2021 General Audit Management Virtual Conference — Program
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Tuesday, March 16 – Thursday, March 18, 2021
GAM 2021 – A Premier Virtual Event!
2021 GAM, Internal Audit Recharged: Ready. Relevant. Resilient., is a high-quality program uniquely focused on supporting the professional growth and development of our emerging and seasoned internal audit leaders through education, strategic insight, peer-to-peer engagement, and takeaways for positive outcomes.
GAM is considered a premier conference for internal audit leaders. Participants rave about the interactive formats designed to impart strategies and valuable takeaways that are immediately applicable.
With world-renowned keynote presenters, timely concurrent session topics, and insights from experienced industry leaders, GAM is Where Leaders Evolve.
GAM virtual and in-person attendees can earn up to 16.5 NASBA CPEs for all General Session and Concurrent Session content. Earn additional CPEs when you purchase a Workshop or Forum registration.
Keynote Speakers
 John Carreyrou
Pulitzer Prize Winner and Best-selling Author
Bad Blood — The Rise and Fall of Theranos: A Conversation With John Carreyrou |
 Richard F. Chambers, CIA, QIAL, CGAP, CCSA, CRMA
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Internal Auditors
Being an agent of Change in an Era of Disruption |
 William Michalisin CIA, CAE
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Moderator |
 John Manzella
World-Recognized Speaker, Author and Nationally Syndicated Columnist on Global Business, Trade Policy, Labor & the Latest Economic Trends
Economic Forecast, Emerging Risks and Survival Strategies |
 Shirley Davis, Ph.D.
President and CEO, SDS Global Enterprises, Inc.
Cultivating Cultures of Inclusion and High Performance |
 Geoff White
Investigative Journalist and Technology Specialist
Crime DotCom |
Pre-conference Workshop
Monday, March 15, 2021
Ready & Relevant
Tim Berichon
Director, Insights & Intelligence
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Author of the “Ready and Relevant: Prepare to Audit What Matters Most”
This workshop will focus on getting internal auditors to the point where they have the confidence to say yes and not lose great opportunities to be strategically relevant. Ready and Relevant is for internal audit leaders, department heads, and managers who are looking to transform their teams to a more risk-based approach.
Post Conference
Friday, March 19, 2021
Friday Town Hall
Anthony Pugliese
GAM registrants are invited to join an Exclusive Virtual Town Hall to meet the incoming IIA CEO, Anthony Pugliese. Gain insight on his vision for the organization and the future of the Internal Audit.
Educational Tracks
- Track 1: 2020 Re-envisioned: Plan, Respond, Recover
- Track 2: Managing Data and Leveraging Technology
- Track 3: Keeping Pace With the Velocity of Risk
- Track 4: Rising From a Crisis and Fostering Resilient Teams
Virtual Program Features
- 5 General Sessions
- 28 Concurrent Sessions
- World-renowned keynote and general session speakers
- Presentations uploaded in the virtual platform, if available
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits: 16.5
- Discount for post-conference OnDemand sessions
CPE Available
- Conference: 16.5
- Additional 4.2 CPE available with Pre-conference Workshop (Virtual)
- Additional 3.9 CPE available with Pre-conference CAE Forum (Virtual)
Program Overview
Conference times are listed in Eastern Time
Pre-conference: Monday, March 15, 2021
- Pre-conference Workshop: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Day 1: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- 2 General Sessions
- 8 Concurrent Session options
Day 2: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- 1 General Session
- 12 Concurrent Session options
Day 3: Thursday, March 18, 2021
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- 2 General Sessions
- 8 Concurrent Session options