As the duties that encompass the CFO role continue to change, connecting with fellow finance leaders in what has been dubbed the third space, or a dynamic environment that consists of professional and social interactions combined with learning opportunities, has for many CFOs been highly beneficial for both personal and professional development.
For CFOs looking to learn more about things like collaboration across their organizations, the latest buzz on technology, different leadership styles, talent retention, cost management or opportunities for CPE credits, the events on this CFO conferences list will likely offer something to guide a developing finance leader — regardless of tenure — to the next level in their careers.
CFO conferences remaining in 2025
World Finance Forum Manchester
July 10
Etc.venues Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester, UK
Finance leaders will gather in Manchester to explore strategies for transformation, talent and treasury amid rapid change. Sessions will feature insights on emerging technologies, process optimization and risk management. Confirmed speakers include Cloria Chan, senior finance manager at the Financial Times; Jenny Garnham, FP&A transformation lead at NHS England; Cornelia Schuette, global media finance director at Publicis Groupe; Marion Makwana, group financial controller at MiQ; Mehtab Khalid, finance director at Mitie; Thomas Moran, CFO of KOMI Group; Thomas Baumgartner, finance director at voestalpine Metsec; and Alex Crumpton, financial controller at Denso Manufacturing.
World Finance Forum Dublin
Sept. 24
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Finance leaders from across industries will gather in Dublin to discuss the latest in finance transformation, AI adoption, strategic leadership and business partnering. Attendees will hear from senior executives shaping the future of finance and explore emerging technologies and trends. Confirmed speakers include Saragh Fitzpatrick, CFO at the House of Oireachtas; Hamish Gillespie, CFO at Fuel; Jamie Fagan, finance director at Uniphar Group; Claudia Iancu, cluster finance head at Kellanova; Jeff Davies, senior vice president of finance and operations at Ziff Davis; Imran Masood, financial controller at Littelfuse; Marie Porter, head of finance and ESG at Dublin Port Company; and Aidan Rush, senior finance manager at The Very Group.
CFO Summit Boston
Sept. 25
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts
The CFO Summit is an invite-only event for senior finance leaders focused on strategic planning, transformation and technology adoption. Attendees will explore how to future-proof their finance functions, strengthen executive collaboration and lead through uncertainty.
Confirmed speakers include Nikki Mamedova, senior finance executive in the office of the CFO at Royal Bank of Canada; Matt Ficca, senior vice president of finance and administration at Globo; Cristian Capellino, vice president of finance transformation at Orbia; Amit Singhi, CFO at Humanetics; Kevin Neary, vice president of finance at Brainly; Simon Dealy, CFO at World Energy (the event’s website reflects his previous CFO position at swipejobs); Bill Guerrero, CFO at the University of Bridgeport; Jacob Sperry, vice president of customer experience at Trullion; and Nick Rumball, former CFO for the capital release unit at Credit Suisse. Held alongside the FP&A Summit, the event offers expanded networking and up to eight CPE credits.
CFO Leadership Conference West
Oct. 6 - 8
Hyatt Regency, Austin, Texas
This three-day leadership event brings together CFOs from across industries to explore the evolving role of the CFO. Attendees will gain actionable insights on finance transformation, talent strategy, technology investment and enterprise leadership. Speakers include Cameron Kinloch, CFO at Weights & Biases; Shelagh Glaser, CFO at Synopsys; Leanna Rossmann, CFO and head of strategy at SXSW; Joan Bottarini, CFO at Hyatt; and Chad Wonderling, CFO at Zone & Co.
The agenda includes practical workshops, keynotes on leadership and strategy, sessions on healthcare cost management and digital transformation, and interactive networking experiences. Attendees can expect to gain real-world tactics to improve operational efficiency, drive innovation and lead with confidence through uncertainty.
World Finance Forum Chicago
Oct. 23
Chicago, Illinois
The World Finance Forum comes to Chicago for the first time, bringing together CFOs to explore the latest trends in AI strategy, digital FP&A, workforce engagement and leadership development. Sessions will focus on automation, agentic AI, data storytelling and modern finance transformation.
