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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

      10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      CFO Circle Roundtable: CFO's Role in Driving Change
      Marco D'Ascoli, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Seventy-four percent of CFOs are directly involved in leading change management, but navigating finance transformation in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment demands a new level of leadership agility. Join this CFO-exclusive, peer-to-peer discussion —facilitated by a Gartner expert — to explore how CFOs can personally drive change engagement, foster resilience, and inspire alignment amid constant disruption and rapid shifts in the finance and business landscape. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:30 PM AEDT

      Roundtable: How to Improve Data Storytelling
      Clement Christensen, VP Analyst, Gartner
      In a world awash with data and powerful new analytic capabilities, the ability to tell a compelling data-driven story remains paramount. As the last mile of the source-to-insight process, storytelling is both a personal and organizational problem to solve. Join this interactive roundtable with your peers to discuss and gain practical, actionable guidance on mastering data-driven storytelling for maximum business impact. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

      CFO Circle Roundtable: Share Your Most Successful and Insightful AI Use Case Stories
      Dennis Gannon, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Twisha Sharma, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
      Join this session to exchange ideas, celebrate successes and discuss lessons learned in implementing AI use cases in your finance organization. Roundtables offer a valuable opportunity to hear from peers at similar stages in their journey and to expand your network. A Gartner expert will lightly facilitate the interactions to ensure productive discussion and participation.

      Note: This session is intended for attendees who are earlier in their AI planning and piloting journey.       ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

      10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      CFO Circle Roundtable: Share Your Most Successful and Insightful AI Use Case Stories
      Mallory Bulman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Ash Mehta, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Join this session to exchange ideas, celebrate successes and discuss lessons learned in implementing AI use cases in your finance organization. Roundtables offer a valuable opportunity to hear from peers at similar stages in their journey and to expand your network. A Gartner expert will lightly facilitate the interactions to ensure productive discussion and participation.

      Note: This session is intended for attendees overseeing a portfolio of multiple AI pilots with at least one initiative in full production.       ... Show More Show Less

      10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Public Sector Roundtable: Technology Modernization in a Constrained Environment
      Farrah Watson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Join this roundtable to hear how experienced CFOs have navigated technology modernization during times of fiscal constraint. Discover practical strategies for balancing tight budgets with innovation, driving efficiency and resilience through smart tech investments, and aligning modernization efforts with operational goals. Attendees will engage in open discussion, ask questions, and gain actionable insights for leading their organizations through change and achieving sustainable technology progress in challenging times. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

      Roundtable: Getting Strategic in P2P and O2C Technology-Driven Improvement
      Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Discover strategies for technology-driven improvement in P2P and O2C processes that span multiple functions, including upstream procurement and sales. Learn from peers on what’s worked to prioritize high-impact projects and how to harness AI and automation to drive efficiency and insights. Leave equipped with new tactics and peer-tested solutions for advancing your organization’s P2P and O2C. ... Show More Show Less

      03:30 PM - 04:15 PM AEDT

      Public Sector Roundtable: Navigating Talent Challenges and Culture in Government Finance
      Farrah Watson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      In this roundtable, government CFOs will share insights and experiences on navigating today’s disruptive environment, including the challenges of a shrinking workforce. The discussion will focus on adapting to budget constraints, reimagining financial operations with fewer resources, and fostering collaboration to maintain effectiveness. Participants will exchange practical strategies for building resilient teams and have the opportunity to connect with peers, discuss real-world challenges, and learn from diverse perspectives tailored to their organizational needs. ... Show More Show Less

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