From the IIA and ECIIA blogs

1 week 3 days ago

Organised in partnership with AuditBoard 70% of risk leaders say the landscape is more complex than it was two years ago. With the rapid adoption of AI, multiplying regulations, and intensifying cyber threats, risk teams are busier than ever. Investment and intent are at an all-time high, yet true resilience remains elusive for many. This […]

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Webinar: Navigating the new risk landscape: AI, governance, and the path to maturity

1 month 2 weeks ago

Join ECIIA and the European Institute Research Group (EIRG) on Thursday, 27 November at 10:00 CET for an in-depth discussion on Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The Risk in Focus 2026 report highlighted global tariffs on exports creating significant challenges for businesses, with unpredictability becoming the new norm. Coupled with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, these […]

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Webinar – Risk in Focus 2026 – An insight into auditing, Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty

1 month 3 weeks ago

The IIA Austria’s Audit Competence is the central event for internal auditors in Austria, which offers a platform for knowledge, exchange, and inspiration. This is where audit managers, technical experts, newcomers, and interested parties from the fields of risk management, compliance, and security meet to shape the future of internal auditing. January 29–30, 2026 · […]

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The IIA Austria’s Audit Competence 2026

2 months ago

Across Europe, digital disruption—incl. AI—has jumped to the Top 3 risks for 2026, rising from 4th to 3rd place, while cybersecurity remains #1. CAEs expect digital disruption to accelerate: 58% say it will be a top-five audit focus within three years. At the same time, boards see widening gaps between perceived risk and current audit […]

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Risk in Focus 2026 – Auditing what matters next: AI, new tech and the controls that count

2 months 2 weeks ago

Below you will find a concise synthesis of the key insights and discussions shared during the Risk in Focus 2026 Cybersecurity roundtable, reflecting practitioners’ perspectives on emerging threats, audit challenges and priorities for the year ahead. Join ECIIA and the European Institute Research Group (EIRG) on Monday 17 November at 12:00 CET for an in-depth […]

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Risk in Focus 2026 – Addressing new 2026 Cybersecurity challenges

2 months 2 weeks ago

Webinar – How Can Internal Audit add value on Human Capital? Join ECIIA and the European Institute Research Group (EIRG) on Wednesday 19 November at 10:30 CET for an in-depth discussion on auditing Human Capital. The 2026 edition of Risk in Focus (RiF) highlighted Human Capital again as the second biggest risk. However, the internal […]

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Risk in Focus 2026 – Webinar on Human Capital

3 months ago

The French Institute of Internal Auditors and Controllers (IFACI) will host its annual Conference on 24–25 November 2025 at the CNIT Paris La Défense, bringing together more than 700 professionals from the fields of internal audit, internal control, risk management, governance, and compliance. This year’s theme, “Antifragile: Turning Risk into Strength”, invites participants to go […]

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IFACI Conference 2025: Antifragile – Turning Risk into Strength

3 months ago

IIA Greece is pleased to announce its annual conference, taking place on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at the Athens Concert Hall. This year’s theme, “Auditing the World: the auditor’s perimeter in turbulent times,” will explore the evolving role of internal auditors in today’s complex and fast-changing environment. The event will bring together professionals from Internal […]

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IIA Greece Annual Conference – 11 November 2025, Athens

3 months 1 week ago

The DIIR Congress is the largest and most important meeting for internal auditors in German-speaking countries. Taking place every two years, it serves as the premier platform for exchanging knowledge, experience, and best practices in the profession. 📅 Dates: 18–19 November 2025📍 Location: Kap Europa, Frankfurt am Main This year’s congress will feature: Keynote Speakers […]

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DIIR Congress 2025 – 18–19 November, Frankfurt am Main

3 months 1 week ago

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Risk in Focus, the flagship thought leadership project of the European Institutes of Internal Auditors. Since its first publication in 2017 as “10 Hot Topics for the Internal Audit Plan”, Risk in Focus has grown into a pan-European benchmark for understanding the top risks organisations face, providing valuable […]

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Celebrating 10 Years of Risk in Focus