In a move poised to equip finance professionals for the next era of global business, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)-Bahrain Chapter is gearing up to host its 17th Annual Flagship Conference over the coming weekend.
The two-day summit next Friday and Saturday, to be held at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa, has secured the timely and critical theme, ‘Future Ready,’ aiming to empower chartered accountants to thrive in a rapidly evolving ecosystem where finance intersects with technology, ethics demand excellence, and the future hinges on prepared leadership.
Under the leadership of ICAI-Bahrain Chapter chairman Vinit Maroo, the event is set to convene global leaders, industry experts, and high-profile professionals, promising a transformative experience for attendees. The inaugural session is expected to draw a distinguished roster of dignitaries, including Indian Ambassador Vinod Jacob, KPMG managing partner Jamal Fakhro, Bahrain Accountants and Auditors Association chairman Abbas Al Radhi, and well-known Indian investor Ramesh Damani. This announcement was made during a Press conference at the Gulf Hotel.
The conference programme is strategically structured around five essential pillars reflecting the core competencies required of a modern chartered accountant. These include ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)’, which will explore its integration and impact on auditing and strategic financial planning; the ‘Digital Economy and Fintech’, discussing innovations like blockchain and digital payments; ‘Macro Economy’, which will provide a deep-dive analysis into regional and global economic trends; ‘Leadership’, addressing the evolution of professional conduct, ethical governance, and the role of the modern CFO; and finally, ‘Future Readiness’, which will synthesise these elements for long-term professional sustainability.
Officials at the Press conference
The impressive lineup of speakers features significant figures, including former deputy chief minister of the Indian state of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot, GCEC Global Foundation founder Paresh Gupta, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) DR Mehta, Alba director for technical and ESG Clint McLachlan, and Indian Army veteran Col Rajeev Bharwan. They will be supported by leading industry experts from across the region.
The conference has secured robust corporate backing, with BNW Developments as the title sponsor.
Diamond sponsors include Zigram and GBM35.
The Platinum sponsor is Zoho.
The Gold sponsors are Solidarity, Yusuf Bin Ahmed (YBA) Kanoo, Ebrahim K. (EK) Kanoo, KPMG, Grant Thornton Abdulaal, MCA, Protiviti, Ecovis Bahrain, Anand Rathi Wealth, Standard Chartered, Cube Innovators, RSM Bahrain, PIE (Partners Industrial Group), Diyar Al Muharraq and Flooss.
The Silver sponsors are SimplyFI, AM Consulting and American Express.
The support sponsors include Convex, Moore Bahrain, Raju Omelet, Kailash Prabat, Artha Bharat, Europcar, Four Square, Home Box and Fitness First.
The travel partner is Satguru Travels, the technology partner is Tally, the telecom sponsor is Viacloud and the design partner is Palletio Design Studio.
The gathering is designed to facilitate practical capability-building and high-level dialogue, ensuring that participants gain actionable insights into decarbonisation strategies, digital compliance, and the efficient management of technological change.
Beyond earning attendees 12 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credits, the event includes an exclusive musical evening on November 21 for networking. The gathering ultimately reinforces the ICAI-Bahrain Chapter’s role as a vital bridge connecting professionals, businesses, and government bodies to strengthen economic and professional ties in Bahrain.
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