Finance meets technology

TDT | Manama

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The 17th Annual Flagship Conference of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – Bahrain Chapter is set to commence today at the Gulf Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain.

The two-day event is being held under the leadership of CA Vinit Maroo, Chairperson of the ICAI Bahrain Chapter.

The conference, themed “FUTURE READY,” aims to bring together global leaders, industry experts, and professionals to explore the rapidly evolving ecosystem where finance intersects with technology, ethics meets excellence, and the future belongs to those prepared to lead.

The inaugural session will be graced by several eminent dignitaries, including H.E. Mr. Vinod K Jacob, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain; Mr. Jamal Fakhro, Managing Partner of KPMG; Mr. Abbas Al Radhi, Chairman of Bahrain Accountants & Auditors Association; and Mr. Ramesh Damani, an esteemed Investor.

Speakers

The event features an impressive lineup of speakers delivering insightful sessions.

Key speakers include Sachin Pilot, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Government; Mr. DR Mehta, Former SEBI Chairperson and Deputy Governor of RBI; Mr. Paresh Gupta, Educator and Brand Ambassador for Rajasthan’s Youth initiatives; Mr. Clint Mclaclan, Director ESG & Technical at Alba Aluminium & Power; and Col. Rajeev Bharwan, an Army Veteran.

The sessions will also feature experts from global firms such as KPMG, Grant Thornton, Ecovis, Zoho, and GBM, discussing various aspects of the financial and technological landscape.

Musical evening

Beyond the educational sessions, the conference will include an exclusive musical evening tonight, providing a key opportunity for members to network and unwind.

Attendees will also earn 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), contributing towards their annual certification requirements.

BNW Developments is the Title Sponsor of the event. The Diamond sponsors for the event are Zigram and GBM35, while Zoho is the Platinum sponsor.

A strong contingent of Gold sponsors includes Solidarity, STC, Yusuf Bin Ahmed (YBA) Kanoo, Ebrahim K. (EK) Kanoo, KPMG, Grant Thornton Abdulaal, MCA, Protiviti, Ecovis Bahrain, EY, Anand Rathi Wealth Limited, Standard Chartered, Cube Innovators, RSM Bahrain, PIE (Partners Industrial Group), Diyar Al Muharraq, and Flooss. Supporting them as Silver sponsors are SimplyFI, AM Group, and American Express.

Support

Further support is generously provided by Convex, Moore Bahrain, Raju Omelet, Kailash Prabat, SBI, Artha Bharat, Europcar, Four Square, SSR (Sumiram Sai Realtors), EPIX Cinemas, Xerox, Home Box, and Fitness First.

Satguru Travels is the Travel Partner, Tally is the Technology Partner, Viacloud is the Telecom Partner, Palletio Design Studio is the Design Partner, and Budget is the Logistics Partner.

The ICAI Bahrain Chapter encourages finance professionals, industry leaders, and stakeholders to be part of this transformative event to navigate the challenges of the “FUTURE READY” era.

For more details, contact CA Abhishek Gupta at +973 3438 7402.