When and where is WOFA 2026?

On 16-18 December 2026 at the ICAI Convention Arena on the Rushikonda beachfront, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

How much is a delegate pass?

From 16 October 2026: INR 10,000 for ICAI members, INR 12,500 for host-country non-members, INR 19,000 for emerging-nation and INR 28,500 for developed-nation delegates, plus 18% tax. Groups of 5+ get 5% off.

Can I register on site?

No. The organiser says on-site registration will not be available due to limited seating, so register online in advance.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Finance · Conference

World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2026

Name: World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2026
Start: 2026-12-16T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-18T18:00:00+00:00
Location: ICAI Convention Arena

ICAI's global forum for accountants, regulators and policymakers on technology, trust and transformation in the profession.

16–18 December 2026 · Wed – Fri
ICAI Convention Arena · Visakhapatnam, India
Registration open · on wofa.icai.org

About this event

The World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) is a global gathering convened by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for finance leaders, accounting professionals, regulators, policymakers and innovators. The 2026 edition comes to Visakhapatnam under the theme 'Redefining Excellence: Technology | Trust | Transformation'.

Focus areas

The forum links the future of the accounting profession to India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Trust-based governance
Digital inclusion
Ethical AI adoption
Climate-conscious growth

Speakers

Announced speakers so far are Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Arjun Ram Meghwal and Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, with more speakers to be announced.

Who attends

Chartered accountants and ICAI members, CA firms, CFOs and finance professionals, regulators and delegates from host, emerging and developed nations. On-site registration is not offered because seating is limited.

Tickets & passes

ICAI Member — INR 10,000: From 16 Oct 2026, plus 18% tax (earlier rates INR 6,500-7,500)
Non-Member, Host Country — INR 12,500: From 16 Oct 2026, plus 18% tax
Non-Member, Emerging Nations — INR 19,000: From 16 Oct 2026, plus 18% tax
Non-Member, Developed Nations — INR 28,500: From 16 Oct 2026, plus 18% tax
Accompanying — INR 5,000: Social events and meals for all three days, plus 18% tax

World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2026 is a Finance event taking place 16-18 Dec 2026 at ICAI Convention Arena, Visakhapatnam, India.

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Shri Nitin Gadkari
Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
Shri Piyush Goyal
Hon'ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
Hon'ble Minister of Law & Justice, Government of India
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
Hon'ble Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Government of India