ICAI GCCINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

HOSTED BY ICAI – DUBAI CHAPTER

A global platform for finance professionals, business leaders,
policy thinkers, innovators and global voices.

Venue
Dubai
Exhibition Center
Conference
14th Nov 2026
11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Conference
15th Nov 2026
08:00 AM - 04:20 PM
CPE
12 Hours
CPE CREDIT
Musical Concert
15th Nov 2026
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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THE THEME OF OUR CONFERENCE

The Chakra — The Wheel has always symbolised movement, continuity and renewal. Throughout history, every era has witnessed its own cycle of change — where challenges give way to new possibilities, growth and prosperity.

Today, we stand at the beginning of another powerful cycle. Across the UAE, India, the GCC and the world, a new energy of transformation, innovation and ambition is taking shape.

CHAKRA represents our collective journey forward — embracing new opportunities, advancing prosperity and unlocking limitless possibilities.

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

Two days. One global community. A new chapter in the GCC.

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ICAI Leadership

CA Rishi Chawla

CA Prasanna Kumar D

President - ICAI

Chapter Chairman portrait

CA Mangesh Kinare

Vice President - ICAI

Dubai Chapter Leadership

CA Rishi Chawla

CA Rishi Chawla

Chairman

Committee member portrait

CA Amit Khaitan

Vice Chairman

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CA Aashna Mulgaonkar

Secretary

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CA Sanjay Gagarani

Treasurer

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CA Vijaya Mohan

Executive Member

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CA Dixit Jain

Executive Member

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CA Mahendra Khiani

Executive Member

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CA Ugamoorthy Thimmaiyan

Executive Member

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CA Manish Sharaf

Executive Member

Meet the Speakers

H.E. Deepak Mittal

H. E. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan

UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence

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H.E. Deepak Mittal

H.E Dr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy

Counsel General of India to Dubai and Northern Emirates

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Yogi Swami Baba Ramdev

An internationally recognised yoga guru and co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth, honoured by the New Jersey Legislature and with the Mahaveer Award in London

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CA Charanjot Singh Nanda

Shri CA Raghav Chadha

Member of Parliament at Rajya Sabha, Govt. of India

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Dr. S. Somnath

Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Mr. Harbhajan Singh

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Government of India and former cricketer who was in India's winning team of 2011 World Cup

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Mr. Ashish Chauhan

Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal

Founder and Chairman of BNW Developments and a real-estate entrepreneur recognised as Visionary of the Year at the 2025 Pillars of Real Estate Awards.

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Prof. Krishnamurthy V Subramanian

Indian economist who served as the 17th Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Mr. Nick Santonastasso

A world-renowned keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author who was born with a rare genetic condition leaving him with no legs and one arm, who now travels the world teaching mindset transformation.

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Ms. Saina Nahwal

First Indian badminton player to have won an Olympic medal. Awardee of India's most pretigiuous awards such as Arjuna Awardee, Padam Shri, Padma Bhushan

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Mr. S.S Mundra

Former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, and former Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange, India

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Mr. Ashneer Grower

Co-founder and former Managing Director of BharatPe, the fintech startup that became a unicorn, and founder of Third Unicorn; One of the Shark in Shark Tank India (season 1). He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad.

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Dr. A VeluMani, PhD

Creator Thyrocare,
Chairman AVM Group #MassMentor

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

CA Nimish Makvana

Former Chairman of ICAI Dubai (UAE) Chapter

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Dr. Vivek Oberoi

Mr. Ryan Fernando

Commonwealth Scholar and celebrity sports nutritionist, with master’s degrees in Food Biotechnology and Clinical Biochemistry; his profile lists a 2015 Best Nutrition of the Year Award from the ATP International

