2018 Gaming & Hospitality Conference

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1 2018 Gaming & Hospitality Conference Oct The ARIA Las Vegas, NV Driving Success in Gaming and Hospitality Audit Register Today at

2 Driving Success in Gaming and Hospitality Audit Get ready to learn winning strategies at The IIA s 2018 Gaming & Hospitality Conference (GHC). As the only event of its kind, GHC is driven to ensure casino, tribal, and online gaming, as well as hospitality, hotel, and entertainment industry attendees continue Driving Success in Gaming and Hospitality Audit. Earn up to 15.6 CPE credits as you gain real-world knowledge from expert practitioners who will lead 28 general and concurrent sessions. Benefits of Attending GHC Hear cutting-edge, relevant information from esteemed speakers on how they view opportunities and threats in the gaming and hospitality industries. Discuss hands-on tools and techniques you can take back to your organization and apply immediately. Consider the impact of emerging technology on the gaming and hospitality industry. Build new and lasting relationships with industry peers that will strengthen your career. Refresh your technical skills for various audits that are performed in your casino or hospitality operation. Earn up to 19.6 CPE credits (Conference: 15.6; Pre-conference Workshop: 4) Join hundreds of your peers for a one-of-a-kind experience that promises hours of immersive insights and an exclusive welcome networking event.

3 Join us for the 2018 GAMING & HOSPITALITY CONFERENCE Following the All Star Conference The Best & More Driving Success in Gaming and Hospitality Audit As the only event of its kind, The IIA s Gaming & Hospitality Conference brings together casino, tribal, and online gaming, as well as hospitality, hotel, and entertainment industry attendees. Continue hedging your bets by keeping up with trends and emerging issues in the internal audit profession. This high-quality, cutting-edge, and cost-effective program includes dynamic educational sessions focused on the topics you care about most. Join hundreds of your peers for a one-of-a-kind experience that promises hours of immersive insights and networking opportunities to share challenges, tangible action items, and success stories. Educational topics being covered include: Auditing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-money Laundering Brand Management Communication Cybersecurity Data Analytics Digitization/Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology Ethics Fraud How to Be a Trusted Advisor Marketing

4 2018 Gaming & Hospitality Conference PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Auditing: Beyond the Checklist James Vaughn Supervisor, Internal Audit MGM Resorts International GENERAL SESSIONS Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Patrick Schwerdtfeger Business Futurist and Author Panel Discussion: Understanding Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Internal Audit MODERATOR: Harold Silverman, CIA, QIAL, CRMA, CPA, CISA Former Vice President, Internal Audit The Wendy s Company PANELISTS: Paulette Brown Partner Locke Lord LLP Dominique Vincenti, CIA, CRMA Vice President, Internal Audit and Financial Controls Nordstrom Benito Ybarra, CIA Chief Audit and Compliance Officer Texas Department of Transportation Rubber Band Resilience: How to Stretch During Disruptive Events Kathy Parry Founder and Owner Corporate Energy, LLC

5 Driving Success in Gaming and Hospitality Audit CONCURRENT SESSIONS TRACK 1: A Comprehensive Approach to Effective Network Assessments Auditing Analytical Models Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Technology: Auditing Techniques and Challenges Cyber Security: The Eye of the Storm Internal Audit Delivery: Root Cause and Considerations for IA s Contributions RPA and AI in IA: Will We Be Obsolete Soon? Server-based Gaming Ten Common Cybersecurity/IT Compliance Gaps in the Hospitality Industry TRACK 2: Applying a Risk-based Internal Audit Approach to Marketing A Seat at the Table or Musical Chairs? Branding: Making the Leap From Auditor to Trusted Advisor Construction Auditing for Gaming and Hospitality Ethical Tropes: Part 1 Ethical Tropes: Part 2 Internal Audit Transformation: Increasing Audit Engagement s Impact Leading With Emotional Intelligence TRACK 3: AML for Casinos: Updates and Answers to Implementation Concerns Building a Gaming Analytics Program That Pays for Itself Designing Fraud Detection Audit Procedures for Procurement, Payroll, and Point-of-Sale Due Diligence: Regulatory and Law Enforcement Expectation Game Performance Leveraging Analytics to Uncover Fraud in Casinos and Gaming Partnering With the Tribal Gaming Commission: Audit Investigation Case Study Using Fake Data to Uncover Real Problems (and Solutions)

6 ARIA Resort & Casino 3730 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Toll-free: SPECIAL RATE OF $239 PER NIGHT! A limited number of rooms are available at the ARIA Resort & Casino on a first-come, first-served basis at the special rate of $239 per night for single or double occupancy (plus tax and a daily resort fee of $29) for reservations made before September 13, All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed by a valid major credit card, which must be supplied at the time of reservation. All guaranteed reservations will be held until 6:00 a.m. only on the day after attendee s confirmed arrival date. Hotel allows individual attendees the right to cancel their guest room/suite reservations without penalty up to seventytwo (72) hours prior to the attendee s scheduled arrival date.

7 REGISTRATION FEES REGISTRATION TYPE REGULAR RATE UNTIL OCT. 8 LATE REGISTRATION AFTER OCT. 9 IIA Members $1,100 $1,200 Groups of 4 to 8 $1,095 Groups of 9 or more $1,020 Nonmembers $1,350 $1,450 Pre-conference Workshop $325 *Per person pricing. All pricing in U.S. dollars. Groups of 4 or more, please contact IIA Customer Relations to register at or CustomerRelations@theiia.org. Your conference registration fee includes: Admission to all general and concurrent sessions. Up to 15.6 CPE credits. Welcome reception on Wednesday night. Breakfast daily. Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. Networking breaks. Conference smartphone app with presentations uploaded, when available, from presenters. Visit to register or for more information. CPE Credits Available When you attend this conference and pre-conference workshop, you are eligible for up to 19.6 continuing professional education (CPE) credits, depending on the number of sessions you attend. Attendance will be tracked via scanners at the door. The IIA s educational programs are acceptable for fulfilling CPE requirements, which ensure that internal auditors comply with the specific standards on education in The IIA s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The IIA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website at Your CPE certificate will be ed to you two to four weeks post-conference.

8 1035 Greenwood Boulevard, Suite 401 Lake Mary, FL / Already registered? Please pass this brochure along to a colleague Gaming & Hospitality Conference Oct The ARIA Las Vegas, NV Registration Savings! Groups of 4-8 or 9+: Register a group to save up to $330.* Register for both All Star and GHC and save $100.* *Please contact IIA Customer Relations at or CustomerRelations@theiia.org for bundled and group registration savings. Register today at