The document summarizes a keynote address on applying thought to technology to achieve significant progress. It discusses 1) the speaker's journey from manual to digital auditing, 2) how technology is advancing, 3) the top ten emerging technology trends including big data analytics, mobile, cloud, machine learning and IoT, and 4) tips for remaining professionally relevant such as evolving methods and skills for the digital era. The address emphasizes drawing insights from data, using analytics for risk-based auditing, considering IT risks as part of overall business risk, and key skill requirements including data analysis, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.