Finance Transformation Conference 2026

Finance Transformation Conference

Dive into today’s most relevant finance transformation topics

About the event

The Finance Transformation Conference aims to provide an outside‑in perspective on how leading organisations are rethinking finance, combining strategic, technological, and regulatory dimensions. Through expert insights, live demonstrations, and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to exchange perspectives with peers, learn from real‑life experiences, and explore how others are approaching similar finance transformation challenges.

What to expect

  • Perspectives on Finance, AI, and resilience

  • Practical AI use cases and live demonstrations

  • Insights into data and platform essentials

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Event details

Agenda

13:00

Welcome coffee

 

13:30

Introduction speech  

13:45

Re‑thinking finance with AI

  • CFO priorities and ROI expectations
  • The role of AI in finance processes
 

14:30

Pre‑requisites for successful AI

Building the foundation for value‑driven AI in finance

 
15:00

Building the AI roadmap

  • AI innovation framework
  • From CFO vision to scaled value realisation
 
15:30 Coffee break  
16:00

IFRS 18 is on the near horizon — time to prepare

  • Key changes introduced by IFRS 18
  • Implications for financial reporting and finance organisations
 
16:30

Let’s talk: From AI ambition to real‑world impact

  • Alexander Finger, Chief Technology Officer, SAP
  • Martin Stefik, CFO, Microsoft Switzerland
  • Christian Westermann, Partner, AI Leader, PwC Switzerland
 
17:15

What’s next: Outlook for AI in finance

Key takeaways and closing reflections

 

17:30

Networking apéro

 
19:30 End of the event  

* The organiser reserves the right to adapt the event programme if needed.

Date and time

Monday, 8 June 2026
13:00 to 19:30, including a networking apéro

Language

The event will be held in English.

Cost

This event is free of charge.

Location

PwC Experience Center
Birchstrasse 160, 8050 Zurich



Registration

https://pages.pwc.ch/view-form?id=701Vl00001MksJcIAJ&embed=true

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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Ileana Oprea

Associate, PwC Switzerland

+41 78 965 78 61

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