Name: Connect CFO Leadership Summit
Start: 2026-04-12
End: 2026-04-14
Location: Fairmont Austin

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the CONNECT CFO Leadership Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance to build our event agendas. All programming and topics are designed to enlighten, support and initiate conversations that are current, ultra-relevant, and provide genuine value to your strategic vision.
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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Finance Executives

Event Schedule

Take advantage of CPE Credits, Watch 35+ sessions and speakers across various markets, 6 Networking Events & More

Agenda

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.

In our 15+ year tenure we’ve connected 1000s of peers across every industry. 

Over 80% of the Fortune 100 attends. 

Welcome Reception and Registration

Breakfast

Keynote Panel: Macroeconomic Shifts and Financial Strategy: Aligning Business with Global Trends 

 Ask the Experts: The Human Element in AI: Balancing Technology and Strategy in Financial Leadership 

 The Evolving Role of the Modern CFO: From Scorekeeper to Strategic Co-Pilot

Simplicity at Work: The Discipline of Subtraction

AI-Powered Fraud & Risk Prevention: Staying Ahead on Financial Reputation

From Cultural Complexity to Competitive Advantage in Global Finance Leadership

When the Numbers Aren’t Enough: The Psychology Behind Resilient Finance Leadership

Lunch

Keynote: The Modern CFO’s Playbook: Leading Through Uncertainty with Confidence and Agility

 Leading Through M&A Without Losing Talent or Momentum

Boardroom: The Cash Conversion Imperative: Turning Negative Flow into Strategic Control

Boardroom: The AI Workflows Actually Saving Finance Teams Time

Debate: Humans vs. Machines — Who Owns the Future of Work?

Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Keynote: Turning Data into Profit: How AI Is Rewriting Finance and Procurement Strategy

Ask the Experts: The Future of Finance — Trends Shaping the Next Decade

Fixing our Broken Relationship with Time

 Networking Experience | Finance Conversations — Where Strategy, Insight, and Leadership Connect

Resilient Leadership: How Dell's SMB Unit Thrives Amid Global Challenges

Belonging in Action: Finance and HR Leaders on the ROI Impact

Smart Spending: Maximizing Growth through Effective Spend Rationalization

Digital Channels in Talent Sourcing

The Sustainability Paradox: CFOs at the Crossroads of Capitalism

Driving Growth through Strategic Business Partnerships and Global Vision

From Wall Street to the Great Wall: How Competing Markets Excel in the Race for Digital Transformation & Financial Excellence

Maximizing Profit and Free Cash Flow Growth: Strategies for Efficient Resource Allocation and Cost Management

Finance Transformation through Cost Optimization

Financing the Decarbonization Imperative 

 Attracting Talent & Developing Teams: The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most

Driving Business Success: How Diversity in Finance and Technology Propels Innovation and Growth

Data Analytics as the Catalyst for Informed Decisions, Risk Management, and Growth

Be Selective and Purposeful With Your Time and Relationships to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Improving Business Agility with Digital Processes & Trust-Relationships

From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming ERP Challenges into Opportunities for Success

Healthy Collaboration in Finance

Unleashing the Power of AI and Automation: Revolutionizing Efficiency in Workflows

Charting the Path to Prosperity: Unveiling Strategic Expansion and Revenue Generation Opportunities

From Financial Stewards to Strategic Leaders: Creating Diversity-Driven Value in the Evolving CFO’s Role

Sustainable Finance: The Skills & Talent That Will Set You Apart

Finance 2.0: Navigating the Digital Revolution and Shaping the Future of Financial Performance

Profit Maximization Mastery: Strategies for Efficient Resource Allocation and Cost Management

Safeguarding Financial Data in the Age of Cyber Peril: Protecting Your Assets and Integrity

CONNECT is an invite-only experience for senior finance leaders—meaningfully connect with peers, meet matched vendors, and explore today’s most relevant trends.

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CONNECT CFO is a peer-led leadership-focused event that is complimentary for qualified professionals. Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers on your path for professional growth. Your invitation is waiting.

Join Your Peers in Senior Leadership at Finance's Most Esteemed Summit

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals. 

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
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<li>Comped night&#8217;s stay at the Fairmont Austin &#8211; partners are welcome!</li>
<li>Exquisite catering for all meals throughout the event</li>
<li>5 on-site networking events</li>
<li>Dedicated Concierge to tailor your experience</li>
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A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

Your time is valuable, which is why we skip the usual “wandering the exhibition hall” and connect you directly to relevant solution providers.
Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.
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Curated Research Meetings

Key connections. Elevated ambience.

As an online attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
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<li>All educational sessions available on-demand</li>
<li>Flexible schedule built around your needs</li>
<li>Up to $500 in rewards of your choice from our virtual marketplace. Popular options include Visa gift cards, Apple Products, Charitable Donations, and more.</li>
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An Online Event with VIP Benefits

Your time is valuable. That’s why we include our signature 1-on-1 research meetings in every online event.
Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

Experience the power of our in-person events from anywhere you are.

Key Connections. Unmatched Flexibility.

video testimonials from OUR SOLUTION PROVIDERS

We ‘re proud to work with the best in the business. By learning about your projects up front, we match you for 1-on-1 meetings with those best-suited to tackle the challenge.

