Australian CFO Summit 2025 Returns!

The ANZ CFO Summit Returns in 2025, Expanding Its Reach to Serve the Entire Financial Community Across Australia and New Zealand

The highly anticipated ANZ CFO Summit, formerly the Australian CFO Summit, will take place on Wednesday 19th March 2025, marking a significant milestone as it expands its focus to include the entire Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) region. This expansion further underscores the summit’s growing influence and its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the finance community in both countries.

Since its launch in 2022, the summit has become a critical platform for CFOs and senior finance professionals, providing free, fully virtual access to invaluable insights from top industry leaders. The 2025 event promises to be its most impactful yet, featuring a curated selection of sessions that tackle the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in the world of finance. Key topics include economic updates, AI integration, sustainability, and career development, all designed to equip CFOs with the tools they need to lead in an increasingly complex environment.

Keynote speakers and thought leaders from across the finance landscape will share their expertise, including Cherelle Murphy, Chief Economist for Oceania at EY, presenting the 2025 Economic Update for CFOs and Finance Teams. Murphy’s insights will offer a forward-looking perspective on the economic factors CFOs must consider to strategically navigate the year ahead.

Other notable sessions will dive into the latest technological innovations and their impact on finance. Michael Wood, Founder of Translucent, will explore AI Agents vs. AI Assistants vs. Accounting Apps – Which Will You Use in 2025?, offering insights on the future of AI in finance. Additionally, Finance’s Role in Sustainability: Turning Reporting Requirements into Business Impact, featuring Cat Long, Co-founder of Trace, and Micha Veen, Founder of ESG Custodian, will address how finance professionals can leverage sustainability reporting to drive meaningful business outcomes.

Martha Aragon, Chief Operating Officer at Fathom, and Chloe Dung, Finance Director at Weel, will present More Than Numbers: How Finance Shapes Company Culture, discussing the increasingly important role finance plays in shaping corporate culture and influencing organisational outcomes.

Navigating the rapidly changing tax landscape will also be top of mind for attendees, with Weel’s Risha Shah, leading Navigating the Evolving Tax Landscape: What CFOs Need to Know in 2025, offering essential guidance on how to stay ahead of tax developments.

For those looking to explore new tools and technologies, App Speed Dating, featuring Jake McGrane from Fathom, Cat Long Co-Founder, Trace, and Lauren Crawford from Translucent, will give attendees a fast-paced opportunity to explore the latest financial applications and find the right fit for their organisation.

Making his return to the Summit, Tyler Caskey will present, Winning the Boardroom: Tech Buy-In Strategies That Work, joined by Daniel Foo, TheBeanCounters will provide actionable strategies for CFOs on how to win boardroom support for crucial technological investments.

With cutting-edge topics and a world-class line-up of speakers, the 2025 ANZ CFO Summit promises to be an essential event for finance leaders across Australia and New Zealand. Damon Hauenstein, CFO/COO at Weel, expressed his excitement about the summit’s growth:

“We’re proud to support the ANZ CFO Summit for the fourth consecutive year. Each year, the summit continues to grow in both scale and impact, and this year is no exception. With a fantastic lineup of speakers and engaging content, we’re thrilled to connect with even more finance leaders across the region and be part of the important conversations driving the industry forward.”

Supported by Weel, CFO Magazine A/NZ, Translucent, Fathom, and Trace, the ANZ CFO Summit is poised to be the premier gathering for finance professionals in the region.

Don’t miss your chance to join the foremost industry event of the year. Reserve your spot today to be part of the essential conversations shaping the future of finance in Australia and New Zealand.