The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Conference to be Held July 14 – 16 in Toronto, Canada
Press Release | June 10, 2025
The annual conference will feature over 40 sessions exploring disruptive trends impacting practitioners and organizations globally
Lake Mary, Fla. (June 10, 2025) – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will host its annual International Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada from July 14 to 16, with a virtual attendee option available.
The International Conference will unite more than 2,000 internal audit practitioners and industry experts from 120+ countries around the world to discuss the latest trends disrupting organizational strategy globally and the evolving role of internal audit.
“This year’s International Conference arrives at a pivotal time for our profession,” said Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, President and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors. “As practitioners navigate unprecedented global disruption spanning technological transformation, evolving stakeholder expectations, and expanding scope of responsibility, the International Conference provides an invaluable opportunity to engage with global peers, elevate our thinking, and shape the future of our profession together.”
The program will feature more than 40 sessions and panel discussions led by 55+ expert speakers from around the globe. In addition, The IIA will have real-time translation support for all sessions in 63 different languages through Wordly. Thought leaders and featured speakers include executives with experience from Google, IKEA, GE, OpenAI, and more. Key topics featured in the conference program include:
- Internal Audit’s Evolving Role in a World of Interconnected Threats: This keynote by IIA president and CEO, Anthony J. Pugliese and Global Chair, Terry Grafenstine explores the external pressures shaping the profession and the opportunities that lie ahead.
- Blockchain and AI: Assessing global risks, benefits, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technology, including how different countries can learn from each other when it comes to AI and blockchain governance.
- Stakeholder Relations: The evolution of internal audit-stakeholder relationship management and strategies for strengthening engagement amidst evolving expectations and demands.
- Enterprise Risk Management: The expanding scope of internal audit and the importance of strengthening collaboration with ERM teams.
- Talent Pipeline: Strategies for enhancing recruitment and education for the next generation of practitioners.
- ESG and Sustainability: Exploring global approaches to ESG strategy and the role of internal audit in ensuring robust risk management and ethical practices in ESG initiatives.
During the conference, The IIA will also unveil key updates to its global certification and education initiatives, including the rollout of the new CIA exam and changes to the Global Model Internal Audit Curriculum and Academic Programs.
Those interested in attending the International Conference are encouraged to register and can view the full event program.
About The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Internal Audit Profession
Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and advisory service designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) is an international professional association that serves more than 260,000 global members and has awarded more than 200,000 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. Established in 1941, The IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. For more information, visit theiia.org.