Course description

THE WORKSHOP

The 2026 Digital Transformation in Finance and Audit Workshop provides an international platform for financial executives, auditors, policymakers, and institutional leaders to explore how digital innovation is transforming fiscal management, governance, and accountability across public and private sectors.

As the global financial landscape undergoes rapid technological evolution, the integration of cloud systems, intelligent automation, and data analytics has become essential for enhancing transparency, efficiency, and decision-making in financial operations. 

This conference is designed to empower participants with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools needed to implement technology-driven reforms that improve fiscal performance and audit integrity. By aligning finance and audit systems with modern digital infrastructure, this conference aims to help institutions build resilient, transparent, and data-driven financial ecosystems that drive sustainable growth and public trust.

Participants will engage in in-depth discussions, workshops, and case studies focusing on digital finance systems, data-driven oversight, risk management, cybersecurity, and process automation. 

By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:

▪ understand the impact of digital transformation on financial governance and accountability;

▪ implement cloud-based financial and audit management systems for efficiency and transparency;

▪ apply data analytics and business intelligence for informed fiscal decision-making;

▪ integrate intelligent automation (RPA) in financial operations to reduce manual errors;

▪ strengthen cybersecurity and digital risk management in financial environments;

▪ align digital finance and audit systems with global standards and compliance frameworks; and 

▪ foster innovation, collaboration, and leadership for sustainable fiscal modernization.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This high-level program is designed for:• Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and Directors of Finance and Audit• Government Accountants-General and Controllers of Accounts• Chief Financial Officers and Financial Management Executives• Internal and External Auditors, Risk Managers, and Compliance Officers• ICT and Data Analytics Specialists in Financial Institutions• Officials from Ministries of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development• Representatives of Central Banks and Supreme Audit Institutions• Development Partners and Fiscal Governance Expert

CONFERENCE CONTENT

Module 1: Digital Finance and Fiscal Governance Transformation• Understanding the digital evolution in finance and auditing• The role of digital innovation in promoting transparency and accountability• Global trends in public financial management (PFM) digitalization

Module 2: Cloud-Based Financial Management Systems• Migration from legacy accounting systems to cloud platforms• Data security, storage, and real-time accessibility in fiscal management• Integrating multi-departmental financial workflows through cloud solutions

Module 3: Data Analytics for Smart Fiscal Oversight• Using analytics for financial forecasting and fraud detection• Data visualization for performance monitoring and decision support• Building institutional capacity for data-driven governance

Module 4: Intelligent Automation and Digital Audit Efficiency• Applying robotic process automation (RPA) to audit operations• Enhancing accuracy and timeliness through automation• Integrating digital audit trails and compliance monitoring

Module 5: Cybersecurity and Risk Management in Digital Finance• Safeguarding financial data and infrastructure against cyber threats• Implementing risk-based approaches to digital financial systems• Governance frameworks for secure and resilient operations

Module 6: Policy Innovation and Case Studies• International case studies on digital transformation in fiscal systems• Institutional reforms and policy frameworks for digital governance• Interactive dialogue on building sustainable digital finance ecosystems

Organizational Benefits of Attending the Conference

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Institutions will gain knowledge to automate processes, reduce manual errors, and increase financial transparency.

Improved Fiscal Oversight and Reporting: Strengthens audit systems, performance monitoring, and decision-making accuracy.

Data-Driven Accountability: Promotes evidence-based analysis and reporting for better governance outcomes.

Global Compliance Alignment: Ensures institutional adherence to IPSAS, IFRS, and other international standards.

Institutional Innovation and Competitiveness: Builds readiness for emerging technologies and smart finance transformation.

Sustainable Growth and Fiscal Resilience: Positions institutions for long-term transparency, credibility, and financial integrity.

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