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Overseas Chapter Speakers

H.E. Deepak Mittal

CA Sangeetha Suresh Kumar

Chairperson, ICAI - Muscat (Oman) Chapter

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H.E. Deepak Mittal

CA Madhur Gupta

Chairperson, ICAI Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) Chapter

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Conference Agenda

Day 1

14 Nov, 2026 | Saturday
11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
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    11:00AM – 12:00PM
    Registration, Networking & Brunch
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    12:00PM – 12:10PM
    Secretary Address
    CA Aashna Mulgaonkar
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    12:10PM – 12:15PM
    Lamp Lighting Ceramony with Sarasvati Vandana
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    12:15PM – 12:30PM
    Chairman Address
    CA Rishi Chawla
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    12:30PM – 12:45PM
    Vice President Address
    Guest of Honor - CA Mangesh Kinare
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    12:45PM – 12:47PM
    Felicitation of Vice President
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    12:47PM – 1:07PM
    ICAI President and Head of Institute Address
    President and Head of Institute Guest of Honor - CA Prasanna Kumar D
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    1:07PM – 1:09PM
    Felicitation of President
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    1:09PM – 1:19PM
    Counsel General of India to Dubai and Northern Emirates Address
    His Excellancy Dr.Vishnu Vardhan Reddy
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    1:19PM – 1:20PM
    Felicitation
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    1:20PM – 1:25PM
    Unveiling Of Conference Souvenir and launch of book Amb Navdeep ji
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    1:25PM – 2:05PM
    Fireside Chat India UAE relations - dawn of a new era
    Amb Navdeep Suri (Former Ambassador of India to UAE) fireside chat with CA Nimish Makvana (Former Chairman of ICAI Dubai (UAE) Chapter)
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    2:05PM – 2:07PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    2:07PM – 2:25PM
    Felicitation Speakers & Coffee Break
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    2:25PM – 3:10PM
    Raising the Bar: How One Breakthrough Can Inspire a Nation
    Ms. Saina Nahwal (First Indian badminton player to have won an Olympic medal - Arjuna Awardee, Padam Shri, Padma Bhushan)
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    3:10PM – 3:12PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    3:12PM – 3:52PM
    The Next Era in India’s Capital Markets
    Mr. Ashish Chauhan (MD & CEO NSE India)
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    3:52PM – 3:54PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    3:54PM – 4:29PM
    The GCC in a Changing World: New Opportunities and Emerging Challenges
    GCC Chairpersons Panel Discussion
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    4:29PM – 4:31PM
    Felicitation of Speakers
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    4:31PM – 4:41PM
    Building the Next Big Destination
    Mr. Khaled Assaf (Commercial Director - Marjan)
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    4:41PM – 4:43PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    4:43PM – 5:03PM
    Chief Guess Address
    H. E. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan (UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence)
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    5:03PM – 5:18PM
    Ambassadar of India to UAE Address
    His Excellancy Dr. Deepak Mittal (Ambassador of India to UAE)
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    5:18PM – 5:19PM
    Felicitation
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    5:19PM – 6:09PM
    Motivational Address - UNSTOPPABLE: The Power of Mindset, Resilience & Reinvention
    Mr. Nick Santonastasso (world-renowned keynote speaker, who was born with a rare genetic condition leaving him with no legs and one arm)
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    6:09PM – 6:11PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    6:11PM – 6:51PM
    India @100 : Envisioning Tomorrow's Economic Powerhouse
    Prof. Krishnamurthy V Subramanian (Youngest Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India)
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    6:51PM – 6:53PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    6:53PM – 7:33PM
    Address: From Earth to the Moon: When a Nation Dreams Big
    Dr. S. Somnath (Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation)
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    7:33PM – 7:35PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    7:35PM – 8:30PM
    Cricket Legend - Turning Pressure into Performance: A Champion’s Journey
    Mr. Harbhajan Singh (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and former cricketer who was in India's winning team of 2011 World Cup)
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    8:30PM
    Vote of Thanks End of day 1 followed by Dinner

Day 2

15 Nov, 2026 | Sunday
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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    8:00AM – 9:00AM
    Registration, Networking & Breakfast
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    9:00AM – 9:05AM
    Secretary Address
    CA Aashna Mulgaonkar
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    9:05AM – 9:10AM
    Vice Chairman Address
    CA Amit Khaitan
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    9:10AM – 9:55AM
    The Power Within: Yoga and Self-Mastery
    Yogi Swami Baba Ramdev (an internationally recognised yoga guru and co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth, honoured by the New Jersey Legislature and with the Mahaveer Award in London) & Girish Ahuja
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    9:55AM – 9:57AM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    9:57AM – 10:02AM
    Chairman Address
    CA Rishi Chawla
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    10:02AM – 11:02AM
    Address: The India–UAE Growth Corridor: Trade, Capital and Shared Prosperity
    Mr. S.S.Mundra (Former Deputy Governor RBI and Former Chairperson BSE, India) moderated by CA Sanjib Sanghi (Central Council Member, ICAI)
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    11:02AM – 11:04AM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    11:04AM – 12:04PM
    Address: The Science of Sustainable Performance: Eating Well in a Demanding World
    Mr. Ryan Fernando (Celebrated Sports Nutritionist)
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    12:04PM – 1:04PM
    Felicitation of Speaker & Lunch
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    1:04PM – 1:29PM
    Felicitation of Sponsors
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    1:29PM – 2:29PM
    Panel Discussion: Turning Ideas into Institutions: Building Businesses That Last
    Mr. Ashneer Grover (Co-founder/former MD of BharatPe, founder of Third Unicorn; Shark-Shark Tank India (season 1))
    Dr. A VeluMani (Creator Thyrocare, Chairman AVM Group #MassMentor) moderated by Ms. Shibani Gharat
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    2:29PM – 2:31PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    2:31PM – 3:16PM
    The New UAE Growth Story: Real Estate, Investment and Opportunity
    Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal (Founder and Chairman of BNW Developments)
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    3:16PM – 3:18PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    3:18PM – 4:18PM
    Fire Side Chat Session: Turning Influence into Impact: Leadership in a Changing World
    Hon’ble CA Raghav Chadha (Chartered Accountant, Member of the Rajya Sabha, Named at World Economic Forum as Young Global Leader)
    Bollywood Actor Ms. Parineeti Chopra (Actor, singer, recipient of the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut)
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    4:18PM – 4:20PM
    Felicitation of Speaker
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    4:20PM
    Vote Of Thanks

Day 2

Musical Concert
07:30 PM - 10:05 PM
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    7:30PM – 8:30PM
    Entry And Settling Down
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    8:30PM – 10:00PM
    Musical Performance By
    Harrdy Sandhu Popular punjabi and bollywood performer
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    10:00PM – 10:05PM
    End Of Annual Conference & Musical Concert

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