GAM: Great Audit Minds Conference
March 10-12, 2025 | Orlando, FL | 17.2 CPEs
Gather Where Internal Audit Leaders Evolve
Leverage the power of innovation and thought leadership with the largest gathering of chief audit executives at the 2025 GAM: Great Audit Minds Conference.
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. Early registration offer ends January 12, 2025.
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.
Register today!Keynote Presentations
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 245,000 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
Technology Innovation Executive
Amazon Web Services
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 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.
Will Gill
Great Audit Minds
Conferece 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.
Featured Topics
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CybersecurityInternal audit plays a crucial role in managing cybersecurity risks within organizations, working proactively to assess, identify, and mitigate potential vulnerabilities while providing assurance and guidance to leadership teams to enhance overall security posture. |
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Emerging Risks and LeadershipInternal 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. |
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Global Internal Audit StandardsAdhering 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. |
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Risk ManagementInternal 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. |
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Technology InnovationInternal 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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Member Early Registration Savings
Member Price: $1,695**
Non-Member Price: $2,350
** Members save $655 off the full-conference, nonmember price when registered by January 12, 2025.
Be sure you are logged into your online profile to see your discount.
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
6000 West Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
The IIA has arranged a special room rate. This rate is inclusive of the resort fee.
Room Rate: $289 (single or double). Availability of this rate outside of the conference dates is subject to availability.
Room Reservation Cutoff Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
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