08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
09:00 - 09:05
Introduction from the Network Group
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.
09:05 - 09:10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
An overview of the changing role of the CFO & your welcome address from the Chairperson.
Bridget Thomson, Director, Commercial Finance, Jack Line's Protein Snacks
09:10 - 09:30
The birth of CFO 3.0 - Evolving responsibilities in driving business decisions
- From clerks to business drivers: an evaluation of the new tasks & techniques of the CFO
- How technology is transforming your role & enabling deeper insights
- Penalties for the pen-pusher: top five suggestions to get ahead of the advancing demands of the CFO
Harald Seidel, CFO, DAF Trucks
09:30-10:00
Keeping-up with tax regulations & sanction rules to protect your business from legal turmoil
- Outline of tax regulations & processes across Europe & upcoming changes
- Risks created by tax reporting & who you work with
- Real-time reporting: technologies role in simplifying & automating regulatory burdens
Giammarco Cottani, Director, Global Tax, Netflix
10:00 - 10:50
Panel Debate: The CFO’s strategic role in building resilience & generating opportunities
- Lessons learnt from COVID 19: resource & people management in a time of mass disruption
- How have CFO’s adapted company strategies for the next 12 - 24 months & developed agility
- What will change in how we communicate, & what role does inclusion & diversity play in elevating the new ways of collaboration?
Harald Seidel, CFO, DAF Trucks
Renée Wansink, CFO, Karl Lagerfeld
Hans van Geloven, CFO, VTTI
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
How to apply indirect taxes to the digital economy and stay compliant
Ellen Van Daal, Solutions Engineer, Vertex
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Super-fast CFO: Best-selling author Sophie Devonshire on how to lead at speed!
Sophie Devonshire, author of ‘Super-Fast, Lead at Speed’
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 3
Beating the forecast bias: How Board helps to get rid of the forecast bias by driver-based planning
Jeroen Ekelenkamp, Group Controller, Hamilton Bright
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:35
Economic risks: how to navigate & prepare your business against economic uncertainty
- Macro trends: is Europe heading towards another recession?
- How to navigate economic indicators
- Responding to economic risks in your business
Menno Middeldorp, Chief Economist, RaboResearch, Rabobank
Stream 1 - Contingency planning
14:40 - 15:15
Case Study: The management of capital investments in disruptive environments
- Why is sustainability now a key criterion to access investment?
- Long & short-term incentives to increase sustainability in-house & across the supply chain
- How businesses can increase their sustainability measure
Paul Perdang, CFO, ArcelorMittal
Stream 2 - The business-focussed CFO
14:40 - 15:15
Case Study: How the finance function can drive substantial commercial growth for your business?
- How did Xiaomi tackle entering a new market & enjoy immediate success?
- What challenges did Xiaomi face in delivering a seamless market entry?
- What role can the CFO play in opening-up & maximising new opportunities?
Andy Zhang, Head, Finance, WEU, Xiaomi
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
How to secure the right business outcome during your P2P implementation
Andrew Dos Santos, Director, Operational Excellence, Basware
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Accounting in this never normal world: Structured financial transformation as a strategy
Raymond Steenvoorde, Regional Vice President, BlackLine
Jeroen van der Zee, Account Director, BlackLine
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 - 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Debate: Change management - motivating & stabilising your team in times of disruption?
- What challenges arise when going through organisational change or by introducing new technologies?
- A comparison of experiences with change & how objections were overcome
- How to achieve employee & manager buy-in for organisation transformation
Marcel Polak, CFO, Process & Technologies, Nokia
Matthieu van Amerongen, CEO, TWS
17:50 - 17:55
Chairperson's closing remarks
Bridget Thomson, Director, Commercial Finance, Jack Line's Protein Snacks
19:00
Gala dinner & drinks reception featuring Hannes Sjöblad: People management - biotechnologies & the future of the way we work & live
08:30 - 09:05
Morning registration & breakfast
09:05 - 09:10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Bridget Thomson, Director, Commercial Finance, Jack Line's Protein Snacks
09:10 - 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: Culture & team development
Benjamin Reynaud, CFO, Food & Environment, Eurofins
Roundtable 4: Lean & agile finance function through digitalisation
Muthumari Duraisamy, Executive Director, Group Finance, Vanderlande
Roundtable 2: Commercialising the finance function
Pieter Brokx, CFO, Eurocaps
Roundtable 5: Data & insights
Davy Vreys, CFO, Brussels Airport
Roundtable 3: Sustainability
Carina Krastel-Hoek, Director, Business Guidance, TenneT
Roundtable 6: The new norm
Andy Zhang, Head, Finance, WEU, Xiaomi
10:10 - 10:50
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.
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
CFO Call to Action: Align sales & finance to optimise revenue & increase forecast predictability
Andrew Widdison, Regional Director, EMEA North, Xactly
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Open Forum Think Tank
Intelligent automation
Bridget Thomson, Director, Commercial Finance, Jack Line’s Protein Snacks
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Open Forum Think Tank
Supply chain innovation
Bridget Thomson, Director, Commercial Finance, Jack Line’s Protein Snacks
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Resources
14:00 - 14:35
How to drive cultural & team development to create a seamless environment
- How to develop the finance footprint as a team to drive commercial success
- Creating an independent team integrated with the wider business strategies
- What are the skills of the modern finance team & how to best train & develop staff
Benjamin Reynaud, CFO, Food & Environment, Europe, Eurofins
Stream 2 - Thought leadership
14:00 - 14:35
How to incorporate green finance into your financial planning & utilise ESG for business sustainability
- Hurdles to jump & challenges to expect when prioritising green finance
- How to analyse your assets for long-term sustainability & financial resilience
- Clarifying essential definitions & hallmarks of green activities
Carina Krastel-Hoek, Director, Business Guidance, TenneT
14:40 - 15:15
Why is the sustainability drive making businesses re-think their carbon footprint?
- Why is sustainability now a key criterion to access investment?
- Long & short-term incentives to increase sustainability in-house & across the supply chain
- How businesses can increase their sustainability measure
Petra van den Broek, CFO, SPIE International
15:15 - 16:05
Panel Debate: How to structure & apply the introduction of new technology
- What comes first, the process or the tool? How to establish efficient processes for new technology implementation
- First step tool-selection: how do CFO’s make their technology choices in a market over-supplied with options
- What will the technology behind the modern finance team look like in 2-5 years’ time?
Jeffrey Hinnen, CFO, Witteveen+Bos
Bob Kurperstroek, VP, Financial Systems & Strategy Group, NBCUniversal
Ken Foster, Operational Finance Director, Stolt-Nielsen
16:05 - 16:10
Closing remarks from the Chairperson