Treasury Conference

Zurich

Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:30 to 18:00, starting with a standing lunch and followed by a networking apéro

Geneva

Thursday, 21 May 2026, 8:30 to 17:00, starting with a welcome coffee and followed by a networking apéro

About the event

Step into the future at the PwC Treasury Conference as we explore 'Treasury in times of disruption'.

Learn more about how current macroeconomics meets geopolitics and what the implications are for financial markets. Explore how artificial intelligence is elevating treasury skills and capabilities. Stay up-to-date on current regulatory topics like IFRS 18, and understand their impact on treasury operations. Navigate the evolving landscape of payments, refine working capital management strategies, and explore the pivotal role of treasury in M&A transactions. And lastly, what's the future of fiat-currencies? Our keynote speaker will challenge your views on payments, offering thought-provoking views providing a different perspective.

Seize the chance to connect with industry leaders and strengthen your treasury network. Register now and gain valuable knowledge to drive innovation in your treasury functions.

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Agenda

12:30	Welcome standing lunch
13:00	Welcome speech and introduction Michiel Mannaerts, Partner, Treasury and Commodity Management, PwC Switzlernad
13:05	When macroeconomics meets geopolitics Henry F. Allen, Research Specialist at Deutsche Bank– Global FICC Research
13:45	Keynote speech "From gold to Bitcoin: the (R)evolution of monetary systems" Hubertus Hofkirchner, Founder & CEO, Bitcredit Protocol Session followed by a panel Mark Kirkland, former Group Treasurer Simone A. Conti, Digital Products Manager at DWS (Deutsche Bank Group) Michiel Mannaerts, Partner, Treasury and Commodity Management, PwC Switzlernad
14:25	Insights from the PwC Global Treasury Survey Angelique Weingaertner, Senior Manager, PwC Switzerland
14:40	IFRS 18 unpacked: What it means for Treasury François Andreoli, Group IFRS Expert, Nestlé Pekka Korpi, Senior Manager, PwC Switzerland
15:10	Networking break
15:50	AI and the future of talent: How AI is redefining and elevating human skills in the modern world Abraham Geldenhuys, Group Treasurer, Clariant, and Chairman of the Board, Clariant Reinsurance AG Alexandra Lasserre, Executive Director, The Treasury Recruitment Hub & Executive Search Gerard Tuinenburg, Director Systems, Innovations and Transactional Banking, Unilever Aniket Kulkarni, Partner, Treasury and Commodity Trading Technology Leader, PwC Switzerland
16:30	Maximising potential: A deep dive into the strategies and innovations driving Working Capital Management Dirk Braun, Managing Director DACH, C2FO Pierre-Louis Frugier, Manager, PwC Switzerland
17:00	Driving success in M&A: Unlocking the strategic role of treasury in transforming deals Jean-François Carter, Head of Cash Management, ABB Tobias Thayer, Director, PwC Switzerland
17:40	Case study
17:55	Summary and closing remarks Michiel Mannaerts, Partner, Treasury and Commodity Management, PwC Switzlernad
18:00	Networking apéro

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

General information

Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:30 to 18:00, starting with a standing lunch and followed by a networking apéro
PwC Experience Center, Birchstrasse 160, 8050 Zurich
Event held in English

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Cost

Standard fee	Early bird fee (valid until 12.02.2026)
CHF 250.-	CHF 200.-

Target audience

This event is intended for senior professionals in corporate treasury and finance. Different registration conditions apply to attendees from the banking sector and from solution providers. Please contact us for more information.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations are free up to 4 weeks before the conference. Cancellations between 4 and 2 weeks prior incur a 50% fee and within 2 weeks, the full price applies. You may nominate a substitute attendee at any time.