2026 IIA Canadian National Conference
October 5 - 7, 2026 | Vancouver, BC and Online | 53.8 CPEs
Canadian internal auditors are being asked to do more with less while navigating privacy reforms, AI disruption, tighter oversight, and shifting economic realities.
The Canadian National Conference 2026 (CNC) delivers future-ready insights, tools, and peer engagement to help you anticipate risk, influence strategy, and elevate audit’s impact.
Save up to $675 with early registration.
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Resilience by Design at Canada’s Premier Internal Audit Conference
Join us at Canada’s premier internal audit conference, where resilience meets transformation and the future of internal audit takes shape.
Up to 53.8 CPEs
Maximize your professional development with up to 53.8 CPE credits, including extended learning through post-conference video playback.
4 Learning Tracks
Explore a future-ready agenda across four tracks: Designing for Resilience, Engineering Innovation, Leading With Purpose, Building Public Trust.
30+ Sessions and Speakers
Learn from 30+ expert-led sessions featuring thought leaders advancing audit, governance, and organizational impact.
Audit Leadership Event
Canada’s top audit leaders come together for a half day of strategy, insight, and peer exchange on October 4, 2026, in Vancouver.
The Canadian National Conference is designed for:
- Chief Audit Executives and Internal Audit Leaders seeking forward-thinking strategies to elevate their advisory role.
- Internal Audit Directors and Future Leaders preparing for the next stage in their careers with executive-level insight.
- Audit Committee Members and Board Directors aligning oversight with audit innovation and resilience.
- Public Sector and Private Sector Internal Auditors navigating unique governance and compliance challenges.
- Internal Audit Professionals and Rising Stars eager to expand their influence, network, and leadership trajectory.
- Team Builders and Decision-Makers bringing teams for shared learning, alignment, and professional development.
Why attend the Canadian National Conference?
- Decode what is changing. Cut through regulatory shifts, privacy reforms, and AI governance with practical takeaways.
- Turn assurance into action. Gain tools and strategies you can apply immediately.
- Learn from leaders. Hear insights from those shaping Canada’s business, government, and internal audit landscape.
- Expand your influence. Build powerful connections and elevate your strategic impact.
- Lead the change. Join the event defining the future of internal audit in Canada.
Canadian National Conference speakers
Jay Kiew
Innovation Strategist
World’s Leading Expert on Change Fluency
Opening Keynote
Resilience by Design: How to Flourish in the Complexities of an Uncertain World
CNC starts with an inspiring keynote on leading through uncertainty and constant change. Learn practical strategies to build resilient, adaptable teams in the age of AI, and walk away with a roadmap for developing a Change Fluent™ mindset.
Commander Paul Smith
Decorated Naval Officer, History-Making Commander, Leadership Strategist
Closing Keynote
Breaking the Mold: Leadership That Redefines What's Possible
Close out the conference with an inspiring keynote from a history-making naval leader. Gain leadership lessons for navigating complexity and driving high performance, along with practical strategies for leading with courage, clarity, and integrity.
David Helberg
Chair of The IIA North American Board, 2026-27
Cameco Corporation
Panel Discussion
Geopolitical Risk & the Internal Audit Imperative
A timely discussion on how geopolitical events are reshaping organizational risk, with expert perspectives from economics, governance, the boardroom, and internal audit. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen resilience and elevate risk conversations.
2026 Audit Leadership Event
October 4, 2026 | Vancouver, BC | Exclusive Half-Day Forum | 4.8 CPEs
Internal audit leaders are navigating a new era of complexity—balancing strategy, assurance, and influence in an environment shaped by technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations.
Navigate the Future of Internal Audit Leadership in Canada at the 2026 Audit Leadership Event
Join an exclusive gathering of Canada’s audit leaders at the 2026 Audit Leadership Event to explore how governance, innovation, and resilience define the next era of the profession.
Strategic briefings
Cut through uncertainty with high-impact insights on emerging risks, executive priorities, and leadership challenges.
Executive speakers
Hear directly from trailblazing CAEs and governance leaders driving innovation, transformation, and resilience across sectors.
Exclusive networking
Connect with senior peers through candid, peer-to-peer discussions designed for influence, alignment, and shared learning.
Audit Leadership Event Speakers
Anil Anora
Chief Statistician of Canada (Retired)
Statistics Canada
Opening Keynote
Reshaping Work in Canada: Demographics, Data, and the Digital Future
The next decade will not look like the last. Canada's economy and workforce are being reshaped by demographic shifts, global pressures, and fast-moving technologies. This session breaks down the trends that matter most and the data-driven insights leaders need to act on now.
Peter Guo
Partner, Enterprise Risk Services
MNP
Really Moving the Needle – Can Internal Audit be a Catalyst for Social Change…and Prove it?!
Discover how cross-sector collaboration between government, industry, and Indigenous partners created a scalable, "Made in Canada" model, proving internal audit can both protect value and actively create it.
Marc Tassé
Professor Telfer School of Management and Law School
University of Ottawa
Ethics in Action: How Internal Auditors Shape Culture and Protect Public Trust
Internal auditors are uniquely positioned to protect ethics, integrity, and reputation. This session explores how to embed ethics into risk assessments, audits, and reporting to strengthen public trust.
Pre-conference Workshop
A Practitioner Roundtable on the Future of Internal Audit
Presented by Ehsan Torkamanzehi, M.A., CIA, CISA, CEO and Founder, AiAware
Sunday, October 4 | 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. PST | $365 CAD | 2.4 CPE
Separate registration required
Internal audit teams are exploring AI, but knowing where to start is the hard part. This interactive workshop moves beyond the hype, using live polling and breakout discussions to help participants prioritize AI opportunities across the audit lifecycle, evaluate risks, and determine the governance and human oversight needed to use AI responsibly.
Focus Areas:
- AI use case prioritization
- risk and control design
- governance & human oversight
Ehsan Torkamanzehi, M.A., CIA, CISA
CEO and Founder
AiAware
Canadian National Conference and Audit Leadership Event registration and pricing
Bring your team and save up to 20% or more with exclusive group rates.
Teams of 3 or more can save up to 20%: 3–5 people save 10%, 6–10 people save 15%, and 11–20 people save 20%. Groups of 20 or more can contact us for additional savings.
Canadian National Conference and Audit Leadership Event centre and hotel
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2R7
866 994-6696
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
- Centrally located in downtown Vancouver.
- Approximately 13 kilometers from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Special rate through Thursday, September 3, 2026 for Canadian National Conference and Audit Leadership Event attendees *
CA$339 * plus 20.68% tax for single/double occupancy
Third person in the room: Additional CA$35 plus 20.68% tax per night
Fourth person in the room: Additional CA$35 plus 20.68% tax per night
Maximum is 5 guests per room
Note: upgraded rooms are available for an additional cost.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026. This is the last day to reserve at the negotiated rate; however, the block may sell out before the cutoff date, so attendees are encouraged to book early to secure the group rate and preferred accommodations.
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All reservations must be accompanied by one night's deposit plus tax and guaranteed by a major credit card. The hotel will process a one night room and tax deposit at the time of booking to the credit card provided when making a reservation.
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Reservations must be cancelled more than 48 hours (two days) prior to arrival to avoid one night penalty
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Hotel Check-in Time: 4:00 pm
Hotel Check-out Time: 12:00 pm
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