The 5 th National Conference of Corporate CS of the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India (ICSI) was inaugurated in Kolkata on 19 July 2024 on the
theme Corporate CS: Transforming Governance for Viksit Bharat.
Shri Vivek Gupta, Managing Director & Chief Group Editor, SANMARG
presided over as the Chief Guest at the programme.
Appreciating the role of Company Secretaries and highlighting their
importance in the Corporate World, Shri Vivek Gupta said, “From advising
Boards to providing ease of doing business, from streamlining compliances to
providing suggestions to the Government, the hope of good governance in
India Inc., rests with Company Secretaries today”. He further added “the role
of a Company Secretary has taken a new dimension as they have undertaken
a wide gamut of important jobs in their stride”.
CS B Narasimhan, President, the ICSI, echoed the sentiments of the Chief
Guest while talking about the evolving role of Company Secretaries in building
a vibrant India under Viksit Bharat. He then emphasized on how the ICSI is
committed to fostering a culture of Good Governance and is building capacities
of professionals alongside expanding its presence globally.
The event is set to witness Leaders from trade and industry, senior corporate
professionals, corporate directors, senior officers from the government, and
other stakeholders who will deliberate on the following technical sessions
spanning two days:
SEBI LODR: Latest Amendments, Issues & Clarifications
Framework and Trends for ESG Reporting
Digitizing Governance: Building Efficacy
Thought Leadership: Changing Board Dynamics
The Institute also announced two of its forth coming programmes, ICSI Middle
East Conference on 4-5-6 September 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE; and 52 nd
National Convention of Company Secretaries on 8-9-10 November 2024 in
Mumbai.
