FinanceForward Summit 2025

FinanceForward Summit 2025, also referred to as the Finance Summit, is a premier gathering of finance leaders—CFOs, heads of finance functions, policymakers, and solution providers—coming together in Mumbai, India, for a day of strategic dialogue and collaboration in the digital era of finance

AI & Digital Transformation: Key Themes

While not an AI-exclusive event, the summit prominently integrates AI and advanced technologies into its sessions:

• The session “The Role of CFOs in Digital Transformation: Leading the Future” explores how CFOs can harness data analytics, AI, and automation to elevate decision-making and streamline financial operations

• Under “Digitalization of Finance and Accounting: Accelerating Efficiency and Innovation,” the focus shifts to how emerging tools and technologies—from blockchain to AI and real-time data processing—are redefining finance and accounting

These highlight the summit’s commitment to discussing the financial implications of AI-driven innovation in key functions like automation, analytics, and operational agility

Other Core Topics

In addition to AI and digitalization, the summit covers essential themes shaping modern finance:

• Top 10 Priorities for CFOs in 2025: A strategic look at CFO priorities including innovation, risk management, ESG integration, capital allocation, and talent development

• Supply Chain Financing: Trending solutions like dynamic discounting and blockchain-based financing tools are examined to enhance cash flow and resilience
• Finance and ESG: This session emphasizes integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance factors into financial strategies to drive sustainable value creation