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Richard Chambers

Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit – AuditBoard

Internal Audit 2024: Progress and Prognosis for Internal Auditing at Mid-decade

The first half of the 2020s has been a period of unprecedented risk-induced disruption. Audit, risk and compliance professionals are ready to put the era of permacrisis behind them. But 2024 is bringing more of the same. Join Richard Chambers to explore the critical lessons learned in the first half of the decade and the challenges and opportunities internal auditors that lie ahead. Participants will take away key priorities for the 2nd half of the 2020s.

Jose Melo

Senior Internal Auditor – Mondelēz International

Building a Data-Driven Culture: Strategies for Successful Integration of Analytics in Internal Audit

Get to know the Data Analytics Strategy defined by the Internal Audit team in a Caribbean group with more than 60 companies & Cover a Machine Learning example using Pycaret in Python.

Samantha Eberle

Internal Auditor – Elevations Credit
Union

Brittany McKinley

AVP Internal Audit – Elevations CU

Fast-Track Audits: CoPilot Blueprint for Streamlining Audits

In this session, we delve into the powerful capabilities of CoPilot, Microsoft’s AI companion, and explore how it streamlines the audit process by equipping auditors with a toolkit to kick-start planning, data analytics, testing, and report writing. Whether you’re a seasoned auditor or new to the field, this session provides practical insights and real-life examples on how an audit team is leveraging CoPilot.

Brian Mullen

Global Head of Audit Analytics –
State Street

Rahul Jain

Head of Data Analytics CoE – State Street

Building Cloud Data Platform for Corporate Audit Department

Learn more about how to build ‘state of the art’ cloud data platform, understand best practices and drive efficiencies.

Ron Zelaya

Internal Audit Manager – Primoris

Demystifying PowerBI for First-Time Users

Power BI- a tool used to create insightful dashboards and support management decisions. However, Power BI is not the most intuitive – whether it is difficulty formatting, staging and slicing data, and/or choosing the right visual. In this one-hour presentation, we will dive into Power BI, troubleshoot some common data issues that first-time users encounter, and explore the different data visualizations that can effectively tell your data story.

Brian McNalley

Director of Internal Audit Data & Analytics – Macy’s

Scripting the Audit Endgame: Leveraging GenAI for Powerful Data Analysis

In “Scripting the Audit Endgame: Leveraging GenAI for Powerful Data Analysis,” Brian brings to light the transformative potential of harnessing cutting-edge technologies in auditing processes. With a keen focus on leveraging GenAI, Brian showcases how organizations can transcend traditional methods, paving the way for unparalleled efficiency and precision in data analysis.

Christopher Chin

Founder & CEO – The Hidden Speaker

Use AI to Make Better Audit Presentations

In this session learn from a data storytelling expert and presentation coach how to use AI to create effective presentations within a few seconds.

Alicja Arnold

Data Analytics Specialist – Protective Life

Stories that Visualizations Reveal

Dive into the narrative power of data during the “Stories that Visualizations Reveal” session. Attendees will explore various storytelling techniques, learn the art of story sketching to outline their narratives, and discover how visualizations around us can spark inspiration. The session will emphasize the concept of data humanism, highlighting the importance of keeping the human element at the forefront of data interpretation and presentation.

Badal Patel

Head of Data Analytics and Innovation, Internal Audit – Meta

AI in Internal Audit

Join us for an insightful lecture on “AI in Internal Audit,” presented by Badal Patel, the esteemed Head of Data Analytics and Innovation for Internal Audit at Meta. With a wealth of experience in leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize internal auditing processes, Badal will delve into the transformative power of AI technologies in enhancing audit accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. His deep understanding of data analytics and innovative approaches has positioned him as a leader in the field, making this session an unmissable opportunity for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.

Shehryar Humayun

Audit Director: Models, Data & Applied Sciences – Lloyds Banking Group

AI in Audit – Practical Examples

In this lecture, Shehryar will cover a range of practical examples demonstrating the deployment of AI in auditing. Attendees will gain insights into how AI can enhance the precision and efficiency of audit procedures, from risk assessment and anomaly detection to predictive analytics and compliance monitoring.

Cate Soane

Project Lead Audit Data Analytics – United Airlines

Upskilling the audit team and transforming IA with DA at the core

Cate will delve into the pivotal role that data analytics plays in modernizing internal audit functions. Recognizing that businesses are increasingly relying on data-driven decision-making, Cate emphasizes the necessity for audit teams to elevate their capabilities by integrating advanced data analytics into their processes

Arghadeep Dey

Senior Auditor, Internal Audit – Salesforce

Anya Drake

Director, Internal Audit Data Analytics – Salesforce

AuditGPT - GenAI use case in Internal Audit

In the upcoming online lecture titled “AuditGPT: GenAI Use Case in Internal Audit,” Anya Drake, the Director of Internal Audit Data Analytics at Salesforce, will delve into the transformative role of Generative AI (GenAI) in the field of internal auditing. Viewers will gain valuable insights into how GenAI, particularly through the lens of AuditGPT, can revolutionize audit processes, enhance efficiency, and elevate the accuracy of audit outcomes.

Xin “Cindy” Tu

Director of IT & Data Audit – Discover Financial Services

How to Safeguard Your Data in the age of AI: Data Security, Privacy, Quality and Beyond

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), data has emerged as a critical asset driving innovation, decision-making, and business success across industries. However, the proliferation of AI technologies also raises significant challenges related to data security, privacy, and quality. This session will highlight Internal Audit’s role in designing a Data Audit Framework that will evaluate the effectiveness of the data controls throughout the organization.

Christopher Reed

Manager, IAC Analytics & Automation – TechnipFMC

Blending PowerBI and PowerApps To Deliver Analytic Solutions

Utilizing PowerBI and PowerApps in one solution to deliver a powerful tool for the business. This demonstration will utilize the MJE review process as an example of how data is pulled from the ERP into PowerBI, transferred to Power Apps through an embedded app, and review results being written to a SharePoint List that is reported back to PowerBI.

Brett Guzzi

Senior Manager of Product Solutions – AuditBoard

The Power of Analytics in Today's Audit Function

Join us for “The Power of Analytics in Today’s Audit Function,” a comprehensive webinar where we explore how to seamlessly integrate analytics into your internal audit processes. We’ll address key challenges such as data acquisition and show how to demonstrate the qualitative value of analytics within your organization. With practical use cases and real-world examples, this session will provide actionable insights. The webinar will conclude with a live demonstration of SOX use cases, showcasing how to build an audit workflow from start to finish using AuditBoard Analytics.

Sarah Kuhn

Director of Audit Services – ConocoPhillips

Ethical Considerations in Technology Driven Auditing

This session focuses on key ethical challenges in auditing as technology becomes more integrated. Participants will analyze conflicts between technological advancements and ethical principles, particularly around data privacy, addressing how sensitive data is managed and protected during audits. Additionally, the session will explore biases in algorithms used within auditing, identifying sources of bias and evaluating their impact on fairness and audit outcomes. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of human judgment in the auditing process, even when technology is involved, and how individuals interact with technology, interpret its outputs, and maintain ethical decision-making throughout.