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CFO Conference 2025

Leading with World-Class Efficiency and Performance: Navigating Disruption and Driving Innovation

21–22 May 2025 | NH JOHANNESBURG SANDTON

The Future of Finance Demands Exceptional Leadership

In an era of unprecedented disruption and transformation, CFOs are no longer just financial stewards—they are business strategists, innovation architects, and change leaders. As digital transformation accelerates, AI reshapes decision-making, and economic volatility demands financial agility, CFOs must master world-class efficiency, performance excellence, and strategic foresight to drive sustainable business success.

At CFO Conference 2025, we go beyond traditional finance discussions to equip finance leaders with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to thrive in an evolving landscape. This conference is designed to help CFOs:

  • Optimise financial performance and efficiency while maintaining innovation and agility.
  • Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and operational excellence.
  • Navigate global economic shifts, regulatory changes, and market volatility with strategic confidence.
  • Strengthen leadership, emotional intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Explore best-in-class financial models, technology adoption, and risk management strategies.

Join us for two days of high-impact strategic insights, real-world case studies, and peer-level discussions to strengthen your leadership, sharpen your financial expertise, and maximise your influence in the evolving business landscape.

Navigating Disruption and Driving Innovation

Here’s what you’ll gain by attending…

Master Global Best Practices for Financial Leadership: Learn world-class financial strategies that enhance forecasting accuracy, cost efficiency, and profitability, positioning your organisation for long-term success.

Stay Ahead of AI and Finance Innovation: Gain expert insights into the latest AI, automation, and data-driven finance solutions—ensuring your organisation stays ahead of disruption.

Develop a Playbook for Leading Through Complexity: Equip yourself with proven strategies to navigate economic uncertainty, digital transformation, and financial risk, strengthening your ability to lead through change.

Sharpen Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence: Enhance your ability to lead with resilience, agility, and empathy, empowering both your finance teams and cross-functional partnerships.

Unlock Strategic Growth & Expansion Opportunities: Discover how CFOs are identifying new revenue streams, optimising business models, and leveraging finance as a catalyst for innovation and growth.

Engage in Executive-Level, Tailored Content: Designed specifically for senior finance leaders, this conference delivers highly relevant insights on scaling operations, regulatory frameworks, and managing global financial teams.

Position Yourself as a Thought Leader: Expand your influence, gain industry recognition, and connect with leading CFOs who are shaping the future of finance.

Build a Powerful Network of Industry Peers: Engage in high-value networking with CFOs, finance strategists, and industry trailblazers to exchange ideas, solve challenges, and forge new partnerships.

Who Should Attend?

  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)

  • Finance Directors & Vice Presidents of Finance

  • Heads of Finance & Finance Team Leaders

  • General Managers of Finance & Corporate Controllers

  • Finance Strategy & Risk Leaders

  • Finance Educators, Researchers & Academics

Featured Topics to Look Forward To

Programme at a Glance

21 May 2025

Day One
Strategic Leadership & The Future Of Finance

  • Leveraging the Improved Economic and Political Landscape for Growth
  • The CFO’s New Mandate
  • Beyond the Balance Sheet – The CFO as a CEO-in-Waiting
  • PANEL DISCUSSION:
    Surviving the Storm – The CFO’s Playbook for Managing Risks
  • The CFO’s Strategic Imperative: Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Financial Innovation, Efficiency, and Risk Management
  • Cost-Cutting Without Killing Growth – The CFO’s Balancing Act
  • Cybersecurity for CFOs: Protecting Financial Integrity, Mitigating Risks, and Ensuring Resilience
  • Attracting & Retaining Top Finance Talent
  • CFOs & The ESG Imperative
  • Smarter than Your Average Algorithm – Is Gen AI a Game-Changer for Finance?
  • Breaking the Glass Ceiling – Diversity & Inclusion in Finance Leadership
  • CASE STUDY: Turnaround Titans – CFOs Who Saved Companies from the Brink
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Empowering CFOs for Strategic Growth & Resilience
  • Emotional Intelligence for CFOs: The Human Side of Leadership

22 May 2025

Day Two
Future-Proofing The CFO Role

  • The CFO’s Role in Building Stronger Organisations and Delivering on Corporate Growth
  • Trust-Based Leadership in Action: 14 Leadership Commandments
  • Disaster-Proofing Your Business – CFOs & Crisis Management
  • PANEL DISCUSSION:
    Optimising cash flow and liquidity and enhancing financial agility, resilience and growth
  • How Finance is Changing to Meet the Needs of the Business
  • The CEO’s Insomnia Index: From Strategy to Action – Unlocking the Secrets of Strategy Execution
  • Burnout-Proofing the CFO: Strategies for Sustainable Leadership & Peak Performance
  • Beyond 2025 – The CFO’s Roadmap to 2030

Don’t miss out!

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2025 VENUE

NH Johannesburg Sandton

NH Johannesburg Sandton is conveniently situated near the heart of Sandton, offering easy access to many of Johannesburg’s top attractions. Take advantage of early booking to experience the luxury of a world-class venue and the vibrant energy of the city.

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  • There’s a sponsorship package for every budget

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