International Conference of CA Students · 2026

विश्वसेतु

THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA

(Set up by an Act of Parliament)

Organized by: Board of Studies – Operations, ICAI

Hosted by: WICASA of Western India Regional Council

DATES 5–6 December 2026
Times 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Fees ₹ 1000/-
VENUE Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai
DELEGATES 5,000+ Students
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About the Conference

Where India's students meet the global profession

Organised by the BOS-Operations, ICAI & Hosted by WICASA of WIRC-ICAI, विश्वसेतु brings together thousands of CA Students under one roof to explore international standards, global mobility and the future of the profession. Two days of technical knowledge and cross-border perspective designed to turn ambition into direction

  • “Tantra Setu” : AI, Automation & the Future-Ready CA
  • “Nirmaan Setu” : From Vision to Venture
  • "Arth Setu" : Bridging Bharat to Global Capital Markets
  • "Niti Setu" : CA in Policy Making
  • "Samruddhi Setu" : Where Vision Meets Venture
  • "Sanskriti Setu" : Cultural Gala Night
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3,00,000 Students
1,40,000 Members
39 Branches
63 Study Circles
40+ Nations Linked

Why Attend

Built to open doors, not just deliver talks

Knowledge Sharing

Technical sessions covering international standards, taxation and technology.

Great Speakers

Distinguished Chartered Accountants and finance leaders from India and around the world.

Participants

Thousands of peers from different regions building professional networks.

Global Exposure

Country spotlights and mobility sessions for international career opportunities.

Program at a Glance

Two days, thoughtfully paced

A working outline for sessions and timings.

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Inaugural Session -Deep Prajwalan & Invocation

Presidential Address • Keynote Address • Welcome Address • Special Address • Vote of Thanks

Special Session: I

Interaction with Board of Studies-Operations, ICAI

Knowledge Session I —“Tantra Setu”: AI, Automation & the Future-Ready CA

1. The Prompt Is the New Ledger: Skills the AI-Era CA Must Master

2. If Data is the New Oil, Who's Cleaning up the Mega Spills?

3. From Answers to Actions : The CA Profession's Leap from Generative To Agentic AI

Skill-Up Session I

Topic: “Viksit Bharat 2047 : The Next Global Economic Powerhouse”

Lunch Break

Skill-Up Session II

Topic: “Global Disruption. Limitless Opportunities for Chartered Accountants.”

Knowledge Session II - “Nirmaan Setu”: From Vision to Venture

1. The Global Cheque Book : Who's Really Writing Startup India's Funding Rounds.

2. Startup Valuations: Funding Catastrophes VS Indispensible Future Impact

3. Entrepreneuship Guide: From Bootstrapping to Shark Tank runs

Inner Balance in an Uncertain World

Discover the power of inner resilience, mindfulness, and emotional balance to thrive amidst uncertainty and constant change.

Sanskriti Setu — Cultural Gala Night

India meets the World: classical & folk performances woven with global music and dance segments, closing with a unified ensemble finale

Breakfast & Networking

Skill-Up Session III

Topic: “The Rise of the GCC: New Financial Frontier”

Knowledge Session III — "Arth Setu" : Bridging Bharat to Global Capital Markets

1. The Compounding Headstart : Why Day one beats day later in the Markets

2. Three Lenses, One Decision : Blending Macro, Fundamentals & Technicals Meet

3. From Valuation to Value Creation: The role of Investment Banking/ Private Equity

Skill-Up Session IV

Boardroom Secrets: Lessons from Industry Titans

Lunch Break

Knowledge Session IV — "Niti Setu" : CA in Policy Making

1. The Finance Minister's Chair : India's Best Budget Allocation Policy

2. The Education Ministry : Rethinking What Indian Education Should Deliver

3. The External Affairs Minsiter's Chair : Diplomacy for a Viksit Bharat

Samruddhi Setu: Where Vision Meets Venture

Valedictory Session

Under the Aegis Of

The Conference Council

CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Prasanna Kumar DPresident, ICAI
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Mangesh KinareVice President, ICAI
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Rajesh SharmaChairman, Board of
Studies - Operations
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Gyan Chandra MisraVice Chairman, Board of
Studies - Operations
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Durgesh KabraCentral Council Member, ICAI Conference Director
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Piyush ChhajedCentral Council Member, ICAI
Co-Conference Director
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Sourabh AjmeraChairman, WIRC
Conference Coordinator
CA. Prasanna Kumar D
CA. Rajesh AgrawalChairman, WICASA-WIRC Conference Coordinator

The Venue

Jio World Convention Centre

Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai — India's premier convention destination in the heart of the financial district.

  • 5,000+ delegate capacity
  • 20 minutes from the international airport
  • Partner hotels nearby
  • Excellent metro and road connectivity

BKC · Mumbai

Financial Capital of India

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