Yes. Besides in-person passes, The IIA sells a virtual full livestream pass with all concurrent sessions and 90 days of on-demand access.

How much does registration cost?

In-person full conference passes start at USD 1,095 for members at the launch rate (until 1 December 2026); the non-member rate is USD 2,295. The virtual livestream is USD 995 for members and USD 1,795 for non-members. Prices exclude applicable taxes.

How many CPE credits can I earn?

The IIA states the conference offers more than 30 CPE credits.

Do I need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Requirements depend on nationality. Saudi Arabia offers an eVisa for eligible travellers, and The IIA can provide a visa support letter for conference delegates.

2027 IIA International Conference

Name: 2027 IIA International Conference
Start: 2027-04-26T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-28T18:00:00+00:00
Location: King Abdulaziz International Conference Center

About this event

The IIA International Conference is the yearly global meeting of the internal audit profession, run by The Institute of Internal Auditors. The 2027 edition, themed "Converge", comes to Riyadh and looks at how transformation, new technology and emerging risks are changing the way internal audit works. Delegates can attend in person at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center or follow the programme through a full livestream.

Who attends

The conference is built for everyone in internal audit, from chief audit executives to staff auditors, along with risk and governance specialists. The IIA reports that its 2026 edition drew more than 2,600 professionals from over 110 countries, covering 100+ roles and 30+ industries.

Programme and formats

Three days of keynotes, general sessions and concurrent sessions, with an exhibit hall and networking events for in-person delegates. The conference offers more than 30 CPE credits.

Full conference (in person): all keynotes and sessions, exhibit hall, networking events and on-demand recordings
CAE Pathway: closed-door sessions for current and aspiring chief audit executives, priority keynote seating and VIP networking
Virtual full livestream: live interactive platform, all concurrent sessions and 90 days of on-demand access

Travel and visas

The IIA advises delegates to check passport and visa requirements early. Saudi Arabia runs an eVisa programme for eligible nationalities, and The IIA can issue a visa support letter on request. A call for speakers is open for practitioners who want to present in Riyadh.

Tickets & passes

Full conference, in person (member, launch rate) — USD 1,095: Until 1 December 2026; early member USD 1,495, regular member USD 1,695, non-member USD 2,295. Excludes taxes
CAE Pathway, in person (member, launch rate) — USD 1,294: Until 1 December 2026; early member USD 1,694, regular member USD 1,894, non-member USD 2,494. Closed-door sessions and VIP networking
Virtual full livestream (member) — USD 995: Non-member USD 1,795. All concurrent sessions, 90-day on-demand

professionals at the 2026 conference: 2,600+
countries represented in 2026: 110+
CPE credits on offer in 2027: 30+

2027 IIA International Conference is a Business & Management event taking place 26-28 Apr 2027 at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.