Agenda Day 1
9:00 am - 9:45 am
EDT
How Agentic AI Accelerates AP Transformation and Value Realization
Andreas Muzzu -
Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Innovation/Digital Lead,
EY
Luca van Skyhawk - Chief Revenue Officer, Hypatos
In recent years, finance leaders have seen a surge in Accounts Payable (AP) automation, with SSON data showing that 63% of AP teams have automated in some capacity. Despite automation levels soaring, however, KPIs such as straight-through-processing (STP) have stalled, as exceptions remain a bottleneck. Plus, PO mismatches, tax discrepancies, and coding decisions still require manual intervention. In order to break through that value ceiling, a new approach is needed that can tackle judgment-based challenges: Agentic AI. In this session, our expert speakers will explore:
- How Agentic AI can accelerate AP transformation and create significant ROI fast.
- The path to 90-day Agentic AI implementation
- How Agentic AI handles complex scenarios like PO matching, GL code prediction, and exception resolution
Sponsored by: Hypatos
10:00 am - 10:30 am
EDT
Stay Ahead of the Next Evolution of AP: The Ultimate AP Guideline for 2026
Adam Hermann -
NBS S2P Head of P2P,
Nokia
Michael Stenzel - Head Global Process Owner, Procure to Pay and T&E, Sandoz
Imran Gohar - Product Marketing Director, AppZen
With 2026 soon approaching, it is important to place our focus on what lies ahead. As Generative AI and Agentic AI tools continue maturing, AP leaders are not only expected to simply automate workflows but also to put together intelligent systems that balance compliance, speed, and innovation. This shift is expanding the role of AP teams to include being strategic enablers of digital transformation. In this unprecedented landscape, join this panel discussion, which will unpack the trends shaping the next chapter of AP.
Sponsored by: AppZen
10:45 am - 11:15 am
EST
Inbox Relief, Team Re-engaged: How Samuel, Son & Co Transformed Supplier Experiences with AI
Dana Frape -
Shared Services Manager,
Samuel, Son & Co
Natalie Gaffney - Enterprise Client Sales Executive, Medius
Strong growth and a 170-year legacy left the AP team at Samuel, Son & Co. overwhelmed and frustrated. With 100+ supplier emails per day and a team stretched thin, supplier responses were often rushed, and inquiries frequently escalated to management. The breakthrough came when they implemented AI, specifically AI-powered supplier responses. In this session, project lead and Manager of Financial Shared Services, Dana Frape, shares their story, delving into:
- Responding to vendors in real-time utilizing AI
- Test-smart, go-live carefully: How to overcome internal resistance
- The impact and results of the project
- AP as a testbed for broader AI implementations
Sponsored by: Medius
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
EDT
Outpacing Ever Evolving Fraud: Utilizing AI to Spot DeepFakes & AP Errors
Brent Jones -
Senior Director, Solutions Consultant,
Oversight
You might think your fraud prevention strategy is robust, but fraudsters are constantly developing new methods of infiltration and the advent of AI continues to accelerate their innovation. It is vital you fight fire with fire, and understand how AI can help mitigating risk. SSON’s research data shows that only 8% of GBS organizations have automated fraud detection and risk management in their AP process, demonstrating the pressing need to empower organizations with AI-powered risk detection tools. In this session, we will explore how layers of AI can flag suspicious patterns in real time, identify mismatches across siloed systems, and recognize emerging fraud trends before they escalate.
Sponsored by: Oversight Systems
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
EDT
E-Invoicing & AP Automation: Fast-Tracking Finance for the Future
Anna Micklewright -
Senior Account Manager, Tax & Trade,
Thomson Reuters
Rik Patel - Senior Account Manager, Tax & Trade, Thomson Reuters
Cut the manual work, boost accuracy, and stay compliant. This session dives into the latest e-invoicing mandates, AP automation trends, and practical tech solutions. Learn how leading teams are slashing costs, speeding up payments, and unlocking real-time financial insights. Walk away with actionable steps to streamline your AP process and future-proof your finance operations.
Sponsored by: Thomson Reuters
