THE UK'S PREMIER INVITATION-ONLY EVENT FOR FINANCE EXECUTIVES
March 12 - 13, 2025 | London
Future of Finance Exchange - Day 2
8:15 am - 8:45 am
Event Registration & Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:00 am
Exchange Day Two Welcome and Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
9:00 am - 9:35 am
FIRESIDE CHAT – HOW CAN WE NAVIGATE ‘EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ LIKE GEN AI FOR THE FUTURE OF FINANCE
Armand Angeli -
Vice President Digital Transformation & International Groups,
DFCG
Dauda Jammeh - Head of Finance Operations, Beazley
When talking about the future of Finance, we must look at what disruptive technologies are making their way into the market and how they can be leveraged within our function. We can’t rely on knowing what technology is available; without truly understanding how we can integrate that new technology into our existing ecosystem we cannot hope to apply it effectively. Understanding what Finance might look like in the not-so-near future requires us to get to grips with the longer-term application of Generative AI, Blockchain and other transformative technologies and to understand the impact they can make on efficiency. The opportunity is exciting, but we must also understand the challenges that can arise from implementing technological change. Our panellists will use their experience to address these challenges:
- What emerging and disruptive technology could be a priority for Finance right now?
- Where are technologies like AI and Generative AI compared to where they could be (for Finance) in the future?
- How can new tools and technology fit in with our existing set to elevate our finance output?
- How could this technology affect our Finance team, and how can we keep them motivated?
- How does increased use of technology like AI affect data security in the Finance department and is it worth the data security risk?
9:35 am - 10:10 am
PANEL DISCUSSION – MANAGING THE CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION OF FINANCE TEAMS
Armand Angeli -
Vice President Digital Transformation & International Groups,
DFCG
Luis Martins - CFO | Financial Department Director, ManpowerGroup
Svitlana Dryhush - CFO Ukraine, Metro AG
Mike Clark - VP Finance Strategy & Transformation, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
In many industries, there is a challenge with hiring and retaining talent, as well as ensuring these employees are adaptable in their roles. Not only is Finance not an exception to this rule, but it is really the one most affected. Enterprise automation often starts with Finance, so the need to manage and navigate the situation is a top priority for finance leaders. Addressing these challenges as well as thinking about how to re-imagine how we interact with our employees is pivotal to enabling growth and success of the Finance function. Our panelists will do so by answering the following questions:
- How has the transition to remote working affected the expectations of employees and how can we use this way of working to our advantage?
- How does the remote/hybrid working setup affect how we lead and train our employees, and alter how they interact with new technology?
- How can we achieve economies of skill as well as economies of scale?
- How can we offer the best to our employees and harness a culture of continuous improvement to nurture relationships and retain talent?
- How can we as leaders identify key skills that would be favorable when looking for future Finance leaders?
10:10 am - 10:40 am
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - COLLABERATION OF FINANCE AND TRANSFORMATION
Wouter Van Beek -
VP Transformation | Finance,
Air France KLM
We all know that there is pressure to streamline our processes and make the business as efficient as possible, Companies are not only trying to defend, but they are trying to grow, with the Finance function at the heart of many business transformation initiatives. To do this we need to understand how we as finance professionals collaborate with transformation functions, to enable this change. In this presentation, Wouter will look at his experience in finance transformation, as well as looking at the key transformation trends we have seen in the past year and will likely see in the year to come. He will look at different ways we can define transformation, and how we can evaluate our working models.
10:45 am - 11:15 am One-to-one Business Meetings | Peer-to-peer Networking
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Think Tank: ESG AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCE – HOW DO WE EVALUATE THE TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLES?
Guy Thompson -
Head of Global Credit Risk,
Sun Chemical
11:20 am - 11:50 am
One-to-one Business Meetings | Peer-to-peer Networking
11:50 am - 12:15 pm
Networking Coffee Break
INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION GROUPS
Group A
12:15 pm - 12:50 pm Resource Allocation – How to Balance our Time Between Strategy and Traditional Finance ActivityGroup B
12:15 pm - 12:50 pm ‘Adapt not Adopt’ Should We Adapt Our Processes to Fit New Tools Instead of Trying to Change the Tech?Group C
12:15 pm - 12:50 pm The Importance of Soft Skills for Finance Leaders with the New Role of Finance12:55 pm - 1:25 pm One-to-one Business Meetings | Peer-to-peer Networking
12:55 pm - 1:25 pm
Think Tank: NAVIGATING AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC SITUATION TO ENSURE ACCURATE ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING – WHAT IS THE ROLE OF AI?
Armand Angeli -
Vice President Digital Transformation & International Groups,
DFCG
1:25 pm - 2:30 pm
Networking Lunch
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
One-to-one Business Meetings | Peer-to-peer Networking
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm One-to-one Business Meetings | Peer-to-peer Networking
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
Think Tank: DATA, DATA, DATA – DEFINING WHAT MAKES ‘BETTER’ DATA VISUALIZATION AND QUALITY
Wouter Van Beek -
VP Transformation | Finance,
Air France KLM
INTERACTIVE BRAINSTORMING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS: ‘LOOKING AHEAD’
Our 'Look Ahead' interactive sessions are a chance to reflect on key takeaways from the event and explore innovative ideas for the future of Finance within your chosen topic area. These discussion groups are meant for brainstorming, pushing boundaries and envisioning what's possible. Embrace bold suggestions and leave feeling excited about the endless opportunities in Finance's future.
