The First National Conference on Perspectives in Internal Auditing will be held

According to Khatam University’s public relations and website department, the event is hosted by Khatam University in collaboration with Bank Pasargad, the Iranian Information Technology Audit Scientific Association, and the Iran Management Association.

The conference will explore both foundational and specialized themes, including:

• Value creation and the strategic role of internal auditing: Enhancing trust, aligning with strategic objectives, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Organizational culture, ethical leadership, and business agility: Fostering integrity, ethical decision-making, and adaptive organizational practices.
• Corporate navigation and the IIA three-line model: Clarifying the role of internal auditing within assurance frameworks and its interaction with other lines of defense.
• Emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and the digital ecosystem: Addressing GenAI/ML applications, system integration, data governance, and privacy concerns.
• Global internal auditing standards, quality, and performance: Examining evolving standards, quality management systems, and performance metrics.
• Emerging risk management, fraud, and sustainability (ESG): Tackling cyber risks, third-party vulnerabilities, climate-related challenges, and fraud prevention strategies.

The conference is chaired by Dr. Majid Ghasemi, President of Khatam University and CEO of Bank Pasargad. Dr. Rezvan Hejazi, faculty member in the Accounting Department, serves as the scientific secretary, while Mr. Gholamreza Hassan Balya, Director of Internal Audit and Inspection Affairs at Bank Pasargad, is the executive secretary.

The deadline for paper submissions is December 21, 2025.