Lars Aa. Løddesøl will guide you through his role in the sustainability transition at Storebrand. He will elaborate on how and why the CFO should play a vital role in the transition in order to meet the expectations of authorities, shareholders and stakeholders. The special focus will be on the CFO role in driving the change, adapting to regulatory frameworks, integrate sustainability in risk management and the value of ESG investments.

Digitization goes on, technology is getting more advanced, and the pace of adaptation is accelerating in the finance department with data and automation at its core. Christoffer will cast a light on the core technologies that will disrupt the role of the CFO and the finance department in the future. The focus is on choosing the right technology but also re-evaluating the skills and competences of the CFO and its team for optimal utility.

There needs to be a shift in the mindset and more focus on the culture surrounding cyber security. Aida Omerovic will elaborate on the necessity of being pragmatic when addressing cybersecurity in order to manage risks effectively through transparency, awareness, accountability structures, communication and cross-functional collaboration. The toolbox is huge, but first leaders must understand the goal and the purpose behind what they are trying to achieve.

In this fire-chat session Carina Carl will bring her expertise and insights on the effect that remote workplace has on mental health. She will address the common challenges and constructive ways of addressing those in order to improve motivation, productivity and mental health for you, your team and the people around you.

The evolution of the CFO has been ongoing for a while where and expectations are rising beyond finance and accounting. Technology-driven digital disruption, investor scrutiny and threats looming in the form of cyber and geopolitical shifts are further pushing the envelope. New tasks are added to the multi-hat leader that require new competences to meet the complexity of this new world. If CFOs are to adopt and thrive in the future, they need to understand and deliver value in the context of the needs and anticipation of the CEOs and Board of Directors, so let's talk about it.