- 17 September 2026
- 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Singapore
2026 CFO CONFERENCE AGENDA
08:15
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09.00
Conference Chairperson’s Welcome Remarks
Editorial Consultant, CXOCIETY
09.15
Panel Discussion: Scaling Enterprise Growth and Resilience in 2027
In an era defined by economic uncertainty, trade tensions, regulatory shifts, rising scrutiny and new tax regimes, and rapid technological disruption, finance leaders in Singapore are expected to transcend their traditional roles. Today’s CFOs must simultaneously drive enterprise growth and architect organisational resilience — balancing opportunity with risk, innovation and compliance.
- CFOs as the strategic enterprise growth leaders
- Safeguarding business resilience amid shifting risks
- Allocating capital for key finance and innovation initiatives
- Navigating complexities across regulation, taxation, investment, and growth
Moderator:
Editorial consultant, CXOCIETY
Panelist:
09.50
Keynote: Real-Time Treasury & Cross-Border Payments: Guides for CFOs
Cross-border payments in Singapore are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a shift toward Local Payment Methods (LPMs), digital currency innovation, and the need for optimised treasury management. For a CFO in Singapore, navigating this landscape involves balancing efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- The revolution of the cross-border payments landscape in Asia
- Unlocking the value of cross-border payments with financial modelling, automation and real-time treasury
- Future-proofing cross-border payments framework
- Navigating the frictions, risks and complexity of cross-border payments for finance
Senior representative, TRINTECH
10.15
Fireside Chat: Capital Allocation and Risk Hedging Strategies amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Supply Chain Shifts
In today’s fractured global landscape, geopolitical volatility and supply chain reconfiguration demand that CFOs master sophisticated capital allocation and risk hedging. This session equips finance leaders to protect liquidity, optimise resilience, and seize opportunities amid uncertainty—transforming external shocks into strategic advantage.
- Quantifying geopolitical risks in capital budgeting and selecting effective hedging tools for currency and trade volatility
- Assessing the working capital implications of supply chain regionalisation
- Treasury function’s critical role in building resilience
- Balancing short-term liquidity needs with long-term growth investments, while tracking success through volatility-adapted metrics
- Navigating board influence on risk-hedging decisions and identifying the single most impactful change for stronger geopolitical resilience
Interviewer:
Editorial Consultant, CXOCIETY
10.55
Morning Coffee Break
11.20
Keynote: The AI-Powered CFO: Navigating Uncertainty with Real-Time Financial Management
The CFO role has shifted from historical reporting to forward-looking strategy—but traditional annual planning cycles can’t keep pace with today’s volatility. This session shows how leading CFOs use AI-powered continuous planning to respond to market shifts in real-time.
- Leveraging agile scenario planning, predictive analytics and intelligent forecasting
- Transforming planning from a quarterly burden into an always-on strategic advantage with AI
- Live EPM demonstrations
11.45
Panel Discussion: Managing Technology Overload and Integration Challenges in Finance
The technology advancements – from real-time analytics, ERP, RPA and AI insights – has undoubtedly presented finance with tangible benefits. However, the growing tech stack within finance often leads to fragmented digital tools – thus producing workflow inconsistencies, data silos, and decision paralysis and eventually, damaging workforce productivity. With evolving technologies and business needs, how should CFOs better manage their tech investments within the finance function?
- Rationalising existing tech stack without sacrificing performance
- The cost of tool overload and poor system integrations
- Embracing an integration-first strategy
- Empowering finance with do-it-yourself tech
- Creating a cohesive finance digital ecosystem
Moderator:
Editorial Consultant, CXOCIETY
12.20
Keynote: Achieving e-Invoicing Compliance in Singapore
E‑invoicing has rapidly become a top priority for tax administrations globally. In Singapore, the adoption of InvoiceNow marks a significant paradigm shift from traditional invoicing practices. Beginning April 1, 2026, all new voluntary GST registrants—regardless of their date of incorporation or business structure—will be required to transmit invoice data to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) using InvoiceNow‑enabled solutions. This mandate underscores Singapore’s commitment to digital transformation and streamlined tax compliance.
- Updates on legal, technical, and tax implications in Singapore
- Latest e-invoicing requirements in Singapore
- Seamlessly integrating Peppol-ready e-invoicing into existing ERP systems
Senior representative, COMARCH
12.45
Lunch
13.45
Keynote: Navigating the Agentic Future in Finance
Bank of America Global Research analysis projected by 2030, AI agents could handle 10% of workflows, unlocking $1.9 trillion in value. This session will examine how CFOs can successfully integrate AI agents as “digital employees”—an extension of the workforce – within their finance function to generate even greater value across finance areas.
