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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.

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      Monday, 23 March, 2026

      11:45 AM - 12:15 PM AEDT

      Mobilizing the C-Suite on Cost: CFO-Led SGA Cost Optimization Strategies
      Vaughan Archer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      SG&A cost optimization is no longer just a finance initiative — it’s a cross-functional leadership challenge. In this session, we’ll explore how CFOs can lead enterprisewide cost transformation by activating governance structures, setting targets that inspire, aligning executive stakeholders and embedding accountability across the C-suite. ... Show More Show Less

      01:20 PM - 01:40 PM AEDT

      Rockwell Automation: Laying the Foundation for Autonomous Operations: Why Elastic MES & cloud ERP Matters
      Michael Hart, Head Of Product - Industry & Growth, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION - WI -US-WI
      Mathew Itty, Lead Solution Consultnat, Rockwell Automation
      Autonomous operations demand modern, cloud‑native systems rather than legacy platforms built only for control. This session shows how next‑generation architectures and Elastic MES lower costs, reduce risk, and accelerate value. Learn how modern solutions deliver the data, resilience, and scalability needed to scale automation and achieve long‑term operational autonomy for manufacturers worldwide today and beyond. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:45 PM AEDT

      Contract Negotiation Clinic: Ten Tips, Tactics and Tricks CFOs Can Use to Negotiate Bigger Cost Savings From Technology Vendors
      Luke Ellery, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Faced with budget pressures, many CFOs struggle to control technology costs from software and SaaS licenses, subscriptions and support fees, which often rise unpredictably without any direct ROI. This interactive session will help CFOs understand how to follow a 10-step playbook to achieve cost savings while securing the best outcomes for the organization from technology contract negotiations. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:15 PM AEDT

      Priority-Based Budgeting in Government: The CFO as Master Architect
      Farrah Watson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      This session explores how CFOs can achieve more accurate and effective government budgeting by setting clear accountability standards and adopting priority-based budgeting. By allocating resources to the most important services and community needs, governments can improve transparency, optimize resources, and make informed decisions, even during fiscal constraints. ... Show More Show Less

      03:05 PM - 03:25 PM AEDT

      OneStream: The Complete Modern Close: From Period-End Pressure to Always-On Confidence
      Kelly Darren, VP and GM, Modern Financial Close , OneStream Software
      Many organisations have close automation tools yet still struggle with 8+ day closes due to disconnected data and workflows. The Modern Financial Close unifies transaction matching, reconciliations, journals, consolidation, and reporting in a single, AI‑enabled platform—shifting Finance from a monthly scramble to a continuous, insight‑driven close.
      Join this session to learn how finance leaders are accelerating close while improving control and confidence with an AI‑enabled Modern Close.       ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

      10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEDT

      From Cuts to Strategy: Rethinking Cost Structures for the Long Term
      Dennis Gannon, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Long-term value realization has become increasingly challenging, and most CFOs have already executed multiple rounds of cost reductions. This session will explore how the top finance teams use the unique selling points of their companies to develop a differentiated cost structure strategy, and how to prioritize spending on areas that will produce the best long-term returns. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:15 PM AEDT

      How AI-Savvy CFOs Reallocate Government Budgets Before They Are Wasted
      Vaughan Archer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Government CFOs face a recurring challenge: budget holders overrequest funds, underspend throughout the year and rush to spend remaining budgets on low-priority items before year-end. This session explores how public sector finance leaders can use AI-enabled insights and governance tactics to break that cycle and reallocate funds toward reducing the deficit and higher-impact initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

      CFO Circle Ask the Expert: How CFOs Build Cost-Conscious Cultures That Stick
      Vaughan Archer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Most cost-cutting efforts fail not because of poor strategy, but because of weak culture. In this session, CFOs will learn how to complement cost optimization strategies with a cost-conscious culture that lasts, by leveraging social incentives like peer recognition, internal competition and teaching-focused finance business partnering. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:45 PM AEDT

      Contract Negotiation Clinic: Four Powerful Steps to Combat Vendor Prices Hikes When Negotiating Software and SaaS Deals
      Luke Ellery, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Economic uncertainty and inflation complicate tech purchase decisions for CFOs. This clinic presents a four-step playbook for greater cost savings and avoidance in vendor negotiations. CFOs and finance leaders will gain negotiation tips, templates, and checklists to help their teams apply these steps in their organizations. ... Show More Show Less

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