summit

directing the
disruption


20, 21, 22 May | online
In partnership with ACCA, CIMA, NetSuite & Planful

trailblazing FINANCE LEADERS

GENCFO Summit 2025 proudly features over 30 finance leaders and experts who are disrupting and innovating the finance function!


Until our #GENCFOsummit begins

the #1 finance thought LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Change is everywhere, and it's happening right now! Whether it's the explosion of technology, or the shift in talent, the role of the CFO and their finance function in business is changing.

Don't follow, direct the disruption!

This isn’t just another event; it’s a movement designed to spark genuine change. Our founder-led, digital-first program moves beyond outdated lectures to deliver immersive, evidence-based learning highlighting real-world success stories.

Join us from Tuesday, May 20th to Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, for 20 mind-blowing CPD-accredited sessions with 30+ trailblazing finance leaders and experts who are challenging convention and shaping a future where finance is agile, analytics-driven, and automated

what everyone is TALKING ABOUT...

  • I am so proud to be on the advisory board for GENCFO, the stalwart in progressive, finance leaders of tomorrow.

    Selina Butterfield-Mashoofi
    Selina Butterfield-Mashoofi

    CFO at Central Co-op

  • What a fantastic event it was – refreshing, energetic and classy!

    Melanie Venes
    Melanie Venes

    Sectors and Communities Lead at ACCA

  • Really enjoyed the sessions so far! I like the fact that they are very practical too, not just text book!

    Cecile Parker FCCA
    Cecile Parker FCCA

    CFO at Vital Energi

  • Amazing energy at the GENCFO Summit today with + 160 attendees!

    CΓ©dric Assaouloff
    CΓ©dric Assaouloff

    Digital and Innovation Lead, R&D Finance at Roche

  • If any accounting/finance professionals in my network haven't yet connected with GENCFO Community, I really can warmly recommend it.

    Lynne Titley FCCA
    Lynne Titley FCCA

    Senior Reporting & Governance Accountant

  • Massive thanks to the Team GENCFO and to all speakers! I indulged in full three days and loved each session πŸ‘

    Nataliya Irvine
    Nataliya Irvine

    Finance Business Partner at Capegemini

  • Fantastic day. Looking forward to tomorrow. Well done Chris, team and speakers.

    Mark Laine Toner FCCA
    Mark Laine Toner FCCA

    Financial Director at Evri

  • Generation CFO brings together the new world of digital and the new class of modern accounting and finance into one collaborative group.

    Claire Bennison
    Claire Bennison

    Executive Director at AAT & past Head of ACCA

  • I have been posting on my WhatsApp status all the amazing takeaway and my finance friends kept on saying wow how did you know about this!

    Olufunmilade Adetogun FCCA
    Olufunmilade Adetogun FCCA

    Investment Trust Accountant at Juniper Partners

  • Thanks to everyone on GENCFO for organising this Summit. Its always good to know one isn’t alone

    Simone Collins FCCA
    Simone Collins FCCA

    Finance business partner/Senior Financial Controller at Sony

cpd-accredited AGENDA

Created in collaboration with GENCFO, including their Advisory Board, Community, Members, and ACCA.

08:55 AM

Welcome to GENCFO Summit: FINANCE X Future - THIS IS NOT A DRILL

Chris Argent Sophie Goad Kira Cluer

Chris Argent, Kira Cluer & Sophie Goad

10:00 AM

The Shift Live: Transformation Diaries

Jasmine Ahmed Chris Argent

Jasmine Ahmed & Chris Argent

11:00 AM

From Guardian of Stability to Digital Changemaker - Meet the Future Finance Leader

Karla Smith Aline-Laure Akpovi Johan Olsson

Karla Smith, Johan Olsson & Aline-Laure Akpovi

12:00 PM

Smashing Sustained Digital Transformation: People First, Process Smart, Agility Always!

Tony Morreale Kevin Beckberger Daniel Misra Jones

Tony Morreale, Kevin Beckberger & Daniel Misra Jones

01:45 PM

Championing Change Without Burning Out Your People

Jane Playle

Jane Playle

01:45 PM

Strategic Enablers - Finance as Business Partners

Mike Cave Inga Tkachova

Inga Tkachova & Mike Cave

02:45 PM

The Future of Work: From Hybrid to High Performance, to the Great 'Re-Engagement'

Sarah Courtman Val Elliott FCCA Samantha Sing

Val Elliott FCCA, Sarah Courtman & Samantha Sing

03:30 PM

From Upskilling to Reskilling- Is Accountancy Training and Qualification Adequate for the Future Finance Workforce?

Vicki Thornton Marco Torrente Nikolai Petrou

Marco Torrente ACCA, Vicki Thornton FCCA & Nikolai Petrou

04:15 PM

Podcast Live - It's not all about the numbers!

Chris Argent Jamie Lyon Mike Rose

Jamie Lyon FCCA, Mike Rose & Chris Argent

Book your place today and get ready to drive the disruption!

LIVE access

Β£97

πŸ‘ Live Access to all 3 Days

🎀 Hear from over 30 Speakers

βœ… CPD-accredited Sessions

πŸ† Certificate of Attendance

πŸ—“οΈ Create your own personalised agenda

🀝 Interact with fellow attendees

πŸ’¬ Your questions answered live

πŸ“Š Participate in live polls

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ON-DEMAND & live access

Β£147

πŸ‘ Live Access to all 3 Days

πŸŽ₯ Access to all sessions On-Demand

πŸ“† Rewatch anytime, at your convenience

πŸ“š Keep learning at your own pace

🎀 Hear from over 30 Speakers

βœ… CPD-accredited Sessions

πŸ† Certificate of Attendance

πŸ—“οΈ Create your own personalised agenda

🀝 Interact with fellow attendees

πŸ’¬ Your questions answered live

πŸ“Š Participate in live polls

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Through our community, advisory board, and members, we help finance professionals harness and leverage the power of people, data, and digital to shape the next generation of sustainable, high-performing businesses and redefine what it means to be a β€œqualified accountant.”