Global Seminar of the INTOSAI Supervisory Committee on Emerging Issues (SCEI)

Frugal AI: Emerging Opportunities for Supreme Audit Institutions

Subtheme: Empowering Supreme Audit Institutions to Leverage Frugal AI Solutions and Build Future Readiness for Emerging AI Risks and Opportunities.

Organized under the Chairmanship of the Supervisory Committee on Emerging Issues (SCEI) — Accountability State Authority (ASA), Arab Republic of Egypt.

31 August – 1 September 2026 Cairo, Egypt

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About SCEI

Emerging issues need forward-looking audit institutions

The world we are living in changes rapidly. Changes, challenges and other emerging issues are frequently of an international dimension and can take place from one second to the other.

Both the Task Force on Financial Foresight and the Task Force on Strategic Planning have drawn attention to the need to address emerging issues. As a leading international organization, INTOSAI should have a unique and effective body to meet these challenges.

Against this background, the INTOSAI Supervisory Committee on Emerging Issues (SCEI) — which reports under the chairmanship of the INTOSAI Chair directly to the Governing Board — was established at the 63rd Meeting of the INTOSAI Governing Board in Chengdu, China in November 2012.

Scope of the work

The SCEI will provide recommendations on the important issues and emerging challenges faced by INTOSAI and individual SAIs by helping coordinate and support the sharing of knowledge in this regard.

The SCEI shall establish proper mechanisms across INTOSAI’s structures to monitor emerging issues which could impact INTOSAI and its members, and shall duly inform the Governing Board and INTOSAI members of these issues, as appropriate. These issues might include, but are not limited to, financial crisis, major natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunami, infectious diseases, environmental issues and network security, among others.

The SCEI is responsible for leading INTOSAI’s Enterprise Risk Management process. The committee reports to the Governing Board and provides insights and suggestions on emerging issues including enterprise risks. As part of its enterprise risk management leadership efforts, the SCEI will monitor INTOSAI’s crosscutting priorities to ensure that they are being consistently and thoroughly integrated into INTOSAI’s various strategies and programs under its strategic goals.

Committee leadership

Chair, Vice-Chair and members

Chair · SAI Egypt

H.E. Counsellor/ Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef

President, Accountability State Authority (ASA)
Chair of INTOSAI

Vice-Chair · SAI Brazil

H.E. Minister /Vital do Rêgo Filho

President of the Federal Court of Accounts, TCU

Members

AustriaINTOSAI Secretary General
Indonesia1st Vice-Chair — INTOSAI Governing Board
European Court of AuditorsChair, Goal Committee 1
South AfricaChair, Goal Committee 2
IndiaChair, Goal Committee 3
Saudi ArabiaChair, Goal Committee 4
MoroccoAFROSAI — General Secretariat
ChinaASOSAI — General Secretariat
TunisiaARABOSAI — General Secretariat
JamaicaCAROSAI — General Secretariat
SpainEUROSAI — General Secretariat
ChileOLACEFS — General Secretariat
New ZealandPASAI — General Secretariat
NorwayIDI
United States of AmericaInternational Journal of Government Auditing

Tentative Agenda

Day OneFrugal AI: Concepts, Technologies, and Future Opportunities
Day TwoTowards Future-Ready Supreme Audit Institutions through Responsible Frugal AI

Media

Photos & materials

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Speakers

Voices shaping the future of audit

Confirmed speakers are announced progressively in the run-up to the meeting.

Practical information

Everything a delegate needs

Travel, stay and on-the-ground logistics — prepared so your only concern in Cairo is the meeting itself.

Venue

Al Masa Hotel Nasr City, Cairo – Arab Republic of Egypt

Al Masa Hotel Nasr City, Cairo – Arab Republic of Egypt

Address: Abdel Aziz El Shennawy Street, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate.

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Hotels

Recommended accommodation

The following hotels are recommended for delegates attending the seminar.

🏨 Accommodation Recommendation

For the convenience of all participants attending the Global Seminar on “Frugal AI: New Horizons for Supreme Audit Institutions”, participants are highly encouraged to consider staying at the same hotel (venue) where the Seminar will be held.

Staying at the event venue offers the greatest convenience and flexibility, allowing participants to access all sessions and activities easily and on time, while making the most of their stay in Cairo.

⏰ This is simply a practical recommendation intended to support a smooth, comfortable and punctual experience throughout the Seminar.

🇪🇬✨ We look forward to welcoming you to Cairo!

Sonesta Hotel Tower, Cairo

Sonesta Hotel Tower, Cairo

Meeting venue and a luxury 5-star property of the Sonesta International group, located at 3 El Tayaran Street, El Sharekat, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.

Please refer to the hotel's policy for check-in/check-out times, cancellations, and/or booking changes.

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Al Masa Hotel Nasr City, Cairo

Al Masa Hotel Nasr City, Cairo

Approximately 1.9 km from the meeting venue, about 8 to 10 minutes by car depending on traffic.

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Le Passage Cairo Hotel

Le Passage Cairo Hotel, Cairo

Approximately 12 km from the meeting venue, about 18 to 20 minutes by car depending on traffic.

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Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

Approximately 10 km from the meeting venue, about 13 to 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.

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Triumph Plaza Hotel Cairo

Triumph Plaza Hotel Cairo

Approximately 7 km from the meeting venue, about 9 minutes by car depending on traffic.

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Travel & essentials

On-the-ground information

Al Masa Hotel Nasr City on Google Maps

Abdel Aziz El Shennawy Street, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate

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