Saudi Arabia Wins Bid to Host 2027 International Conference of Internal Auditors

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) announced that Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Authority of Internal Auditors, secured the bid to host the 2027 IIA International Conference. The decision follows a highly competitive process involving several candidate countries.
 The announcement was made during the 2025 edition of the conference, currently underway in Toronto, Canada. The Saudi authority is participating as a Diamond Sponsor, with a delegation led by General Court of Audit (GCA) President and Saudi Authority of Internal Auditors board Chairman Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Alangari. The Saudi delegation is the largest at the event, comprising over 170 professionals and specialists.
 Dr. Alangari emphasized that the Kingdom’s success in winning the bid is a continuation of its growing global presence in hosting major international forums, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. He noted that this achievement reaffirms the Kingdom’s global standing and its commitment to becoming a premier destination for international events.
 Furthermore, he highlighted that hosting the 2027 conference underscores Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the internal auditing profession and reflects its dedication to advancing auditing practices, supporting professional development, and raising awareness of the critical role of internal audit.