Bhubaneswar (Odisha Tazanews) BBSR :- The 54th National Convention of Company Secretariescame to a close on 7 September 2026 in the historic city of Bhubaneswar, marking the end of three days of intense dialogue, innovative ideas, and strategic networking.
Organized on the theme, “NextGen CS – Catalyst of Growth & Guardian of Governance”, this year’s Convention brought forward discussions to establish a decisive roadmap for the NextGen Company Secretaries.
Seasoned Professionals, Industry Stalwarts, Regulators, and Policy Experts from across the country gathered to deliberate on technology integration, sustainability, market shifts, and boardroom ethics through the following Sessions:
• RegTech Revolution: Aligning Compliance with Digitalization
• Building Trust & Transparency: Driving Global Alignment in Sustainability
• Expanding Governance Footprints: CS for Startups, MSMEs & NPOs
• Future‑Proofing the Profession: Skill stack for India @ 2047
• Capital Market Ecosystem: Anchoring Ethics & Transparency
• Boardroom Dynamics: Timeless Principles & Future Readiness
• Green Horizons: Governing Carbon Markets, Driving Innovation
• Grassroot Governance: Enabling Inclusive Growth
The ICSI also highlighted its major structural milestones and regulatory progress achieved during 2023–2026 through a Special Session on the occasion. Beyond the forward-looking strategy sessions, attendees of the Convention experienced an exhilarating musical performance by the legendary Padma Bhushan Usha Uthup, and a rich showcase of regional art through a scintillating Odissi Dance performance.
