6th Annual Audit, Risk & Governance Africa Conference - Mauritius
Building Political Will, Leadership, Accountability & Transparency...

25-29th July 2011, Sugar Beach Resort, Mauritius

Event Background

Traditionally opened and supported by the Honourable Minister for Finance, Auditor General, Accountant General and Central Bank Governor of the host country, in addition to the rest of Africa and the inter-governmental community, this event is now well-established as the place for thought leaders in audit, risk, governance, anti-corruption and fraud prevention to convene to inspire new thinking around the value of audit. Mauritius will provide the perfect backdrop to host the 6th chapter of this high profile event.

Agenda at a Glance: keynotes, case studies, interactive thinktanks,roundtables, workshops & dedicated benchmarking...

Mon 25th July - Fraud, Corruption & Financial Crime Africa

Tues 26th July - Political Will, Leadership, Governance & Ethics

Weds 27th July - Audit Strategy & Reporting Structures
• Breakfast Briefing: Audit Committees: Private Versus Public Entities
• Thought Leadership Roundtable: Public Sector Audit, Anti-Corruption & Optimal Financial
Management – Modernising Value for Money Audit

Thurs 28th July - Managing Risk & Regulatory Compliance Audit, Risk & Governance of Technology
Workshop 1: Internal Audit Maturity
Workshop 2: Compliance & IT Governance

Fri 29th July - Chief Audit Executive Africa Roundtable

National Keynote Speaker Panel for Mauritius 2011 already includes...

• Mr. Sudhamo Lal, Director General, Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA)
• Mr. Satyadev Deonarain Bikoo, Director, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Mauritius
• Mr. Narayan Gangalaramsamy, FBCS CITP, Officer in Charge Police IT Unit (Chief Inspector), Mauritius Police Force

Hear from International Speakers including:

• The Deputy Mayor of London, Cllr. Richard Barnes, AM, The Mayor's Office, UK
• Prof. PLO Lumumba, Director/Chief Executive, Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya
• Mr. Eddie R. Ouko, Auditor General, African Development Bank, Tunisia
• Mr. Ludovick Utouh, Controller and Auditor General, National Audit Office, Tanzania

Key Case Studies:
• National Audit Office of Mauritius • Barclays Bank PLC, UK • Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria • Microsoft Corporation, India • Mauritius Housing Company Ltd • Mr Price Group Limited, South Africa • Cell C • Standard Bank Group, South Africa • University of Technology Mauritius

Last Years' Keynote Speakers Included

• Mr. Terence Nombembe, Auditor-General, Office of the Auditor-General South Africa
• Mr. Freeman Nomvalo, Accountant-General, National Treasury Republic of South Africa
• Honourable Thokozani Khuphe MP, Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
• Mr. Mervyn E. King SC, Chairman, King Committee on Corporate Governance in South Africa
• Mr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria
• Mr. Ivor Beazley, Head of Projects on Governance and Anti-Corruption, World Bank

New for Mauritius 2011

• In-depth practical workshops - risk management governance structure (best practice) and reporting & board audit committee effectiveness
• Speaker Q&A tables – groups split into 3 corners of the room to question the speaker you would rather get more out of - use your time for maximum productivity!
• Leadership 'Think Tanks' – focused rotated discussions led by experts
• "10 rules for...." – condensed sessions!
• 'First of a kind' achievements – new high profile keynotes and instructive new case studies from across industry and government
• Lively panel debates – traditional format of two team debates!
• Interview with a fraudster!
• Reporting lines – new breakfast advice clinic
• Scenario planning and brainstorming sessions
• Focused streams – bank audit, public sector audit, technology audit
• Day trip group networking – take time out to build new professional contacts as you enjoy Mauritius with peers!

"The conference was intellectually and professionally rejuvenating, it repositioned my mindset and really enhanced my auditing skills. To sum it all, I am professionally born again!"
- Audit Manager, National Pension Scheme Authority, Zambia

"This is an annual event that keeps on improving and one cannot afford to miss it!!"
- Partner, Innovex Auditors, Tanzania

"The conference has become an annual event over the past 5 editions to learn and develop issues that remain crucial for my professional relevance. I command MIS for this effort"
- Director of Internal Audit, African Reinsurance, Nigeria

For more information or to input ideas for the 2011 programme please contact:

Sara Hook, Director of Conferences
MIS Training Institute - Europe, Africa & Middle East
Nestor House, Playhouse Yard, London, EC4V 5EX
Tel: +44 (0)207 779 7200
Fax +44 (0)207 779 8293
Email: shook@mistieurope.com