Wednesday, 6th May 2026

The Westin, Mumbai

BUILDING INTERNAL AUDITS: TRANSFORM DIGITALLY AND MITIGATE STRATEGICALLY

About the Event

As technology continues to advance rapidly, enabling organizations to analyze the dynamic landscape of audit and risk management has become more critical. Audit and Risk leaders are poised to evolve significantly as financial audits are undergoing significant and swift transformation. These technologies will enable auditors to shift from traditional compliance-focused audits to more proactive, risk-based assessments, providing deeper insights and foresight into potential vulnerabilities and opportunities for the organization.

However, these advancements introduce new trends and challenges. Complex regulations, rapid technological changes like AI and machine learning, cybersecurity risks, data analysis and heightened emphasis on ESG criteria which require auditors to remain flexible and continuously updated and also excel in realtime risk assessment and continuous monitoring.

To mitigate these challenges, audit leaders must build strong stakeholder relationships, foster transparency, and continuously develop their teams' skills. Promoting innovation and ethical standards, they can drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Implementing comprehensive risk management strategies will enhance resilience and ensure organizational success in acomplex environment.

The 8th Edition Audit & Risk Summit & Awards 2026 will be a crucial platform for industry leaders to discuss the changing role of Audit & Risk leaders. It will focus on improving risk assessment, and handling regulatory challenges. The summit will allow emerging leaders to learn from experienced professionals about building strong risk management frameworks and using data analytics for proactive decision-making. By exploring new trends and best practices, the summit aims to prepare attendees to lead their organizations successfully in a fast-evolving business landscape.

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Editions

50

Sponsors

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Delegate Benefited

150

Speakers Contributed

Featured Speakers

Nilesh Likhite
Nilesh Likhite

Senior VP & Chief Internal Auditor

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
Abha Sarda
Abha Sarda

Chief Internal Auditor

Tata Capital
Priyanka Saha
Priyanka Saha

Chief Audit Executive

HDFC Securities
Pankaj Kumar
Pankaj Kumar

Chief Internal Audit & Risk Officer

CEAT Ltd
Hiral Shah
Hiral Shah

Head of Internal Audit

Tata Starbucks
Ajay Palav
Ajay Palav

EVP & Head – Internal Audit

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Ashish Jain
Ashish Jain

Chief Internal Auditor

Nayara Energy
Gautam Pendse
Gautam Pendse

EVP – Internal Audit

Vodafone
Sanjay Mathur
Sanjay Mathur

Vice President – Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Tata Communications
Anand Chaturvedi
Anand Chaturvedi

EVP – Risk

Piramal Finance
Abhilash Tewari
Abhilash Tewari

Head – Internal Audit

Shriram Finance
Babaji Sawant
Babaji Sawant

Head – Audit

dsm Firmenich
Amit Jagani
Amit Jagani

Head – Internal Audit

Sanofi
Jignesh Mehta
Jignesh Mehta

Senior Director – Internal Audit & Controls

Mondelēz International
Chetan Thakkar
Chetan Thakkar

Head Audit – Ports & Paints

JSW
Shabbar Vhora
Shabbar Vhora

Director – Global Commercial Audit & Compliance Investigations

Pfizer
Tanay Chandra
Tanay Chandra

SVP Risk

HDFC Life
Narendra Trivedi
Narendra Trivedi

Head of Internal Audit & Global Director

HCL Tech
Sachin Aroskar
Sachin Aroskar

EVP Audit & Risk

Lodha Group
Herjinder Kaur
Herjinder Kaur

Head of Internal Audit

PayU
Anish Trivedi
Anish Trivedi

Vice President & Lead Technical and Internal Audit

SBI General Insurance
Akash Gajre
Akash Gajre

Head of Department - IS Audit

Mahindra Finance
Ronald Chettiar
Ronald Chettiar

Vice President - Internal Audit, Process and Analytics

Kotak Life
Parag Khetan
Parag Khetan

Head Internal Audit

Nippon India Mutual Fund
Parag Khetan
Jagdeep Yadav

VP (Head IT/IS Audit)

Jana Small Finance Bank

Key themes to be addressed

01
Adapting Internal Audit: Balancing Tradition and Strategy in the Evolving Role
02
Understanding Regulatory Changes: Managing Compliance Challenges in an Ever-Evolving Landscape
03
Internal Auditors in the Technological Era: Mitigating Challenges Amidst Rapid Environmental Changes
04
Effective Strategies for Navigating Challenges in Dealing with Complex Data
05
Enhancing Internal Audits: Streamlined Processes, Compliance Assurance, and Real-time Insights for overall Business Growth
06
Cybersecurity Assurance: Auditors Safeguard Success with Vigilance and Insight
07
Fraud Risk Management: Strategies for Identifying and Mitigating Insider Threats

Who Should Attend

CXO/ Director/ Head/ VP/ GM/ Specialist of
Audit
Internal Audit
Risk Management
Compliance and Assurance
Accounting Center of Excellence
EV Industry Audience

Why you Should Attend

Industry Leadership Insights

You will get to interact with senior Audit & Risk leaders and gain better insights into the latest industry trends and best practices.

Practical Skill Development

This conference will equip you with new skills and innovative strategies to apply in your organization.

Collaborative Networking

Networking opportunities with experts and peers will foster collaborations and knowledge sharing.

Secure Your Spot

Limited seats available for optimal networking experience

8th EDITION Audit & Risk Awards 2026

Award Categories

Internal Auditor of the Year

Emerging Internal Auditor Leader

Best ESG Initiative

Best Audit-Innovation

Corporate Governance Excellence

Best Audit Products/Service

Award Nomination Process

Nominate Yourself and Get Recognized for Your Path Breaking Achievements in Audit & Risk Summit and Awards.

1

Select Award Category

Choose the category that best aligns with your achievements

2

Fill Nomination Form

Complete the detailed nomination form with your professional information

3

Submit Supporting Documents

Attach case study or white paper showcasing your key achievements

Important Note

The more grounded the Case Study, better the shot at winning! The case study will be forwarded to the Jury for selection. Award Results will be declared one week prior to the event & selected winners will be informed accordingly.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Nominations Open

All categories are now accepting submissions

Now Open
Submission Deadline

Last day to submit nominations

Coming Soon
Winners Announcement

Announced via email to relevant teams

Via Email
Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Westin, Mumbai

Pricing

1st Early Bird
Till 18th February 2026
Registration Fees
INR 10,000 + Taxes
OR
Awards Nomination Fees
INR 10,000 + 5,000 + Taxes
2nd Early Bird
Till 18th March 2026
Registration Fees
INR 12,500 + Taxes
OR
Awards Nomination Fees
INR 12,500 + 5,000 + Taxes
Standard Rate
After 18th March 2026
Registration Fees
INR 15,000 + Taxes
OR
Awards Nomination Fees
INR 15,000 + 5,000 + Taxes
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