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IIA Hyderabad Chapter’s Annual Conference 2025:
A Resounding Success

The Annual Conference 2025, hosted by the IIA Hyderabad Chapter in collaboration with the Vizag
Audit Club, proved to be an inspiring celebration of professional excellence, collaboration, and thought
leadership. With the presence of over 200 enthusiastic participants, the event — under the leadership of
Chapter President Ms. Madhuri Krishnaswamy, along with Mr. George Kalliath (Vice-President) and Mr.
Bikram Jena (Secretary) — stood out for its meticulous organization, seamless execution, and intellectually
enriching content, making it a landmark occasion in the Chapter’s calendar.

The conference commenced on a strong note with an engaging address by Mr. Burzin Dubash, President
of IIA India. Drawing insightful parallels from the fields of sports and technology, Mr. Dubash eloquently
highlighted the dynamic nature of internal auditing and the profession’s ongoing evolution in the face of
change. His address set a forward-looking tone for the day’s proceedings.

A key highlight of the event was the address by Mr. Mukundan K V, CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors
India, who offered a comprehensive overview of the Institute’s service offerings. His presentation focused
on the strategic importance of benchmarking initiatives in evaluating the implementation and maturity of
the Global Internal Audit Standards, reinforcing IIA India’s commitment to advancing audit quality and
capability.

The keynote address delivered by Mr. M. P. Vijayakumar, Guest of Honour and a widely respected thought
leader, resonated deeply with all in attendance. His reflections on the Internal Audit Vision 2035, the
pressing issue of trust deficit in the corporate world, and the growing necessity for emotional intelligence
and mental resilience among auditors were both timely and thought-provoking. He also underscored the
critical responsibilities of Boards and Audit Committees in upholding governance and audit integrity.

The technical sessions and panel discussions featured a distinguished lineup of speakers and moderators,
including Mr. Sunil Rao, Mr. Anirban Mukherjee, Mr. Sairam Nair, Mr. Raghava Krishna, Mr. Malleswararao

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