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4 September 2025 | Cordis, Auckland

The finance & accounting technology conference

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Transforming Finance Through Technology

One of the key priorities of the modern finance team is to drive avenues for profitable growth, improve business productivity and operational finance performance through technology.

The Finance & Accounting Technology Conference, co-located with the CFO Summit, returns in 2025 to provide a platform for engagement and learning to forge ahead in today’s modern finance environments by understanding and embracing the latest technologies and leveraging the newest advanced digital tools.

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If you would like to have input into our research programme please email xxxx@brightstar.co.nz 

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Venue

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Address

Cordis, Auckland
83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

Agenda

Agenda to be announced

9:00

Registration and Coffee

11:15

Welcoming remarks from the Conference Chair

Angela Liew, Senior Lecturer , The University of Auckland

9:10

Keynote address: Leveraging technology for finance transformation

  • Accelerating business productivity and finance function efficiency through technology

  • Recognising technology investment as a top driver of competitive advantage

  • Monetizing technology investment and developing revenue stream through new technologies

  • Selecting and implementing cutting-edge digital tools to enable finance transformation programmes

  • Building digital ecosystems to support scalability

  • Ensuring cybersecurity with digital transformation strategies in finance


12:10

Finance technology leader’s panel: Exploring the role of digitalisation and digital transformation in financial strategy

  • How to drive strategic change by combining financial expertise with forward-thinking technology leadership

  • Overcoming the challenges of digital adoption - what CFOs and finance leaders should consider when making technology investments

  • How can finance and technology leaders support the use of data and analytics to both deliver transformation of finance operations ans to inform strategic change and decision making across the business

Jo Haanstra, Chief Executive Officer, Atomic.io

1:00

Lunch and networking

2:00

Case study: Delivering digital transformation in finance

  • Examining how to streamline the order-to-cash cycle to improve cash flow and operational efficiency

  • Managing the challenges transitioning from of legacy finance technology systems without disrupting core business functions

  • Prioritising technology investments that align with your growth objectives and financial strategy

  • Real-world examples of finance tech innovations that led to the modernisation of operations, and enabled increased productivity and supported growth

Joshua G McLauchlan, Partner, PwC

2:30

Using Agentic AI within accounting & finance business operations

  • Examining the potential for Agentive AI to revolutionise operations by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and unlocking strategic opportunities

  • How should Agentic AI align with your wider AI strategy and investment and link I with current GenAI priorities and use cases

  • How can GenAI capabilities be evolved into autonomous, connected systems that create cohesive AI ecosystems

  • Identifying the specific use cases for Agentic AI in finance operations

  • From data to action: Enabling agentive AI in finance through intelligent data platforms

  • Ensuring the delivery of ethical and transparent AI implementation


3:00

Panel Discussion: Defining strategies for upskilling and staying relevant in a tech-enabled finance environment 

  • Is there a skills gaps within finance professionals around digital literacy

  • Where are the talent gaps and how can we eliminate them?

  • Outlining successful integration of technology in the finance function  

  • Identifying the new essential expertise required to enhance the finance function 

  • Discussing how AI and machine learning can open doors to more strategic and value-added roles within finance and accounting  

  • Collaboration between the IT and finance functions for continued organisational improvements and success 

James Lawrence, GM – AI Centre of Enablement, Fonterra

Pat Brogan, General Manager, Propositions – Employee Experience, Datacom

3:40

Afternoon Refreshments

4:00

Maximising the impact of data and analytics in finance

  • Exploring how finance teams can support the creation of and operation of digital platforms that enable real-time financial data access to inform decision making

  • Implementing analytics tools to provide predictive insights, financial risk mitigation and forecasting

  • Analysing the use of data and analytics to deliver transformation of finance operations

  • Developing digital solutions for reporting and auditing to enhance compliance


4:30

Achieving data integritythe role of the finance team in building trust in a data-driven world

  • Investing in strong data management systems that are able to deliver a single source of reliable accurate and secure date to ensure regulatory compliance

  • Achieving transparency and accountability by ensuring adherence to ethical standards in data handling and decision making

  • Using data verification and anomaly detection tools to deliver continuous monitoring, provide real-time insights, improve decision making and strengthen trust


5:00

Securing the future: Strengthening cyber resilience in New Zealand’s financial sector

  • Understanding emerging cyber threats and the impact on financial operations

  • Lessons from recent high-profile breaches in New Zealand and abroad

  • Building a culture of cyber awareness across financial teams

  • Navigating compliance: Understanding the regulatory frameworks that finance teams need to be aware of and provide assurance around

  • Understanding the role of the finance team in incident response and in achieving business continuity

  • The role of boards and CFOs in cyber risk governance

5:30

Chair’s closing remarks and close of event

Angela Liew, Senior Lecturer , The University of Auckland

5:30

CFO Summit networking reception


Speakers

Speakers to be announced

Primary Industries New Zealand Awards finalists announced for 2025

Navigating the Fiscal Tightrope: Infrastructure, Migration, Climate Change

Rethinking Safety Leadership: From Heroes to Hosts

NZ Security Agencies Urge Cyber Vigilance: “Don’t Click on Dumb Sh*t”

From Checklists to Curiosity: How Boards Are Redefining Health and Safety Governance

Healthcare’s Crossroads: Why Medico-Legal and Ethical Foundations Matter More Than Ever

The Protected Disclosures Act: Understand Your Obligations

Building Resilience in a Time of Uncertainty

Upholding Workplace Safety: Driving Governance Changes

Enhancing Healthcare Access & Equity in New Zealand

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Beyond the Click: The Power of In-Person Event Sponsorship

Sponsors

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Individual tickets

Pre Sale

$1999
$ 1599 + gst
  • Available until 24 January 2025 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 24 January 2025.

Super Saver

$1999
$ 1699 + gst
  • Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.

Early Bird

$1999
$ 1799 + gst
  • For valid ticket, payment by 2 May 2025.

Full Price

$ 1999 + gst
  • For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.

Group tickets

Multi-Buy 3+ Tickets

Multi-buy 3+ Tickets - Pre Sale

$1599
$ 1499 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time. Available until 20 December 2024 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 20 December 2024.

Multi-buy 3 + Tickets - Full price

$ 1599 per person + gst
  • Must be from same organisation and book at same time.For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
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Ticket Terms
All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD)
A surcharge of 2.5% + GST applies to credit card payments on top of the total amount.
Pre-Sale Tickets are valid only for the specific event for which they were purchased and cannot be transferred to other events. To remain valid, Super Saver and Early Bird tickets must be paid by date quoted.
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