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      Explore the most pressing priorities shaping finance today and the emerging trends influencing tomorrow. From AI and investment strategy to resource allocation and business performance, discover the insights helping finance leaders navigate change with confidence.

      AI Economics

      Assess AI costs, benefits, and business value to prioritize investments and improve returns.

      Finance ERP Solutions & Implementation Providers

      Compare ERP platforms and implementation partners to support finance transformation.

      Leadership Effectiveness

      Strengthen leadership skills to drive results, influence decisions, and lead change.
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      Monday, 23 March, 2026

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Finance at the Forefront — Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything
      Clement Christensen, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
      As organizations adapt to AI, many early efforts fall short. Yet, some companies unlock extraordinary value from their AI investments. In this keynote at Gartner’s 2026 Finance Symposium, discover the strategies and mindsets that set such leaders apart. Learn how CFOs become architects of AI-driven transformation, driving innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage in an AI-first enterprise. Join us to explore actionable insights and the pivotal role finance will play in shaping the future of business. ... Show More Show Less

      04:15 PM - 05:00 PM AEDT

      Guest Keynote: Change Resilience
      Kath Koschel, Managing Director, Kind Group
      Change is a reality for all and it comes at us in many ways. But be careful, history shows that only a small number of change strategies succeed. Your people will enable it, or obstruct it.
      Kath       knows what it takes to support change in an organisation. Having high instances of change in both her personal and professional life, Kath now helps organisations around the world to adapt to the new, pushing progress forward and into the now and future through a proven framework of gratitude, perspective and kindness.
      Kath will build a bespoke offering with key and actionable take aways for the audience to implement immediately to overcome resistance, manage the change process and land on key messages for your business.       ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

      Guest Keynote: Pull the Future Towards You
      Gus Balbontin, Speaker, Investor, Explorer, Advisor, Rebel, Thinker, Human
      Gus isn’t about vague predictions - he’s about preparing you for whatever the future throws your way. As an “Alternative Futurist,” he’ll guide you through the trends that matter, with a sharp focus on what you can do now rather than later. Gus inspires audiences to start playing with novelty to increase their tolerance to change and pull the future towards us. Waiting for it to happen is a recipe for disaster. Stop wasting time on speculation and start taking action. ... Show More Show Less

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