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17-17
October




About conference

IAI Latvia invites you to the annual hybrid conference "INTERNAL AUDITOR - CREATOR OF THE FUTURE DURING TIME OF CHANGE", which is taking place October 17, 2024. The conference venue is ATTA Centre, Krasta Street 60.


This will be a special conference as this October the Institute of Internal Auditors in Latvia celebrates its 25th anniversary! We will celebrate this event as a closure of the conference.


The conference will be held in English and Latvian with simultaneous translation.

Speakers

Anthony Pugliese IIA Global president and CEO, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP
Linda Sīle, CIA Head of Internal Audit of SIA Latvijas Mobilais Telefons
Andris Grafs Vice president of Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance, BICG Latvia Manager
Edgars Korčagins The Auditor General, The State Audit Office of the Republic of Latvia
Oksana Kuznecova Dr.sc.ing, team coach, Rimi Baltic
Zita Zariņa Member of the Council of Latvijas Banka
Mārtiņš Keidans Fitness and physical trainer coach
Mihail Soukonnik Regional Director Nordics and Baltics, Radware Ltd
Edgars Pastars ZAB COBALT Latvija Partner, advisor of Finance Latvia Association, CAMS, CGSS
Ainārs Bemberis Manager of SAP Latvia
Aivis Brodiņš Manager of recruitment service company Alma Career Latvia / CV-Online
Ieva Kustova Sustainability expert, Head of the Board of Futurcene SIA
Intars Krūmiņš Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia, Head of Strategical and Tactical Planning Department

Schedule

Day 117. October
08:30 - 09:30
Registration, connecting to the live broadcasting channel, morning coffee and networking
09:30 - 10:00
Anthony Pugliese
Opening remarks (video message)
10:00 - 10:30
Intars Krūmiņš
Curreent AML risks in National risk assessment
10:30 - 11:00
Edgars Pastars
How can audit not promote de-risking, but promote a risk-based approach?
11:00 - 11:30
Andris Grafs
What do managers expect from internal auditors?

During the presentation we will discuss what is the role of internal auditors in implementing good corporate governance and what board members, executive board members and other managers are expecting from the internal auditor as an independent expert 

11:30 - 12:00
Mārtiņš Keidans
Improving energy and well-being: Practical methods for the office and everyday life
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:30
Edgars Korčagins
Publicizing the results of internal audit as an opportunity to increase the influence of internal audit
13:30 - 14:00
Ieva Kustova
EU Taxonomy as a driving force and a challenge of sustainable development

During the presentation we will discuss the following topics:

- Introduction to the EU Taxonomy - what it is and why it is introduced

- Nature and application of taxonomy

- Reliability of data and information related to the Taxonomy – a challenge and the role of internal audit

14:00 - 14:30
Zita Zariņa
The use of modern technologies and AI in streamlining the work of Latvijas Banka
14:30 - 15:00
Linda Sīle, CIA
Changes in internal audit standards - a challenge or an opportunity

Changes always requires adaptation and revision of existing practice, it can be a challenge to look critically and objectively at your current practice from the outside and start doing work differently, but it can be an opportunity to clarify requirements that have been vaguely formulated so far and find a basis for arranging the practice in order to would more fully strengthen the role and contribution of internal audit to each organization. The presentation will focus on the main challenges that the changes in standards pose to any practice and how to address them more constructively and adapt your practice.

15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:00
Ainārs Bemberis
Artificial intelligence in audit processes: New opportunities and future trends

Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve audit processes by automating data analysis and routine tasks, allowing auditors to focus on more strategic activities. But does AI really significantly increase work efficiency and accuracy, while reducing time and resource consumption? During the presentation, we will examine the latest trends in the development of AI, outline how to use it to increase productivity, and give an insight into what next steps should be taken in organizations and individuals in order to fully use the advantages of this technology.

16:00 - 16:30
Mihail Soukonnik
Risks of external IT attacks in age of AI
16:30 - 17:00
Oksana Kuznecova
Change management: ability to manage and enjoy the process
17:00 - 17:30
Aivis Brodiņš
Labor market trends that will change our future

The presentation will cover the key labor market trends that will affect the future of organizations, highlighting hybrid work, flexible working models, digitalisation, demographic change, specialized skills and the growing focus on sustainability and employee experience.

17:30 - 18:00
Conference closing remarks, Celebration of IAI Latvia 25-year anniversary

Prices

IIA Latvia Member
140
without VAT € 115.70
IIA Latvia Member ONLINE
120
without VAT € 99.17
Standard
180
without VAT € 148.76
Standard ONLINE
160
without VAT € 132.23

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