Confirmed speakers include Augusto Sanabria, CFO of Microsoft’s US manufacturing operating unit; Fernanda Noronha, director of finance for process optimization, data and analytics at Grainger; Jennifer Hill, head of financial operations at Allianz Global; Julia Kozlov, head of finance at Intercare Therapy; Kendra Mathias, head of FP&A for Alexa and AGI Finance at Amazon; Masha Litvak, VP of finance and strategy and chief of staff to the CFO at Estée Lauder; and Ron Hausner, CFO at Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Attendees will gain seven CPE credits and access expert-led sessions on AI integration, agile forecasting, financial storytelling and collaborative leadership, along with dedicated time for networking and roundtable discussions.
Money20/20 USA
Oct. 26 - 29
The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada
Money 20/20 USA is one of fintech’s most coveted events, bringing together senior leaders from banking, payments, lending and technology. This conference offers exclusive insights, partnership opportunities and access to the industry’s biggest players.
Anand Solanki, CFO and head of product management, analytics, strategy and facilities management at Citadel Credit Union, will speak on the Money20/20 podcast stage, bringing a unique perspective on financial strategy and innovation in credit unions to the event, as he is the only CFO featured on this year’s agenda as of now.
Other featured speakers also include Gunjan Kedia, CEO of U.S. Bancorp; Bret Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Sierra; Robin Vince, CEO of BNY; and Kyle Hauptman, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration. This year’s program includes SmartMeet, a new tool designed to deliver targeted, high-value networking with measurable ROI.
World Business Forum New York
Nov. 5 - 6
Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, New York
Hosted by WOBI, the World Business Forum gathers more than 2,000 senior executives for two days of leadership insights, strategic thinking and practical inspiration. The 2025 agenda features Brené Brown, research professor and author, on leadership; Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and professor at Wharton, on talent; and Simone Biles, U.S. Olympic gymnast, on performance.
Other featured speakers include Scott Galloway, professor at NYU Stern and serial entrepreneur, on strategy; James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, on self-management; Ayanna Howard, AI and robotics innovator, on AI strategy; Renée Richardson Gosline, customer experience and AI expert at MIT Sloan, on customer strategy; and Seth Godin, entrepreneur and management thinker, on creativity. James Patterson and Patrick Leddin, bestselling co-authors, will speak on innovation.
Registration includes access to the in-person forum, World Business Forums worldwide on demand and year-round content and networking through WOBI’s global executive community.
CFO Summit London
Nov. 5
London, UK
This exclusive, invite-only summit brings together senior finance leaders to explore strategies that drive agility, stakeholder engagement and tech-enabled transformation. Attendees will hear directly from CFOs on how they are integrating AI, partnering across the C-Suite and modernizing their finance functions.
The event is co-located with the FP&A Summit, offering a multi-track agenda and expanded networking across the finance leadership community.
World Finance Forum Dubai
Nov. 6
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
World Finance Forum returns to the MENA region with a one-day event tailored for CFOs, finance directors and senior financial leaders. Built in collaboration with regional executives, the agenda focuses on transformation, talent strategy, FP&A and the evolving role of finance in a tech-driven economy.
Confirmed speakers include Abdulaziz Turki, director of commercial finance at Bupa Arabia; Amel Chouikh, head of finance for MEA at Uber; Basem Waheed, CFO at Golden Chicken Farms; Can Turkseven, finance director for the Gulf subregion at Hilti; Celine Abbas, CFO for Honeywell Global Airports; Karin Voyatjes, finance director FP&A for EMEA consumer health at Kenvue; Mohamed ElRouby, CFO MEA and global commercial finance lead at Pharmanovia; Mohamed Helal; Swati Bagri, head of FP&A and ZBB for MEA at Kraft Heinz; and Ufuk Ozkan, CFO at Estée Lauder.
Attendees will explore topics including XP&A, crisis leadership, succession planning and finance transformation, with access to seven CPD credits and region-specific networking opportunities.
CFO Edge
Nov. 11
Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, Australia
CFO Edge is one of Australia’s premier finance leadership event, uniting 130 CFOs and senior finance leaders from top enterprise and government organizations representing more than a quarter of the country’s GDP. The agenda focuses on enterprise-wide modernization, digital transformation and strategic leadership to drive growth and manage risk.
