_{GAM: Great Audit Minds Conference}

Name: Great Audit Minds
Start: 2025-03-10
End: 2025-03-12
Location: Orlando, Florida

March 10-12, 2025 | Orlando, FL | 14.2 CPEs

Gather Where Internal Audit Leaders Evolve

Past Ignite conference attendees posing at the event's photo booth

Leverage the power of innovation and thought leadership with the largest gathering of chief audit executives at the 2025 GAM: Great Audit Minds Conference, March 10-12, 2025 in Orlando, FL.

GAM offers a dynamic in-person learning environment, where senior audit leaders can collaborate and discuss the pressing business and audit challenges of today while pioneering the frontiers of tomorrow. Designed to meet the needs of senior audit professionals leading audit functions, GAM will allow you to embrace the future of internal audit and revolutionize your impact.

Plus, members save on early registration. Ensure you’re signed in and save your spot at the members-only price. Plus, members save on registration. Ensure you’re signed in and save your spot at the members-only price.

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Who Should Attend?

With a focus on delivering strategic insights and peer-to-peer engagement, Great Audit Minds is a national think tank and convening of sophisticated senior audit leaders preparing for the future of the profession.

Seth Mattison

Co-founder and CEO

FutureSight Labs

An internationally recognized thought leader and author, Seth Mattison specializes in talent management, high-performance cultures, leadership, and the future of work. As founder and CEO of FutureSight Labs, he has advised and inspired business leaders globally. Seth’s storytelling and research provide actionable strategies to help organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Theresa Payton

Founder and CEO

Fortalice Solutions, LLC

The first female to serve as White House chief information officer, Theresa Payton is one of America’s most respected authorities on cybersecurity, data breaches, and fraud mitigation whose real-world strategies and solutions help public and private sector organizations protect their most valuable resources. Theresa is also the founder and CEO of cybersecurity consulting firm Fortalice Solutions, LLC.

Anthony J. Pugliese

President and CEO

The Institute of Internal Auditors

A strategic leader with over 30 years of experience in global market expansions, educational initiatives, and promoting diversity, Anthony Pugliese is president and CEO of The IIA, a global professional association representing more than 255,000 members. With a focus on membership services, learning programs, advocacy, and elevating the value of internal audit in managing risks and opportunities, Anthony drives The IIA’s vision and is shaping the future of the profession through standard modernization and the groundbreaking “Internal Audit: Vision 2035” project.

Allison Shapira

Founder and CEO

Global Public Speaking, LLC

A former opera singer turned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and world-renowned expert on public speaking and leadership communication, Allison is founder and CEO of Global Public Speaking, LLC, a communication training firm that helps emerging and established leaders speak clearly, concisely, and confidently. She is an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent over 20 years working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world.

Tia White

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Industry Executive

Tia White is a transformative leader known for driving major Public Cloud and Data Transformations. She’s held executive roles at Fortune 100 companies like Amazon Web Services, Wells Fargo, Capital One, and JPMorgan Chase, and has a proven track record of leading global teams to success. A strong advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Tia actively supports women and underrepresented groups in tech through initiatives with Women Who Code and Rewriting the Code.

R. Michael Varney

Partner, Consultant

Crowe LLP

R. Michael Varney is the 2024–25 Chair of the North American Board of Directors of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Michael is a Partner in Crowe’s consulting practice and has over 20 years of experience in financial and operational risk management. As a consultant, he is focused on supporting clients in the development and transformation of internal audit departments, and execution of specific operational audit activities.

Will Gill

Conference Emcee

Will Gill is a globally recognized event entertainer and audience engagement specialist. His award-winning style boosts interaction and retention, earning accolades from Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. You may have seen him energizing crowds for The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Voice on NBC, Super Bowls, and the UN Global Summit.

Cybersecurity

With the ability to access potent AI algorithms, voice-cloning and other deepfake capabilities, and the widespread availability of ChatGPT, cybercriminals now possess formidable tools at their disposal. These AI advancements have fundamentally reshaped the landscape of criminal operations, offering novel challenges and prospects for the cybersecurity realm.

