CFO® conference 2026: Message from Samiullah Siddiqui, President, ICAP

On behalf of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, I warmly welcome all participants to the CFO Conference 2026, held on May 12, 2026, in Karachi, and May 14, 2026, in Islamabad. This year’s conference continues a proud legacy that ICAP has upheld for over a decade—bringing together business leaders, finance leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue on issues shaping the future of business and the economy.

The CFO Conference has firmly established itself as a hallmark event within Pakistan’s financial and business community, representing excellence, innovation, and leadership. Since its inception, ICAP has successfully organized 24 editions of the CFO Conference, attracting over 10,000 participants from diverse sectors and professional backgrounds. This remarkable journey reflects ICAP’s unwavering commitment to providing a platform where leaders and finance professionals can connect, learn, and collaborate to address evolving challenges.

This year’s theme, “The New Playbook – Adapt, Innovate, Elevate,” reflects a complex and uncertain economic environment—one marked by inflationary pressures, technological disruption, and heightened stakeholder expectations. Leaders are expected to navigate through these complexities through the ability to adapt swiftly, innovate responsibly, and elevate organizational performance.

The conference to explore critical areas shaping the future of finance, including evolving economic landscapes, finance transformation, the ethical integration of artificial intelligence, the global evolution of shared services, and the leadership mindset required for sound strategic decision-making. Through insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and real-world case studies, the conference aims to equip finance leaders with practical tools and forward-looking perspectives to navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026