GenAI can enhance internal audit functions now and in the future.
- Learn how to lead an AI transformation, from initial steps to full integration.
- Explore AI governance principles to ensure compliance, accountability, and ethical use within your organization.
NASBA: Information Technology
Learning Level: Basic
Speaker
David Wood
Glenn D. Ardis Professor, School of Accountancy, Marriott School of Business
Brigham Young University
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The Vision 2035 study revealed that one of the most significant hurdles internal auditors face is being misinterpreted. As a Chief Audit Executive (CAE), I can personally attest to this struggle; It took considerable effort to shift perceptions and gain the recognition. This session will combine insights on how effective stakeholder engagement and a well-crafted Internal Audit Strategic Plan can empower CAEs to enhance the internal audit function's performance, drawing from real-world experiences.
Learning Objectives
- Assist CAEs in formulating effective strategies for engaging with stakeholders.
- Share insights on developing a successful strategic plan for internal audit.
- Guide CAEs in creating a roadmap to transform the internal audit function into a Trusted Advisor.
- Foster discussions for experience sharing
NASBA: Communications and Marketing
Learning Level: Intermediate
Basic Pre-requisite: None
Speaker
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In line with the updated Global Internal Audit Standards, CAEs need to develop and implement a strategic plan for their function, which aligns actions to achievement of their team’s mandate and future vision. Internal Audit teams can maximize their value to their organization by taking a collaborative, purpose-driven approach to strategic planning which clearly aligns IA’s activities with the goals and objectives of the wider organization.
This session will provide participants with a framework and templates supporting creation of their own, organizationally aligned, value-add Internal Audit strategic plan. During the session, participants will walkthrough development of an example IA strategic plan, leaving them with ideas for creation or modification of their own plan and take-aways to support implementation.
Learning Objectives
- Reminder of the value of strategic planning in Internal Audit (for IA teams, their companies, and their stakeholders) and the strategic planning requirements under the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Communication of a time-tested, effective, efficient format and process which can be used by participants to develop or modify their own Internal Audit strategic plan.
- Discussion of common components of IA strategic plans that participants might want to include in their own plans, including activities that are aligned to the Global Internal Audit Standard requirements, Vision 2035, and other current industry topics and business happenings.
- Review of examples of strategic plan communication and reporting templates which clearly and concisely support governance and oversight requirements.
- Discussion of lessons learned and tips and tricks that have been gathered from using this approach to Internal Audit strategic planning over the years.
NASBA: Auditing
Learning Level: Intermediate
Basic Pre-requisite: None
Speakers
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Join us for a strategic reflection on the core themes of the CAE track. This session will recap the key takeaways from prior sessions, followed by a focused peer discussions.
Note: This exclusive session is available for heads of internal audit or designated CAEs. Due to limited availability, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You may indicate interest in participating by completing your registration profile. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email confirming selection for this stream.
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9:00-10:00 a.m. ET | AI Risk Management Oversight for Internal Auditors
This panel equips internal auditors with tools to assess and review management’s processes for managing AI risks. Participants will explore AI risks, key controls to mitigate them, and strategies for preparing to audit AI systems. Gain actionable insights to provide assurance over AI governance and ensure ethical and responsible AI adoption.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key risks posed by AI and their implications for organizations.
- Evaluate management’s controls for mitigating AI risks, including governance & oversight mechanisms.
- Develop practical strategies to prepare for auditing AI-related risks, focusing on knowledge-building & best practices.
NASBA: Technology
Learning Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of internal audit practices and general familiarity with technology or emerging risks, such as artificial intelligence.
Speakers
Dr. Jodie Lobana (Expert Speaker)
Founder & CEO, AIGE Global Advisors
Former Board Member, International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB)
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Piyusha Weerasinghe CPA, CA, CISA, C.Dir. (Session Moderator)
Senior Internal Audit Executive
IIA Toronto Chapter Board Member
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No Additional Cost
You can participate in the CAE Hub if you attend the International Conference in person at no extra charge. Please note that this program is only available for in person attendees of the conference. Simply opt in to the CAE Hub during the regular conference registration process while spots are available.
Be part of an exclusive community of CAEs exploring the future of audit leadership. Secure your spot today—before it fills up!