8:30-9:30
Arrival, registration and 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, 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 Chairperson
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 Chairperson.
9:40 - 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
Evaluating the adoption of big data to enhance performance and productivity
- Meeting the expectation of automation and merging data
- Ensuring data is collected and manipulated in agility
- Effectively use data to strategically prioritize effort and action
Robyn Joe, CFO & COO, Maples Fund Services
10:50-11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Financial Reporting
11:25-11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Digital Transformation
12:15-12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Working Capital Optimization
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
Stream 1 - Change Management
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
Shay Gonen, CFO, Intralinks
Stream 2 - Innovation
14:00 - 14:35
Moving towards the 4th industrial revolution: an AI and RPA overview
- Separating myths VS reality
- Choosing which individual tasks to automate with RPA
- Picking the right automation plan and software partners
Dave Sackett, CFO, ULVAC Technolgies
Stream 1 - Cybersecurity
14:40 - 15:15
Looking closely at the evolution of cyber threat
- Revealing the latest cyber risks and government strategies
- Lesson learned the hard way: how to mitigate risks
- Evaluating the benefits of AI adoption to stay ahead of cyber security threats
Stream 2 - Regulation
14:40 - 15:15
Throwing light on the changing regulatory landscape
- US GAAP vs IFRS: practical applications and comparison
- Navigating the transaction from Libor to SOFR
- Presenting practical takeaways when switching systems
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
RPA
15:50-16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
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
8:30 - 9:00
Morning registration & breakfast
Informal networking over breakfast.
9:00 - 9:35
Case study: Creating a positive company culture to embrace change and increase profitability
- Inspiring your team to think outside the box and not be resistance to business transformation
- Sharing the importance of communicate clearly company vision across departments
- Embracing technology to minimize repetitive tasks and focus on strategy
Diraj Cherian, CFO, Panasonic Automotive
9:35 - 10:10
Uncovering the use of mobile technologies to manage a global team
- Presenting what tools are available to improve communication with international team
- Balancing the use of advanced technologies and in-person interaction
- Assessing cultural transformation: from local to global
Michael Discenza, CFO, North America, Transurban
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
Lucy Rutishauser, CFO, North America, Transurban
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Performance Management
11:25-11:50
Networking
11:50-12:15
Workshop 7
Implementing Intellegent Automation
12:15-12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 8
The Cloud
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
Stream 1 - IT Skill Gap
14:00 - 14:35
Leading a data driven finance function
- Moving away from data silos and establishing a single source of financial truth
- Educating your workforce on the value and best use of data
- Sourcing and selecting the right data suppliers for you
Suzette Bouley, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Huber Engineered Wood
Stream 2 - Risk Management
14:00 - 14:35
Case study: Outlining how to assess strategic investments to ensure ROI
- Debating how to invest cash flow in the most efficient manner to drive company value
- Sharing the best practice to build a strong balance sheet
- Exploring new market avenues to disclose new potential opportunities
Stream 1 - Back to basics
14:40 - 15:15
Case study: How to build an ethical business
- Debating the best practices to disclose change in the business to clients and stakeholders
- Guaranteeing decision-making is not influence by of external factors
- Deliberating the appropriate strategy to address ethical issues to prevent corporate scandal
Stream 2 - Robotic Process Automation
14:40 - 15:15
Exploring the influence of technology adoption and performance impact on your business
- Navigate the multi-face world of technology to choose the right tool for your business
- Delving into the correlation between the declining workforce and the employment of robotics
- Thinking strategically when it comes to investment
15:20-16:00
Panel discussion: Defining the role of the future finance professional
- Outlining the importance of creating personalized employee learning experiences
- Establishing company needs to prioritize which objectives need to be tackle
- Deliberating strategies to ensure training investments deliver the expected results
Kate Conway, SVP & Advisor, Travelers
Jon Kanter, CFO, Goodwin Procter
16:00 - 16:05
Closing remarks from the Chairperson