As internal control functions across European financial institutions become more specialised, interconnected and collaborative, reliance is becoming a growing strategic question for Internal Audit. This ECIIA Banking Committee webinar will mark the release of the ECIIA paper on Internal Audit reliance strategy in the banking industry. The paper will be presented during the session before […]

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The Risk in Focus 2026/27 interim findings are now available. Risk in Focus is an annual thought leadership research project analysing the key risks faced by organisations across Europe. Now in its 11th year, it provides valuable insights for internal auditors, audit committees and governance stakeholders. This interim report presents early insights from the latest […]

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The ECIIA Public Sector Committee is partnering with EUROSAI on a joint project to assess the use of Risk Management and Assurance Mapping across the European public sector. The European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing and the European Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions are working together to promote good governance, accountability and audit across […]

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15th International Conference of IIA Slovenia – From Compliance to Strategic Value: Internal Audit that Transforms Organizations IIA Slovenia will hold its 15th International Conference on 21–22 May 2026 in Bled, Slovenia, with hybrid online participation also available. This year’s conference, titled “From Compliance to Strategic Value: Internal Audit that Transforms Organizations,” will explore how […]

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising industries, but it’s also reshaping the regulatory landscape. With frameworks like the EU AI Act introducing new compliance challenges, organisations operating in EMEA must act now to manage their AI use responsibly and align with emerging standards. Developing a robust AI compliance strategy is no longer optional. It’s essential for staying […]

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Most webinars on AI governance in 2026 will walk you through the EU AI Act. This session speaks to something more complex: what your organisation actually requires to make governance real. AI is no longer a concept of the future. It is an active participant in your organisation’s workflows. Yet, as adoption accelerates, the gap […]

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The ECIIA Conference 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing (ECIIA). It will take place in Brussels on 15 and 16 October 2026, bringing together the European internal audit community for two days of high-level discussion, insight and exchange around and for the profession. This flagship event will […]

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