ICSI launches three-day international conference 2026; experts from India, Mauritius participate

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has launched its 5th International Conference 2026 in Mauritius today. Based on the theme “Strengthening Governance in VUCA World,” the three-day conference will be held across three days with a study tour of the ministry of financial services and economic planning, government of Mauritius.

Jyoti Jeetun, minister of financial services and economic planning, Republic of Mauritius, and Anurag Srivastava, high commissioner of India, Port Louis, Mauritius, were the chief guests at the ICSI’s International Conference 2026.

CS Pawan G Chandak, president, the ICSI, said: “Governance for the future relies heavily on agile leadership, transparency, and AI-powered innovation. It is with this vision of creating future-ready ethical ecosystems that ICSI is pioneering new benchmarks for corporate oversight and empowering professionals to bridge cross-border trust.”

The ICSI has also announced dates for its global governance conference, scheduled from January 8 to 9, 2027 in Mumbai, India.

“As a global assembly of eminent dignitaries, government officials, professionals, corporate leaders, academicians, and regulators, the conference is set to chart the course for responsible business worldwide,” according to an official statement.

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Highlights of ICSI's 5th International Conference 2026

Several speakers from India and Mauritius will be part of the discussion for the next two days on the following topics, such as geopolitics and risk oversight in boardrooms, sustainability for inclusive growth,India- Mauritius partnership: A Strategic Gateway to Africa, the registrar office of Mauritius: A Pillar of Corporate Governance, business facilitation and economic development, responsible AI for future-ready institutions, stewardship and value creation, and reimagining shareholder participation and engagement.

Emphasizing the complexities shaped by global power shifts, Jyoti Jeetun said: “Growth without resilience is fragile. In today’s world, where geopolitics shapes market access and regulatory demands, boards must evolve from compliance to adaptive strategies that position the Company Secretary as a crucial boardroom advisor. This conference reaffirms our dedication to institutional cooperation and strengthening our collective international voice to build sustainable, long-term value”.

Highlighting the shared history, kinship, and culture of India and Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava said: “At this pivotal moment, Company Secretaries act as strategic enablers of investment and cross-border commerce. By strengthening transparency and accountability, they build the governance architecture required to translate our shared ambitions into tangible economic growth."

Dovinassy Pillay Naiken, acting director, financial services unit, ministry of financial services and economic planning, Mauritius, held a special session on Mauritius IFC.

The special session was on understanding of the robust regulatory framework of Mauritius, strengthening the India – Africa corridor.

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