# AICPA & CIMA's first-ever China's ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026 concludes the future of accounting and finance will be defined by trust, talent, and human judgement

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- Published: 2026-11-12T00:42:00+07:00
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SHANGHAI, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026 brought together
600 business, finance and technology leaders from across Asia and around the world
to explore the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of organisations
and the accounting and finance profession.

[⌊Engage Asia 2026⌉⌊Engage Asia 2026⌉[
Engage Asia 2026

Under the theme _The Next Wave – Transformative Innovation_, discussions covered
the impact of AI 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 world.

[⌊Keynote speaker: Kevin Kelly⌉⌊Keynote speaker: Kevin Kelly⌉[
Keynote speaker: 
Kevin Kelly

Throughout the two-day conference, speakers and delegates also examined how organisations
can harness technology while strengthening human judgment, adaptability and ethical
leadership, reinforcing the critical role accounting and finance professionals play
in driving innovation, resilience and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global
economy.

**Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, President & CEO of AICPA & CIMA said**, "The ENGAGE Asia
Conference 2026 has demonstrated the tremendous energy, innovation and leadership
emerging from China and Asia’s business community. The conversations, together with
the insights from our RISE2040 initiative, reinforce that the future of accounting
and finance will be defined not only by technological advancement, but by our ability
to combine AI with trust, talent and human judgment. Accounting and Finance professionals
have a vital role to play in creating sustainable value and helping businesses thrive.
The ideas and connections sparked here in Shanghai will help shape the next wave
of leadership and progress."

[⌊Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, President & CEO of AICPA & CIMA⌉⌊Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA,
President & CEO of AICPA & CIMA⌉[
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, President & CEO of AICPA&
CIMA

**Vicky Li, Vice President, North Asia, AICPA & CIMA, said**, "Hosting the ENGAGE
Asia Conference in Shanghai for the first time, in conjunction with CIMA China’s
20^(th) anniversary, reflects both the growing importance of both China and Asia
in the global economy and the region’s commitment to innovation and talent development.
Over the past two days, we have brought together diverse perspectives from business,
accounting, finance, technology and academia to explore how organisations can thrive
in a rapidly changing world. We are proud to provide a platform that equips professionals
with the insights, skills and connections needed to lead with confidence in the 
future."

In August 2027, the Engage Asia Conference moves to Malaysia.

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