600 delegates enlisted as Morogoro braces for the Internal Audit Conference
DAR ES SALAAM: IMPACTFUL discussions on how to strengthen the country’s audit landscape will herald the 4th Public Sector Internal Audit Conference, scheduled to take place from April 13 to 17, 2026, in Morogoro.
The annual conference will be officiated by the Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, under the theme “Driving Results Together: Internal Audit for Public Value.”
The event is expected to bring together public sector leaders, policymakers and internal audit professionals committed to strengthening governance, accountability and the delivery of public value across institutions.
Briefing reporters in Dar es Salaam today, March 27th, Conference Vice Chairperson of the 4th Public Sector Conference, Ms Christine Mbonya, said preparations for the event are in top gear.
“The theme for this year’s conference comes at the right moment as the country continues implementing Vision 2050 and strengthening public financial management systems…several important topics such as Data Analytics, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Emerging Risks and governance of public finance will be discussed,” she said.
Ms Mbonya noted that the conference will feature a diverse lineup of facilitators and experts from within and outside the country who will share practical experiences and global perspectives with participants.
“We have secured highly experienced facilitators from both Tanzania and abroad who will share insights, best practices and practical approaches that will help strengthen the effectiveness of internal audit across the public sector,” she added.
She further explained that the week-long programme will begin with the Public Sector Governance Forum during the first two days, running concurrently with a Public Sector Masterclass on April 13 and 14, followed by the three-day Public Sector Internal Audit Conference from April 15 to 17.
More than 600 delegates are expected to attend, including Board Members and Audit Committee Members, Chief Executive Officers, Accounting Officers, Risk Managers, Legal Managers, Chief Audit Executives, Board Secretaries, members of Senior Management Teams, Operational Managers, Internal Auditors and other stakeholders interested in strengthening public sector governance.
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Meanwhile, Chief Audit Executive at the National Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in South Africa, Mr Bongani Mbewu, will deliver a keynote address titled “Courage, Competency and Credibility: The New Face of Public Sector Internal Audit.”
Other distinguished speakers include CPA Ludovick Utouh, retired Controller and Auditor General and Executive Director of WAJIBU – Institute of Public Accountability, who will address the topic “Board Oversight on Public Financial Management.”
Country Managing Partner of EY Tanzania, Mr Joseph Sheffu, will present on “Emerging ESG Risks: What Every Public Sector Auditor Should Know.”
Similarly, Mr Godfrey Kilenga, Partner at TAB Consult, will share insights on ethics and professionalism in public sector internal auditing, highlighting how integrity, objectivity and professional conduct strengthen credible audit functions and build public trust.
The conference is organised by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Tanzania, which continues to play a key role in promoting professional excellence, strengthening internal audit practices and supporting good governance across the public sector.
Organisers have welcomed all delegates, partners and sponsors supporting the event, noting that their participation is vital in advancing the dialogue on accountability, transparency and improved public sector performance.
The conference is expected to provide a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking and collaborative solutions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of internal audit and driving sustainable public value in Tanzania.
