Roundtable

The Intelligent Finance Agenda: How AI is Transforming the CFO’s Office

August 27, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST
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Data-driven.
People first.
Executive Engagement.

How the autonomous enterprise is redefining finance, helping organizations cut complexity, accelerate insight, and move toward more autonomous finance operations

Finance leaders are under increasing pressure to do more than manage the numbers, they're expected to provide the insight, agility, and operational intelligence that drive business growth. Yet many finance teams remain constrained by manual processes, fragmented data, and legacy systems that limit their ability to forecast accurately, respond quickly, and support strategic decision-making. As AI becomes embedded within cloud ERP platforms, finance has an opportunity to evolve from a reporting function into an intelligent, always-on business partner.

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GDS Roundtable Environment with host, Jade
GDS Roundtable Environment with host, Ben

Discussion Topics

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How embedded AI in cloud ERP improves planning, scalability, and operational resilience

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New approaches to forecasting, reporting, and decision-making in an always-on environment

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What the journey toward a more autonomous finance function means for the CFO agenda

About SAP

SAP As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. URL:

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