08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
09:00 - 09:10
Introduction from the Network Group & Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software, SNS – this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the Chairperson.
09:10 - 09:40
Implementing Financial Management Strategies to Ensure Operational Resilience within your Organisation in 2025
- How to identify gaps in existing strategies and act on these
- Ensuring transparency to provide assurance to your employees
- Adapting growth strategies in response to financial uncertainty to ensure operational agility
Bhev Chandrasena, CFO, Eurocontrol
09:40-10:10
How to Implement & Spearhead the Change Needed to Build a Future Ready Finance Function
- Creating clarity of direction within your organisation – Where to start and what direction to take!
- Driving continuous improvements through innovation
Karin Aalbertsen, CFO, Wienerberger
10:10-10:40
Panel Discussion: Strategies on Mitigating your Financial Risk in 2025 – What you Need to Know as a CFO!
- Identifying your key risk areas include market risks, credit risks, operational risks, and regulatory risks
- Enhancing financial forecasting and scenario planning
Moderator – Mitch Bergmans, Business Finance Director, Cargill
Henk Geirnaert, CFO, Balta Group
Gerard Hirdes, CFO, Vinventions
Ihor Martynyuk, CFO, MGA Entertainment
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
AI & Data Analytics for Financial Optimisation
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by Wolters Kluwer
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 3
Performance Management
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Travel and Expense Management
- AI in Finance Technology and Consulting
- Order to Cash
- FP&A
- Finance Data and Analytics
- Performance Management
- Tax Technology and Consulting
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Financial and Business Reporting
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
- ERP
- ESG & Sustainability
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Finance Talent and Skills
- HR Systems and Technology
- Intelligent Spend Management
- Rebate Management
- Treasury Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Data Analtics
14:00 - 14:35
Navigating the Landscape of Data & Analytics in Finance in 2025
- Principles of using data—What you should and need to know!
- How to become a data driven organisation
- A look at the shift from feature driven finance leader to the impact driven one
Stream 2 - Sustainability
14:00 - 14:35
Embedding Sustainability into your Financial Strategy to Ensure These Two Goals are Mutually Aligned
- Sustainability commitments & regulation—What do you need to know?
- Is it only about climate? What else should be on your radar in 2025?
Stream 1 - AI & Machine Learning
14:35 - 15:10
Embracing AI & ML to Drive Innovation, Enhance Performance & Create Sustainable Value Within your Organisation
- A look at how and what growth opportunities AI can unlock
- Investing in the right talent & expertise. What strategy should you implement
- Ensuring that any AI solutions are scalable and can be integrated seamlessly with existing systems you have
Erwin Hettich, Head of Strategic Management & Finance, University of St Gallen
Stream 2 - Team Management
14:35 - 15:10
Creating a Talent Strategy that Prioritises the Acquisition & Retention of Top Talent
- Understanding your business needs & aligning talent strategy with business goals
- Tailoring your recruiting efforts to the types of talent your business need
- Understanding the needs of your workforce, continuously engaging with employees, and adapting to the changing dynamics of the labour market
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Hosted by Medius
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Travel & Expense Management
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Travel and Expense Management
- AI in Finance Technology and Consulting
- Order to Cash
- FP&A
- Finance Data and Analytics
- Performance Management
- Tax Technology and Consulting
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Financial and Business Reporting
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
- ERP
- ESG & Sustainability
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Finance Talent and Skills
- HR Systems and Technology
- Intelligent Spend Management
- Treasury Management
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Overcoming Core Finance Transformation Challenges
- Leveraging the right technology to upgrade outdated finance systems
- Improving data quality & tips on how to smoothly integrate data from multiple systems
- Investing in talent development to implement & operate new technologies such as AI
- Ensuring regulatory compliance through integration of compliance tools and regular auditing
Marcel Polak, Finance Transformation Process & Tools Owner, Nokia
Rhoda Piedra, Finance Director, MSD
Bas Broon, CFO – Corporate Control, KLM
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception
08:30 - 09:00
Morning registration & breakfast
09:00 - 10:10
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant finance topics – please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in the wrap up session.
Roundtable 1: Work Culture
Ewelina Wojtowicz, Finance Director, Danone
Roundtable 2: Risk Management
Ramon Tolk, Senior Director Treasury, Avery Dennison
Roundtable 3: AI in Finance
Roundtable 4: ESG
Erik Vos, Director ESG Program Implementation, Ahold Delhaize
Roundtable 5: Financial Planning
Gary Pettman, Head of FP&A, Byborg Enterprises
Roundtable 6: Data Analytics
Roundtable 7: Auditing & Tax
Byron Flores, Head Financial Reporting & Accounting, Novartis
Roundtable 8: Talent Retention
10:10 - 10:45
Roundtable Wrap-up
Each host will provide a short overview of the key findings from their discussion to the room. This is an opportunity for everyone to gain an perspective from each roundtable discussion.
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Supply Chain Resilience
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Talent Management – Acquisition, Retention and Upskilling
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 8
Cost Management in Economic Uncertainty
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Travel and Expense Management
- AI in Finance Technology and Consulting
- Order to Cash
- FP&A
- Finance Data and Analytics
- Performance Management
- Tax Technology and Consulting
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Financial and Business Reporting
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
- ERP
- ESG & Sustainability
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Finance Talent and Skills
- HR Systems and Technology
- Intelligent Spend Management
- Rebate Management
- Treasury Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - AI & Compliance
14:00-14:35
Understanding AI Compliance in CFO’s Practices with a Focus on Corporate Tax Regulations
- How to ensure that your AI systems comply with the ever growing body of legal and regulatory standards
- Understanding AI’s role in corporate finance and tax
- Leveraging AI to optimise tax strategies while maintaining compliance and mitigating risks
Michel Wessel, CFO, Royal Talens
Stream 2 - Data Structure
14:00-14:35
How to Create an Effective Company Data Structure to Ensure Financial Transparency, Compliance & Efficient Decision-Making
- Aligning with business processes
- How to prioritise a well-structured data environment that integrates seamlessly across your business
- What pitfalls need to be avoided
Nicolas Corcia, Group CFO, Arcadia
Stream 1 - Sustainability Reporting
14:35 - 15:10
Understanding the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- Are you Compliant?
- A look at what the new directive means for you
- Analysing the alignment of EU sustainability reporting with international frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Stream 2 - Travel & Expense Management
14:35 - 15:10
Why Implementing an Effective T&E Management Strategy is Essential for Controlling Costs, Ensuring Compliance & Optimising Spend
- How a well-designed T&E programme helps you to stay competitive, compliant, and cost-effective
- Increasing financial control & predictability
15:10 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Establishing New Working Models to Improve Management of Finance
- Adapting hybrid working models to suit the individual needs and circumstances of all employees
- Best practice for maintaining communications with staff working remotely
- Implementing flexible working structures to reduce staff burnout and increase productivity
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson