Event Agenda

Theme 1

Finance in a Fragmented World

10:00

Edin Mujagić

Macro-Economist, Author

Investment fund Hoofbosch

Jan-Paul van de Kerke

Head of Economic Forecasting

ABN Amro

THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY: Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times

What history teaches us about navigating economic turbulence and structural change
Which global economic and geopolitical forces will shape business confidence in the years ahead
Why uncertainty has repeatedly become the catalyst for innovation, growth and better decisions

10:25

Leading through uncertainty

Turning finance into a strategic partner for commercial growth and better decisions
Strengthening capital allocation, liquidity and long-term business resilience
Leading transformation while creating value beyond the finance function

10:45

Chirag Patel

CFO

GSK Netherlands

AI-Native Finance: Trust, Speed and Human Oversight

Moving from AI pilots to controlled, enterprise-wide deployment under the EU AI Act
Redefining the finance function: autonomous close, predictive FP&A, continuous planning
Talent, culture, and leadership for an AI-ready finance organization

11:00

Aigerim Bekzhanova

Transformation Programme Manager

Vanderlande

From Transformation to Continuous Evolution

The capabilities every finance organisation needs to stay competitive
Transforming finance into a strategic driver of growth and performance
Why finance transformation is becoming a continuous journey rather than a one-off project
Turning the transformation vision into reality

11:20

Jord Schepel

Corporate Development

Picnic

CASE PICNIC: MAKING CASH WORK HARDER

Why working capital deserves board-level attention
Improving financial flexibility while supporting business growth
Practical lessons from Picnic's working capital strategy

11:35

Tanja van Dinteren

Former CFO

TAUW

FIRESIDE CHAT
Building the Finance Team of the Future

How are skill sets, roles and composition changing for the finance team
The future of an AI-driven Finance organization
What is the role of finance in driving agility and resilience in times of economic uncertainty?
Should you blend in new roles with alternative backgrounds than economics?

CFO BUSINESS LUNCH

12.00-13.00

Theme 2

Growth & Value Creation. From CFO to Enterprise Strategist

13:00

Frederic Portal

Senior Director, Product Marketing OCFO

Workday
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Patrick Hawker

Finance Director

Just Eat Takeaway

THE CFO IN AN AGENTIC WORLD

Moving beyond AI assistants towards autonomous finance operations
Leading with trust, governance and human oversight as AI takes a more active role
Building a finance organisation where people and AI create value together

13:15

Erna van Leijden

CFO

Euroma

The CFO as a Talent Architect

From finance leader to enterprise strategist
Developing talent for AI-ready and ESG-fluent finance teams
Building a culture of trust, adaptability and purpose

13:35

Carlos Suarez

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Thomson Reuters

The New Rulebook of Value and Trust: Regulation as an Accelerator

Learn how evolving regulations like CSRD, CBAM, Pillar Two, ViDA, and DORA can drive growth and competitive advantage
Build integrated data and reporting frameworks that meet multiple mandates, regulatory and stakeholder demands
Align ESG, regulatory change, and capital allocation to strengthen investor trust and long-term resilience

13:50

Anton Rademakers

CFO

4CEE

FINANCE AS A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER

From Reporting to Value Creation: Building the AI-Powered Office of the CFO
Leveraging AI, automation and trusted data to improve business decisions
Building a future-ready finance function that drives sustainable growth

14:05

AnneMarie Reynolds

CFO

AFC Ajax

Marie-José van Eyken

CHRO

MJvE

Do you know what your talent is worth?

We know what our people cost. But do we know the value they create?
In football, talent is an investment. What if business looked at people the same way?
Why do Finance and HR need each other to shift the lens from cost to value?

Networking Break

14:30-15:00

15:00

Sebastian Hurst

CFO

Roche Netherlands

AI-FIRST FINANCE: Leadership Beyond Technology

Why successful AI adoption starts with leadership, not technology
Building the mindset, culture and capabilities of the future finance function
Turning AI into lasting business value through trust, change and execution

15:20

What comes after AI? The next wave of Digital Disruption

What comes after GenAI: automation, blockchain, quantum and beyond
Implications for finance functions and risk management
How to prepare today for the technologies of tomorrow

15:40

FIRESIDE CHAT
THE DNA OF THE MODERN CFO – THE NEXT LEVEL OF BUSINESS SKILLS

Navigate the changing business dynamics and their impact on the role of modern CFOs
Explore the expanded responsibilities and the new holistic view of the modern CFO
Evaluate the role of CFOs in driving sustainable and responsible financial practices
Understand the skills and competencies required to thrive as a CFO in an evolving business landscape

END OF DAY

16:00

STRATEGY TALK AFTERWORK

16:00-17:00

Driving Business Resilience, Growth and Profits

Event Agenda

Finance in a Fragmented World

10:00

10:25

10:45

11:00

11:20

11:35

CFO BUSINESS LUNCH

Growth & Value Creation. From CFO to Enterprise Strategist

13:00

13:15

13:35

13:50

14:05

Networking Break

15:00

15:20

15:40

END OF DAY

STRATEGY TALK AFTERWORK

Driving Business Resilience, Growth and Profits

CFO BeNeLux 2026

StrategyTalk

StrategyTalk

Event

Date

4/11/2026

4/11/2026

10/11/2026

Time

10:00-16:00

17:00-18:00

11:00-13:00

Location

Venue Collective - Generaal Vetterstraat 55

Amsterdam

Brussels

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