15th Annual MENA CFO 2024 | Marcus Evans | 16 Se...

Venue

Dusit Thani Dubai

Dusit Thani Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre - DIFC - Dubai - UAE

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Event Date	Tue Sep 17 +04 - Thu Sep 19 +04 (9 months ago) In your timezone (EDT): Mon Sep 16 4:00pm - Wed Sep 18 4:00pm
Location	Dusit Thani Dubai Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre - DIFC - Dubai - UAE
Region	EMEA

Details

This conference will highlight key priorities of CFOs today, the lessons learned and the pathway to future opportunities. Key topics include the impact of Generative AI in Finance, the preparations and impacts of mandatory e-Invoicing, advancements in real-time budgeting and forecasting, and strategies for profit maximisation. Attendees will also explore the latest trends in digitalisation and automation, the integration of Sustainability and ESG principles, and innovations in banking and fintech.

Key Sessions:
• Uber, USA
Harnessing the Power of Intelligent Financial Operations for Strategic Excellence
• Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
The Readiness, Preparation and Impacts: How will Mandatory e-Invoicing in the UAE Affect Business?
• Microsoft, Qatar
Having a Clear Understanding of where Technology can Add Value and Where a Human Touch is Still Indispensable
• NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Strategic Partnerships : Stakeholder Engagement for Innovation Success
• Tawuniya, Saudi Arabia
Ensuring Compliance with Financial Regulations, Internal Controls, and Corporate Governance Standards
• Dubai Holding, UAE
The Importance of Adapting to Evolving Market Dynamics and Achieving Sustainability Goals

Speakers

2024 Speakers

Ime Ekanem
Director of Finance Transformation, Uber, US

Bobby Paul
President, IMA Dubai Chapter

Ahmad Mkhallati
Senior Director, Middle East, India, & Africa Operations, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Robert van der Klauw
Regional CFO, Munich Re, UAE

Abdulrahman Alghamdi
CFO D&WO, Aramco, Saudi Arabia

Ramkumar Balasubramaniam
CFO Middle East and Africa, Barclays, UAE

Sheraz Sherwani
CFO - Qatar and Kuwait, Microsoft, Qatar

Youssef Salem
CFO – ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC, UAE

Esam El-Makkawy
Regional Finance Director - The LINE, NEOM, Saudi Arabia

Mohamed ELRouby
CFO MEA and Global Finance Lead, Pharmanovia, UAE

Umesh Kumar
Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Etisalat by e&, UAE

Arun Sadagopan
Director Sales MEA, Jedox, UAE

Zena Brake
Credit Director, Allianz Trade, UAE

Harsh Punjabi
Director of Finance Transformation, DAMAC, UAE

Dinesh Jangid
Regional Managing Partner, Uniqus

Ankur Agrawal
Head of Business, ClearTax Middle East

Joseph Al Hamod
Finance Director, Mowasalat, Qatar

Ali Abouda
Group CFO, Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, UAE

Niraj Hutheesing
Founder & MD, Cygnet

Akash Chaudhary
AVP Products, Cygnet

Ihab Nasr
Head of Finance, Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered, UAE

Zohaib Zubair
VP Group Finance, Dubai Holding, UAE

Khalid Chami
Group CFO, Ali & Sons Holding LLC, UAE

Geethy Panicker
SVP and Head Risk Appetite and Risk Strategy, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), UAE

Amit Agrawal
CFO - Middle East and India, Martrade Group, UAE

Stefano Somma
Senior Technology Sales Support Specialist, CCH® Tagetik, Wolters Kluwer

Hiren Bhatia
Business Development Manager, CCH® Tagetik, Wolters Kluwer

Karan Kundwani
Global Head of Finance, Landmark Group, UAE

Syed Nabil
Senior Director - Head of Tax, Tawuniya, Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim AlShami
Regional Finance Director (MEIA), Jotun, UAE

Joerg Osterrieder
Professor of Finance and Artificial Intelligence, MSCA Digital Finance, Switzerland

Sponsors & Partners

2024 Sponsors

GOLD SPONSOR:
• Jedox

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS:
• ClearTax GCC
• CYGNET.ONE

PANEL SPONSOR:
• Uniqus