From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference concludes on an inspiring note

The 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) culminated in a powerful finale yesterday, charting the uprise of homegrown talent onto the global stage and the elevation of Sri Lanka’s strategic international role. 

The third and final day captivated over 2,600 delegates, with a series of inspiring sessions, fuelling a forward-looking ambition among the audience.

Yesterday’s proceedings began with ‘From Homegrown to World Known: The Journey to Global Recognition’, a session dedicated to the uprise of local brands. The audience was inspired by Anudi Gunasekara (Miss Sri Lanka 2024 for Miss World and Saheli Foundation founder), followed by a dynamic panel featuring Vickum Nawagamuwage (Santani Wellness founder and Chief Executive Officer) and Joel Tillekeratne (Carnage founder), moderated by Moiz Rehmanjee (Hemas Holdings PLC Group Chief Financial Officer). They explored how passion and bold vision can propel Sri Lankan enterprises to international acclaim.

A historic moment unfolded in the fifth session, ‘Pearl in the Indian Ocean: Building Bridges’, where CA Sri Lanka assembled a distinguished panel of diplomats for the first time. The discussion delved into Sri Lanka’s strategic role and the potential for enhanced diplomatic, trade and cultural partnerships. The esteemed panel included High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka Andalib Elias, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Badli Hisham Adam, Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Carmen Moreno, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing and Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Semih Lütfü Turgut. The session was moderated by Dhananath Fernando of the Advocata Institute. The three-day flagship conference, which commenced on October 08, concluded on October 10, 2025, with a creative and impactful segment, ‘Global Insight >> Local Impact’, featuring a thought-provoking skit by playwright and entertainer Indu Dharmasena, perfectly encapsulating the event’s theme of translating global knowledge into local action.