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
How Nortura has Made a Good Business out of Sustainability
- How a food company has become very sustainable and saved money
- How is this seen in our investments?
Henrik Frisell, CFO, Nortura
09:40 - 10:10
Implementing & Spearheading 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
10:10 - 10:45
Panel Discussion: How can you Best Mitigate your Financial Risk in 2025 & Beyond?
- Identifying your key risk areas include market risks, credit risks, operational risks, and regulatory risks
- Strategies to mitigate or minimise your risk, what you need to know
- Enhancing financial forecasting and scenario planning
Daniel Kelemen, Head of Finance, Polestar
Aki Kotakorpi, CFO, Luhta Sportswear
Shashank Rastogi, Head of Finance, FLSmidth
Jukka Karppinen, Head of Finance Nordic, Kenvue
Manoj Kumar Maggon, Group CFO, TitanX
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Digital Transformation
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Compliance
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:
- Finance Data & Analytics
- AI in Finance Technology & Consulting
- Finance Talent & Skills
- Financial & Business Reporting
- ESG & Sustainability
- ERP
- FP&A
- Performance Management
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Order to Cash
- Invoicing Financing & e-invoicing
- Tax Technology & Consulting
- Treasury Management
- HR Systems & Technology
- Travel & Expense Management
- Rebate Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Data Analytics
14:00 - 14:35
Navigating the landscape of Data and Analytics in Finance in 2025
- Principles of using data – What you should and need to know!
- How to become a data driven Finance organisation
- A look at the shift from feature driven finance leader to the impact driven one
Jukka Karppinen, Head of Finance Nordic, Kenvue
Stream 2 - Operational Resilience
14:00 - 14:35
Implementing Financial Management Strategies to Ensure
Operational Resilience
- Establishing financial resilience Foundations
- Diversification of revenue streams
- Cost control & expense management
Stream 1 - AI & ML
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
Stream 2 - Talent Strategy
14:35 - 15:10
Creating a Talent Strategy that Prioritises the Acquisition & Retention of Top Talent
- Understanding and getting to grips with exactly what you need
- What talent acquisition strategy is best for you?
- What should your employee retention strategy look like?
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
AI
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Finance Data & Analytics
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Finance Data & Analytics
- AI in Finance Technology & Consulting
- Finance Talent & Skills
- Financial & Business Reporting
- ESG & Sustainability
- ERP
- FP&A
- Performance Management
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Order to Cash
- Invoicing Financing & e-invoicing
- Tax Technology & Consulting
- Treasury Management
- HR Systems & Technology
- Travel & Expense Management
- Rebate Management
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: A Deep Dive into Overcoming Your 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
Niels Behrensen, CFO, Danfoss
Lee-Anne Lindsay, Director, Finance & Controlling Nordic, Geberit
18:00
Networking drinks reception