The Regional Conference of ICAI
A two-day leadership platform bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and professionals from ASEAN and beyond to turn ideas into impact.
The 'First-ever' ICAI ASEAN Annual Conference 2026 - a catalyst for ideas, leadership, and transformative action. Bringing together Visionary industry and business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and professionals from across ASEAN and beyond, the Conference is built around the powerful W.I.S.E. framework - Professional Entrepreneurship, Integrated Well-Being, Sustainability, and Achieving AI.
Over two dynamic days in Singapore, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions on the forces reshaping industries, economies, and societies. The event offers unparalleled opportunities for strategic networking, enabling meaningful connections with influential decision-makers, innovators, and future collaborators. Through diverse global perspectives and cross-border insights, delegates will gain a deeper understanding of emerging opportunities and challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.
Most importantly, the Conference is designed to inspire future-ready thinking - equipping leaders with the knowledge, strategies, and mindset needed to thrive in an era defined by technological disruption, sustainable growth, and rapid change.
It is where Ideas evolve into Impact and - Leadership shapes the FUTURE.
2 Days of Learning & Leadership
Keynote Sessions & Panel Discussions
Regional & Global Business Leaders
Networking Opportunities
Industry Insights & Future Trends
W.I.S.E. Framework Conversations
The ASEAN Annual Conference 2026 is anchored on the W.I.S.E framework, addressing the four pillars that shape resilient, responsible, and future-ready organizations.
Advancing leadership, inclusion and opportunities for women across industries.
Promoting health, happiness and personal fulfillment as pillars of success.
Driving responsible growth through ESG practices and sustainable business strategies.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to create smarter, more efficient and future-ready organizations.
Hon'ble CA. Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Hon'ble CA. Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Opening session by
CA Sanjay Gattani
Chairperson, ICAI Singapore Chapter
Keynote by
CA Mangesh Kinare
Vice President, ICAI
Keynote by
Prasanna Kumar D
President, ICAI
Keynote by
Jocelyn Goh
Vice President, ISCA
Keynote by
Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal
Chairman, BNW Developments
Inspire Note by
Mr. Shiv Khera
Leadership Ambassador, ICAI Singapore Chapter
Speakers
CA. Sanjib Sanghi
Central Council Member, ICAI
CA. Rohit Ruwatia Agarwal
Central Council Member, ICAI
CA. JP Jaiswal
Chairman, Peakmore International Pte Ltd.
Moderator
CA. SV Padmanabhan
Chairperson (Year 2013-14), ICAI Singapore Chapter
Speakers
CA Hiten Asher
Chairman, ICAI Malaysia Chapter
CA Prasan Sipani
Chairman, ICAI Thailand Chapter
CA Puneet Bakshi
Chairman, ICAI Indonesia Chapter
CA Mayur Agarwal
Chairman, EIRC
CA Navya Malhotra
Chairman, NIRC
CA Ajay Kumar
Chairman, ICAI UK Chapter
CA Srinivas Vaddadi
Chairman, ICAI Dallas Chapter
CA Sachin Gupta
Chairman, ICAI Ireland Chapter
CA Viinod Rathi
Chairman, ICAI Bahrain Chapter
CA S Arun Kumar
Chairman, ICAI Qatar Chapter
Dr. (CA) Vikas S. Chaturvedi
Chairman, ICAI Netherlands Chapter
CA Sanjay Gattani
Chairperson, ICAI Singapore Chapter
CA Kushal Jaju
Vice Chairperson, ICAI Singapore Chapter
The Bombay Vikings fame - Neeraj Shridhar
Speakers
Col (Dr). Shalini Arulanandam
Singapore General Hospital
Gauri Savadi
Impact Architect
Sumathy Krishnan
Sustainpath, Singapore
Moderator
CA Srividya Sabapaty
ICAI Singapore Chapter
Speakers
Prof. Marleen Dieleman
IMD Business School
CA Manish Tibrewal
Co-founder, Farro Capital
Moderator
CA Ayush Yagnik
ICAI Singapore Chapter
Speakers
Tram Anh Nguyen
Chairwoman, Global Women in AI. Co-Founder, CFTE
CA Shivam Palan
Founder, CA Monk
Debananda Ghosh
Cloud Analytics Leader, Microsoft Asia
Moderator
Kushal Jaju
Vice Chairperson, ICAI Singapore Chapter
Speakers
Khin Thit Yee
Managing Director, Spring Treasure Pte.Ltd
CA Chari TVT
Board Member & Chairman, Governance and Risk Committee at UEM Sunrise Berhad
Puneet Pushkarna
General Partner, Solmark Inc
Moderator
CA Abhijit Ghosh
Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal
Speakers
Mike Lewis
Vice President, R.E. Lee International
Deepesh Agarwal
Co-Founder, Farro & Co Advisors
CA Anil Bhandari
Chief Mentor, ANB and ARCON
Moderator
CA Nikhil Jain
ICAI Singapore Chapter
Speakers
K. R Raghunath
Founder & CEO, KIS Group
Eu Lin Fang
Partner and Sustainability & Climate Change Practice leader, PWC Singapore
Chew Sutat
CEO, WWF - Singapore
Moderator
CA Manoj Vembu
Managing Director, VRV Global Pte. Ltd
Speakers
Rajiv Biswas
CEO, Asia-Pacific Economics
Dr Aurobindo Ghosh
KV Rao
Chairman & Senior Advisor, Tata International Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Moderator
Anindo Mukherjee
President, Fullerton Financial
CA. Kushal Jaju
Vice Chairperson, ICAI Singapore Chapter
Located in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre offers a premium setting for high-level business dialogue, networking, and conference experiences.
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Registration
21–22 August 2026 · Marina Bay Sands, Singapore · ICAI Singapore Chapter
Who Should Register
Secure your place at the region's premier leadership Conference — two days of keynotes, panels, strategic networking, and a gala evening in Singapore.
This historic inaugural conference is expected to witness overwhelming participation from across India, Singapore and the ASEAN region.
Secure your seat — limited delegate places available
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ASEAN Annual Confrence 2026
21–22 August 2026 · Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions
The conclave is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, finance professionals, Chartered Accountants, and decision-makers seeking cross-border opportunities and business growth across the ASEAN region.
Yes. Eligible ICAI members attending the conference sessions will receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit hours in accordance with ICAI guidelines.
Registration can be completed online through the Registration section on this website using the official registration form and secure payment gateway.
Your registration includes access to all conference sessions, keynote presentations, networking opportunities, refreshments, lunch, and the Gala Dinner. Travel and hotel accommodation are not included.
Yes. Special hotel rates and travel guidance will be shared with registered delegates. Details are available in the Travel & Stay section.
