Where ideas connect and impact begins.
Join the 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants for three focused days of leadership, insight, and professional dialogue.
Monarch Imperial
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo
View locationOctober 2026
Three days designed to move the profession forward.
Inauguration Ceremony
06.00 PM onwards
Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo
Technical Sessions
08.30 AM – 05.00 PM
Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo
Technical Sessions
02.00 PM – 06.45 PM
Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo
Conference Agenda
Conference Inauguration
October 07, 2026
6:00 PM - Onwards
(GMT+5:30)
Conference Inauguration
Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana
Founder and Past Chief Executive Officer
WSO2
Conference Day 01
October 08, 2026
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(GMT+5:30)
Presentation of Awards: Best CFO 2026 | Best Entrepreneur 2026 | CA Business Leader of the Year 2026 | Outstanding Global Achiever of the Year 2026
Sponsors' Verbal Acknowledgement
Address by Nishani Perera
Nishani Perera
Chairperson
47th National Conference Technical Committee
You Were Built for This : Owning Your Power
Winitha Bonney OAM
Global Keynote Speaker - Australia
SpeakerTea Break
The Right Leadership, The Right Time
Aravinda De Silva
Sri Lankan Cricketing Legend | Entrepreneur
Speaker / Panellist
Aroshan Seresinhe
Group Chief Executive Officer
CIC Holdings PLC
Gayathri Manatunga
Country Managing Partner
EY Sri Lanka & Maldives
Gihan Cooray
Deputy Chairperson and Group Finance Director
John Keells Holdings PLC
Imran Furkan
Chairman
Maharaja Foods PLC
The Value Creator
Channa Gunawardana
Chairman, Litro Gas Lanka Limited |
Executive Director, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC and Nanaska (Pvt) Limited
Abdus Salaam
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Crepe Runner
Hashila Fernando
Manager, Group Strategic Growth and M&A
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Limited
Sachin Unamboowe
Assistant Vice President and Head of Sales
Capital Alliance Holdings PLC
Lunch Break
Future Focus
Rajeev Amarasuriya
President
Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The Human Edge
Reconnect. Recharge. Rise.
Ravi Jayasekera
Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer
Hemas Holdings PLC
Prof. Chamara Wijesinghe
Consultant Psychiatrist
University of Kelaniya and Teaching Hospital Ragama
Dr. Miuru Jayaweera
Director
Myrus Global - Myrus Yoga & Fitness
Tea Break / Conclusion of First day Technical Sessions
Conference Day 02
October 09, 2026
2:15 PM - 6:45 PM
(GMT+5:30)
Recap of Day 01 Technical Sessions
Shyamali Kirinde
Alternate Chairperson
47th National Conference Technical Committee
Rhythm meets Strategy
Bathiya Jayakody
Managing Partner - BNS Productions Group | Musician | Entrepreneur
Panellist
Santhush Weeraman
Managing Partner - BNS Productions Group | Musician | Entrepreneur
Panellist
Jani Ganeshan
Senior Assistant Vice President
John Keells Group - Consumer Foods Sector
Future Focus
Dulith Herath
Founder and Chairman
Kapruka Holdings PLC
Abhijeet Singh Thakur
Partner
Deloitte India
Hisham Jiffry
Manager
PwC Academy Middle East
Romani de Silva
Deputy Chairman and Managing Director
Alliance Finance Co. PLC
Tea Break
Around the profession
Rajith Perera
Chairman, Accounting Standards Committee
CA Sri Lanka
Malinda Boyagoda
Alternate Chairman, Auditing Standards Committee
CA Sri Lanka
Connect with Reality
Ayomi Aluwihare
Precedent Partner
FJ & G de Saram
Boshan Dayaratne
Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
CICRA Holdings
Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara
Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka | Senior Professor of Finance and Corporate Governance, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Panellist
Heshana Kuruppu
Group Finance Director, David Pieris Group | Immediate Past President, CA Sri Lanka
Panellist
Jennifer Lopez
Chief Executive
Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA)
Prabash Galagedara
Entrepreneur | Co-founder | Author
Panellist
Channa Gunasekera
Chief Financial Officer
Capital Alliance Holdings PLC
Conclusion of Second day Technical Sessions
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CHIEF GUEST AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER Conference Inauguration
Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana
Founder and Past Chief Executive Officer
WSO2
You Were Built for This : Owning Your Power
Winitha Bonney OAM
Global Keynote Speaker - Australia
The Right Leadership, The Right Time
Aravinda De Silva
Sri Lankan Cricketing Legend | Entrepreneur
The Right Leadership, The Right Time
Aroshan Seresinhe
Group Chief Executive Officer
CIC Holdings PLC
The Right Leadership, The Right Time
Gayathri Manatunga
Country Managing Partner
EY Sri Lanka & Maldives
The Right Leadership, The Right Time
Gihan Cooray
Deputy Chairperson and Group Finance Director
John Keells Holdings PLC
The Right Leadership, The Right Time
Imran Furkan
Chairman
Maharaja Foods PLC
The Value Creator
Channa Gunawardana
Chairman, Litro Gas Lanka Limited |
Executive Director, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC and Nanaska (Pvt) Limited
The Value Creator
Abdus Salaam
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Crepe Runner
The Value Creator
Hashila Fernando
Manager, Group Strategic Growth and M&A
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Limited
The Value Creator
Sachin Unamboowe
Assistant Vice President and Head of Sales
Capital Alliance Holdings PLC
Future Focus
Rajeev Amarasuriya
President
Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The Human Edge Reconnect. Recharge. Rise.
