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Beyond the Build: Lessons Learned Driving AI and Automation Adoption in Internal Audit
What will be covered in this session
This session shares the lessons learned from building and expanding a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) dashboard program that became a platform for broader analytics, automation, and AI adoption within Internal Audit. Attendees will learn practical strategies for creating trust, demonstrating value, overcoming resistance to change, and turning audit professionals into active users of emerging technologies.
Rather than focusing on algorithms and tools, this session focuses on the human side of transformation and the leadership practices that help AI initiatives move beyond pilot mode and into everyday audit operations. Inspired by experiences modernizing audit reporting and introducing advanced capabilities within Internal Audit.
About Speakers
Brandon Brookins is an Audit Innovation and Analytics Manager with 12+ years of experience leveraging data, automation, and now artificial intelligence to drive business performance and
organizational transformation. He currently leads the development of analytics and AI-powered audit solutions that enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and deliver greater transparency into internal audit operations. Throughout his career, Brandon has partnered across business and technology teams to build scalable reporting platforms, automate complex workflows, and advance innovative solutions that create measurable value.
