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2024 Annual RMA Internal Audit Conference

Join Us in Fort Lauderdale November 17-20, 2024

Elevating Internal Audit’s Impact & Influence

RMA's 2024 Annual Internal Audit Conference brings financial services industry professionals together for unparalleled education and networking! As the industry continues to advance through rapidly changing technology and regulatory focus, it’s more imperative for Internal Audit to elevate its critical role and strategy as they help their institutions to strategically navigate the evolving risks and challenges. 

The Conference will offer a wide range of sessions that are focused on emerging and existing regulatory and industry topics and risks for financial services; as well as include for example sessions related to the new Global Internal Audit Standards; AI; Cybersecurity; Talent Management and Skills;  Board and Audit Committee Increasing Expectations; Fraud and Financial Crimes;  and other sessions where Chief Audit Executives and Regulators, along with industry specialists & leaders and your peers will share leading practices and insight.

 

Why you should attend

  • Learn from subject matter specialists and practitioners in the financial services industry, who will share their latest insights and leading best practices.
  • Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to effectively manage the ever-evolving regulatory and industry risks and challenges in financial services.
  • Connect and strengthen your professional relationships with your peers in the Internal Audit and Assurance field.
  • Network and interact with attendees and speakers from diverse financial institutions across the US, including FBOs operating in the country.
  • Earn NASBA-approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits

Our hotel is the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

RMA has reserved a block of rooms at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa at a rate of $249 and are quoted exclusive of applicable room taxes and fees.

As of 10/17, the block of rooms that RMA reserved has nearly sold out. If you are unable to book your room in our Conference Hotel room block, via the link below, we recommend booking a room at B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach. While, we do not have a block of rooms, or a discounted rate at this hotel, it is within walking distance to the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.

 

Registration Information

RMA conferences are intended for North American financial industry professionals and other professionals who provide services to those financial institutions. 
Attendance by professionals located outside of North America is limited to persons employed by an RMA institutional member.

Register

Pricing

  • Individual Member: $1,850
  • Non-Member: $2,000

Group Pricing (3 or more attendees) available,
please contact registrar@rmahq.org for details.

 

 

 

 

 

What's Included

The conference brings the financial services community
together for unparalleled education and networking!
As part of that, you will get:

  • Full Access to In-Person Sessions
  • Exhibition Area
  • Meals & Receptions 
  • Optional Roundtables, Wednesday, November 20
    (Pre-Registration Required)

 

 

 

 

Our Sponsors

This event wouldn't be possible without our great sponsors.
For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact RMA at rmasponsor@rmahq.org 

 

Sponsors

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Conference Times:

Sunday, November 17 – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Monday, November 18 – 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 19 – 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 20 - 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Optional Roundtables

 

Where will the event be held? 

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 33316

 

What if I am contacted by a third party for hotel reservations? 

RMA will not reach out to solicit hotel rooms or to register you for this conference.  Should you be contacted by any organization or website that claims to offer lower rates we urge you to use extreme caution and contact rmaevents@rmahq.org with any relevant information. 

 

What is the dress attire? 

Conference attire is smart casual (nice jeans, no shorts, no flip flops). Since meeting rooms are often cold, you may wish to bring a jacket or sweater.

 

How will I receive my registration badge and materials?  

Event materials will be distributed at the event registration area at the venue. Attendees MUST wear name badges to all conference sessions and events to gain admittance.

 

Whom do I contact with questions about my registration?  

Please contact: customers@rmahq.org  or 1-800-677-7621   

 

What will the weather be like in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

In November, Fort Lauderdale has an average high temperature of 81°F and an average low temperature of 67°F. 

Registration Information

RMA conferences are intended for North American financial industry professionals and other professionals who provide services to those financial institutions.  Attendance by professionals located outside of North America is limited to persons employed by an RMA institutional member.

 

How do I register for the event? 

By Web

 

By Phone    

Call 1-800-677-7621 and charge your registration/order to your credit card.   

Customer Care Hours: 

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 

 

Multiple Registrations 

Contact Customer Care at 1-800-677-7621, prompt #3 or email registrar@rmahq.org.   

 

What types of payment are accepted?

We accept the following payment methods: Check, ACH/Wire, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diner’s Club. 

 

I have registered, how to I modify my registration?  

To modify a registration, please contact the Registrar at registrar@rmahq.org stating the specifics of the modification.  

 

What is included with my in-person event registration? 

You will have access to meals (breakfast, breaks, receptions) and to all conference sessions.

 

Hotel & Travel Information

Hotel & Travel Information

 

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa - 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 33316

 

Hotel Accommodations: RMA has reserved a block of rooms at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa at a rate of $249 and are quoted exclusive of applicable room taxes and fees.

  • Reservations must be booked before Friday, October 18, 2024 in order to secure the group discounted rate (rate is based on availability at the time of booking).
  • Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50834252

As of 10/17, the block of rooms that RMA reserved has nearly sold out. If you are unable to book your room in our Conference Hotel room block, via the link below, we recommend booking a room at B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach. While, we do not have a block of rooms, or a discounted rate at this hotel, it is within walking distance to the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.

 

Group Rates

  • You are not charged at the time of booking. Only charged if you cancel within the cancellation penalty.
  • There is a $20 per night Resort Fee
  • Please contact the hotel directly at (954) 525-4000 to add pre & post nights based upon availability.

 

Hotel Cancellation Policy

  • Guests must cancel at least 72 hours in advance of arrival.
  • All registrants are responsible for their own Hotel reservations and will need to cancel any reservations directly through the Hotel unless otherwise communicated.

 

Airport Information:

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (approx.. 15 minutes)
  • Miami International Airport (approx.. 50 minutes)

 

NOTE: RMA will not reach out to solicit hotel rooms or to register you for this conference. Should you be contacted by any organization or website that claims to offer lower rates we urge you to use extreme caution and contact rmaevents@rmahq.org with any relevant information.

Event Cancellation Policy

The cancellation policy details for this event include:

  • Full refunds will be available on all cancellations emailed (registrar@rmahq.org) to the registrar by September 13, 2024 minus a $150.00 processing fee.
  • Credit toward future event: If you cancel from September 14 to October 11, 2024, 50% of the registration fee may be used as a credit toward the 2025 event; no processing fee would apply.
  • No refunds or credits will be issued after October 11, 2024.
  • Registrants failing to attend the event will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Substitutions allowed up to 5:00pm EST November 1, 2024.
  • If the event is canceled by RMA, registrants will receive a full refund for registration fees. However, RMA does not assume responsibility for any other expenses, including the purchase of airline tickets, incurred by the registrant in connection with attending the event.
  • Hotel reservations will need to be cancelled directly through the Hotel unless otherwise communicated.
  • All applicable refunds will be issued following the close of the event. NOTE: A refund will be returned in the original purchase format. If paying with a credit card, a refund will take an additional 10 business days to post to your account. 

 

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