Finance at the Forefront: Unlocking Next-Gen Tech for Competitive Advantage
Join FEI's 2025 Virtual Forum to Master AI, Workforce Transformation, and Governance in the Evolving Financial Landscape
MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Executives International (FEI) announces its 2025 Future of Technology in Finance Forum, a premier virtual event for finance and accounting professionals seeking to lead in a rapidly changing world. Scheduled for June 12–13, this event will equip attendees with actionable insights and practical tools to leverage emerging technologies, drive innovation, and elevate the finance function.
The forum will feature renowned industry leaders from top organizations, including Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, PwC, Klarity Intelligence, Trullion, and Forvis Mazars. Participants will gain access to expert-led sessions covering the most pressing topics in finance and technology, from artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to workforce transformation and robust governance frameworks. Attendees can earn up to 7 CPE credits.
"With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping the finance landscape, it's essential for finance leaders and their teams to stay ahead of the curve," said Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, President & CEO of Financial Executives International and Financial Education & Research Foundation. "This year's forum is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and strategies to harness technology, drive organizational growth, and future-proof their workforce."
Agenda Highlights
Art of the Possible: Embracing Gen AI in Finance & Accounting
Leveraging AI in Finance in Accounting: Tools, Techniques & Trends
Transitioning the Finance Workforce: Navigating AI, Automation and Reskilling
Audit Readiness in Finance's Evolving Technology Landscape
Bending the G&A Curve with AI
AI-Powered Predictive Modeling & Forecasting: Turning Insights into Action
Agentic AI in Finance: Autonomous Decision-Making
Governance & Controls: Safeguarding Financial Data in The Age of AI
For additional conference information, speaker details, and registration, please visit: https://www.financialexecutives.org/Events/Conferences/Future-of-Technology-in-Finance-Forum-2025.aspx.
The Future of Technology in Finance Forum is presented by the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF) and supported by event sponsors EY, Forvis Mazars, Klarity, Microsoft, PwC, and Trullion.
About FEIFinancial Executives International (FEI) is the leading association and advocate for the views of corporate financial management. Its members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, chief accounting officers, controllers, treasurers, and tax executives at companies in every major industry. FEI enhances Member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, research, and publications. Members participate in the activities of local Chapters in the U.S. FEI is located in Morristown, NJ. Visit www.financialexecutives.org for more information.
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