Emerging Risks and Leadership

Internal audit plays a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating emerging risks while providing valuable insights to leadership teams. By proactively addressing critical issues such as AI, cybersecurity, and talent management, internal auditors contribute to organizational resilience and strategic decision-making in an ever-evolving landscape.

Global Internal Audit Standards

Adhering to the Global Internal Audit Standards™, internal audit professionals ensure consistent, high-quality practices worldwide, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement while maintaining stakeholder confidence in the effectiveness of their organizations’ risk management and governance processes.

Risk Management

Internal audit plays a pivotal role in effective risk management, working collaboratively with management to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks across the organization while providing assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management framework.

Technology Innovation

Internal audit leverages technology innovation, including AI, automation, and analytics, to optimize processes and enhance decision-making. In the rapidly evolving business landscape, harnessing these advanced tools enables internal auditors to increase value, streamline operations, and provide data-driven risk assurance within their organizations.

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Developing Emotionally-Intelligent Relationships and Audit Reports

March 9 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

This unique, two-part workshop harnesses the power of emotional intelligence to enhance client relationships and audit communications.

Part 1: Using Emotional Intelligence to Create Impactful Relationships with Your Audit Team, Leaders, and Stakeholders

Part 1 includes:

An understanding of emotional intelligence and its pivotal role in the internal audit profession.
Actionable strategies for using EI to develop stronger relationships and communicate more effectively throughout the organization.
Proven EI techniques for leading teams, managing conflict, and driving audit outcomes.
Practical approaches for addressing the emotions, needs, and priorities of key stakeholders.
Tools and strategies for increasing your emotional quotient and applying it in day-to-day audit practices.

Part 2: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence in Internal Audit Reporting: Enhancing Communication and Impact

In Part 2 session participants will:

Develop reports that meet readers’ needs and expectations, recognize client accomplishments, and convincingly communicate risks.
Increase the likelihood of audit recommendations being accepted and implemented.
Build stronger relationships with audit clients and leadership.
Influence actionable change within the organization.

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Sunday, March 9 | 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join us at the exclusive Audit Leaders Network CAE Summit, hosted at the state-of-the-art KPMG Lakehouse in Lake Nona.

Engage in Innovation Labs addressing today’s most critical audit challenges.
Network with top executives from leading organizations.
Hear from globally recognized experts who are shaping the future of the profession.
Enjoy a broad variety of international dishes.

Learn more about participating in this exclusive, pre-conference event.

Member Early Registration Savings

Member Price: $1,880**
Non-Member Price: $2,350

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Special Group Rates Available

_{Groups of 3–9 can save 5%, and groups of 10 or more save 10%. For details, contact Group Services at GetTraining@theiia.org.}

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Leaders will convene at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center for the GAM Conference.

Additional Accommodations/Overflow Hotel
Unfortunately, hotel accommodation at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Courtyard by Marriott in Lake Buena Vista is at full capacity.

Springhill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista
The IIA is offering an additional lodging option at the Springhill Suites with a complimentary shuttle service to and from the GAM Conference.

• Shuttles will be provided
• Room Rate: $195.00 per night plus 12.5% tax
• Cutoff Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Resort/Destination Fee: $5.00 per night

Cancellation Rules: To avoid a cancellation penalty, reservations must be cancelled 48 hours prior to the date of arrival. If a cancellation is made after the 48 hour deadline a cancellation fee of one night room plus tax will be made to the credit card used to guarantee the reservation.

Book Your Special Room Rate

*NOTE: The IIA will never contact you with email promotions offering a better room rate than the contracted room rate. Should you be contacted by any person or company offering discounted hotel rooms for GAM 2025, please reach out to conferences@theiia.org as soon as possible. The official and safest way to book a hotel room for GAM 2025 is by using the booking link provided on this page or calling the hotel directly and referencing the conference.