ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026 Overview
ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026, organized by AICPA & CIMA, took place in Shanghai on 12 November 2026. The two‑day event convened approximately 600 leaders from business, finance and technology sectors across Asia and the world.
The conference was held under the theme “The Next Wave – Transformative Innovation”. Sessions examined the impact of artificial intelligence on finance, business and leadership; the future of talent and workforce transformation; long‑term value creation; China’s global ambition; and the growing importance of trust in an increasingly complex environment. Delegates also discussed how organisations can leverage technology while reinforcing human judgement, adaptability and ethical leadership.
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, President & CEO of AICPA & CIMA, stated that the event demonstrated “tremendous energy, innovation and leadership emerging from China and Asia’s business community” and that the future of accounting and finance will be defined by the combination of AI with trust, talent and human judgement to create sustainable value.
Vicky Li, Vice President, North Asia, AICPA & CIMA, noted that hosting the conference in Shanghai for the first time coincided with CIMA China’s 20th anniversary and reflected the growing importance of China and Asia in the global economy as well as the region’s commitment to innovation and talent development.
The press release also announced that the next ENGAGE Asia Conference will move to Malaysia in August 2027.
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