Agenda Day 1
Day 1 Sessions
9:00 am - 9:30 am
AP Transformation In The Age Of AI
We all know that parts of the AP process can be automated, however why stop there? In a future where AI will become ubiquitous, true AP transformation requires finance leaders to look at every part of the P2P process for AI-enablement opportunities. In this session we examine the state of AI in AP today and share insight into what a truly AI enabled P2P process will look like. We’ll look at how it will impact AP talent, operating models, end-to-end processes and the potential of finance to deliver even more value to their organization.
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Career Spotlight: Top 5 Tips For Furthering Your Finance Career
Haley Fritz -
Strategic Partnerships and Promotions Leader for Automated Finance GTM,
FIS
Arpitha Shetty - General Manager, Global Service Delivery Lead, R2R, Global Shared Services Kohler Co
Lai Gaik Chew - Director GBS, Zalora
There is no doubt that the skill set required of a finance professional has changed. Alongside professional finance training, AP professionals need to be data-literate, digitally savvy and strategic thinkers. Whilst this might seem a tall order, it’s also an exciting opportunity as it broadens the career opportunities available. In this session we’ve gathered a panel of finance leaders to discuss:
- How to transform your skillset for the Age of AI
- Strategies for great finance leadership
- How to get noticed and pivotal moments in our panels career
- Developing soft and hard skills
- Different career paths for AP professionals
Sponsored by: FIS Global
Arpitha Shetty
General Manager, Global Service Delivery Lead, R2RGlobal Shared Services Kohler Co
10:45 am - 11:15 am
From Automation To Autonomous AP
Craig Yee -
Chief Customer Officer,
OpenEnvoy
Dom Traina - EVP of Shared Services, Limbach
In the last few years businesses have been working towards removing any manual intervention or data entry related to AP. Whilst automation solutions have now been widely adopted, the next stage is to remove the “human in the loop” with the help of AI and create a truly autonomous process. This session delves into the topic of autonomous AP, covering:
- How Autonomous AP differs from AP Automation
- How AI solutions can assist you in accessing unheard of data and productivity
- Re-prioritizing employees to value-added work
Sponsored by: OpenEnvoy
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Debunking 3 Myths About AP Automation
Zach Low -
Senior VP, Commercial,
Rossum
In this session, Rossum’s Zach Low will be challenging the common misconception that automation is a 'magic bullet' for Accounts Payable. Through real-world examples, he’ll explore why focusing on the wrong metrics can lead to inefficiencies, how custom business logic can transform your AP workflows, and the hidden insights you could be missing from your data. By the end, you'll understand how to approach AP automation strategically, unlock its full potential and avoid “the accuracy trap.” Join us to discover how to turn your AP process into a competitive advantage.
Sponsored by: Rossum
