8.30 - 9:30
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
The event will begin with an informal networking session over a continental breakfast. This gives the attendees the opportunity to begin expanding their networks and to break into small groups and begin to discuss their biggest challenges as well as to exchange ideas
9:30 - 9:40
Introduction from the Network Group and the Chair
A brief introduction to the event software—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 and enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the Chair
9:40 - 10:15
Evaluating the critical role CFOs can and should play as business partner
- Investigating how the CEO and CFO's functions are becoming increasingly inseperable
- Going further than the CFO's role to risk management but to formulate a company's strategy
- Exploring the true benefits of a strong CEO/CFO relationship
10:15 - 10:50
How analytics can transform CFOs from accountants to strategists
- Aligning the analytics capability and delivery with priority business requirements
- Developing an analytics strategy that places human insight at it's core rather than technology
- Transforming the analytics-based insights into actions, aligning incentives, rewards and measurement accordingly
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1 –
Unlock IT spend and accelerate transformational programs
11:25 - 11:50
One-to-One Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Performance management
12:15 - 12:40
One-to-One Networking
12.40-13.05
Workshop 3
Implementing Intelligent Automation to accelerate the journey to digital transformation and better outcomes
11:00-13.05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business Reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- Process Automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Information Management Systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
13.05-14.00
Networking Lunch
Robotic Process Automation
14:00 - 14.35
Case study: Driving strategic transformation of the finance team with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Evaluating the role and opportunities of robotics for the finance sector
- Lessons learnt from implementing RPA for the finance team
- Engaging with finance function staff to involve them in the transition process
Pim Eindhoven, CFO, Omnicom Media Group
Cyber Security
14:00 - 14.35
Case Study: Adapting to the evolution of cyber security
- Investigating examples increasing threat of cyber attacks
- CFOs role learning, adapting and building competency to tackle the challenge
- Creative approaches to build cyber security skills
Big Data Strategy
14:40 - 15:15
Case Study: Boosting the finance function with big data
- Building a data strategy putting big data at the heart of the decision-making processes
- Investigating the range of innovative data tools: benefits and set backs
- Driving a cultural change to support innovative mind sets
Transformation
14:40 - 15:15
Case study: Embracing transformative role in the growing digital era
- Demonstrating the benefits of technology in the finance function
- Lessons learnt from initial implementation of new technology
- Exploring the growing need for data scientists and different talents for the new roles in finance
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
15:50 - 16:15
One-to-One Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
15:25 - 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business Reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- Process Automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Information Management Systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
17:10 - 18:00
Panel Discussion: Predicting and preparing for the next global crisis
- Analysing the current economic state and it’s implications on businesses
- Exploring CFOs longer-term economic growth expectations
- Developing a plan and preparing to enter a recession with confidence
Javier Echeverria, Head of Finance, PSA Antwerp
18:00
Close of Day 1
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception featuring after-dinner speaker
8.30 - 9:00
Morning registration & breakfast
9.00 - 9.35
Interactive Session- Brexit: An opportunity to restructure European Finance?
- Fact analysis: what does it mean?
- Investigating best practices and adapting operations
- Overview of initial lessons learnt and preparing for future uncertainty
9.35 - 10.10
The rise of the operational CFO
- Defining the role of operational chief financial officer
- Lessons learnt from adapting the new division of responsibilities
- Combining financial stewardship and skill developing creative operational strategies
10.10 - 10.45
Importance of culture in employee performance management
- Reflecting on the current state of your organisation and diagnosing what needs to change
- Utilising data to quantify why change is of best interest for employees and the business
- Striking a balance of diplomat and disruptor
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11.00 - 11.25
Workshop 6
The cloud
11:25 - 11:50
One-to-One Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Robotics and machine learning
12:15 - 12:40
One-to-One Networking
12.40-13.05
Workshop 8k
Financial reporting
11:00-13.05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business Reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- Process Automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Information Management Systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
13.05-14.00
Networking Lunch
Banking CFOs
14.00 - 14.35
Case Study: Lessons learnt for CFOs in the banking industry
- Further enhancing the risk model and Improving informational flows
- Greater involvement in business processes
- Future implications of Brexit: preparing for the risks
Risk Management
14.00 - 14.35
Case study: The next move in the risk management evolution
- Improving the interaction model between risk and the business
- Reforming the role of risk within your organisation
- Exploring the CFOs role within cyber security
Finance functions of the future
14.40 - 15.15
Case study: Building the digital finance function of the future
- Leading transformation to provide real-time, data-enabled decision support for your CEO
- Identifying tasks and processes within the finance function that would most benefit from digitalisation
- Where to start with the rapid arrival of innovative technology and lack of digital talent
Real Time Reporting
14.40 - 15.15
Case Study: Streamlining Decision Making with Real Time Financial Reporting
- Leaving Traditional reporting behind and exploring modern reporting technology
- Lessons learnt from implementing modern reporting tools
- Leveraging real time financial reporting into forward-looking and predictive insights
15.20 - 15.55
Panel discussion: Defining the role of the future CFO
- Exploring the real applications of AI and Automation to increase efficiency
- Examining the skill sets the future CFO must have and how to adapt
- Preparing for the future and building your strategy
15.55
Closing remarks from the Chair