Webinar organised in partnership with Optro Risk management is at an inflection point. Traditional ERM frameworks were designed for relatively stable environments, yet today’s organisations face deep uncertainty characterised by systemic disruption, nonlinear risk, and rapid external change. In this webinar, participants will explore why conventional, static risk management practices increasingly fall short and what […]

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Webinar organised in partnership with Optro MCP (model context protocol) is rapidly emerging as the standard for connecting AI systems with enterprise data and business processes. However, many organisations focus on technology before addressing a more fundamental challenge: governance readiness. Successful MCP adoption depends on more than secure architecture and technical controls. It requires clear […]

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Webinar organised in partnership with Optro Across the EMEA region, organizations face an intricate web of modern disruptions:  macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical instability, regulatory changes and accelerating technological shifts. While most business continuity leaders report confidence in their resilience programs, when disruption occurs, dependency maps don’t hold up, and recovery targets are missed. Traditional, siloed approaches […]

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Internal control functions in banks are becoming more specialised, more interconnected and increasingly supported by data, automation and technology. In this context, Internal Audit functions are facing an important strategic question: when, and under which conditions, can they rely on the work of other assurance providers? The ECIIA Banking Committee’s new paper, “Internal Audit Reliance […]

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As internal control functions across European financial institutions become more specialised, interconnected and collaborative, reliance is becoming a growing strategic question for Internal Audit. This ECIIA Banking Committee webinar will mark the release of the ECIIA paper on Internal Audit reliance strategy in the banking industry. The paper will be presented during the session before […]

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The Risk in Focus 2026/27 interim findings are now available. Risk in Focus is an annual thought leadership research project analysing the key risks faced by organisations across Europe. Now in its 11th year, it provides valuable insights for internal auditors, audit committees and governance stakeholders. This interim report presents early insights from the latest […]

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The ECIIA Public Sector Committee is partnering with EUROSAI on a joint project to assess the use of Risk Management and Assurance Mapping across the European public sector. The European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing and the European Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions are working together to promote good governance, accountability and audit across […]

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15th International Conference of IIA Slovenia – From Compliance to Strategic Value: Internal Audit that Transforms Organizations IIA Slovenia will hold its 15th International Conference on 21–22 May 2026 in Bled, Slovenia, with hybrid online participation also available. This year’s conference, titled “From Compliance to Strategic Value: Internal Audit that Transforms Organizations,” will explore how […]

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising industries, but it’s also reshaping the regulatory landscape. With frameworks like the EU AI Act introducing new compliance challenges, organisations operating in EMEA must act now to manage their AI use responsibly and align with emerging standards. Developing a robust AI compliance strategy is no longer optional. It’s essential for staying […]

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Most webinars on AI governance in 2026 will walk you through the EU AI Act. This session speaks to something more complex: what your organisation actually requires to make governance real. AI is no longer a concept of the future. It is an active participant in your organisation’s workflows. Yet, as adoption accelerates, the gap […]

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