Collaborating
Montreal CFO Community
Collaborating Detroit's CIO community
November 14th, 2024
The CFO ThrivePoint
A peer group of Leaders, Visionaries, and Game Changers who have shaped this collaboration.
Anne-Andrée Daneau
Moderator
CBC Sports Correspondent
Olivier Kaade
CFO
MEDFAR
Marie-Christine Hamelin
CFO
BCF
Philippe Rousset
CFO
Raufoss Technology
Jeffrey Kadanoff
CFO
GHGSAT​​
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Eric Bouchard
CFO
Axiom
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CONNECT . ENGAGE . INNOVATE
CFOMeet is an exclusive community for CFOs and Sr Corporate Finance leaders who believe the strongest leaders are shaped by the collective knowledge and experience of their peers.
Moderated by Cultural Colummnist, Groupe TVA; Anne-Andrée Daneau, On October 1st CFOMeet will collaborate Montreal CFO and Sr Finance Leadership with diverse industries and backgrounds to engage in candid, peer-driven conversations that connect innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic collaboration.
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Join us for an intimate executive lunch where we discuss, debate, and challenge the evolving priorities of the Office of the CFO.
AGENDA
8.00 am - 9.15 am
Registration & Open Networking
Grab coffee and breakfast with peers and fuel yourself for a day of thought leading discussions​
9.25 am - 10.10 am
CFO Panel: Vision Proof Prediction
​As AI and automation transform how organizations operate, panelists will explore where CFO influence is headed. From governing AI investment and modernizing the finance function to allocating capital, building new capabilities, and developing the human skills that technology cannot replace. At the heart of the discussion is a central question: How will CFOs turn unprecedented technological and economic change into resilience, growth, and measurable enterprise value? Each CFO will put their perspective to the test by sharing a forward-looking prediction with the audience, who will vote on the ideas they believe are most likely to shape the future, ultimately crowning the community’s FuturistCFO.
10.50 am - 11.20 am
CFO : Decision Room
Every financial investment is a bet on the future, but where should the CFO place the next dollar? Together we will explore the tradeoffs between People, Growth & Revenue, Operational Efficiency, Cash, Capital & Liquidity, and Technology & Automation as finance leaders balance performance today with investment for tomorrow. What deserves greater investment in the current socio-economic conditions and where are you willing to accept risk?
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Leaders Lunch
Let's collaborate with peers and partners over an epicurean lunch as we discuss, debate, and challenge the direction of Office of the CFO.
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2.10 pm - 2.55 pm
CFO Lounge
More than a cocktail reception these are the connections that add light to daily decisions made. Conversations with peers and visionaries behind latest technologies
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9.15 am - 9.25 am
Setting the Tone
Moderator will introduce the visionaries and game changers that have helped shaped today's collaboration.​
10.10 am - 10.50 am
CFO Collaborate
Collaboration is at the heart of growth. Join us in a collaborative exploration of the present state of the Office of the CFO, as we empower one another with ideas and strategic approaches to fuel the CFOs vision of efficiency and growth.
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11.20 am - 12.30 pm
CFO Engage
A successful leader is one that empowers themselves with lesson, knowledge, experience of a community. Engage with peers and partners in our Lounge and expand your community.
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1.30 pm - 2.10 pm
Fishbowl Leadership Stories
Successful CFOs empower themselves with the knowledge and experience of their community. We will share real stories of high pressure decisions to “kept me up at night” moments. Together we will explore how leaders build trust, earn buy-in, and make decisions when outcomes are uncertain.​​​​​
2.55 pm - 3.00 pm
​Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Let's Honor today's Visionaries and be the enabler of the vision and the voice of what’s next.