Past speakers include Dr. Peter Weill, chairman at MIT CISR; Michelle Dennedy, chief data strategy officer at Abaxx Technologies; Dr. Gayan Benedict, former CTO at Salesforce, and Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz, chair in digital economy at QUT Business School.
This invite-only summit offers a focused environment for Australia’s most influential financial executives to share strategies, benchmark priorities and lead through uncertainty.
Chicago CFO Executive Summit
Nov. 13
Convene at 311 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Evanta, the Chicago CFO Executive Summit is a one-day, invite-only event bringing together senior finance leaders from across the region. Built by CFOs, for CFOs, the agenda focuses on forecasting, data strategy and balancing efficient growth with innovation.
The program features peer-led keynotes, breakout sessions and one-on-one meetings designed to address mission-critical challenges. Confirmed governing body co-chairs include Travis George, CFO at Molex; Pat Jermain, CFO at Plexus; and Dee Merriwether, SVP and CFO at Grainger.
Featured sessions include a discussion led by Michael Schrage, research fellow at MIT Sloan, on aligning KPIs with strategic goals through AI-enabled performance measurement. Attendees can expect targeted networking and practical insights grounded in the shared priorities of Chicago’s CFO community.
Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE)
Nov. 13 - 14
Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, New York
The largest finance and accounting tech event in the U.S. is back in New York this November. FATE brings together more than 1,200 professionals and 100+ exhibitors for two days of product evaluation, peer learning and practical insight into finance transformation.
Keynotes include Marcus Lemonis, entrepreneur and host of The Profit, and Matt Doherty, leadership coach and former NCAA championship basketball coach. Attendees will explore 60+ theater sessions focused on AI, automation, software integration and decision-making frameworks that help finance leaders navigate a rapidly shifting technology landscape.
MIT Sloan CFO Summit
Nov. 20
Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, MA
The 23rd annual MIT Sloan CFO Summit brings together more than 400 senior financial executives for a full-day program focused on leading and managing change. This year’s theme, “Change Management: How CFOs Lead, Structure and Manage Change,” explores transformation strategy, risk, resilience and the evolving role of the CFO in an AI-driven world.
Featured speakers include Jason Child, CFO at Arm Holdings; John Dietrich, CFO at FedEx; Shelagh Glaser, CFO at Synopsys; Jeff Hoffmeister, CFO at Shopify; and Robert Glazer, CEO of Acceleration Partners. Sessions are led by MIT faculty and financial leaders, with programming designed to address both career development and enterprise transformation.
Attendees can expect keynotes, fireside chats, breakout tracks and practical insights grounded in research and real-world finance leadership.
World Finance Forum New York
Dec. 4
New York, NY
World Finance Forum returns to New York with an event dubbed Finance Horizons, a one‑day event tailored to the evolving priorities of today’s CFOs and finance leaders. The agenda explores AI and automation, ESG value perception, workforce strategy, strategic FP&A and navigating economic volatility.
Confirmed speakers include Deb Golden, U.S. chief innovation officer at Deloitte; Jencil Philip, vice president of commercial finance at Thermo Fisher Scientific; Nikki Mamedova, senior finance executive at Royal Bank of Canada; Nino Mecevic, senior director of FP&A at Verizon; Sara Gunther, AVP of finance operations at DIRECTV; Shruti Rustagi, head of finance for pricing and managed spend at Amazon Business; Steven Hodgeman, CFO at Stash; and Tanya Andreev Kaspin, former CFO at Innovid.
Attendees will earn up to seven CPE credits and join a community of 150+ senior finance professionals for practical insights and high-value networking.
World Finance Forum Paris
Dec. 10
Paris, France
World Finance Forum lands in Paris for a one-day event focused on the future of the finance function. The agenda spans three tracks: transformation and technology, people and process, and strategic planning. Sessions will explore emerging tools like AI, evolving partnership models and strategies for talent development.
Confirmed speakers include Dabinder Hutchinson, CFO at National Trust; Fabio Pesenti, emerging markets CFO at Zimmer Biomet; Funto Agbeniga, head of finance and planning at GB Railfreight; Guy Foster, chief strategist at RBC Brewin Dolphin; Michal Koszalkowski, group CFO at Treatwell; Mike Clark, VP of finance strategy and transformation at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Tariq Kazi, group treasurer at Peabody; and Vivek Patankar, vice president of finance at Convatec.
