Exclusive online interactions were organised for a high-level team representing the Internal Audit Service (IAS) at Kazakhstan Railways. Discussions centered around evidence-based work in terms of analysis of economic impacts of new technologies on internal audit, processes and policies in UK enterprises and their digital transformation journey.

Safety is a fundamental issue for the rail industry in the UK. The Office of Rail and Road, a non-ministerial government department spoke to the delegates about H&S management in the UK rail industry, investigating health and safety incidents, the risk management maturity model and industry supplier approval process.

Presentations covering aspects of business ethics, best practice approaches to combating corrupt practices, how automation is becoming more real and accessible for internal audit departments, lean and agile steps towards IA planning and more enabled ongoing discussions and debate.