All 2026 Conference Topics

2026 Conference Topics at a Glance

The 2026 agenda will deliver the latest insights across 16 key topic areas, built upon our latest research that addressed the challenges most critical to finance leaders.

AI in Finance

Explore how AI is transforming financial analysis, risk management, and automation, driving smarter decisions and operational excellence.

Board, Investor & Stakeholder Comms

Learn best practices for clear, impactful communication with boards, investors, and stakeholders to build trust and drive alignment.

Change Management

Gain strategies to lead successful change initiatives, overcome resistance, and build buy-in for finance transformation.

Close & Consolidation Efficiency

Streamline close and consolidation processes to boost accuracy, speed, and compliance in financial reporting.

Cost Management

Discover innovative approaches to controlling costs, optimizing spend, and driving financial performance.

Enterprise AI

Examine enterprise-wide AI adoption, from strategy to implementation, and its impact on finance operations.

Finance D&A Strategy and Management

Explore data and analytics strategies that empower finance teams to deliver actionable insights and business value.

Finance Function Org Design

Design agile finance organizations that support growth, innovation, and evolving business needs.

Finance Function Strategy

Develop forward-looking strategies to elevate the finance function’s impact on enterprise success.

Finance Talent Strategy & Management

Attract, develop, and retain top finance talent to build high-performing, future-ready teams.

Finance Technology Strategy & Deployment

Leverage technology to modernize finance operations, drive efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Metrics, Reporting & Storytelling

Transform metrics and reporting into compelling stories that drive action and inform leadership decisions.

Modernizing ERP

Upgrade ERP systems to streamline finance processes, improve integration, and support digital transformation.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Processes

Advance planning, budgeting, and forecasting to improve accuracy, agility, and business alignment.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency, reduce risk, and drive value in finance.

Transformational Leadership

Lead with vision and influence to inspire change, drive innovation, and elevate finance’s role in the enterprise.