EUROPE'S PREMIER INVITATION-ONLY EVENT FOR FINANCE EXECUTIVES

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

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Inbal Orbach

Vice President Global Head of FP&A Lonza Group AG Basel

Agenda Day 1

2:35 PM AI in Finance Debate: Redeploy Talent or Slash Headcount?

As AI becomes embedded across the finance function, CFOs face a fundamental strategic question: is the real value of AI in reducing costs and increasing efficiency, or in redeploying talent to higher-value work?

AI has the potential to automate manual processes, accelerate reporting cycles, and reduce operational costs. At the same time, it can free finance professionals from repetitive tasks, enabling them to focus on strategic analysis, scenario planning, and deeper business partnership. For CFOs, the challenge is determining where AI should drive cost efficiency and where it should unlock new capability and insight.

Join this panel discussion as we debate the purpose of AI within finance and impact on team structures.

Key discussion points include:

Efficiency vs. reinvention: Should AI primarily reduce headcount and operational costs, or enable the redeployment of finance talent into more strategic roles?
Measuring AI's real impact: How CFOs are assessing productivity gains, process acceleration, and value creation across finance workflows
Redesigning the finance workforce: What AI means for roles, skills, and team structures as automation increases

4:50 PM CONFERENCE WIDE DISCUSSION: The Future of GBS & Value Creation in the Age of AI

Over the past 15–20 years, Global Business Services and outsourced finance models have evolved from cost-saving engines into strategic enablers. However, the landscape is shifting rapidly.

With the rise of AI, automation, and changing cost dynamics across geographies, CFOs are re-evaluating long-standing operating models. Traditional location-based arbitrage is no longer the primary driver of value and many organisations are questioning whether their current GBS structures are fit for the future.

This Think Tank session explores how finance leaders can redefine GBS to deliver true value in a digital-first world.

Key Questions Explored:

From Cost Efficiency to Value Creation: Is the traditional GBS model still relevant?
The Impact of AI on GBS : How AI is reshaping shared services and BPO models
Location Strategy Revisited : Does it still matter where your shared services are located?

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