Overview

As finance leaders navigate the new year, the role of the CFO is rapidly evolving from financial steward to strategic architect of transformation. With accelerating advances in AI, automation, and predictive analytics, CFOs are redefining how performance is measured, decisions are made, and value is created across the enterprise.

This next era of finance leadership demands agility, intelligence, and influence balancing efficiency and innovation in an unstable economic environment. As finance becomes increasingly data-driven and tech-enabled, CFOs are expected to lead modernization initiatives that drive profitable growth, strengthen resilience, and unlock real-time business insight. So, how can finance leaders build the systems, skills, and culture needed to stay ahead?

Join us for the CFO Leadership Forum on January 22, 2026, where senior finance executives and industry experts will explore:

  • How AI and predictive analytics are reshaping financial planning and forecasting for faster, smarter decisions
  • Best practices for optimizing cost structures, cash flow, and capital allocation amid market uncertainty
  • How to redefine the CFO’s role as a strategic co-pilot in business transformation and technology adoption
  • Proven frameworks for finance data modernization, governance, and compliance in the AI era
  • Strategies for developing future-ready finance teams equipped with digital fluency and analytical leadership skills

Speakers

Thomas DeFabrizio

Chief Financial Officer
Impellam Group

Michael Mance

Vice President of Financial Operations
Dialysis Care Center

Ashok Manthena

A.I. Strategist & Author
A.I. for Finance

Caitlin Marcelino

Finance Executive & Educator

Shwetha T. Pai

Chief Financial Officer
VCM Products

Matt Poleski

Regional Chief Financial Officer
Arthur J. Gallagher

Alonso Ramos

Chief Financial Officer
The Intec Group, Inc.

Field of Study:Finance

Level:Overview

Prerequisite:None

Advance Preparation:None required

Delivery Method:Group Internet-based

Recommended CPE Credit(s):1

Attend this event and earn FREE Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit

Event Inquiries: For inquiries as well as complaints concerning this event, you are welcome to send an email message to [email protected].

Please note that only those who attend the live event will have the opportunity to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit in connection with this event. Because there is no charge to register for this event, there are no refunds following registration for this event.

To be eligible to earn one CPE credit during each session that offers attendees the opportunity to earn CPE credit, you must answer at least three polling questions while attending the session for a minimum of 50 minutes.

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