Beyond the Hype: AI and the Future of Finance

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Finance is entering a new chapter. Artificial Intelligence, automation and digital transformation are changing how finance teams operate, make decisions and support the broader business. But the biggest questions are practical: Where should Finance start? Which processes are ready for AI? What systems and data foundations need to be in place? And how can leaders drive transformation without compromising control, trust or measurable business impact? Join Airwallex, Armanino and Rillet for a Finance leaders breakfast and fireside chat featuring Nicolas Kopp, Rillet’s co-founder, Drew Armanino, Armanino’s AI practice lead, Pranav Sood, Airwallex’s CFO. and our moderator, Dean Quiambao from Armanino. Together, they will discuss how Finance is evolving from a reporting and control function into a more strategic, technology-enabled operating partner. The conversation will cover AI adoption, digital transformation, finance operating models, systems readiness, data, governance, talent, global scale and the future of the CFO role. Following the fireside chat, attendees will take part in a structured peer exchange designed to compare priorities, share practical lessons and build relationships with other finance leaders. This is an educational, peer-oriented conversation rather than a product pitch. Attendance is intended for a curated group of 60 finance leaders. Why attend Hear directly from three senior leaders shaping the future of finance technology, AI strategy and global finance operations Get practical perspectives on moving from AI experimentation to measurable transformation Learn how systems, data, process design and governance affect the success of AI initiatives Compare finance transformation priorities with peers from other companies and industries Explore how the CFO role and finance operating model are likely to evolve Build relationships with other finance leaders in an intimate breakfast setting Featured speakers Nicolas Kopp - Rillet co-founder A founder and technology perspective on the future of the modern finance stack, AI-enabled accounting workflows, the close and reporting process, financial data and the infrastructure required for automation and better decision-making. Pranav Sood- CFO, Airwallex A global finance leader’s perspective on modernizing finance operations across markets, including spend management, cards, expenses, approvals, visibility, controls and the role of connected data in enabling growth. Drew Armanino - AI practice lead, Armanino A practical perspective on turning AI and digital transformation ambitions into measurable business outcomes, including use-case prioritization, transformation roadmaps, implementation risk, governance, organizational readiness and change management. Agenda: 9:00–9:30 AM Arrival, breakfast and informal networking 9:30–9:40 AM Welcome and event framing 9:40–10:30 AM Fireside chat: The next chapter of Finance — leading through AI and digital transformation 10:30–10:40 AM Transition to peer discussion and coffee refill 10:40–11:20 AM Finance leader peer exchange and facilitated networking 11:20–11:30 AM Closing reflections and final networking This event is designed for: CFOs VPs of Finance Controllers Heads of Finance Transformation Senior finance and accounting leaders Priority will be given to finance leaders who are actively evaluating AI adoption, systems modernization, operating efficiency, global finance infrastructure or broader digital transformation initiatives. This is a curated executive event with limited capacity. Registrations will be reviewed by the host team and confirmed attendees will receive venue and event details by email.