Pune’s biggest AI Event, “AIS 2025”, just wrapped. Here’s what you need to know!
The AI Innovation Summit 2025 (AIS 2025), hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), was a landmark event for the future of accounting, audit, and finance in India.
Hosted at Buntara Bhavana in Pune, AIS 2025 brought together over 2,000 participants, including chartered accountants, firm partners, CFOs, AI/tech innovators, and finance students.
And just to clarify: this wasn’t just buzzwords; it was a meaningful, insight-packed event. It was a masterclass in how AI is already transforming the profession today, and how “AI in ICAI” is no longer a concept; it’s a cross-industry movement.
🚦 AIS 2025 at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 18–19, 2025 |
| Venue | Buntara Bhavana, Baner, Pune |
| Host | ICAI (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) |
| Theme | AI transforming Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Governance |
| Audience | CAs, firm owners, CFOs, students, tech experts, regulators |
| Key Highlights | AI curriculum, AICA Level 2 launch, AI-Google MoU |
🎤 Keynotes & Ever-Powerful Panels
AIS 2025 was powered by some of the most prominent voices in the profession. The event began with a powerful inaugural session and transitioned into a perfect blend of vision-led keynotes, expert panels, and future-facing breakout sessions.
🔑 Key Highlights:
“AI is the future. Indian Chartered Accountants must not only understand this technology but also harness its full potential. ICAI is committed to ensuring our members don’t just keep pace but lead the change.”
— CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, ICAI
“AIS 2025 is not just about technology. It’s about creating a future powered by knowledge, innovation, and trust—where every CA becomes a digital leader.”
— CA Umesh Sharma, Chairman – AI in ICAI
🔥 Hot Topics in Focus
AIS 2025 didn’t shy away from complexity; it embraced the major trends defining the future of chartered accountancy:
- AI-Driven Compliance & Reporting
- Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Privacy Frameworks
- AI Applications in Tax, GST, Forensics, and Company Law
- Generative AI for document automation & smart reporting
- Practice Management Automation
- Analytics & Predictive Modelling for Enterprises
Workshops were hands-on, speakers were laser-focused, and sessions leaned into real challenges firms face today → and the AI tools ready to fix them.
🏆 Can’t-Miss Sessions at AIS 2025
| Session | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Inaugural Keynote | CA Umesh Sharma |
| CA Transformation with AI | CA Charanjot Singh Nanda |
| AI for Tax, GST, Audit, & Governance | CA D Prasanna Kumar |
| Future-Ready Chartered Accountant | CA Dayaniwas Sharma |
| GenAI for Prompting & Reporting | Mayur Ashok Zamvar |
| AI in Banking & Retail Applications | CA Guru Prasad |
| AI-Powered Cyber Security | Rishir Soni |
| Practice Management with AI | Anand Prakash Jangid |
| Ethical AI Frameworks | CA Chetan Dalal |
These sessions balanced strategy with practical tools that CAs could put to use the very next day.
🤖 Suvit at AIS 2025: Real Automation. Real Results.
As part of the innovation expo, Suvit had the privilege of engaging face-to-face with hundreds of accounting professionals.
🎯 Our booth brought together practising CAs, firm owners, and finance leaders looking for real solutions powered by automation.
Attendees watched how Suvit’s platform:
- Saves time through auto-reconciliation and data classification
- Keeps firms audit-ready 24/7
- Reduces manual data errors by up to 95%
“Suvit saves me hours every month; it has become a part of my process now.”
- CA Visitor & User at AIS 2025
At Suvit, we’re not building for tomorrow’s accountant, we’re building for today’s overloaded, deadline-haunted professionals. AIS 2025 demonstrated that the need for real-time automation is not a future need, but rather a present reality. It’s already here.
📚 Publications, Certifications, and the Next Level
The ICAI Publications and CDS Stall at #AIS2025 drew massive attention, offering:
- Technical guides on AI
- Journals on accounting innovation
- Data privacy & fraud detection playbooks
- Insights from AI pilots within Indian firms
And as many delegates discovered…
Following the tremendous success of AICA Level 1, ICAI officially rolled out AICA Level 2, an advanced program focused on applying AI in audit and practice. This certification is already generating a buzz among young professionals planning to merge finance with tech.
🎯 Summit Takeaways: What Really Stood Out
AIS 2025 left no doubt: CA firms, solo practitioners, CFOs, and even students walked away with a renewed understanding of where the profession is headed:
✅ 1. AI Integration into the CA Curriculum by 2027
ICAI officially announced its plan to integrate AI modules into the Chartered Accountancy syllabus. That means new CAs won’t just know tax law, they’ll know coding logic, audit scripting, and AI workflows.
✅ 2. Focus on Work-Life Balance & Mental Wellness
In a bold move, multiple sessions addressed burnout in mid-sized firms and explored how automation can help restore balance. This isn’t about doing less work; it’s about working more intelligently.
✅ 3. AI Innovation Labs & Global Partnerships (including Google)
A significant MoU between ICAI and Google was signed at the event, setting the stage for AI-centred research labs, co-developed audit platforms, and global benchmarking standards.
“ICAI’s collaboration with global tech leaders will reshape not only standards but the educational direction of the profession.”
- CA Durgesh Kabra, Central Council Member of ICAI
✅ 4. Empowering Professionals to Lead AI-Driven Change
Whether you’re an intern at a Big 4, running your firm, or between tax seasons, AIS 2025 made one thing clear: the future needs finance leaders who can lead digital transformation, not sit back and react to it.
🧠 Lessons That Echo Beyond the Halls
The resounding themes?
- Don’t fear the tech, own it.
- The next decade belongs to competent generalists; CAs who learn quickly, lead with principles, and adapt technology with trust.
- Solutions like Suvit are no longer “early tech.” They’re table stakes for professional survival.
❓ FAQs from AIS 2025:
Q: Is “AI in ICAI” only for tech-savvy professionals?
A: No, “AI in ICAI” is designed for everyone, not just tech experts. While AI is reshaping accounting, ICAI is committed to making it easy to understand and valuable for all Chartered Accountants.
Q: What certifications should I consider post-summit?
A: The newly launched AICA Level 2 and ICAI’s AI Certification through DAAB are both excellent career boosters.
Q: I missed it, can I still access publications or resources?
A: Yes! Visit the ICAI CDS portal or track #AIS2025 for recaps, recordings, and resource drop-ins.
🌟 Final Thoughts: AIS 2025 Was the Spark: Now the Flame’s on You
AIS 2025 gave India’s accounting industry a blueprint: one built on automation, education, collaboration, and human-first innovation.
We are proud to stand alongside leaders of this movement, to listen, build, and do our part in creating the future, now.
To every CA, firm, student, teacher, and tech innovator: your journey into AI-led accounting has already begun. The question is, will you take the lead or follow along?
The next chapter starts here.
Also Read: AI in Accounting: 2025 Guide for Indian Firms, CAs & Accountants
