IIA NZ and ISACA (Wellington Chapter) are partnering to deliver a bi-monthly Lunch 'n' Learn (LnL) series in 2026, designed to strengthen collaboration across internal audit, risk, governance, assurance, digital trust, and information security professionals. The events will occur on the last Thursday of every second month, unless that date falls on a public holiday, in which case the session will be held on the preceding Thursday. As organisations continue to generate larger volumes of data and face increasing expectations around risk visibility, governance, and decision-making, assurance functions are being challenged to evolve. This session will explore how data analytics, automation, and assurance innovation are reshaping the way internal audit and IT assurance work is planned, delivered, and reported. The discussion will consider what "good" looks like in data-enabled assurance in 2026, including how organisations are using analytics to move beyond traditional sample-based testing toward more continuous, targeted, and insightful assurance activity. It will also examine how data can be used to improve assurance coverage, strengthen confidence in findings, identify emerging risks earlier, and support more forward-looking conversations with management, boards, and audit and risk committees. Participants will gain practical insight into how assurance teams can use data more effectively to improve efficiency and relevance, while also navigating the realities of data quality, governance, automation, capability uplift, and trust in outputs. The session is intended to prompt thinking not just about tools, but about mindset, maturity, and the strategic opportunity for assurance functions to deliver more timely, risk-informed, and value-adding insights. Agenda For Online Attendees Secure your spot and register today! Registrations are now open and will close on the 17 June 2026 Event Disclaimers Confirmation of attendance with further information will be sent to all attendees once registrations close. Event Prices: If you require assistance with registering, please contact events@iianz.org.nz
IIA NZ & ISACA Bi-Monthly Lunch 'n' Learn
Datacom Centre, Level 12,
55 Featherston Street,
Wellington 6011
IIA NZ & ISACA Bi-Monthly Lunch 'n' Learn for June 2026
Topic: "Data Analytics & Assurance Innovation - What does 'good' look like in data-enabled assurance in 2026? "
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