The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Sri Lanka is set to hold its highly anticipated ninth national conference on September 11, 2024, at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo. 

The conference, themed ‘Embracing Trends and Enhancing Value’, aims to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the field of internal auditing and corporate governance.

This premier event will bring together distinguished speakers, panellists and industry leaders to share insights on emerging trends, ethical challenges and value creation in the rapidly evolving landscape of internal auditing.

The chief guest, Securities Exchange Commission Chairman Faizal Salieh, will inaugurate the event, providing invaluable insights into the regulatory landscape and its impact on internal auditing practices. Colombo Stock Exchange CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike will deliver the keynote address, focusing on the pivotal role of governance and regulatory frameworks in ensuring corporate accountability and integrity.

Key highlights of sessions

Session 1: Emerging trends and related challenges

Speaker: Deloitte India Partner Santhosh Shetty will discuss the latest trends shaping the internal audit profession.

Panellists: Scybers President Madu Ratnayake, BDO Sri Lanka Deputy Managing Partner Ahane Jayasekara and DeloitteEnterpriseTechnology and Performance Leader Haresh Perera

Moderator: Inqube Global Vice President Risk and Governance Prasenne Balachandran

Session 2: New governance: Ethical challenges in a connected world

Speaker: CSE Chief Regulatory Officer Renuke Wijewardhane will address the ethical challenges and other developments in modern governance.

Panellists: President’s Counsel Dr. Harsha Cabral, Global Consulting Company CEO Aroshi Nanayakkara and HNB DGM Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor Dr. Niroshana Seneviratne

Moderator: EY Sri Lanka Principal Consulting and Workforce Advisory Services Brian

Session 3: Value creation and value retention through internal audit

Speaker: Independent Risk and Governance Practitioner Dr. Aroshan Indujeeva will discuss strategies for creating and retaining value in organisations through internal audits.

Panellists: Independent Non-Executive Director Manohari Abeysekara, former HNB Chairperson Aruni Goonetilleke and Circulo de CISO President Sujit Christy

Moderator: Deloitte Audit and Assurance Leader Thivanka Jayasinghe

For more information, please contact the IIA Sri Lanka chapter at +94 77 194 4015 or via email at [email protected].