3rd DIGITALCFO ASIA SINGAPORE SYMPOSIUM 2024

May 16, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

CFO Reinvented - Leading with Innovation, Ingenuity, and Resilience

Join Shearwater as we support our valued partner, Workday, at the upcoming 3rd DigitalCFO Asia Singapore Symposium. This premier event explores the transformative journey of modern Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and promises to be a dynamic exploration of the evolving role of CFOs in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

Key Takeaways:

Drive Strategic Innovation: Discover how to leverage your financial acumen to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities.
Embrace Digital Transformation: Learn how to harness technology to optimise operational efficiency and drive performance.
Build Resilience: Explore strategies for mitigating risks and navigating a potential economic slowdown.
Lead with Confidence: Gain the inspiration and tools to reinvent your role as a CFO and thrive in the digital age.

Why You Should Attend?

Gain insights into the evolving role of the CFO: Discover how CFOs are navigating an era of unprecedented challenges and opportunities, driving strategic innovation, business growth, and digital transformation.
Learn from industry experts: Network with leading CFOs, finance leaders, and industry experts, gathering best practices and strategies for success in the digital age.
Expand your knowledge: Explore critical topics like talent retention, mandatory climate reporting, and navigating a potential global economic slowdown.
Connect with potential partners and clients: Grow your network and generate valuable leads.

Who Should Attend?

CFOs, Financial Controllers, Heads of Finance, SVPs/VPs Finance, Finance Directors, General Managers Finance, Senior Finance Managers & Finance Managers.

Redefining CFO Leadership - Leading with Innovation, Ingenuity, and Resilience

Formulating New Digital Strategies to Drive Business Growth

Redefining FP&A Integrated Scenario Planning for Future Value Creation

CFO Insights - Strategies to Mitigate
Risks in the Face of Economic Slowdown and Geopolitical Fragmentation in 2024

Cost Optimization for Sustainable Growth: Strategies for Achieving Profitability

Embarking on a Finance Transformation Journey to drive Business Growth - Pitfalls & Challenges

Breaking Barriers - How Female CFOs & Finance Leaders are Driving Transformation in Finance

The Strategic Imperative - Why CFOs Must Champion Transformation and Change Management Efforts in Organizations

Global Transactions: The Evolution of Cross-Border Payments in Reshaping Financial Landscapes

Crisis Management for CFOs - Strategies for Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents

Aligning Employee Expectations with Organizational Goals to Enhance Talent Retention

Future Predictions: How Artificial Intelligence Can Propel Finance Functions to New Heights

Jeslyn Chua

Head of Finance

Hoya Technosurgical Singapore

Shamina Chandran

Senior Director, Head of Finance, APAC

Flexport

Poonam Singh

Company Director & Chief Financial Officer

Flender

Alan Choi

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, APAC

PepsiCo

Dr. Vincent Lim

Chief Financial Officer, APAC

Datalogic S.p.A

DR. Yanir Landenberg

Chief Financial Officer

Gold Star Line LTD

Pankaj Kabra

Senior Vice President Finance

Traveloka

Fredy Aga

Chief Financial Officer

Trustbank

Haider Manaswala

Regional Head Finance

Chevron

Francis Lai

Chief Financial Officer

Far East Group Limited

Hanson Heng

Head of Finance

Blueleaf Energy

Karen Lai

Director, Business Control of Global Operations

ASM

Elaine Hardiman

Group Chief Financial Officer

Proof & Company

Grace Chong

Head of Financial Regulatory (Singapore)

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Kee Wei Hui

Head of Sustainability, CEO’s Office

MOH Holdings Pte Ltd

Nicola Loh

Partner - Head of Regulatory & Compliance Practice

Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP

Lily Lee

Senior Vice President - APAC Human Resources

ERA Singapore

8:30AM - 9:00AM

Registration & Welcome Drinks

9:00AM - 9:05AM

Opening Remarks by DigitalCFO Asia

9:05AM - 9:30AM

Morning Keynote Presentation

Topic: Redefining CFO Leadership - Leading with Innovation, Ingenuity, and Resilience

CFO Transformation: Leading Innovation, Ingenuity, and Resilience
Adapting to Dynamic Business Environments: Redefining CFO Leadership
Strategies for Driving Organizational Innovation and Navigating Complexity
Cultivating a Culture of Adaptability and Resilience within Finance Teams

9:30AM - 9:50AM

Executive Presentation 1

Topic: Formulating New Digital Strategies to Drive Business Growth

This presentation explores the critical elements of formulating new digital strategies to drive business growth. It delves into the process of identifying key digital trends, understanding customer needs, and leveraging emerging technologies to create impactful strategies. Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will gain insights into crafting effective digital strategies that can propel their organisations forward in the digital age.

9:50AM - 10:10AM

Technology Presentation 1

Topic: Redefining FP&A Integrated Scenario Planning for Future Value Creation

10:10AM - 10:40AM

Panel Discussion 1

CFO Insights - Strategies to Mitigate Risks in the Face of Economic Slowdown and Geopolitical Fragmentation in 2024

Analyzing Economic Indicators: Understanding key economic indicators to anticipate and mitigate risks associated with a potential economic slowdown.
Geopolitical Risk Assessment: Evaluating geopolitical factors and their potential impact on financial stability and operational continuity.
Scenario Planning: Developing and implementing scenario planning strategies to prepare for various economic and geopolitical scenarios.
Diversification Strategies: Implementing diversification strategies across markets, currencies, and supply chains to mitigate risks stemming from geopolitical fragmentation and economic downturns.

10:40AM - 11:00AM

AM Coffee Break & Networking

11:00AM - 11:20AM

Technology Presentation 2

11:20AM - 11:40AM

Fireside Chat 1

Topic: Cost Optimization for Sustainable Growth: Strategies for Achieving Profitability

11:40AM - 12:00PM

Technology Presentation 3

Topic: Embarking on a Finance Transformation Journey to drive Business Growth - Pitfalls & Challenges

12:00PM - 12:30PM

Panel Discussion 2

Topic: Breaking Barriers - How Female CFOs & Finance Leaders are Driving Transformation in Finance

12:30PM - 13:30PM

1:30PM - 1:50PM

Afternoon Keynote Presentation

The Strategic Imperative - Why CFOs must Champion Transformation and Change Management Efforts in Organizations

1:50PM - 2:10PM

Technology Presentation 4

2:10PM - 2:40PM

Panel Discussion 3

Topic: Global Transactions: The Evolution of Cross-Border Payments in Reshaping Financial Landscapes

2:40PM - 3:10PM

Panel Discussion 4

Topic: Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure: What are the Industry's Best Practices for Climate Reporting and Complying with Mandatory Regulatory Requirements in 2025

3:10PM - 3:30PM

PM Coffee Break & Networking

3:30PM - 3:50PM

Executive Presentation 2

Topic: Crisis Management for CFOs - Strategies for Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents

3:50PM - 4:10PM

Fireside Chat 2

Topic: Aligning Employee Expectations with Organizational Goals to Enhance Talent Retention

4:10PM - 4:40PM

Panel Discussion 5

Topic: Future Predictions: How Artificial Intelligence Can Propel Finance Functions to New Heights

4:40PM - 5:00PM

Lucky Draw & Closing Remarks

5:00PM

End of Symposium

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

Thank you for your interest!

Please arrive 5 minutes early for the registration