Strategic Solutions by Category:

Meet our sponsors

Carla Aranda

SVP, Finance

Ranil DeSilva

Felipe Rugani

Finance Director, Head of Finance - Americas

Rishav Raj

SVP, FP&A

Brandy Ford

AVP, Manager Strategy, Analytics & Technology

Amit Singhi  

Varsha Nagpal

Fractional CAO

Rajesh Sharma

Director of Strategy, M&A

Jay Fortuna

SVP of Talent & Operations

Brian Pinder

VP, Corporate Controller

Rehana Rajwani

Director, Learning & Development for Agile Center of Excellence 

Kapil Mehta

CFO & COO

Leyla Wilkerson

Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Blair Olmstead

EVP Finance

Waqas Hameed

VP of Finance  

Darren Roberts

Chief Product Officer

Amit Kakar

Controller & VP, Accounting

Mayur Sharma

Head of Sales

Kat Sands

Product Expert

Kevin Jones

Solution Advisor Expert for SAP Business Suite

Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in Finance.

Marcus Silveira

Division CFO - Global SMB

Sandra Pham

VP, Finance, People & Culture - The Permanente Federation

Fernando Maskobi

Former Associate Director FP&A

Sharon Schuler

SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Yoana Land

CFO of Transformation - North America

Brian Fink

Talent Acquisition Partner

Dumitrache Martinez

CFO, VP Strategy & Transformation, Mars Global Services

Vikram Luthar

SVP & CFO

Bharath Ramasubramanian

Sr. Director & Head of FP&A

Govil Kumar

Director of FP&A

Yazmin Magos

CFO for HBT LATAM

Paulo Brehmer

CFO Bayer Group Mexico

Conor Kellett

Finance Transformation & Operations Lead

Cassie Lee

SVP & Chief Audit Executive

Vandana Khanna

Head of Global Digital Finance Transformation

Kremena Minkova

Director of Technical Accounting

Luke Bailey

Finance Director - TUI Musement

Carla Carillo

LATAM & Caribbean CFO

Michael Mills

Director of Finance - Strategy & Sustainability

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The cost of producing our Summits is underwritten by our sponsors, allowing us to provide our attendees with a beautifully hosted VIP event experience, all complimentary. 
Through our registration process, we’ll take a deep dive to understand your unique challenges, areas of interest, and upcoming projects. Using our proprietary AI, we’ll connect you with the industry leading solution providers best placed to support your unique needs. From there, we’ll arrange collaborative exploration discussions during your event. We do all the heavy lifting for you to identify cutting edge technology and innovation to drive down costs and run your department as efficiently as possible. 
You always have 100% control of your schedule and our dedicated concierge team is on hand to adjust as desired. Our goal is to support you from start to finish, and deliver maximum value for you and your company. We’ve hosted senior level professionals from over 80% of the Fortune 100 and facilitated 300,000+ curated meetings over the last 15 years, so we’ve got a lot of experience under our belts. Our attendees constantly cite these meetings as the most valuable aspects of our events. It’s a perfect win-win for all involved. We hope to see you there!

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Experience the difference. This is the only event catered completely to you and your individual needs.
Every event attendee is assigned a Personal Concierge from day one. Beginning with your registration, we get to know everything you’re looking for to achieve your professional and departmental goals.
Your concierge will work with you to build a talk track, find relevant solution providers, and handle every aspect of your attendance, all the way down to dietary needs. Complete your registration and leave the rest to us.

Your experience is white-gloved and customized to you.

Personalized Experience

Come in with a challenge. Leave with options, contacts, and a game-plan. 
Researching B2B solutions can be a long, frustrating process—especially when you’re already stretched thin. That’s what makes 1-on-1 onsite meetings so powerful. Instead of wandering an exhibition hall, we ask about your priorities in advance, and arrange short, informal meetings with solution providers who match your needs.
It’s a fast, easy, and no-pressure way to handle month’s worth of solutions research with ease. As a thank you, our sponsors will cover your entire costs of the event, including your conference pass and other event benefits. It’s a win-win!

Make real progress with tailored solutions meetings. 

Research Meetings

Quartz Network events are reserved for senior-level leaders, allowing you to connect with your high-profile peers across a variety of networking receptions. 
Our in-person events are known for attracting the top leaders in the industry. Since passes are invitation-only, we tailor our guest list include the decision makers transforming their industry.
All in-person event include multiple networking receptions, where you’ll mix and mingle with your high-profile peers. (We’ll even pick up your bar tab.) You’ll also enjoy 5-star catered meals alongside your fellow attendees, creating ample opportunities to create powerful new connections.

Connect with 100s of your peers at in-person summits. 

High level Networking

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Speakers

Carla Aranda

Ranil DeSilva

Felipe Rugani

Rishav Raj

Brandy Ford

Amit Singhi

Varsha Nagpal

Rajesh Sharma

Jay Fortuna

Brian Pinder

Rehana Rajwani

Kapil Mehta

Leyla Wilkerson

Blair Olmstead

Waqas Hameed

Darren Roberts

Amit Kakar

Mayur Sharma

Kat Sands

Kevin Jones

Agenda

A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

Curated Research Meetings

Meet our sponsors

Testimonials

Still have questions?

In-Person Event

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Join Finance’s Most Esteemed Summit

Fairmont Austin, Austin, TXApril 12 - 14, 2026

CFO Leadership Summit | Spring

Speakers

Carla Aranda

Ranil DeSilva

Felipe Rugani

Rishav Raj

Brandy Ford

Amit Singhi

Varsha Nagpal

Rajesh Sharma

Jay Fortuna

Brian Pinder

Rehana Rajwani

Kapil Mehta

Leyla Wilkerson

Blair Olmstead

Waqas Hameed

Darren Roberts

Amit Kakar

Mayur Sharma

Kat Sands

Kevin Jones

Agenda

A Full Suite of VIP Benefits

Curated Research Meetings

Meet our sponsors

Testimonials

Still have questions?

In-Person Event

Why is my conference pass complimentary?

What are the one-on-one meetings?

Who attends?

Why should I attend?

Complaint Resolution Policy

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