The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) will host its flagship AAT Conference 2026 on September 8 and 9 at the Grand Ballroom of Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, under the theme “Precision to Power.”
The conference will bring together finance and accounting professionals, business leaders, academics and students to explore how technical expertise and precision can be transformed into strategic influence in a rapidly changing economic environment.
As an established event on Sri Lanka’s professional calendar, the conference will provide accounting professionals and the wider business community with a platform to examine emerging trends and developments shaping the future of finance.
The conference will be inaugurated by Suresh Srinivasan, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Maharaja Group, who will attend as the Chief Guest.
The keynote address will be delivered by Tishan Subasinghe, President of CA Sri Lanka, Joint Managing Partner of Moore Aiyar and Managing Director of Moore Consulting (Pvt) Ltd. He will share insights into the changing role of accounting professionals and their growing contribution to strategic business decision-making.
This year’s programme will feature four themed sessions covering strategy, governance, technology and leadership.
The opening session, “Strategic Entrepreneurship: Create to Dominate,” will be presented by Prof. Poorva Ranjan, Dean – Strategic Initiatives at Delhi Metropolitan Education. The session will explore how entrepreneurial thinking can help businesses create and sustain market leadership.
The second session, “Future of Accounting, Tax and Governance: Govern to Grow,” will feature Heshana Kuruppu, Director – Finance of the David Pieris Group and Past President of CA Sri Lanka. The discussion will focus on the changing regulatory, taxation and governance landscape and its impact on organisations.
The third session, “Innovation, AI and Data in Finance: Data to Decisions,” will be led by Sampath Jayasundara, Chairperson of SLASSCOM and CEO/Director of hSenid Business Solutions PLC. The session will examine how artificial intelligence, digital transformation and data analytics are reshaping financial management and decision-making.
The conference will conclude with “Transformative Leadership: Lead to Inspire,” featuring Dudley Sirisena, Chairman of the Araliya Group of Companies, as Lead Panellist. The session will focus on resilient, purpose-driven leadership and navigating today’s rapidly changing business environment.
AAT Sri Lanka President Dr. Chamara Bandara said the accounting profession is undergoing significant transformation, with professionals increasingly expected to contribute beyond technical functions.
“The accounting profession is undergoing a profound transformation. While technical competence and precision remain essential, today’s professionals are increasingly expected to contribute to business strategy, governance, innovation and sustainable value creation,” he said.
Speaking about the conference programme, Conference Committee Chairman Isuru Kalhara said the sessions had been carefully designed to address key issues influencing the future of business and finance.
The AAT Conference 2026 is expected to provide participants with insights into emerging business trends while highlighting the evolving role of accounting professionals in driving strategic growth, innovation and sustainable value creation.
Hayleys Solar Named Standout Winner at Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2026
Hayleys Fentons Limited emerged as a standout winner at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2026, securing four accolades recognising its leadership across sustainable energy, technology innovation, strategic communications and cybersecurity.
Leading the company’s achievements, Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 solar solutions provider, was named Sustainable Brand of the Year. The recognition reinforces its role in supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards a cleaner, more resilient and energy-secure future.
Hayleys Solar also received the Sustainable Communications Campaign of the Year award for its innovative ‘Api Gawa Thiyenawa’ Christmas Campaign 2024.
Built around the culturally resonant message ‘We Have It All’, the campaign combined creative storytelling with a 60% discount on solar solutions to encourage wider adoption of renewable energy. The campaign was rolled out through digital and traditional media, influencer partnerships and on-ground activations.
Further strengthening its performance at the awards, Hayleys Solar was named Sustainable Technology Provider of the Year for its portfolio of solar, energy storage, hybrid and smart energy solutions.
These solutions are designed to improve energy efficiency while supporting the wider adoption of renewable energy among consumers and businesses.
Meanwhile, Fentons Information Technologies (FIT), the IT arm of Hayleys Fentons, was recognised as Sustainable Cybersecurity Provider of the Year for its contribution to secure digital infrastructure and the protection of critical information.
Together, the four awards highlight the breadth of expertise within Hayleys Fentons across renewable energy, technology, communications and cybersecurity.
The recognition also reflects the company’s integrated approach to developing solutions that address evolving business and environmental needs while creating long-term value and contributing to a more sustainable Sri Lanka.
AAT Sri Lanka Conference 2026 to Shape the Future of the Profession: From Precision to Power
