Internal Audit Forum 2025 in its 5th Edition, entitled: “Reimagining Internal Audit: Strategy, Risk, and Innovation for the Next Era”
November 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am - November 4, 2025 @ 3:30 pm
Location: Sofitel Downtown Hotel
Date: November 3-4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM
Overview
As the financial sector in the Arab world continues to adapt to economic shifts, technological disruption, and evolving regulatory demands, the role of internal audit is being redefined. No longer limited to assurance and oversight, internal audit is emerging as a key strategic partner—driving institutional resilience, risk intelligence, and forward-looking governance.
The Internal Audit Forum 2025, organized by the World Union of Arab Bankers (WUAB) in cooperation with the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), serves as a high-level platform for Arab banking professionals to engage with cutting-edge trends and practical strategies in internal audit, risk, and compliance.
Held under the theme “Reimagining Internal Audit: Strategy, Risk, and Innovation for the Next Era” the forum will address the most pressing priorities for audit functions in Arab banks and financial institutions. Core topics include elevating audit’s strategic contribution, responding to cybersecurity and third-party risks, embracing AI and data analytics, and aligning with ESG, regulatory, and ethical expectations.
Structured around four forward-focused pillars—Strategic & Future-Oriented Audit, Risk Management & Resilience, Technology & Innovation, and Governance, Regulations & Ethics—the forum features expert insights, regional and international regulatory perspectives, and real-world case studies tailored to the challenges of Arab financial institutions.
This essential event is designed for chief audit executives, internal auditors, compliance officers, risk managers, governance professionals, and central bank representatives seeking to strengthen their audit frameworks, enhance institutional integrity, and prepare their organizations for the future.
Bringing together thought leaders and practitioners from across the Arab banking sector and beyond, the Internal Audit Forum 2025 offers a unique opportunity to shape the next chapter of internal audit—where innovation meets accountability, and strategy drives resilience.
Topics of Discussion:
Strategic & Future-Oriented
Future of Internal Audit: From Governance Enabler to Strategic Advisor
Talent Trends in Internal Audit: Skills for the Next Decade
Risk Management & Resilience
Auditing Third-Party and Supply Chain Risks
Cybersecurity Risk in Internal Audit’s Scope: Evaluating Readiness and Response
Fraud Risk and Prevention: Practical Insights
Business Continuity and Crisis Management: Lessons from Recent Disruptions
Technology & Innovation in Audit
Leveraging AI and Machine Learning in Audit
Auditing Cloud Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Projects
Data Analytics in Internal Audit: From Descriptive to Predictive
Building a Resilient Digital Audit Culture
Governance, Regulations & Ethics
Conduct Risk and Customer Fairness in the Arab Banking Sector
Navigating Regulatory Expectations: Insights from Regional and Global Regulators
Quality Assessment: Challenges and Opportunities
ESG and Sustainability Audits: Role in Validating Sustainability Claims
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Presntations
IIA Egypt Chapter
Mrs. Salma Shabrawy
Mr. Kamal Fayek
Mr. Mohamed Yehia
Mr. Tarek Bsat
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