- Achieving autonomous finance with AI agents
- Governing, managing and innovating with AI agents in finance
- Human-in-the-loop (HITL) – AI agents’ interactions in finance
- Measuring the success of Agentic AI use in finance
- Success stories of agentic AI implementations in finance
14.10
Panel Discussion: Dynamic FP&A, Scenario Modeling, and Advanced Stress Testing
Singapore’s economy is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2026. Budget 2026 is designed to steer the nation through a fractured global environment by prioritising heavy investment in AI, enhancing competitiveness, and reinforcing the social compact. Yet, challenges such as global trade uncertainty, currency volatility, and rapid digital disruption demand a fundamental shift in FP&A. Finance leaders in Singapore must turn volatility into advantage with continuous insights, strong risk management, and close FP&A–CIO teamwork — supporting compliance, sustainability, and growth.
- Turning uncertainty into actionable insights using AI and real-time data
- Using advanced proven approaches to improve risk management, capital decisions, and ESG integration
- Combining scenario planning with solid data governance, automation, cloud/ERP upgrades, and cybersecurity
- Improving decision-making through advanced stress testing, FP&A–CIO collaboration, and alignment with Singapore’s regulations and sustainability goals
Moderator:
Editorial Consultant, CXOCIETY
14.45
Fireside Chat: Finance Talent Transformation in the Age of AI
A Gartner study reveals CFOs expect that digital finance talent will account for 46% of the finance team by 2027, a significant jump from 17% today. Also, by 2027, organisations that emphasize AI literacy for executives will achieve 20% higher financial performance compared with those that do not. To make finance more agile, automated and AI-enabled, how should CFOs in Singapore transform their finance talent composition and reskilling for a future-ready finance function?
- The evolution of hybrid finance roles in Singapore
- The scope of today’s finance talent crisis
- Infusing tech talent in finance: Spotting, attracting and retaining digital finance talent
- Upskilling finance in AI and data analytics and leadership development
- Closing the staffing and digital skills gaps
Interviewer:
Editorial Consultant, CXOCIETY
15.10
Afternoon Coffee Break
C-ENGAGE CONVENTION PLENARY
The CFO & CIO Alliance
15.40
Welcome Remarks
15:45
Opening Keynote: How Digital Trust is Shaping Enterprises in Singapore in 2027
As Singapore continues to advance its vision of becoming a global hub for innovation, this session addresses Singapore Government’s refreshed initiatives in fostering a dynamic, thriving tech-driven future and enhancing digital security - enabling enterprises to thrive in an increasingly digital economy.
- The shifting landscape of Asia’s digital economies
- How digital trust is transforming Asia's digital economy in 2027
- Roadmap for a secured digital society
16:00
C-Suite Keynote: Redefining AI for Growth
According to Mohamed Kande, PwC Global Chairman, 2026 is emerging as a decisive year for artificial intelligence (AI). A select group of companies are already translating AI into measurable financial returns, while many others remain stuck in pilot mode. To thrive in this defining moment, C-Suites must reimagine how they operate and move beyond experimentation to unlock AI’s full financial impact.
- The emerging AI operations models
- Strategic enterprise-wide AI alignments
- Closing the AI maturity divide for measurable ROI
- Harnessing AI automation's full potential to accelerate efficiency, productivity, and growth
Senior representative, WORKIVA
16:20
C-Suite Fireside Chat: Orchestrating Agility: From Insight to Autonomy
In today’s AI-driven economy, agility is no longer optional—it is the defining capability that separates leaders from laggards. As data complexity grows and the demand for evidence-based choices intensifies, C-suite decision-making is undergoing a profound transformation. The challenge is not simply adopting AI but orchestrating it across the enterprise to move from fragmented insights to autonomous decision-making.
- The path forward for C-Suites
- From AI adoption to enterprise orchestration
- Achieving operational agility at scale
- Enabling autonomous decision-making in the C-Suite
Interviewer:
16:45
C-Suite Panel Discussion: Monetising and Commercialising the Promises of AI
As companies move toward 2027, AI is shifting from being a technical experiment to a core C-suite priority. C-suites will need to approach AI investments with greater strategic alignment and coordination, ensuring that every initiative is guided by accountability, robust governance, and measurable business impact.
- Overcoming data fragmentation in AI projects
- Effective partnership models for scaling AI beyond pilots
- Governance frameworks in ASEAN: Balancing innovation with regulatory compliance
- Talent strategies to bridge the AI-fluency gap within the enterprise
- Best practice in structuring AI vendor contracts
Moderator:
17:25
C-Suite Closing Interview: Resilient Leadership amid Turbulent Times
High-performance leadership isn’t defined by speed alone — it is anchored in resilience. True organisational resilience is cultivated through C-Suite’s intentional decisions and choices that shape the enterprise’s culture, strategy, and adaptability. Resilience must be integrated into the way organisations operate, allocate resources, and evolve — not just how they react when disruption strikes.
- The C-Suite in 2027 – what’s next?
- Driving growth, collaboration, and investment through digital innovation and intelligent systems
- Leading with agility to navigate uncertainty, disruption and change
- The new equation of people management
17:50
Closing remarks
18:00