CA Sri Lanka’s flagship National Conference returns this October with “FUSION: Connecting Ideas Creating Impact”

As the boundaries between technology, business, leadership and governance continue to converge, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will present its flagship 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants from October 7 to 9, 2026 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, under the theme “FUSION: Connecting Ideas, Creating Impact.”

Announcing the three-day conference at a media briefing on August 12, 2026, CA Sri Lanka President Tishan Subasinghe said the National Conference has evolved into a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and action. “Over a period of three days, the 47th National Conference will examine the issues shaping business, our profession and the wider economy. More importantly, it will encourage bold thinking, meaningful dialogue and practical action that can create lasting impact,” Subasinghe said.

He made these observations in the presence of CA Sri Lanka Vice President Anoji de Silva, Chairman of the National Conference Committee Thivanka Jayasinghe, Alternate Chair of the Conference Committee Ashane Jayasekara, Chairperson of the Technical Committee Nishani Perera, Alternate Chair of the Technical Committee Shyamali Kirinde and Chief Executive Officer Lakmali Priyangika, alongside members of the media, event sponsors and other distinguished guests.

Speaking further, Subasinghe noted that today’s business landscape requires Chartered Accountants not only to respond to change, but to help shape it by connecting perspectives, navigating complexity and contributing to the conversations defining the future. According to Subasinghe, the National Conference provides a timely platform to examine these challenges, share insights and equip leaders with the thinking needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

“We need leaders who think beyond organisational boundaries, professionals who understand both local realities and global developments, and decision-makers who can balance growth with sustainability, innovation with responsibility, and opportunity with risk, without compromising any of them,” Subasinghe added.

Recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s premier business summits, the National Conference, first held in 1979, has become a leading platform for business thought leadership. Over the years, it has brought together global and local experts, business pioneers, policymakers and professionals to examine emerging trends and discuss practical and strategic solutions relevant to Sri Lanka and beyond.

Jayasinghe said the conference has grown far beyond an annual gathering. “Over the years, the National Conference has become one of Sri Lanka’s foremost platforms for business thought leadership, bringing together influential voices that shape the country’s business and professional landscape. This year, we are building on that legacy with a programme designed to inspire ideas, collaboration and impact,” he said.

The conference is expected to attract more than 2,500 participants, including C-suite executives, policymakers, senior finance professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, mid-level professionals and young Chartered Accountants, with participation available both physically and virtually. “While CA Sri Lanka is proud to organise the National Conference, its significance extends well beyond the accounting profession. As Sri Lanka’s premier business summit, it creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue, new partnerships and shared learning. Its true value lies not in the numbers attending, but in the ideas exchanged, the connections formed and the impact generated,” Jayasinghe added. The theme reflects the evolving role of Chartered Accountants in an increasingly interconnected, technology-driven world. FUSION represents the integration of knowledge, innovation, technology, leadership and human insight to create meaningful and sustainable value. It highlights the profession’s evolution beyond technical expertise towards broader roles as strategic advisers, innovators, transformational leaders and trusted guardians of organisational value.

By bringing together financial expertise, technology, ethics and business insight, FUSION aims to support better decision-making and stronger organisations. Complementing the theme is the Phoenix, the conference’s visual identity, symbolising renewal, resilience, transformation, growth and the confidence to embrace change. Further detailing the rationale, Perera said the theme reflects both the profession’s evolution and the conference’s ambition to unite diverse perspectives. “FUSION represents the purposeful integration of ideas, disciplines, experiences, technologies and perspectives to create stronger, more relevant and enduring value. Through this conference, we aim to bring together distinguished professionals, business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to broaden perspectives, share insights and explore practical responses to the opportunities and challenges shaping our future,” she said.

The 47th National Conference will feature seven main sessions with more than 25 local and international speakers, covering a broad range of topics including situational leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, personal and corporate wellbeing, the future of the profession, technology and artificial intelligence, governance, trust, legal considerations, sustainability and emerging business developments.

Source: Daily News