Driving Business Resilience, Growth and Profits

12/05/2026

12:00-17:10

Sergel Hub Stockholm

May 12th - Hybrid Event

Agenda

Theme

Finance in a Fractured World

12.00

CFO Nordic Business Lunch

2 course business lunch for in-person attendees
Mingle, network and compare charts with cross-industry peers

13.00

The State of the Economy - 5 Top Priorities for 2026

The challenges ahead. Economic forecast, guidelines and predictions
What strategies can finance functions adopt to navigate macroeconomic and geopolitical changes? Leading volatility with confidence
Critical barriers and buffers. What can we trust in the next 6-12 months?
Sanctions, Economy, Talent, Cyber, Inflation or Something Else: Where do our greatest future risks lie and how prepared are we for them?

13.15

Finance in a Fractured World

Navigating geopolitics, supply shocks, and economic fragmentation
CFO Reality Check 2026: Scenario planning as a competitive weapon
From resilience to renewal: how Nordic groups are preparing for volatility

13.35

AI-Native Finance: Trust, Speed and Human Oversight

Moving from AI pilots to controlled, enterprise-wide deployment under the EU AI Act
Redefining the finance function: autonomous close, predictive FP&A, continuous planning
Talent, culture, and leadership for an AI-ready finance organization

13.50

Fireside Chat: ESG as Strategy - Profits, Purpose and the New P&L

From CSRD to value creation: sustainability as a driver of profitability
How carbon pricing and CBAM reshape supply chains and cost structures
Linking ESG performance to capital allocation and investor trust

14.10

Building the Finance Team of the Future

How are skill sets, roles and composition changing for the finance team
The future of an AI-driven Finance organization
What is the role of finance in driving agility and resilience in times of economic uncertainty?
Should you blend in new roles with alternative backgrounds than economics?

14.30-15.00

Break

Theme

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Growth & Conversion. From CFO to Enterprise Strategist

15.00

The CFO as Talent Architect

From finance leader to enterprise strategist
Developing talent for AI-ready and ESG-fluent finance teams
Building a culture of trust, adaptability and purpose

15.15

When Finance Meets Cyber

Why financial resilience is now inseparable from cyber resilience
What DORA/NIS2 mean for enterprise risk and CFO accountability
Managing supplier and third-party digital risks

15.30

The New Rulebook of Value and Trust - Regulation as an Accelerator

Learn how evolving regulations like CSRD, CBAM, Pillar Two, ViDA, and DORA can drive growth and competitive advantage
Build integrated data and reporting frameworks that meet multiple mandates, regulatory and stakeholder demands
Align ESG, regulatory change, and capital allocation to strengthen investor trust and long-term resilience

15.45

Beyond AI - The Next Digital Frontiers

What comes after GenAI: automation, blockchain, quantum and beyond
Implications for finance functions and risk management
How to prepare today for the technologies of tomorrow

16.00

Autonomous Finance - Beyond the Buzz

The finance function of 2027: speed, structure and human oversight
Real Nordic cases: AI-powered forecasting, planning and close
Managing culture and talent in a partially autonomous finance organisation

16.30

The DNA of the Modern CFO - The Next Level of Business Skills

How modern CFOs navigate shifting business dynamics and take on broader strategic responsibilities
Expanded responsibilities by guiding CEOs and boards through geopolitical risks, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility
Leadership priorities for CFO/Group CFOS in driving sustainable and responsible financial practices
Understand the skills and competencies required to thrive as a CFO in an evolving business landscape

16.50

End of Day

17.00

End the day with beer, wine and drinks together at Sergel Hub