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.
Look back at 2025’s conference sessions
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
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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02:30 PM - 03:15 PM BST
CFO Circle Roundtable: Driving a Growth Mindset as a CFO
Dennis Gannon,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this highly interactive discussion with your CFO peers, lightly facilitated by a Gartner expert, on how to drive a growth mindset among business leaders to ensure profitability.
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02:30 PM - 03:15 PM BST
Roundtable: Getting the Most Out of Your Financial Planning Software
Sanjay Champaneri,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Join this peer-to-peer discussion, lightly facilitated by a Gartner expert, on best practices on implementing a driver-based budgeting process.
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04:00 PM - 04:45 PM BST
Roundtable: Redefining the Future of Accounting Talent
Hilary Richards,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this highly interactive peer-to-peer discussion, lightly facilitated by a Gartner expert, on how the role of accountants is evolving and the implications on recruiting and developing accountants.
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04:00 PM - 04:45 PM BST
Roundtable: Hacks to Shorten Your Accounting Close (Repeat)
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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Thursday, 11 September, 2025
02:45 PM - 03:30 PM BST
CFO Circle Roundtable: CFO's Role in Driving Change
Marco D'Ascoli,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Seventy-four percent of CFOs are directly involved in leading change management efforts. Join this CFO-exclusive peer-to-peer discussion, facilitated by a Gartner expert to discuss the CFO's personal role in driving change engagement during finance transformation.
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02:45 PM - 03:30 PM BST
Roundtable: How to Design and Develop Effective Dashboards
Matthew Mowrey,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this highly interactive discussion with your peers, lightly facilitated by a Gartner expert, on the key steps and best practices that FP&A teams and partners should take while creating a new dashboard or report.
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