The 2026 theme is Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven, Value-Centric Enterprises. Discover how to use insights, automation and AI to drive faster decisions, streamline processes and partner across the business. Explore our tracks, all developed with this theme in mind.
Explore this year’s topics
View topics for CFOs and finance executives and dive into last year’s sessions while we work on the full 2026 agenda.
Conference Topics at a Glance
AI in Finance
Discover how AI is reshaping finance — from predictive analytics and risk assessment to automation and fraud detection. Gain insights on leveraging AI for smarter decisions, enhanced efficiency and competitive advantage in the finance function.
Board, Investor and Stakeholder Comms
Master effective communication strategies for boards, investors and stakeholders. Understand how to deliver clear, actionable insights that build trust, foster transparency and support strategic decision making in finance leadership.
Change Management
Explore proven change management techniques for finance leaders. Learn how to drive transformation, overcome resistance and build lasting buy-in for new processes, technologies and organizational structures in the finance function.
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Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2025 conference. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.
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Wednesday, 10 September, 2025
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlocking Finance’s New Identity With Key Habits
Clement Christensen,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Mallory Bulman,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CFOs continue to invest in digital initiatives across Finance, but most report that their transformations feel like a collection of technical and tactical projects that are not truly reshaping the value that Finance can and should deliver to the broader organization. This is because a critical ingredient for success is missing: a new identity. In this keynote, we will share why identity brings power, purpose, and lasting change to the future of Finance. We will also dive deep into the differentiating habits that leading Finance teams use to shape and embrace a new identity for the future of Finance, equipping you to take these habits back to lead your team effectively.
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10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST
BlackLine: Data Is the New Currency — How Automation & AI Are Redefining Finance
Josh May,
SC MANAGER, BlackLine
The Office of the CFO is prioritising intelligent automation and AI to deliver faster, more reliable data that drives strategic decision-making. Yet, 70% of finance executives have made significant business decisions based on inaccurate financial data, according to Censuswide. In a landscape where financial accuracy and compliance are critical, organisations must combine trusted data with intelligence to enable future-ready financial operations.
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10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST
Workato: From Enterprise Orchestration to Agentic AI - A CFO’s Path to Intelligent Finance
Mike Harrington,
REVOPS SOLUTIONS EXPERT, Workato
CFOs are under pressure to modernise finance while maintaining control. This session explores how enterprise orchestration lays the foundation for agility and insight across finance operations- then introduces how Agentic AI can elevate decision-making, reduce manual work and scale impact responsibly. Discover practical steps and real-world examples to drive smarter, more efficient finance operations.
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST
Roundtable: Hacks to Shorten Your Accounting Close
Irmina Melarkode,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this highly interactive discussion with your peers, lightly facilitated by a Gartner expert, on strategies and challenges in achieving a faster accounting close.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST
How to Create Long-Term Value with Strategic Cost Optimization
Michelle Carlsen,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Long-term value realization has become increasingly challenging, and most CFOs have already executed multiple rounds of cost reductions. This session will explore how the top finance teams use the unique selling points of their companies to develop a differentiated cost structure strategy, and how to prioritize spending on areas that will produce the best long-term returns.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST
Building Leadership Competencies for the Future of Finance
Dennis Gannon,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Less than half of finance employees are satisfied with people management at their company and one in four are looking for a new job. Many finance leaders struggle to deliver on digital business transformations. The best finance leaders not only wear many hats, but also find the ones that fit. Join us to look at how to build your effectiveness through a focus on key leadership competencies.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST
Navigating the Hype: A Realistic Approach to AI Maturity in Finance
Matthew Kiel,
Managing Vice President, Gartner
Finance is at the beginning of a long-term transition to a workplace supported by AI. Getting value from AI requires developing a competency that will deliver increasing value over time. This session will show finance leaders a structured approach to building an AI maturity that delivers value in both the short and long term.
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST
Market Trends and Magic Quadrant Insights for Financial Planning Software
Sanjay Champaneri,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Discover how financial planning software, Magic Quadrants and Critical Capabilities can transform your vendor evaluation process. This session provides insights into comprehensive market overviews, vendor quadrant comparisons, and evaluation guidance. Learn to leverage MQs and CCs to make informed decisions that align with your business objectives and support digital FP&A transformation efforts.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST
Navigating the Future of Controllership: Embrace Evolving Roles and Digital Accounting
Hilary Richards,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Controllership is the largest and most underappreciated finance subfunction. Digital innovations are usurping controllership teams’ legacy responsibilities, calling into question the function’s traditional jobs and value proposition. This session will discuss how the Controllership function continues to evolve roles and workflow to capitalize on digital acceleration in accounting.
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