Program

Date

Monday, October 5, 2026

Location

Circuit Zandvoort

We’re working hard on an inspiring programme for the Leadership in Finance Summit. Be inspired by leading speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers who, like you, dare to reshape the future of finance.

Keep an eye on this page. We’ll soon reveal what you can expect from this special edition. Please note that session times and schedules may still change over the coming weeks.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival & Registration
Reception & Registration
 
 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening
Welcome to the 2026 Leadership in Finance Summit
 
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening
Keynote: Driving Performance
 
 
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Round Table
Round Table: Round 1
 
 
Plenary Session
Fireside chat
 
 
Round Table
How Much Control Does a CFO Really Need?
Hosted by Medius

For decades, finance leaders have built their organisations around one core principle: control.
More oversight. More reporting. More certainty. Yet today's reality demands something different.


As AI, automation and intelligent workflows become increasingly embedded in finance, CFOs face a new challenge: knowing where their attention creates the most value and what they can confidently let go.

Hosted by Medius, this interactive round table explores how finance leaders can maintain control while increasing speed, agility and efficiency. Together, we will discuss where human judgement remains essential, how to build trust in increasingly automated processes, and how to make better decisions while balancing control, accountability and performance.


Drawing on practical examples and peer experiences, we will explore what effective control looks like as the CFO's role continues to evolve from operational oversight to strategic leadership.

Join your peers for a candid discussion on one of the defining questions for today's CFO: what should you still control yourself, and what can you confidently let go?

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Connect
Networking Lunch with Peers
 

Recharge in the heart of the circuit. During lunch, take the time to catch up, meet new faces, or simply enjoy a great meal in an inspiring setting. Because some of the best ideas often emerge in between sessions.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Plenaire sessie
Talkshow
 
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Round Table
Why Is AI Still Stuck in Pilot Mode?
Hosted by Alex van Groningen

AI has moved beyond the hype. Across Finance, organisations are experimenting with use cases in reporting, forecasting, planning and decision support. Yet despite growing investment and enthusiasm, many initiatives struggle to move beyond the pilot phase.

The challenge is no longer identifying opportunities for AI. The challenge is embedding AI into the way Finance operates. Moving from isolated experiments to organisation-wide adoption requires more than technology alone. It demands the right combination of strategy, skills, governance, leadership, and data foundations.

 

In this interactive round table, a select group of CFOs and Finance leaders will discuss why so many AI initiatives fail to scale and what it takes to close the gap between experimentation and implementation.

Supported by benchmark insights from participating organisations, the discussion will focus on a question many finance leaders are currently facing: What does it take to transform AI experiments into lasting business value and build an AI-ready Finance organisation?

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Round Table
Round Table: Round 2
 
 
Round Table
Round Table: Round 2
 
 
Breakout Round 3
Masterclass: Ronde 2
 
 
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Plenary Closing
Final keynote
 
 
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Networking Drinks
Networking drinks & bites
 

A welcoming setting where you can network and exchange experiences while enjoying drinks and bites.