Auditing in the Age of Intelligence
April 23, 2025 | Dubai, UAE
A Powerful Opening
Who’s shaping the future of internal audit?
The day kicked off with a keynote by:
– Abdulqader Obaid Ali (UAE IAA)
– H.E. Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi (UAE Ministry of Economy)
– Dominique Vincenti (Chief Audit Executive, Uber) Theme: AI isn’t just a tool — it’s a game-changer for audit leadership.
A Mentalist Twist
What do illusion and audit have in common? Mentalists James Harrington and Marina Liani wowed the crowd, showing that in the age of AI, sharp perception and intuition are audit’s hidden superpowers.
GenAI Revolution with PwC
Can AI handle the full audit lifecycle? Absolutely. As Gavin Aspden from PwC Middle East shared, GenAI is already enhancing efficiency, insight, and trust across the process. But as the tech evolves, so must our ethics, governance, and transparency.
The AI Way with Protiviti
Want to be a data superhero? Kaushal Dugar from Protiviti India shared how combining AI and ML helps spot issues instantly and predict risks early—cutting down manual work and boosting strategic value.
Re-engineering IA DNA with Deloitte
Deloitte’s session challenged auditors to become drivers of change, not just observers. By weaving agility, ethics, and innovation into the fabric of audit, the role evolves from oversight to leadership in transformation.
Big Picture Vision from Beeah
Where do sustainability and innovation meet? Khaled Al Huraimel of BEEAH Group connects AI with long-term ESG goals, showing that internal audit plays a key role in driving truly sustainable governance.
AI & Risk: The Double-Edged Sword
Track spotlight:
– Shantosh Shridhar (Beinex Holdings): Thriving in Agentic AI
– Uniqus team (Nagaraj Uchil, Bharat Chadha, Tarandeep Bindra): AI in Risk & Risk in AI Reality check: AI reduces risk — but also creates new categories of it.
Tools in Action
From hours to clicks—this is the future of automation. Wissem Mareghni (DataSnipper) is revolutionizing control testing, while Waddah Hallak, Sayantan Polley, and Sunando Chaudhuri (TRPGlobal) demonstrate how GenAI is transforming access risk management. Proof: automation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
Certification Gets a Reboot
The 2025 CIA exam is evolving to focus on AI, data, and ethics. Are you ready to become an AI-aware auditor?
Real Decisions. Real Consequences.
What would you do if fraud entered your audit scope? In a live simulation, Ahmad Aljanaahi, Ali Al Hosani, and Amna Faridoon guided attendees through tough ethical dilemmas and high-stakes decisions. The lesson: Effective audit leadership means making the tough calls.
One Change. One Commitment.
How did Day 1 wrap up? Each participant committed to one immediate change in their audit practices. It was a day focused on action, not just insight.
Final Word
Day 1 takeaway? AI is transforming audit, and auditors must adapt, lead, and innovate. From strategy to ethics, the future is here—and the leaders are those who embrace change.
