4th February | 10:30am ET
Strategic Impact:
Enabling CFOs with AI and Cloud ERP
A virtual showcase event, hosted by SAP
As businesses accelerate their digital initiatives, CFOs must balance the need for technological investment with cost optimization, requiring them to become strategic partners in evaluating ROI and guiding transformation priorities.
Yet the journey from traditional financial management to strategic business partnership is fraught with challenge. So how can the modern enterprise leverage artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to evolve their CFO function from reactive "score keeping" to proactive strategic guidance? And how do we ensure finance teams are a source of competitive advantage and operational excellence, and drive new opportunities for revenue growth?
Join this virtual showcase event, hosted by the experts at SAP, to explore how to unify data, applications and insights to transform your finance function and drive real business value.
Discussion topics
How do you see AI transforming the CFO role in your organization (i.e. from reporting the past to engineering the future), and what organizational changes must follow to support that shift?
How do we secure trust from executives, boards and regulators in decisions increasingly guided or made by AI-driven finance systems?
In what area of your organization do you see data capability enhanced or evolved in the short-term, and who should own that capability: the CIO or CFO?
Speakers
Machel Navarro
Machel Navarro is a CPA, a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified in SAP cloud public solution with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance and technology. He is currently a Senior Solution Advisor at SAP and has partnered with CFOs and CIOs to lead SAP S/4HANA Cloud transformations, automation and cloud ERP capabilities to modernize the digital finance core. With 15 years of hands-on experience delivering SAP implementations, rollouts, and support across industries, including Oil & Gas, Utilities, Public Sector, and Mining and with his career spanning Deloitte, PwC and currently SAP, he brings a unique perspective in bridging governance, cloud ERP, and AI-driven innovation into measurable business outcomes.
Senior Specialist Solution Advisor
Joyce Palacio
Joyce Palacio is an SAP Senior Solution Advisor with a specialized focus on Cloud ERP solutions. With over 25 years of SAP experience, she has served as an advisor guiding organizations through their digital transformation journey, having worked with a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Joyce is passionate about empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of cloud technology. She regularly conducts workshops and seminars, sharing insights on best practices for implementing and optimizing Cloud ERP solutions. Joyce is also known for her ability to translate technical concepts into actionable strategies, ensuring that clients can make informed decisions that align with their business goals.
Senior Solution Advisor, SAP
Agenda
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Session Title:
From bookkeeping to value-building”: Empowering CFOs through AI and Cloud ERPKeynote Speaker:
Machel Navarro, Senior Solution Advisor, SAP -
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Panel Speaker:
Joyce Palacio, Senior Solution Advisor, SAP -
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Timings in ET