On behalf of the Australasian Council of Auditors-General (ACAG), we warmly welcome you to join us at the biennial International Meeting of Performance Audit Critical Thinkers (IMPACT) 2023 which will be hosted in the nation’s capital, Canberra, Australia.

We look forward to reconnecting and sharing knowledge with performance auditors from around the world, after the previous IMPACT conference scheduled in 2020 was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The theme of IMPACT 2023 will be The Auditor of the Future with two sub themes: technology as a tool; and technology and the impact on the auditor.

What are the top challenges faced by audit institutions as they adapt to this new technology-driven future?

How can audit institutions make better use of big data, analytics, and artificial intelligence in its work?

IMPACT 2023 will aim to explore the exponential rate at which technology is developing and its effect on the future of audit. Tomorrow’s auditors will need to be technologically savvy and adapt to the changes in business models to execute high quality audits and continue to service the public and Parliament.

An emerging area of focus is ethics in the delivery of government programs. Greater scrutiny of ethical frameworks looks beyond technical compliance and towards operating within the intent of established rules and frameworks, alongside community expectations of integrity.

We have an exciting conference program comprising: engaging keynote speakers offering a big picture view of the future of work and the way we do business; audit experts leading future-focused sessions directly linked to the auditing landscape; as well as valuable insights from leaders in the Australian Public Sector.

IMPACT 2023 tickets also include admission to the formal dinner event on the evening of the first day of the conference. You will enjoy a delicious three-course dining experience with views of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. Our special guest speaker for the night will be Li Cunxin, renowned dancer, Artistic Director, best known for his bestselling autobiographical novel “Mao’s Last Dancer”.

We trust you will find IMPACT 2023 a stimulating and fruitful event and look forward to seeing you in the Australian Capital Territory in April 2023.