CFOs aren’t just number crunchers — they’re strategic thinkers & decision-makers. In a world a-slop with AI, human creativity and judgment is what drives real impact.
So don’t be fooled: AI is a powerful tool, but humans make the call. The Human CFO isn’t going anywhere.
From last yr's panel: How CFOs Assess and Implement New Technology, Per @McKinsey in '24, 7% of CFOs reported 5+ AI use cases; in '25 the answer was 44%. Amy Butte talks AI in the finance function and the importance of taking the lead in AI use cases, both large and small.
Check out this insight into the need of the finance dept for numbers which are absolutely correct vs the output of LLMs which is highest likelihood of being right
Uncertainty demands adaptability. Check out how Shopify CFO Jeff Hoffmeister uses "spring training" to ensure the necessary skills for his team incl a culture based on first principles. In convo with Prof Eric So, MIT Sloan.
Yes, AI is the new new thing & yes cos are in the early stages. Decision-making remains key CFO skill - the best decision you can w the info at hand. Moral compass is imp, first principles too. The chain of human connection provides judgment & creativity for leadership success.
We can’t wait to see you! From plenaries w MIT Distinguished Profs Nelson Repenning & Eric So, in convo w CFOs Arm & Shopify; to choose your adventure sessions incl AI, Basics+, Careers, Risk, Transformation & Tech Talk. And keynote panel FedEx, Hasbro & Tapestry.
Tick, tick, tick… Registration closing this week. Get your ticket today! Keynotes incl MIT profs; Arm, FedEx, Hasbro, Shopify & Tapestry; sessions incl AI, Careers, Risk, Transformation & more; all industries, all life cycles - emerging to established.
Some things just keep changing. Rn CFOs are managing thru external developments, industry re-alignments, & a shifting regulatory landscape. Check how we’re bringing practical insights to sessions on AI, Careers, Risk, Business Basics & more. https://t.co/xft7rkY14m
Some things just keep changing. Rn CFOs are managing thru external developments, industry re-alignments, & a shifting regulatory landscape. Check how we’re bringing practical insights to sessions on AI, Careers, Risk, Business Basics & more. https://t.co/xft7rkY14m
Values? Principles? We got that. Check out our morning keynote with @robert_glazer on the importance of making business decisions in alignment with your core values.
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“We are very deliberate in offering topics and speakers who address the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s CFOs,” said Jeremy Seidman, Executive Chair. “In turn, our CFO audience knows the value of being in the room with their peers."
The answer is Tech Talk. The question, “How do CFOs assess new software, new upgrades, and new integration?” Check out the full agenda https://t.co/WL1DqK9kPi.
There’s a reason we’re the leading CFO conference. “Hard” technical sessions on risk and AI, alongside “soft” sessions on CFO Careers. November will be here before you know it.
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How are AI projects prioritized and what are the use cases that work best? Check out our AI Do’s and Don’ts session w CFOs from Boston Dynamics, Circle & Swoop, led in convo by KPMG.
🔍 Business Basics and Beyond
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November 20, 2025
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