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INVITATION TO THE 11TH AFRICAN FEDERATION OF INSTITUTES OF INTERNAL AUDITORS (AFIIA) CONFERENCE – MAY 26-31, 2025
The African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) in collaboration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Rwanda, extends to you, the Board, Management, and staff of your organization, an invitation to attend the 11th African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) Conference and its preceding events at a week-long set of events.
AFIIA is the regional body and associated organization of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors. It consists of Institutes of Internal Auditors from various African countries including IIA Tanzania. AFIIA, among others, seeks to create opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge and expertise among affiliate institute members; and develop relationships with stakeholders and other bodies to improve governance. The organization of the AFIIA conference rotates among member institutes and the first AFIIA conference was organized by IIA-Uganda in Kampala in 2014.
The 2025 AFIIA Conference with the theme, ‘Building Bridges, Inspiring Changes’, is being organized in Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa. The conference comprises three exciting and carefully designed distinct events -The Governance Forum, AFIIA University, and AFIIA Conference. The three events provide varied experiences for participants from both the public and private sectors. These events, which attract more than 1,500 participants annually, create opportunities for internationally acclaimed resource persons on topical issues to share ideas with participants on emerging trends in leadership, corporate governance, risk management, fraud, information technology, and other related subjects.
THE 11TH AFIIA CONFERENCE
The main AFIIA conference is a three-day event whose target participants are Heads of Institutions, Chief Executives, Chief Directors, Board Members, Audit Committee Members, Senior Management Members, Internal Auditors, Risk, Compliance, Accounting/Finance, Procurement, Administration, IT/IS and other professionals of diverse backgrounds who are desirous of world-class professional development.
- Venue: Kigali International Convention Centre
- Date: 28 – 30 May 2025
THE 11TH AFIIA GOVERNANCE FORUM
This is a two-day forum for Board Members, Audit Committee Members, Members of the Parliamentarian Oversight Committees, Chief Executive Officers, Senior Management, and Chief Audit Executives.
- Venue: Kigali International Convention Centre
- Date: 26 – 27 May 2025
THE 3RD AFIIA UNIVERSITY
The University is a two-day master class for Practicing Internal Auditors and persons interested in building a sterling career in Internal Auditing. The master class focuses on the technical skills that the professional Internal Auditor requires to stand out among his/her peers.
- Venue: Marriott Hotel
- Date: 26 – 27 May 2025
EXCURSIONS
In our quest to ensure value addition to our participants, we have organized post Event Day Tours to the several destinations in Kigali. Do not afford to miss it! Every participant has the opportunity to participate in the Day Tour at a discounted fee. For more information contact us.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
- Experience a comprehensive program focused on timely, global issues impacting the profession
- Network and exchange information on the new, refined and innovative practices of internal audit adopted around the world
- Participate in Sessions on pressing topics such as Digitization, AI, ESG Audits, Governance and Risk, culture, Fraud and corruption, financial services and transformational leadership.
- Earn up to 40 CPE credits to maintain your IIA Certifications and meet other professional bodies CPE requirements
- Share and discuss innovative ideas and concepts with respected subject matter experts and practitioners from around the world.
- Engage with sponsors and exhibitors in experiencing their latest innovative offerings to help you succeed
- Explore and enjoy the remarkable Rwanda.
TOPICS
The following are some of the key topics that will be discussed:
- Integrating ESG into Corporate Strategy
- Global Internal Audit Standards: Understanding and Implementation
- Cybersecurity Audits: Best Practices and Challenges
- Setting the tone at the Top
- Governance in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities
- Governance Failures: Where are Internal Auditors?
- Effective Risk Management as a Pillar of Good Governance
- Proactive Strategies to Mitigate Emerging Risks
- Enhancing Public Sector Accountability through value for money audit
- Cloud Security: Ensuring Compliance in a Virtual World
FEATURED SPEAKERS
The 2025 Events will be graced by an excellent lineup of renowned continental and global speakers including the following:
- Madam Terry Grafenstine – IIA Global Board Chairman
- Prof. Samuel SEJJAAKA – Governance Expert and Head of MAT ABACUS Business School)
- Mr. Emmanuel Chacha Johannes – IIA Global Board Member
- Dr. Ivony Katsande Zezekwa – Head of Internal Audit Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company
- Mr. Jean-Pierre Garitte – World Bank Expert on Internal Audit
- Madam Ruth Doreen Mutebe – Chairman, African Federation of the Institutes of Internal Auditors
- Mr. Modou Ceesay – Auditor General, National Audit Office, The Gambia.