Finance Transformation Conference 2025

Navigating the Future of Finance

About the event

PwC is pleased to introduce a new event in Geneva dedicated to the theme of Finance Transformation. This inaugural gathering will explore the latest trends and innovations, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of the finance function. Join us to:

  • Rapid fire session to stay up to date on important regulatory topics including IFRS 18, Omnibus, Pillar 2,  and more
  • Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the finance function 
  • Understand the evolving role of finance in driving sustainability reporting and ESG strategy
  • Gain practical insights on GAAP conversion and ERP transformation, including lessons learned and critical success factors
  • Share a networking apero with PwC and your peers

We look forward to welcoming you at our conference in Geneva and providing you with the opportunity to discuss these current developments and challenges with our experts and your peers.

Finance Transformation

Adding value to the business through finance transformation. Digital disruption and a rapidly changing operating environment are challenging the finance function to go much further than ever before. 
We’ll help get you from where you’re at now to a finance function that adds value to your business. Day by day.

Agenda

13:45

Welcome coffee

 

14:15

Introduction presentation
Michiel Mannaerts, Partner, PwC Switzerland

 

14:25

Panel Discussion: Innovating Finance with AI

  • Andreas Kurali, Senior Finance Executive
  • Olivier Demierre, Senior Finance Director, Cargill
  • Matthias Leybold, Partner - Analytics & AI Leader, PwC Switzerland
  • Peter Keppler, Senior Manager - Finance Transformation, PwC Switzerland
 

15:05

ERP Transformation in Action: Lessons Learned & Opportunities
More details to follow

 

15:25

Role of Finance in Sustainability Reporting
Hester Blicq, Head of Group Reporting & Control, Givaudan

 

15:45

Coffee Break

 

16:15

GAAP Conversion: How to get it right
Yazen Jamjum, Partner - Audit / Capital Market Accounting Advisory Services, PwC Switzerland

 

16:35

Navigating the Jungle of Finance and Reporting Tools

  • Alena Kunilava, Head of Financial Compliance & Reporting Systems, STMicroelectronics
  • Yigit Can Yueceyurt, Manager, PwC Switzerland
 

 

The evolving regulatory landscape: what you need to know

 

16:55

IFRS 18: A Closer Look at the New Reporting Standard
Yazen Jamjum, Partner - Audit / Capital Market Accounting Advisory Services, PwC Switzerland

 

17:05

Sustainable Business: crisis or opportunity ?
Federico Merlo, Senior Manager – Sustainability & Climate change, PwC Switzerland

 

17:15

Transfer Pricing: Navigating Evolving Frameworks
Speaker to be confirmed

 

17:25

Global Minimum Tax (Pillar 2) Implementation: Essential Information for Success
Thibaut de Haller, Tax Partner, PwC Switzerland

 

17:35

US tariffs: what we know now and possible implications
Speaker to be confirmed

 

17:45

Summary and closing remarks
Michiel Mannaerts, Partner, PwC Switzerland

 

17:55

Networking apero

 

Event details

Date & Time
Monday, 16 June 2025
13:45 to 18:00
Followed by networking apéro

Location
PwC Geneva
Avenue Giuseppe-Motta, 50
1202 Geneva

Language
The event will be held in English.

Cost
Free of charge

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Contact us

Christophe Bourgoin

Partner, Finance Transformation Platform Leader and Sustainability Platform Leader, Zurich, PwC Switzerland

+41 58 792 25 37

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Michiel Mannaerts

Partner, Treasury and Commodity Management, Geneva, PwC Switzerland

+41 58 792 92 10

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Valérie Capaccio

Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications, PwC Switzerland

+41 58 792 96 19

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Elisa Depaepe

Executive Assistant, PwC Switzerland

+41 58 792 44 00

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