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Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference dives deep into key topics for CFOs and finance leaders around AI, growth strategy, cost management and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

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Autonomous Finance: Resetting Financial Leadership in a Changing Economy

In today’s uncertain economy, CFOs must drive cost agility, finance transformation, digital acceleration and AI adoption while leading change and upskilling their teams. This conference offers the opportunity to learn from thought leaders and CFO peers to enhance real-time decision making.

Gartner CFO and Finance Executive Conference 2025 provides a blueprint for how CFOs make the right investments and drive the right innovations while managing costs and stakeholder expectations.
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Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

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. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

CFO Circle Ask the Expert: Preparing for an Impending ERP Implementation
Nisha Bhandare, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Over 90% of executives who have undergone an ERP implementation accept that they did not do enough to manage the organizational turmoil or are unsure how to minimize distress during and after implementation. Join this highly interactive session with your peers to ask a Gartner expert your most pressing questions on successfully preparing organizations for this change to minimize business disruption and maximize business outcomes. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM BST

Hypatos: Outcome-Driven Agentic Finance- AI Agents in the CFO Office
Hypatos shows how vertical AI Agents transform finance: from invoice validation to tax checks, sales order management, and cash application: delivering outcomes - not just SaaS. Attendees will learn from real-world use cases how to manage human-AI collaboration, shifting operators from manual tasks to supervising AI coworkers. We’ll also explore new pricing and ROI models as CFOs pay for results - and how to scale and govern agent performance. ... Show More Show Less

12:55 PM - 01:15 PM BST

IBM: CFO as Chief Storyteller - Transforming Data into Strategy with IBM Apptio

Rajiv Subramanian, CFO, STRATEGY & TECHNOLOGY, Nokia
In an era where data overload is the norm, CFOs must evolve into storytellers who turn data into strategy. Learn how Nokia uses IBM Apptio to craft compelling financial narratives that drive decisions. Discover the 3 Pillars of Financial Storytelling and a proven framework to influence CEOs, boards, and investors. Learn how to capitalize on opportunities with your technology investments and make your next financial presentation unforgettable. ... Show More Show Less

01:20 PM - 01:40 PM BST

Soldo: Redefining Control in the Age of Employee Autonomy

Brandon Till, DIRECTOR OF SOLUTIONS MARKETING, Soldo Software Ltd
Most finance teams are set up to track spend after it happens. But when business moves faster than monthly reports, reacting isn't enough. In this session, you'll learn how modern CFOs are rethinking spend by shaping it before it happens. You'll see how three different finance teams replaced manual controls and clunky processes with smarter systems that save time, boost visibility, and empower employees to accomplish more. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM BST

Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik: Beyond the Buzz - Practical AI Use Cases for Finance Teams
Mike Shuker, HEAD, SOLUTION CONSULTNG, Wolters Kluwer
Patrick Nicholas, ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, Wolters Kluwer
AI is reshaping the landscape of FP&A, Financial Close and Reporting by tackling volatility and key challenges that finance teams face. By leveraging AI, organisations gain insights that enhance strategic and operational decisions, driving efficiency and performance. This session will delve into real-world success stories and lessons learned from organisations that have adopted AI, offering practical strategies and insights for finance functions. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM BST

Roundtable: Leveraging Insights to Optimize Tech Costs for Maximum Efficiency and Innovation, moderated by IBM
Greg Holmes, EMEA Field CTO at Apptio, an IBM Company, IBM
Rajiv Subramanian, CFO, STRATEGY & TECHNOLOGY, Nokia
Kate Crowther-green, Global Finance, IBM Consulting, IBM
In today’s uncertain economy, CFOs and tech leaders must do more with less. Discover how IBM Apptio turns cost control into a strategic advantage—cutting waste, boosting agility, and fueling innovation. Learn how to gain visibility into IT spend, increase forecast accuracy, and drive smarter decisions. Walk away with tools to balance cost efficiency and innovation in every tech investment. ... Show More Show Less

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. Show Less

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM BST

Roundtable: Navigating the Steps from Pilot to Platform: The Future of AI-driven tax at Unilever, Moderated by PwC
What if your tax and finance operations could self-correct, self-learn and scale globally—without the rework? In this session, we’ll unpack how Unilever piloted AI-powered OCR solutions to slash tax code error rates from 20% to under 5%. You’ll hear what worked, what’s next, and how a unified, ERP-integrated app is being shaped by global learnings. Join us to explore the future of augmented tax delivery—and why now is the time to act. ... Show More Show Less

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