AI, Risk & Strategic Leadership in Focus
April 24, 2025 | Dubai, UAE
The Morning Kickoff
Day 2 opened with Richard Chambers, Joanne Traice, Naji Fayad, and Rami Wadie illustrating how AI strengthens trust, resilience, and risk intelligence—empowering auditors instead of replacing them.
From Insight to Impact
Can AI take audits beyond just checking the boxes? Absolutely. With predictive insights and better governance, AI adds real value. KPMG shows it’s all about blending tech with human judgment. The key? Strategy makes the difference.
Human + Artificial Intelligence
What happens when human intelligence meets AI? Auditors gain sharper insights and make smarter, faster decisions. This session showed how natural language tools can shift auditing from compliance to real impact.
Fireside Chat: AI & ERM
Where does AI fit in risk management? Right at the core. In this fireside chat, experts unpacked the importance of ethics, governance, and smart safeguards. The key takeaway: AI in ERM isn’t just about tools — it’s about trust and thoughtful leadership.
Strategic Risk Partnerships
Auditors can be powerful risk influencers by driving integrated, forward-thinking strategies. As Isabel Derison (IIA) highlighted, strategic advisory is now at the heart of internal audit.
AI in Banking, Risk & Compliance
AI is rapidly reshaping finance—from digital banking to compliance and fraud detection. A recent panel highlighted the urgent need for auditors to adapt and grow with these evolving, AI-driven systems.
Rethinking Risk Resilience
Are your risk frameworks truly foolproof? This session urged attendees to shift from compliance to strategic foresight. Key takeaway: Building resilience begins with proactive, unbiased leadership.
Preparing for 2025 and Beyond
What’s next for CAEs? Richard Chambers highlighted 5 key imperatives for navigating 2025’s uncertainties. The future calls for disruption readiness and digital fluency. Takeaway: Internal auditors must lead with courage, clarity, and innovation.
Final Reflections
Day 2 Takeaway?
AI is here. Risks are evolving. The audit profession must transform — now.
The CAE Conference empowered leaders with tools, vision, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Ready to lead the change?
