Even with limited resources, finance teams are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI)—from machine learning to data analytics—to enhance their operational and strategic planning. This approach focuses on navigating common financial and technical hurdles, such as budget constraints and the need for skilled AI personnel, to implement AI solutions effectively and affordably.

The discussion will centre on practical strategies for AI integration in financial operations highlighting how to address budgetary and resource constraints.

Participants will explore case studies of successful AI adoption, analyse its impact on operational efficiency and decision-making, and anticipate future AI trends that could reshape the role of finance.

Items to be discussed include:

  • Strategies for overcoming financial, Ethical and technical barriers to AI adoption
  • How organisations are seeing AI have an impact on operational efficiency and decision-making 
  • Future trends in AI and their implications for finance teams’ innovation, cost and spend management

 

This event includes lunch (estimated value $120.00 AUD per person). We are pleased to accept payment for all or a portion of this event as permitted or required under your ethics laws and policies and can provide additional information or documentation upon request.

Time

Item

12:00pm

Arrival and Refreshments

12:15pm

Welcome                                                                                                                                                 

12:20pm

Discussion Topic 1:
Strategies for overcoming financial, Ethical and technical barriers to AI adoption.

12:40pm

Discussion Topic 2:
How organisations are seeing AI have an impact on operational efficiency and decision-making.

1:00pm

Discussion Topic 3:
Future trends in AI and their implications for finance teams’ innovation, cost and spend management.

1:20pm

Discussion Wrap Up & Conclusion

1:30pm

Networking

2:00pm

Official Event Closed
Guests welcome to stay at leisure.

Speakers.


Gina McNamara

Regional Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific & Japan

SAP


Andrew Rae

Regional Sales Director

SAP Concur

 

Moderator.


Brad Howarth

Moderator & MC
 

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