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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

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. ... Show More Show Less

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. ... 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 - 02:30 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

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. Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM BST

Contract Negotiation Clinic: 4 Powerful Steps to Combat Price Hikes When Negotiating Software and SaaS Deals
Jo Ann Rosenberger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Inflationary times and economic uncertainty add complexity when negotiating with vendors. Proactive planning is a must to create “vendorized” negotiation playbooks, since one playbook doesn’t fit all deals. This clinic demonstrates four powerful steps using economic indicators like CPI, PPI and ECI to analyze fairness and customize “should cost” models for leverage. It includes two client case studies and provides pricing data for ten key vendors to optimize software and SaaS costs. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Bridging Finance and IT: How CFOs Can Drive Value With IT Financial Management Principles
Marcus Marion, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In today’s digital business environment, CFOs and CIOs must collaborate to manage IT Financial Management (ITFM). ITFM strengthens financial decision-making by helping CFOs optimize IT spending, enhance transformation outcomes, and improve financial health. These practices give CFOs the transparency and control to align technology investments with business priorities. ... Show More Show Less

04:45 PM - 05:05 PM BST

Zip: The CFO’s Case for Intake and Orchestration

Phil Pappone, Director, Enterprise Solutions Engineeri, Zip
Month-end chaos, surprise invoices, and audit fire drills aren’t finance problems — they’re intake problems. Without a structured intake process, it’s impossible for finance teams to enforce controls, plan accruals, or stay audit-ready. With a live demo of Zip, you’ll learn how intake & orchestration have become the modern CFO’s advantage for earlier visibility into spend and improved AP efficiency. ... Show More Show Less

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