EUROPE'S PREMIER INVITATION-ONLY EVENT FOR FINANCE EXECUTIVES

19 - 20 October 2026 | Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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7:45 am - 8:30 am Registration & Coffee

8:30 am - 8:40 am Chairperson’s Opening Address

8:40 am - 9:10 am OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: From Data Quality to Information Quality

For today's CFO, data quality is no longer a back-office concern, it's a credibility issue. Yet 96% report challenges with the quality of non-financial data, making it harder to support strategic decisions, meet regulatory requirements, and benefit from AI-driven initiatives.

A decade ago, data quality was measured simply by accuracy and completeness. Today, as finance teams adopt advanced technologies, the standard has evolved. Modern finance functions require information quality, data that is accurate, complete, consistent, explainable, reliable, and usable.

High-quality information doesn't just improve control, it transforms how finance communicates and influences. Stronger data foundations enable clearer internal reporting, more compelling external storytelling, and more actionable insights. They also ensure that AI and analytics models are trained on trustworthy inputs, increasing accuracy and confidence in outputs.

Join this interactive panel discussion as we explore:

How finance leaders can move beyond managing data to building trusted information ecosystems
How better data enhances internal reporting clarity and strengthens external storytelling with stakeholders
Ways improved information quality drives deeper insights, faster decision-making, and stronger strategic alignment
Why high-quality data is critical for AI adoption, improving model accuracy, reducing bias, and increasing trust in AI-driven outcomes

9:10 am - 9:55 am PLENARY KEYNOTE: Transforming R2R from a Compliance Function into a Strategic Value Driver

R2R has traditionally been positioned as a back-office compliance function focused on closing the books and meeting audit requirements. However, in today's complex, multi-ERP environments, this model is under strain. Finance teams continue to struggle with fragmented data, heavy manual effort, and time-consuming reconciliations.

AI presents a practical and scalable opportunity to reimagine R2R end-to-end. Rather than replacing existing processes, AI enhances them by embedding intelligence into core activities. It automates high-volume, repetitive tasks such as journal entry creation, reconciliations, and data validation, significantly reducing manual workload and improving accuracy. It also strengthens financial control by continuously monitoring transactions, identifying anomalies, and highlighting risks in real time.

During this session as we discuss the real opportunity AI provides for R2R which is not incremental efficiency, it is end-to-end transformation of the operating model.

Key discussion points include:

Understanding how AI shifts the R2R focus from "looking in the rearview mirror" during month-end to real-time data validation.
Exploring how the role of the finance professional evolves from a manual data processor to a strategic analyst
Learning how AI can harmonise data streams for enhanced compliance and strategic forecasting

10:00 am - 10:30 am Pre-Scheduled Business Meetings & Networking

10:00 am - 10:30 am THINK TANK F: Interactive Discussion: Preventing the Burnout Trap: Building Resilient Finance Teams

The pressure on finance leaders has never been greater with 60% saying they would not recommend their roles to Gen Z, as expectations continue to rise and CFOs are asked to do more with less. From navigating constant regulatory change to adopting new technologies and supporting strategic decision-making, the demands on finance teams are relentless.

The result? Increasing pressure, fatigue, and a growing risk of burnout across functions.

In this interactive think tank, we explore how senior finance leaders can embed emotional intelligence into the operations and build resilient, high-performing teams. Together, we will discuss how leaders can recognise the early warning signs of burnout, redesign workloads, and foster a culture built on trust, open communication, and psychological safety during periods of change and uncertainty

10:35 am - 11:05 am Pre-Scheduled Business Meetings & Networking

11:10 am - 11:40 am PLENARY KEYNOTE: Beyond the Spreadsheet: Building a Continuous Planning Model

Finance leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver accurate forecasts and agile budgets in a world defined by volatility. Yet many organisations remain constrained by fragmented, spreadsheet-driven planning processes. These legacy approaches slow down cycle times, and limit the ability to model scenarios quickly and confidently. As a result, CFOs often struggle to move from reactive reporting to proactive decision-making.

This session explores how connected planning platforms enable organisations to replace spreadsheet-based processes with a continuous planning model. By linking finance, sales, operations, and HR into a single integrated environment, CFOs can create real-time visibility across the business. Advanced scenario modelling, automated data consolidation, and rolling forecasts allow finance teams to respond rapidly to change while maintaining control, governance, and accuracy.

Key Takeaways

Discover how to eliminate spreadsheet dependency and reduce planning cycle times through connected planning models
Explore how driver-based forecasting and real-time scenario planning improve accuracy and decision confidence
Discuss the benefits of aligning strategic, operational, and financial plans into a continuous, enterprise-wide planning process

11:40 am - 12:10 pm The Great CFO Debate

Time to take a stand. We're breaking from the script for an interactive debate. We'll throw out 8 polarising statements, your job is to pick a side, sharpen your arguments with your team, and go head-to-head with the opposition

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Scheduled Business Meetings & Networking

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm THINK TANK G: Green Finance in Action

The transition to a more sustainable economy is accelerating and finance leaders have a critical role to play in enabling that shift. Increasingly, they are expected to move beyond compliance and reporting to actively shape how sustainability is embedded into financial decision-making. As a result, many organisations are now exploring the Green P&L. In fact, 69% of CFOs expect higher returns from sustainability initiatives than from traditional investments, making green financing a growing strategic priority.

In this interactive conversation we will explore how CFOs can leverage their domain expertise and strategic influence to turn sustainability from a cost consideration into a driver of long-term business value. Together, we will discuss how to implement a Green P&L in practice, embed sustainability into business cases and investment decisions, and ensure finance plays a leading role in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future.

12:50 pm - 1:50 pm NETWORKING LUNCH

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm Pre-Scheduled Business Meetings & Networking

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm THINK TANK H: Interactive Case Study: Driving Value from Transformation: Strategic Insights from Nordea’s Tech Evolution

Technology is no longer just a support function, it is the engine of enterprise value. We invite you to step inside the transformation journey of one of Europe's leading financial institutions. Nordea Technology has navigated a comprehensive overhaul of its legacy systems and strategy, and they are opening their playbook to share the hard-won lessons learned along the way.

Join Elizabeth Shadrack Paszek, CFO of Technology at Nordea, for a deep dive into the financial and operational mechanics of large-scale change.

What We Will Explore:

The Catalyst for Change
Navigating Internal Friction during transformation
Creating a Cross-Industry Blueprint

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Pre-Scheduled Business Meetings & Networking

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm The Action Setters: Your opportunity to go off script.

Join your fellow delegates for a peer-led discussion session to close out the Exchange.

There is no set agenda, no presentations. Just an open floor to tackle the conversations that matter most.

Find your table, connect with peers, and open your envelope to get started.

The goal is to leave this room with at least one idea you can act on from Monday morning.