Fall is coming, and CFOs can join some great finance events. Here are the top 5 events you might want to check out, picked by the Octopus AI team. We love AI and think it's super helpful for finance teams, so we chose events that mix finance and tech:
Why Attend: This event is dedicated to exploring the transformative role of AI in the finance industry, focusing on AI-driven investment strategies, automated trading, and risk management.
Key Highlights:
**Keynote speeches from industry leaders:**Gain insights from top AI and finance experts, featuring presentations from fintech partners like IBM, Oracle, Google, Deloitte, and Salesforce. Previous attendees have found these sessions highly relevant and actionable.
Case studies on AI applications: Learn about real-world implementations of AI in investment and trading, reflecting the current trend where a majority of finance firms are investing in AI technologies.
Networking opportunities: Over 5,000 international participants, 150 top-notch speakers, and 6 broadcasting spaces.
Why Attend: The Finance Innovation Forum is a premier event for exploring cutting-edge financial technology. Industry experts gather to discuss the latest trends in blockchain, fintech, and AI applications in finance, sharing insights on transformative innovations in the financial sector.
Key Highlights:
Diverse Professional Speakers: 40 expert speakers from leading companies like Stripe, EY, Deloitte, and American Express, offering a wide range of industry insights.
Interactive Hybrid Platform: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid event format, allowing for virtual engagement and face-to-face networking opportunities.
Focused Topics: In-depth discussions on cutting-edge areas including RegTech, payments, and cryptocurrency, addressing the most pressing issues in finance today.
Why Attend: This conference focuses on agile forecasting and scenario strategies in FP&A. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge practices for financial planning in volatile business environments.
Key Highlights:
Real-time scenario planning capabilities: Only 22% of organizations can run scenarios in real-time, highlighting a significant opportunity for improvement in FP&A agility.
Time allocation on high-value activities: FP&A teams spend just 35% of their time on high-value activities, indicating a need for more efficient processes and tools.
Forecasting efficiency: Over 50% of organizations take more than five days to produce forecasts, suggesting a clear need for faster, more agile forecasting methods.
Why Attend: This summit is renowned for bringing together finance leaders from across the globe to discuss key issues such as digital transformation, financial planning, and risk management. This year’s focus will be on leveraging AI and machine learning to drive financial strategy and decision-making.
Key Highlights:
Panel discussions on the future of digital finance: 72% of CFOs believe digital transformation is crucial for future growth.
High-caliber attendees: 80% of companies represented at the summit have annual revenues exceeding $50 million, ensuring high-level networking and discussions.
Networking opportunities: Over 500 CFOs and senior finance professionals expected, providing a rich networking environment. 76% of participants are directors, VPs, or CFOs, offering high-level connections and insights.
Why Attend: Intuit Connect is an essential event for those using QuickBooks, ProTax, and Mailchimp. It offers CPE-accredited educational programming, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities with product experts.
Key Highlights:
Keynote sessions from industry leaders: Gain insights from top minds in finance and technology.
Access to product experts: Engage with QuickBooks, ProTax, and Mailchimp experts to optimize your use of these tools3.
Networking opportunities: Connect with over 3,000 accounting and finance professionals.
These events in September and October offer excellent opportunities for CFOs to stay informed and connected.Remember to pace yourself in November—it's often a challenging month. Feel free to share your favorite events in the comments below!
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