Ravi Jayasekera
Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer
Hemas Holdings PLC
The Human Edge Reconnect. Recharge. Rise.
Prof. Chamara Wijesinghe
Consultant Psychiatrist
University of Kelaniya and Teaching Hospital Ragama
The Human Edge Reconnect. Recharge. Rise.
Dr. Miuru Jayaweera
Director
Myrus Global - Myrus Yoga & Fitness
Rhythm meets Strategy
Bathiya Jayakody
Managing Partner - BNS Productions Group | Musician | Entrepreneur
Rhythm meets Strategy
Santhush Weeraman
Managing Partner - BNS Productions Group | Musician | Entrepreneur
Rhythm meets Strategy
Jani Ganeshan
Senior Assistant Vice President
John Keells Group - Consumer Foods Sector
Future Focus
Dulith Herath
Founder and Chairman
Kapruka Holdings PLC
Future Focus
Abhijeet Singh Thakur
Partner
Deloitte India
Future Focus
Hisham Jiffry
Manager
PwC Academy Middle East
Future Focus
Romani de Silva
Deputy Chairman and Managing Director
Alliance Finance Co. PLC
Around the profession
Rajith Perera
Chairman, Accounting Standards Committee
CA Sri Lanka
Around the profession
Malinda Boyagoda
Alternate Chairman, Auditing Standards Committee
CA Sri Lanka
Connect with Reality
Ayomi Aluwihare
Precedent Partner
FJ & G de Saram
Connect with Reality
Boshan Dayaratne
Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
CICRA Holdings
Connect with Reality
Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara
Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka | Senior Professor of Finance and Corporate Governance, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Connect with Reality
Heshana Kuruppu
Group Finance Director, David Pieris Group | Immediate Past President, CA Sri Lanka
Connect with Reality
Jennifer Lopez
Chief Executive
Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA)
Connect with Reality
Prabash Galagedara
Entrepreneur | Co-founder | Author
Connect with Reality
Channa Gunasekera
Chief Financial Officer
Capital Alliance Holdings PLC
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About the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka has shaped the country's accounting profession for over 60 years, developing trusted leaders and advancing professional standards locally and across the region.
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For 47 years, the Conference has shaped ideas, insight, and influence as CA Sri Lanka's premier platform for thought leadership and professional inspiration.
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Messages from the leaders guiding the 47th National Conference.
Message from the President of CA Sri Lanka
Message from the President of CA Sri Lanka
The business world is undergoing profound transformation. Technological advancements, evolving stakeholder expectations, shifting economic realities, and increased global interconnectedness are reshaping the way organisations operate and create value. In this environment, the ability to adapt, innovate, and lead through change has become essential.
Thivanka Jayasinghe
Chairman of the National Conference Committee
The National Conference of Chartered Accountants has firmly established itself as a flagship event in Sri Lanka's business and professional calendar, attracting thought leaders, industry pioneers, and distinguished professionals from multiple sectors.
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Nishani Perera
Chairperson of the National Conference Technical Committee
The 47th National Conference presents an important opportunity for our profession to connect, reflect, and move forward with renewed purpose under the theme “FUSION: Connecting Ideas | Creating Impact.”
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Lakmali Priyangika
Chief Executive Officer of CA Sri Lanka
Nearly five decades ago, the visionary leaders of CA Sri Lanka recognised the importance of creating a dedicated platform for professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and academics to exchange ideas.
Read full message47th National Conference Committee
Thivanka Jayasinghe
Ashane Jayasekara
Ashoka Rathugamage
Chamila Cooray
Charith Yalagala
Deshapriya Senanayake
Dion Saveimuttu
Emil Chaminda Ranasinghe
Indika Darshana
J. M. Fazeer
Jonathan Arnold
Kithsiri Bandara Wijeyaratne
M. Sulmy Ismail
P. Gajendra
Radhini Thomas
Rajitha Rodrigo
Roshan Kaveendra
Ruwan Perera
Sajith Madhawa
Saman Srilal
Sashika Athukorala
Sinas Sacky
Sisira Wickramasinghe
Thamari Fernando
Thilak Hennayake
47th National Conference Technical Committee
Nishani Perera
Shyamali Kirinde
Channa Gunasekera
Dhanushka Perera
Farhaz Farouk
Iranthi Perera
Jerad Dias
Kanchana Hewamanage
Keshan Karunaratne
Losini Gajendran
Mary Shiyamalee Karunanayake
Moiz H. Rehmanjee
Navodya Premarathne
Dr. Pavithra Siriwardhane
Rajindra Uswatte
Rajith Perera
Rasika Nilanganee
Ravindra Kahandawala
Sujani De Silva
Thilina Vas Gunawardana
Waruni Perera
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| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 07th Oct 2026 | 06:00 PM onwards | Inauguration Ceremony |
| 08th Oct 2026 | 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM | Technical Sessions - Day 01 |
| 09th Oct 2026 | 02:15 PM – 06:45 PM | Technical Sessions - Day 02 |
| Category | Physical Fee (LKR) | Virtual Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| CA Members | Rs. 36,500.00 | Rs. 19,000.00 |
| Non-Members | Rs. 42,500.00 | Rs. 22,750.00 |
| CA Students | Rs. 25,000.00 | Rs. 5,000.00 |
| Senior Members (>75 yrs) | - | Rs. 5,000.00 |
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