08:30-09:15
Arrival, registration and breakfast networking
The event will begin with an informal networking session over breakfast. This gives the attendees the opportunity to begin expanding their networks, break into small groups and begin to discuss their biggest challenges as well as to exchange ideas.
09:15 - 09:40
Introduction from the Network Group and 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 and enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.
Sas Mukherjee, CFO & CSO, York Risk Services
09:40 - 10:15
Finance and innovation—the perfect partnership
- Working hand in hand to bring value to the business
- Being a good business partner
- Using data analytics to identify and prioritize investment in innovation
Sandra Clarke, CFO, Blue Shield of California
10:15 - 10:50
Global business services and strategic outcomes
- The power of end-to-end thinking
- Transforming digital enablement across the organization
- Driving business value and delivering on strategic outcomes
Mary Lambert, Director, Global Business Services, Bose Corporation
10:50-11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Open Forum Think Tank
Shaping Company Strategy
Ramon Vega, CFO, Nestlé Nutrition USA
11:25-11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 1
Driving a new age of organizational insight
Sara Baxter-Orr, Global Head of CFO Practice, Anaplan
12:15-12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Open Forum Think Tank
How CFOs can support growth?
Sas Mukherjee, CFO & CSO, York Risk Services
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk Management
- Business Reporting
- Blockchain
- Performance Management
- Big Data and Analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management Information Systems
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking lunch hosted by Anaplan
Stream 1 - Strategy & Change
14:00 - 14:35
Embracing change: the evolving role of the CFO
- Shaping company strategy and direction to improve the overall performance
- Instilling finance mindset across departments to promote business growth
- Promoting innovative approaches to inspire and motivate your team
Aradhana Sarin, CFO, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Stream 2 - AI & RPA
14:00 - 14:35
Moving towards the 4th industrial revolution: an AI and RPA overview
- Separating myths from reality
- Choosing which individual tasks to automate with RPA
- Picking the right automation plan and software partners
Dave Sackett, CFO, ULVAC Technolgies
Stream 1 - Strategy & Change
14:40 - 15:15
Meeting the CFO’s transformation challenge
- Developing a clear roadmap for finance to enable, lead and guide change management efforts into the future
- Shaping company strategy and determining the economic viability of transformation business models
- Managing culture and connecting different areas of your organisation into the planning and set up
Ramon Vega, CFO, Nestlé Nutrition USA
Stream 2 - AI & RPA
14:40 - 15:15
Defining automation as a key strategy to embark upon financial digital journey
- Delivering on business automation
- What are the key drivers for automation?
- Creating outcomes that are sustainable
Priya Chanduraj, Senior Finance Director, Schneider Electric
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 2
Your Roadmap to EPM Digital Transformation
Dr. Liran Edelist, President, Jedox
15:50-16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 3
Data Driven Strategy
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 and Analytics
- ERP
- Process Automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management Information Systems
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
17:05 - 17:45
Discussing the effects of the trade war with China
- Navigating the evolution of the Chinese market
- Pinpointing the impact of changing tariffs on US market
- Estimating the best practices to manage market risks in volatile scenery
Frank Sansone, Treasurer & SVP - Head of Treasury, China Construction Bank
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception featuring guest speaker Trent Theroux — CFO and expert in developing resilient leaders
08:30 - 09:00
Morning registration & breakfast
Informal networking over breakfast.
09:00 - 09:35
How to build an ethical business
- Role of finance function in building an ethical business
- Ensuring decision-making is not influenced by external factors
- Deliberating the appropriate strategy to address ethical issues to prevent corporate scandal
Patricia Shannon, CFO & SVP, AARP Foundation
09:35 - 10:10
Building a data strategy to meet the evolving needs of your business
- Creating a data philosophy that will transform data into a strategic asset
- Approaches to evaluating and gaining useful insight from your data
- Protecting and keeping data secure
Amy Corbin, Chief Financial Officer, Surescripts
10:10 - 10:45
Building a world class finance team
- Building a finance team aligned with corporate objectives
- Attracting and retaining world-class talent
- Creating personalized employee learning experiences and strategies to ensure training investment delivers results and high performers
Amy West, CFO, AHRC New York City
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Open Forum Think Tank
Intelligent Automation
Dave Sackett, CFO, ULVAC Technologies
11:25-11:50
Networking
11:50-12:15
Open Forum Think Tank
Talent Development
Sas Mukherjee, CFO & CSO, York Risk Services
12:15-13:05
Networking
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
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management Information Systems
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:35
Leading a data driven finance function
- The value of data and establishing a single source of
financial truth - Managing data and tools in today's open access market
- Educating your workforce on the value of data analytics
Suzette Bouley, Director of FP&A, Huber Engineered Wood
14:35 - 15:10
Evolving and refining the finance operating model to add value to your company
- How is technology changing the finance function?
- Practical actions you can apply, execute and progress to move your organization forward
- Key indicators of successful outcomes
Nigel Franklyn, VP & Controller, Munich Reinsurance — Life US
15:10-15:50
Panel discussion: Defining the effective CFO
- Practical approaches to improving your leadership of the finance function and your company
- What new finance competencies to develop next?
- Leading culture change
Kate Conway, SVP, The Travelers Companies Inc. - International
Jon Kanter, CFO, Goodwin
Sas Mukherjee, CFO & CSO, York Risk Services
Ade Patton, CFO, Turner Sports, WarnerMedia
15:50 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the chairperson