Finance Forward

A morning dedicated to shaping the future of the finance function

Following the success of Data Forward in December 2024, Talan is organizing a second edition, this time focused on the key challenges facing Finance professionals: Finance Forward.

In a tense macroeconomic environment, finance departments are more than ever at the heart of strategic decision-making. Between new regulations (CSRD, e-invoicing), technological transformation (next-generation ERP systems, AI), and increasing demands around performance management and planning, Finance Departments are evolving into true Decision Management functions.

Finance Forward, organized by Micropole in collaboration with Talan, is the flagship event to decode these transformations, identify solutions to your challenges, and build a clear roadmap. Experts will share their challenges and the keys to addressing them: securing operations and decision-making, modernizing tools, responding to regulatory requirements, leveraging data, AI, and more. The discussions will take a pragmatic approach, grounded in operational realities.

Discover the full agenda

Join an exclusive opening keynote

Nicolas Bouzou, renowned French economist, will reflect on the post-Covid economic landscape marked by uncertainty, inflation, and geopolitical tensions. He will decode the major trends shaping the economy and provide insights into their impact on businesses, helping finance leaders identify the right responses to current challenges and adapt their models, organizations, and tools to support shareholders and executive leadership on the path to competitiveness.

Why attend Finance Forward?

• Anticipate future trends and prepare the future of the finance function: leave with a clear and actionable roadmap for the coming years
• Benefit from expert advice and experience sharing from industry specialists, and discover best practices to maximize performance, modernize your tools, and address the major challenges facing finance teams
• Expand your network by meeting recognized industry leaders in a prestigious venue in the heart of Paris, with breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower

Our partners will be present

A preview of the morning agenda…

An exclusive opening keynote

Key insights to anticipate future challenges, delivered by Nicolas Bouzou, renowned French economist

Roundtable – Cross perspectives

CFOs will share how they are responding to the current challenges facing the finance function

An inspiring conference on AI

Is AI a threat or an opportunity for finance departments? We will explore what AI can do, its limitations, and its future potential.

Workshops & experience sharing

Hands-on sessions to explore today’s and tomorrow’s leading solutions

Lunch & Networking

A dedicated moment for discussion and peer-to-peer networking

Speakers at Finance Forward

Nicolas BOUZOU
Recognized French economist

Mehdi BENADDI
Director of Digital Transformation
Eiffage Infrastructures
 

Xavier GARDIES
Consulting Director