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      This year’s conference theme is Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven and Value-Centric Enterprises, focusing on what it really takes to build an autonomous finance organization where insights lead to faster decisions, automation supports more of the close and forecast, and finance teams engage with the business without becoming a bottleneck. 

      Autonomous finance is not a destination. It is a discipline. And CFOs must lead the way. Explore our tracks, all developed with this theme in mind.

      Leadership Influence: Leading With Conviction, Speed and Influence

      This track sharpens the CFO’s edge on enterprise leadership, board engagement, time discipline and influence across the C-suite. We tackle how to lead through ambiguity, assert strategy in a fog of data and drive action, not just insights.

      Enterprise Financial Strategy: Navigating Volatility, Seizing Growth

      The macro may stay uncertain, but your capital strategy can’t. This track centers on how CFOs reallocate capital, structure flexible partnerships, fund innovation under pressure and stay agile in the face of geopolitical, supply chain and policy risk.

      Technology and Innovation: AI, Automation and ROI — No More Pilots, Only Payoffs

      This track moves CFOs past experimentation to results: where to double down, where to pull back and how to scale AI with measurable value. We break down AI ROI, tech stack integration, ERP transitions and what it really takes to win the talent and technology race.
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      Tuesday, May 20, 2025

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlocking Finance's New Identity with Key Habits
      Mallory Bulman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Clement Christensen, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      CFOs are leading the charge towards an autonomous finance future, where technology and human expertise converge to redefine the very nature of what it means to be in finance. CFOs must rethink structure, skills, headcount and customer engagement — more importantly CFOs must lead finance to a new identity. Join us to learn how progressive companies are redefining the future of finance as a technology function. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

      Trintech: Transforming Financial Operations: Modernizing Systems for a Digital Age
      Scott Moyer, Director, Solution Marketing, Workday
      Ronald Lewis, Senior VP, Head of Finance Shared Solutions, KeyBank
      Gayla Steiner, VP, Strategic Engagement, Trintech
      As organizations adapt to technological advancements and market demands, agile financial systems with clean data are crucial. This panel will explore key drivers of finance transformation, modernization strategies, and their impact on financial operations
      Discussion Topics
      • Drivers of Change: Explore factors driving modernization, like operational efficiency.
      • Modernization Strategies: Panelists share practical approaches, from overhauls to incremental upgrades.
      • Operational Impact: Examine how modernization reshapes operations, speeds up financial close, and improves decision-making.       ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

      Workday: AI in Action: Elevating FP&A Performance with Workday Adaptive Planning
      Justin Licker, SR SOLUTION CONSULTANT - PLANNING, Workday
      We'll dive into Workday Adaptive Planning's latest AI innovations, including the Workday Assistant and predictive forecaster, and explore how they're reshaping enterprise planning. In this live demo, you'll see how these advanced features provide unparalleled insights and drive strategic foresight, empowering organizations to thrive in a dynamic market. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

      Market Trends and Magic Quadrant Insights for Invoice-to-Cash Applications
      Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Invoice-to-cash applications help organizations improve their collections processes, drive cash flow and enhance the customer experience. This session delivers focused insight into vendors' product offerings and will enable finance leaders to identify vendors that best fit their digital transformation. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      2025 Emerging Trends in the Finance Technology Market
      Nick Duffy, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      What technologies should finance be focusing on in 2025? Separate hype from reality in this session and learn about the technology investments other finance organizations make. Join the session to gain a research-based understanding of various technologies’ current usage and perceived value, as well as where finance leaders intend to invest in the near future. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

      CFO Circle Roundtable: How CFOs are Shaping Successful AI Initiatives
      Matthew Kiel, Managing Vice President, Gartner
      Join this CFO peer-to-peer discussion, lightly facilitated by a Gartner expert, that will touch on the key roles CFO's play and the responsibilities they own when it comes to shaping successful AI initiatives in the finance function and across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      Finance’s Role in Creating a Cost-Conscious Culture
      Randeep Rathindran, Distinguished VP, Research, Gartner
      Business leaders often resist CFO-driven cost optimization, hoping to protect resources until growth resumes. For sustainable cost outcomes, CFOs must move beyond enforcing cost targets and create a cost-conscious culture. This session explores principles and tactics like cost differentiation, incentives, and education/training to sustain momentum in driving cost savings. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

      Ask the Expert: Evolving Finance Talent Competencies
      Mark Boudreau, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Join this highly interactive session where a Gartner expert answers your most pressing questions on evolving finance talent competencies.
      1.) How are competency needs changing for talent       in finance as transformation efforts create a more digitally enabled function?
      2.) Which competencies will be more and less important in 3-5 years in key finance sub-functions such as the controllership and FP&A?       ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

      CFO Circle Roundtable: Best Practices With Managing Cybersecurity Risks
      Jackie Lyons, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
      Join this CFO peer-to-peer discussion, lightly facilitated by a Gartner executive partner who is a former CFO, on how to effectively navigate cybersecurity risks. Show Less

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      “This conference is a great opportunity to gain insights into the industry trends that will be key to your finance organization’s health and success in the near and long term.”

      Matt Mozdziez
      Senior Finance Director, Chemours

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