The 2026 Conference will feature two half-day post-forum workshops on Friday, 18 September. The workshops can be booked separately, and non-conference attendees are welcome to attend.
WORKSHOP 1 | Building AI Agents for internal audit - From concept to Practical application
8:30 am - 12:30 pm AWST
Dr Peter McLeod PMIIA CIA GradCertIA, Associate Director (Internal Audit), The University of Queensland
This hands-on workshop explores how internal audit teams design and building AI agents to automate routine tasks, enhance audit efficiency, and transform the way audit work is delivered. Moving beyond theory, participants will gain practical insights into how AI agents can be applied across the audit lifecycle - from planning and testing to reporting - using real-word examples and demonstrations.
Key areas to be covered
- Understanding what AI agents and how they can be applied within internal audit functions
- Designing AI agents to automate audit planning, testing and documentation activities
- Using AI tools to build simple audit-focused agents for data analysis and control testing
- Demonstrating real-world use cases of AI agents being deployed in audit environments
- Managing risks, governance and controls when implementing AI agents in audit
Key learning outcomes
- Understand how AI agents can be applied to automate and enhance audit activities
- Identify practical use cases for deploying AI agents within internal audit
- Gain confidence in designing and implementing simple AI-driven solutions
- Develop a roadmap for introducing AI agents into their internal audit function
WORKSHOP 2 | Building an integrated assurance model - Connecting risk, internal audit and assurance
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm AWST
Ernest Sellers PMIIA, On Demand Risk Assurance Advisory
This workshop will explore how organisations can build an integrated assurance model, bringing together risk, internal audit and other assurance functions to deliver a holistic view of enterprise risk and control.
Key areas to be covered
- Foundations of integrated assurance - Understanding the principles, objectives and value of a unified approach to risk and assurance
- Consolidating risk, control and assurance information - Creating a comprehensive enterprise view to support decision-making
- Integrating internal audit, risk and assurance efforts - Aligning activities, responsibilities and reporting for maximum efficiency
- Aligning internal audit programs with the "big risk picture" - Ensuring audit plans reflect enterprise-wide risk priorities
- Realising the benefits of integrated assurance - Demonstrating value through improved oversight, reduced duplication and enhanced stakeholder confidence
Learning outcomes
- Gain practical understanding of integrated assurance concepts and frameworks
- Learning how to consolidate and interpret risk, control and assurance data for enterprise wide insight
- Develop strategies to align internal audit plans with overarching risk priorities
- Identify ways to enhance collaboration and realise tangible benefits across assurance functions
WORKSHOP FEES
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Register anytime
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Member Attend one workshop
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$450
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Non-member Attend one workshop
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$550
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Member Attend both workshops
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$800
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Non-member Attend both workshops
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$1000
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Please note that the workshops incur separate fees from the WA conference rate.