IIA training and events

South West Conference

12 - 13 May | Bristol


Join us for the South West Committee's 40th anniversary celebrations at what promises to be our largest annual conference ever at a bright new venue right in the heart of Bristol.

With more speakers than ever before, together with a range of breakout sessions for you to choose from, we have put together a flexible, action-packed programme that offers excellent value for money and incredible insight into our changing internal audit, governance, risk and control worlds. Book your place, and help get better prepared for the next 40 years!

Earlybird price available until 13 March 


 Why you should attend

  • Stay up-to-date with best practice procedures for effective internal auditing and risk management
  • Gather and share ideas on improving the efficiency of your team with your peers
  • Network with other audit and risk professionals in a relaxed and friendly environment
  • Team build with fellow colleagues.

The Venue

Bristol Marriott Royal
College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TA


CPE competency areas covered

  • Internal audit delivery
  • Improvement and innovation
  • Technical expertise

Day 1 - 6 CPE points | Day 2 - 5 CPE points | Attend both days and receive 11 CPE points


Day One - Tuesday 12 May

08.00 Coffee and registration
09:15 - 09:25

Introduction
Andrew Ellins, Day Chair

09:25 - 09:30

Conference app introduction
Phil Gray, Marketing and Development Director, Chartered IIA

09:30 - 10:15

Some things don't change: how best to deliver an effective internal audit
Stephen Maycock, Internal Audit and Risk Management Consultant

10:15 - 11:00 Internal audit hot topics for 2020 and beyond
Liz Sandwith, Chief Professional Practices Advisor, Chartered IIA
11:00 - 11:15 Refreshments
11:20 - 12:00 Breakout sessions
 

Previous challenges faced by the profession and what lies ahead
Gerry Cox, Past President, Chartered IIA 

 

How internal audit can get the best from data analytics
Neil Macdonald, Operational Director, Technology4Business Ltd 

 

The career path of an internal auditor
Holly Sykes, Head of Internal Audit, Risk, Fraud and Insurance, Cornwall County Council

12:05 - 12:50

Practical culture auditing
Sandro Boeri, Global Lead for Staff, Deutsche Bank

12:50 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:45

Board expectations of internal audit and how we can seek to deliver these
Hunada Nouss, Chair of the Audit committee and Adele Westcott, Head of Internal Audit, Met Office

14:50 - 15:30 Breakout sessions
 

Women in internal audit network | Discussion of the network, the challenges women face in internal audit and future intentions
Frances Hawkins

 

Doing more with less: how to overcome the challenges
Neil Pitman, Head of Internal Audit, SIAP

  Certified Internal Auditor: exam hints and tips
Jan Olivier, Learning Manager, Chartered IIA
15:30 - 15:45 Refreshments
15:50 - 16:30

Thoughts from your president
Mark Lenton, President, Chartered IIA

16:30 - 17:00

A discussion with the CEO
John Wood, Interim CEO, Chartered IIA

17:00 - 17:05

Closing remarks
Andrew Ellins

19:00

Pre-dinner drinks

20:00

Dinner

Evening

After dinner speaker | History of the Chartered IIA 
Jeff Ridley, Chartered IIA past president 

 Day Two - Wednesday 13 May

08:30 - 09:00 Coffee and registration
09.00 - 09.10

Introduction
John Chesshire, Day Chair

09:10 - 09:55

New and emerging risk
Clive Thompson, Deputy Chairperson, Institute of Risk Management

09:55 - 10:40

Handling difficult internal audit conversations
Rachel Bowden Owner, ThinkingAudit 

10:40 - 11:00 Refreshments
11:00 - 11:45

Title to be confirmed
Sam Des Forges, MOD Director of Defence Performance, Analysis, Planning, Risk, Assurance and Counter Fraud

11:50 - 12:30 Breakout sessions
 

Using internal audit to change your organisation
Dan Harvey, Group Head of Internal Audit Spirax, Sarco

 

Lean auditing: practical hints and tips
James Paterson, Risks and Assurance Insights

 

Aftermath: ethical dilemmas for internal auditors
Liz Sandwith, Chief Professional Practices Advisor, Chartered IIA 

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch 
13:30 - 14:15

TBC

14:15 - 15:00

TBC

15:00 - 15:10

Closing remarks
John Chesshire

15:10

iPad prize draw

Conference with dinner and accommodation

Member early-bird price: £399 + VAT  
Non-member early-bird price: £525 + VAT  

Book full conference with dinner and accommodation


Conference with dinner

Member early-bird price: £330 + VAT 
Non-member early-bird price: £455 + VAT 

Book full conference with dinner


Day one 

Member early-bird price: £215 + VAT 
Non-member early-bird price: £280 + VAT 

Book day one


Day one with dinner

Member early-bird price: £290 + VAT 
Non-member early-bird price: £360 + VAT 

Book day one with dinner


Day two

Member early-bird price: £199 + VAT 
Non-member early-bird price: £275 + VAT 

Book day two


Group bookings

If you would like to make a group booking please click here.


Sponsorship

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact mandy.coleman@iia.org.uk or call 00 353 1 284 9669.


This event has been organised by our South West committee

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