INTEGRATING BUDGETING, FORECASTING & BUSINESS PLANNING CONFERENCE.

About The Event:

In today’s dynamic business environment, organizations are under increasing pressure to make faster, smarter financial decisions that align with strategic goals. The 4-Day International Conference on Integrating Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning, taking place in London from July 1–4, 2025, is designed to address this critical need by bringing together financial leaders, strategic planners, and decision-makers from across industries and regions.

This event provides a comprehensive platform to explore how modern finance teams can break down silos, synchronize planning cycles, and adopt digital tools that deliver greater accuracy, agility, and alignment in budgeting and forecasting. Through keynote addresses, expert panels, hands-on workshops, and case studies, the conference delivers both visionary insights and practical techniques.

Whether you’re leading FP&A transformations, implementing rolling forecasts, or seeking to improve enterprise-wide collaboration between finance and operations, this conference equips you with the knowledge, tools, and network to take your business planning to the next level.

Key Themes:

• Future-proofing financial planning with agile models
• Digital transformation in budgeting and forecasting
• Integrated planning systems and cross-functional alignment
• Strategic cost management and value creation
• AI, automation, and predictive analytics in planning
• Risk-adjusted forecasting models

Target Audience:

• CFOs, Finance Directors & Controllers
• Budgeting & Forecasting Specialists
• Strategic Planners and Business Analysts
• Corporate Finance Managers
• Risk & Performance Managers
• ERP & FP&A Systems Experts

Conference Schedule:

Day 1: Strategic Integration of Budgeting & Planning

Theme: Aligning Financial Planning with Corporate Strategy
Chairperson: Dr. Laura Knight
Speakers: Dr. Paul Henderson, Ms. Amina Laurent, Mr. Alan Whitmore

• Keynote: “The Evolving Role of Integrated Financial Planning”
• Panel: “Transforming Traditional Budgeting Models into Strategic Tools”
• Case Study: “Integrated Planning in Complex Global Operations”
• Workshop: “Mapping Your Planning Ecosystem – Gap Assessment”

Day 2: Advanced Forecasting Techniques and Tools

Theme: Enabling Agility Through Predictive Insights
Chairperson: Prof. Niels Brandt
Speakers: Ms. Priya Desai, Dr. David Chang, Mr. Jack Romero

• Masterclass: “Scenario-Based Forecasting & Sensitivity Analysis”
• Tech Talk: “How AI is Disrupting Budgeting in Real-Time”
• Workshop: “Building Your First AI-Based Forecasting Model”
• Panel Discussion: “Rolling Forecasts in Fast-Paced Markets”

Day 3: Risk Integration & Performance Management

Theme: Ensuring Financial Resilience & Value Creation
Chairperson: Dr. Tanya Gohar
Speakers: Mr. Alan Carter, Ms. Helena Lindstrom, Mr. Joseph Blake

• Keynote: “Integrating Risk into Strategic Financial Planning”
• Case Study: “Mitigating Market Volatility via Risk-Adjusted Budgets”
• Simulation Workshop: “Uncertainty Planning with Real-Time Tools”
• Roundtable: “Cross-Linking KPIs with Budgets and Risk Dashboards”

Day 4: Innovation, Technology & the Future of Planning

Theme: Building a Forward-Looking Financial Culture
Chairperson: Dr. James Kwan
Speakers: Ms. Fara Novak, Mr. Edward Sinclair, Dr. Sofia Kari

• Fireside Chat: “Digital Disruption: AI, Blockchain & Finance Transformation”
• Panel: “Leading the Change: Building Planning Culture Across Functions”
• Final Workshop: “Designing a Future-Ready Integrated Planning Roadmap”
• Team Presentations & Awards
• Closing Remarks & Certificate Ceremony