The 6th Annual C-Engage Convention is Singapore’s largest, exclusive event for CIOs and CFOs.

Comprised of a CFO Conference and CIO Conference, the event helps IT and Finance team leaders learn about technology investments that are cost-effective and directly contribute to the financial health and long-term success of their companies.

According to Gartner’s CEO and Senior Business Executive survey in 2025, growth tops the list, cited by 56% of CEOs. This is followed by technology implementation (42%), strengthening the organisation’s operating model or corporate profile (36%), and financial stability (25%).

With the persistent market volatility, the advent of new technologies and rising stakeholder expectations, there is a mounting need for greater collaboration and cohesive dynamics across the C-Suite. Business unit leaders must now join forces to identify, implement and optimise the right technology investments for their respective business and enterprise domains. Also, with the evolving breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, many business leaders will grapple with both the promise and hype around AI, deploying the technology wisely, effectively and responsibly while harmonising its promise and practical reality.

At the 2024 C-Engage Convention, a remarkable 81% of delegates identified automation, AI, and digitalisation as their top priorities for 2025. Additionally, investing in talent and employee development (52%) and leveraging technology for cost efficiency (50%) emerged as key areas of focus. While 90% of attendees expressed a keen interest in deploying AI, 32% of finance leaders raised concerns about data privacy and information security risks, as highlighted in the CXOCIETY Research. These insights underscore the critical importance of collaboration between CFOs and CIOs in navigating the evolving landscape of technology.

CXOCIETY Research in 2024 concluded that even as CIOs strive to leverage technology for innovation and operational efficiency, CFOs are focusing their energies on financial planning, risk management, and more efficient resource allocation. Together, they are creating a consistent vision that harnesses technology to achieve exceptional outcomes for their organisations. Dialogue with these leaders acknowledged that only by aligning their efforts can CFOs and CIOs ensure that technology investments are not only cost-effective but also significantly enhance the financial health and future prosperity of their companies.

Running in its sixth year under the theme of “Pathways Towards Differentiated Success“, C-Engage Convention 2025 co-locates the FutureCFO and FutureCIO Singapore Conferences, bringing together these essential leaders in a dynamic setting to discuss strategies for a successful C-Suite partnership and technology investments that are crucial for organisation’s success.

At this year’s flagship event, we will cover:

• Balancing priorities and immediate results
• Strategic leadership for organisational success
• Modernising enterprise transformation with innovative technologies
• Revolutionising business with AI
• Creating a successful team that delivers maximum impact