2025 Internal Audit Leadership Summit
“Leading with Integrity in a Digital Era:
Strengthening Audit, Ethics, and Compliance for the Future”
Date
Join us at the IALS 2025
Introduction
Introduction & Rationale for the Theme
Technology is changing the way businesses work, and serious minded and professional internal auditors and compliance officers also need to change. Everyday challenges, such like AI, online threats, ESG concerns, and stricter regulations, mean that audit leaders need more than just knowledge of the rules. They need to understand technology, make ethical decisions, and communicate clearly.
This summit will bring together experienced professionals in audit and compliance to learn, share ideas, and grow. It will offer practical tips and create a space for open discussion on how to lead with honesty and confidence in today’s digital world. The goal is to help participants become
stronger leaders and show why audit still matters in building responsible, trustworthy organizations.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Frank Gamadey
Dr. Francess Sosoo
Ebenezer Omari Mireku
Prince Jacob Niitan
Frederick Pokoo-Aikins
Summit Objectives
- Equip internal auditors with knowledge to address AI, cybersecurity, and digital risks.
- Clarify the role of audit and compliance in upholding ethical standards and ESG
obligations. - Highlight the importance of communication and soft skills in audit leadership.
- Foster a culture of innovation without compromising integrity or compliance.
- Encourage peer learning among audit and compliance professionals.
Agenda & Session Highlights
1. The Auditor’s Role in Ethical Governance and Responsible AI Oversight
2. Balancing Innovation and Integrity: What Compliance Looks Like in a Digital World
3. Building a Culture of Accountability: Internal Audit as a Trusted Advisor
4. Digital Risks and Resilience: What Every Audit Leader Should Know
5. ESG, Ethics, and Emerging Expectations: A Compliance Perspective
6. Communicating with Impact: The Soft Skills Every Audit Leader Needs
Target Audience
- Chief Audit Executives (CAEs)
- Heads of Internal Audit & Compliance
- Audit Managers and Team Leads
- Risk, Governance and Compliance Professionals
- ESG and Ethics Leaders
Expected Outcomes
- Greater confidence in navigating digital and ethical challenges in audit.
- Practical tools for assessing AI, ESG, and compliance risks.
- Stronger leadership presence and communication skills for influencing change.
- A renewed commitment to integrity and innovation in internal audit practice.
- Opportunities for ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing among peers.
