2026 RISE Virtual Conference
July 10, 2026 | Virtual | Earn up to 7.2 CPEs
Lead the Future of Internal Audit
The IIA’s RISE Virtual Conference is the premier online internal audit leadership event, designed for current and emerging leaders. Whether you head an internal audit function, manage a team, or are preparing for a senior role, you’ll gain advanced strategies in Resilience, Innovation, Strategy, and Ethics to strengthen operational resilience, navigate emerging risks like cybersecurity, and fulfill your year-end CPE requirements.
Why attend the 2026 RISE Virtual Conference
RISE offers practical value and leadership-focused insights you can apply immediately.
At RISE, you will:
- Earn 7.2 CPEs in one day.
- Learn from executive-level practitioners with real-world experience.
- Gain ready-to-use frameworks for resilience, innovation, and strategy.
- Connect with a community of audit leaders navigating similar challenges.
- Access a virtual format designed for busy schedules — no travel required.
Who should attend the RISE Virtual Conference
RISE is designed for senior internal audit professionals and those on the path to leadership, including:
- Chief audit executives (CAEs)
- Internal audit directors and managers
- Heads of risk, compliance, and governance
- Senior and mid-career professionals seeking advanced-level leadership development in internal audit
- Professionals preparing for executive responsibilities in audit, risk, or governance functions
What you'll gain by attending
- Virtual Format – Fully online and globally accessible.
- Executive-Level Focus – Content designed for senior decision-makers.
- Framework-Based Agenda – Structured around four leadership pillars.
- Timely Topics – Cybersecurity, workforce shifts, board engagement, and regulatory change.
- Interactive Formats – Panels, masterclasses, and live Q&As.
- Compact Schedule – High-value content delivered in a single day.
- Real-World Insights – Practitioners share proven strategies.
- Strategic & Practical Tools – Balanced thought leadership and actionable takeaways.
Conference pillars and topics
R | Resilience
Strengthen operational resilience, risk-readiness, and alignment with your audit committee.
I | Innovation
Stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity, cultural change, and the future workforce.
S | Strategy
Elevate audit planning, value creation, and leadership impact in a competitive environment.
E | Ethics
Reinforce trust, compliance, and integrity in an evolving regulatory landscape.