15–16 October 2026 | Brussels, Belgium | 14 CPE
The ECIIA Conference 2026 took place in Brussels on 15 and 16 October 2026, bringing together the European internal audit community for two days of discussions, knowledge sharing and professional exchange.
This year’s edition marked a particularly important milestone: the 25th anniversary of the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing (ECIIA).
Under the theme “Internal Audit at Europe’s Crossroads – Navigating Change Towards Tomorrow,” the conference explored how the profession is responding to an increasingly complex environment shaped by technological innovation, regulatory developments and geopolitical uncertainty.
Hosted by IIA Belgium at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, the event brought together internal audit leaders, regulators, governance experts and professionals from across Europe and beyond, with opportunities to participate both in person and virtually.
Two days exploring the future of Internal Audit
The conference programme addressed some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the profession, with six dedicated tracks covering:
- CAE leadership and the evolving role of Internal Audit
- Cybersecurity, cloud and ICT risks
- Human capital, organisational culture and collaboration
- Digital disruption, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Geopolitical uncertainty and its implications for governance and risk
- Business continuity and organisational resilience
Through keynote presentations, expert sessions and discussions, participants explored how Internal Audit can continue to strengthen its contribution to governance, risk management and organisational resilience.
The programme featured perspectives from leading voices across the profession, including Anthony J. Pugliese, President and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors, Agnieszka Ewa Kaźmierczak, Director-General of the European Commission’s Internal Audit Service, and other distinguished speakers from academia, business and the internal audit community.
Celebrating 25 years of ECIIA
Beyond the conference programme, the 2026 edition was also an opportunity to reflect on 25 years of ECIIA’s commitment to strengthening the voice of Internal Audit in Europe.
The anniversary celebrations recognised the contributions of former ECIIA Presidents and the many individuals and national institutes that have helped shape the Confederation since its establishment in 2001.
This milestone provided an opportunity to celebrate the organisation’s history while looking ahead to the challenges, opportunities and priorities that will shape its future.
Thank you to our community
ECIIA extends its sincere thanks to IIA Belgium for hosting and organising this special edition of the conference.
We would also like to thank all our speakers, moderators, sponsors, partners, participants and everyone who contributed to the preparation and delivery of the event.
A special thank you goes to the European internal audit community for its continued engagement, collaboration and commitment to advancing the profession.
Looking ahead
As organisations navigate technological transformation, evolving regulation and an increasingly uncertain global environment, the role of Internal Audit continues to develop.
The conversations held during the ECIIA Conference 2026 reflect the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing and forward-looking perspectives in helping the profession respond to these changes.
After 25 years of representing and connecting the internal audit profession across Europe, ECIIA remains committed to strengthening its voice and supporting its continued development.