24 July 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – AICPA and CIMA will bring its flagship ENGAGE Conference to Asia for the very first time on 18 and 19 August at the JW Marriot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed to challenge and inspire accounting, finance, and business leaders, this landmark event will explore the future of finance, and business transformation – equipping them with the insights, tools, and guidance, they need to thrive in a dynamic business environment.
The two-day conference will feature keynotes, presentations, and conversations, with thought leaders and industry experts covering 12 cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), ESG and sustainability, digital finance, leadership, and regulation. The conference will also offer interactive breakout sessions, giving delegates the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and network with peers to exchange ideas and explore real-world solutions to today’s most pressing business challenges.
Venkkat Ramanan, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President – Asia Pacific at AICPA and CIMA, commented: “AICPA and CIMA’s role is to develop trusted, forward-looking professionals who can lead through complexity. Our work isn’t just about qualifications – it’s about equipping people with the thinking, judgement, and perspective needed to drive meaningful decisions in business and finance.
“Bringing our ENGAGE Conference to Asia is a clear signal: the region is influencing global direction, and we are here to support that leadership. This conference is built for those who operate in the real world – balancing innovation with risk, opportunity with accountability. Hosting it in Kuala Lumpur reflects both the region’s momentum and our commitment to supporting its leadership with depth, relevance, and action.”
Speakers include:
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, CEO at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the global alliance formed by AICPA and CIMA.
Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, Chief Executive – Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the global alliance formed by AICPA and CIMA.
Sam Majid, CEO at the National AI Office – Malaysia
Ibrahim Sani, FCMA, CGMA – CEO, Yayasan Peneraju
Nic Chambers, Managing Director at Michael Page Malaysia
Dr. Ahmad Hezri Adnan, Director of Group Sustainability at Bursa Malaysia
Amanah Aboobucker, FCMA, CGMA, Chief Sustainability Officer at AmBank Group
Dixon Wong, CFO – Capital Aviation Services at AirAsia
John Zheng, CIO, CTO and Deputy General Manager at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance China
Yasmin Ramzi, FCMA, CGMA, Head of People Strategy at Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Dr Tamer Alsayed, FMCA, CGMA, CFO at the Future Investment Initiative Institute
Paolo Lo Monaco, FCMA, CGMA, Adjunct Professor at Luiss Business School – UAE and former Group CFO of Al Khayyat Investments
Reporters interested in covering ENGAGE Asia Conference, either remotely or in person in Kuala Lumpur, can contact Vivian Fung at vivian.fung@aicpa-cima.com