SHANGHAI | 7 NOVEMBER 2024 | 9AM - 4PM

DIGITALCFO ASIA
CHINA SYMPOSIUM 2024

CFO Reinvented: Harnessing Technology to Drive Business Growth

CFOs & Finance Leaders

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2024 SYNOPSIS

The role of the modern CFO (Chief Financial Officer) has evolved significantly, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Today's CFOs extend beyond traditional financial oversight to become essential strategic leaders within their organizations. They drive innovation, shape business strategies, and ensure sustainable growth. This evolution demands a diverse skill set, encompassing financial expertise, technological savvy, and visionary leadership. As key architects of business transformation, modern CFOs are crucial in navigating the complexities of the contemporary business landscape and guiding their organizations toward future success.


According to Deloitte’s 2023 CFO Survey, over 50% of Chinese CFOs highlighted national economic slowdown and supply chain disruptions as their top external and internal risk concerns. They are also increasingly aware of the importance of adopting technology to achieve their top two priorities - revenue growth and cost control. 35% of CFOs also state that their main focus for 2024 will be increasing cash flow.


Artificial Intelligence and Environment, Society & Governance initiatives are important considerations that are now considered to have fallen within the portfolio of the reinvented CFO’s role. CFOs are keen to explore the benefits of AI that include predictive capabilities which will significantly improve their FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and forecasting functions. ESG initiatives and climate reporting have also become especially important as the regulatory requirements increase year on year. All these considerations will be factors that will significantly affect Chinese CFOs’ priorities in 2024 and beyond.


The inaugural DigitalCFO Asia China Symposium 2024, themed "Harnessing Technology to Drive Business Growth", will bring together 100 Chinese CFOs and finance leaders to share insights on how CFOs must harness the power of technology to transform their business functions and drive business growth for their organisations. The symposium will serve as a platform for high-level networking, enabling CFOs and finance leaders to exchange best practices, leverage collective expertise, and stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Join us at the DigitalCFO Asia China Symposium where insights, expertise, and strategies converge to shape the future of finance in China and beyond. Reserve your seat today to be part of this transformative symposium.

WHERE

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, China

WHEN

7 November 2024
Thursday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHO

80+ CFOs & Finance Leaders

Discussion Points

01 CFO Reinvented:

Harnessing Technology to Drive Business Growth

02 CFO’s Insights 2025:

China CFOs Top Priorities for Finance Transformation & Digital Strategies in 2025

03 The Strategic Imperative:

Why CFOs & Finance Leaders must Champion Finance Transformation & Change Management in Organizations


04 Strategic Leadership:

How CFOs Can Propel Business Expansion and Drive Sustainable Growth


05 Rise of AI:

How will Generative AI affect the role of CFO and finance function in the near future?


06 How CFOs & Finance Leaders can Collaborate with other C-Suites (CIO, CHRO etc)

to Propel Organisation Growth

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Chief Financial Officers, Financial Controllers, Heads of Finance, SVPs/VPs Finance, Finance Directors, General Managers Finance, Senior Finance Managers & Finance Managers, that are involved in the following:

 

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Strategic Planning & Forecasting
  • Costing & Budgeting
  • Treasury Operations
  • Project Financing
  • Financial & Management Accounting
  • Merger & Acquisition (M&A)
  • Investment / Portfolio Management
  • Auditing & Internal Control
  • Tax Governance
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Statutory & Regulatory Reporting
  • Fiscal Policy Planning
  • Financial Technology Solutions
  • Digital & Finance Transformation

2024 Agenda

CFO Reinvented:

Harnessing Technology to Drive Business Growth

8:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Drinks

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks by DigitalCFO Asia

Speaker:
Ryan Kwa, Group Publisher, DigitalCFO Asia

9:15 AM

Opening Keynote Presentation
Topic: Harnessing Technology to Drive Business Growth

9:35 AM

Technology Presentation I
Topic: TBC

9:55 AM

Panel Discussion I
Topic: CFO Insights -  What are China CFOs Top Priorities for Finance Transformation & Digital Strategies in 2025?


Panel Speakers:
John Zheng, Chief Financial & Information Officer Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance China

10:30 AM

AM Coffee Break & Networking

10:50 AM

Fireside Chat I
Topic: The Strategic Imperative - Why CFOs & Finance Leaders must Champion Finance Transformation & Change Management in Organizations

Speaker: Jonas Eberle, Director of Finance & Treasury, Würth (China) Holding Co., Ltd.

11:10 AM

Technology Presentation II
Topic: TBC

11:30 AM

Fireside Chat II

Topic: How Female CFOs & Finance Leaders are Driving Transformation, Leadership and Shaping Corporate Culture

Speaker:
Lu Liqin, Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer, YouKuai Group

11:50 PM

Technology Presentation III
Topic: TBC

12:10 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM

Afternoon Keynote Presentation

1:50 PM

Panel Discussion II
Topic: How will Generative AI affect the role of CFO and finance function in the near future?

Panel Speaker:
Elyn Chen, Chief Financial Officer, Patsnap

2:30 PM

Breakout Sessions
Roundtable Discussions

3:30 PM

Lucky Draw & Closing Remarks

4:00 PM

End of Symposium

Meet Our Speakers.

JOHN ZHENG

Chief Financial & Information Officer Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance China

ELYN CHEN

Global Chief Financial Officer
PatSnap

JONAS EBERLE

Director of Finance & Treasury

Würth (China) Holding Co., Ltd.

LU LIQIN
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
YouKuai Group

2024 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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2024 VENUE

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai

上海威斯汀大饭店

88 Henan Central Road,
Shanghai 200002, China

中国上海市 河南中路88号 (200002）

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We've got A's for your Q's

Do I have to pay to attend the symposium?

The DigitalCFO Asia Symposium Series is free to attend for individuals who are currently holding CFOs or senior accounting & finance role in their companies, subject to availability. DigitalNow Asia reserves the final rights to approve or reject any registration should there be any discrepancies between both parties.

Can I register for the event with my personal email (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail etc)?

No. Registrations must be done with a working company email address. Registrations from generic or free email domains such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc will not be accepted.

Do I need to bring along anything for the symposium?

Please bring along the confirmation email and your business cards for registration and networking purposes.

Can I attend the symposium if I am not a CFO or finance professional?

Yes. You can purchase a networking pass here to attend the event, subject to availability and approval from the event organiser.  

Can I attend the symposium if I am a vendor or products/service provider?

Yes. Vendors or service providers can participate in the symposium either by:

1) Taking up a sponsorship package
2) Purchasing a networking pass

Do drop us a message here and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

How do I know if my registration is successful?

If your registration is successful, a confirmation email with full event details will be sent to you within 48 hours to confirm your attendance.

Is there a dress code for the symposium?

The dress code for the symposium is business wear

or smart casual.

Is complimentary parking provided for attendees?

No. Complimentary parking is not provided for attendees. However, for some event venues, attendees are able to purchase parking coupons at a special rate for attending the event. Do check with us at events@digitalcfoasia.com

Can I attend the symposium if I am currently not employed?

Yes. However you are not eligible for the complimentary pass. You can purchase a networking pass to attend the event, subject to availability and approval from the event organiser. For more details, please click here.