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      This year’s conference theme is Orchestrating Enterprise Performance in an AI-First World, focusing on how CFOs must lead organizations where people and digital workers collaborate, using real-time insights. View the 2027 topics created with this theme in mind. 

      AI Economics

      Assess AI costs, benefits and business value to prioritize investments and improve returns.

      Finance ERP Solutions and Implementation Providers

      Compare ERP platforms and implementation partners to support finance transformation.

      Leadership Effectiveness

      Strengthen leadership skills to drive results, influence decisions and lead change.
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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo. 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, May 27, 2026

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM EDT

      Executive Story: CFO Insights from AICPA: Understand the Latest Policy Shifts and Regulatory Landscape
      Mark Peterson, Executive Vice President – Advocacy, AICPA
      Mark G. Peterson, Executive Vice President of Advocacy at the AICPA, will provide a focused briefing on the political, legislative and regulatory developments shaping financial strategy and compliance. He will outline the current policy landscape, highlight emerging risks and opportunities for finance leaders, and share forward looking insights to help organizations anticipate and prepare for potential shifts globally and in Washington. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

      Executive Story Q/A: Accelerating AI Adoption with Governance
      Jason Pikoos, Director, Modern Finance, Meta
      Join Jason Pikoos, Director of Modern Finance, for a session exploring hands-on experiences in AI adoption and the deployment of effective governance frameworks that actually accelerate—rather than hinder—enterprise deployment. Jason will also explore new AI portfolio and risk paradigms facing finance leaders, offering a strategic look at how these shifts fundamentally change how organizations evaluate, prioritize, and invest in AI initiatives. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None). ... Show More Show Less
      Thursday, May 28, 2026

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT

      Executive Story Q/A : How Uber Scaled Finance with AI in a High-Growth Environment
      Tiho Nedkov, Director Finance, Uber
      How does a finance organization scale to support $200B+ in gross bookings across 80+ countries and multiple lines of business? Join us for an engaging conversation with Tiho Nedkov, Head of Finance Technology at Uber, on building a finance technology function designed for hyper-growth. Tiho will share how his team moved beyond experimentation to drive AI adoption, deploying agentic AI and LLM-powered workflows to reach high levels of automation in critical areas. The session will explore how Uber balances rapid innovation with governance, providing a roadmap for modernizing financial operations, improving agility, and ensuring compliance in a complex global environment. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None). ... Show More Show Less

      02:00 PM - 02:30 PM EDT

      Executive Story Q/A: CFOs on the Front Lines: Navigating Uncertainty, Driving Transformation, and Shaping the Future of Finance
      Sheryl Estrada, Business journalist | Author of Fortune’s CFO Daily newsletter, Fortune
      Susan McKeon, Chief Financial Officer, Associate Laboratory Director for Business Services, Brookhaven National Laboratory
      Moderated by Fortune’s Sheryl Estrada, this panel brings together top CFOs to discuss how they’re managing economic uncertainty, leading digital transformation, and tackling talent and risk challenges. Hear firsthand how the CFO role is evolving and what strategies finance leaders are using to drive enterprise value in a rapidly changing world. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None). ... Show More Show Less

      02:00 PM - 02:30 PM EDT

      Executive Story Q/A: Empowering Innovation: Building a Culture of Trust and Adaptability
      J. Robert McKee, Chief Financial Officer, PVAMU
      Join a candid Q&A with Robert McKee, Chief Financial Officer at PVAMU as we explore how finance leaders can foster an innovative and adaptable culture while maintaining compliance and sound practices. Discover how trust and transparency empower employees to solve challenges and drive process, system, and technology innovation at every level of the organization. Learn practical strategies for shifting the administrative mindset, equipping both employees and managers for empowered engagement, and measuring success through both traditional outcomes and cultural transformation. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      03:45 PM - 04:15 PM EDT

      Executive Story: Rise2040: From Foresight to Action — How CFOs Can Lead the Future of Finance
      Tom Hood, Executive Vice President, Business Growth and Engagement, AICPA-CIMA
      The finance function is at an inflection point. AI, talent disruption, regulatory complexity, and exponential technological change are redefining the role of the CFO and CAO faster than ever before. Grounded in futurist Daniel Burrus’s anticipatory leadership framework, Rise2040 identifies hard trends, future certainties, and translate them into actionable strategies for finance leaders. This session will showcase the future of finance, helping CFOs and CAOs move from reactive agility to anticipatory leadership, turning disruption into a strategic advantage while redefining the finance function as a driver of enterprise value. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None). ... Show More Show Less
      Friday, May 29, 2026

      02:45 PM - 03:15 PM EDT

      Executive Story Q/A: From Experimentation to Transformation: The CFO’s Playbook for Scaling AI in Finance
      Sean Dougan, Senior Vice President, Finance Transformation, Dell Technologies
      Join us for a Q&A session, where we’ll explore the real-world journey of moving AI from pilot projects to core Finance operations. This session will unpack why the success of AI in Finance hinges not on technology, but on structure, ownership, and leadership. Discover how, clear mandates, and shared accountability transformed innovation from isolated experiments into a sustainable operating model. Learn actionable strategies for building trust, driving adoption, and leading your teams through organizational change, so you can turn AI from an optional tool into a source of lasting competitive advantage. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None). ... Show More Show Less

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