CFO conferences give you a chance to grow your network and hear from industry experts while you learn and (possibly) earn CPE/CPD credits to maintain your certifications and licenses.
To save you time, we’ve grouped the best CFO conferences and events below by month. For each event, we share:
We’ll update this list regularly as more organizers announce their events. If you’re attending an event that isn’t on our list, let us know and we'll include it in below. Likewise if you've already hosted your event but have an option to catch up on-demand, let us know and we'll feature you.
|
Name |
Date |
Audience |
CPE/CPD credits available? |
Cost |
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May 15–16 |
CFOs and finance professionals at all stages of their careers |
Yes |
Free for online attendance and US$1,250 in-person |
|
|
FINRA Annual Conference |
May 14–16 |
Practitioners and regulators in the finance industry |
Yes |
US$375 - 2,195 |
|
IOFM’s Spring Conference & Expo / AR Summit |
May 19–21 |
AP managers, specialists and procure-to-pay professionals |
Yes (up to 13+ CEC credits) |
US$1,850 - 3,050 |
|
Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference US |
May 20–21 |
CFOs, corporate controllers, chief accounting officers, heads of FP&A and VPs of finance |
Yes (up to 15 CPE credits) |
US$3,325 - 4,000 |
|
Finovate Spring |
May 21–23 |
Directors, SVPs, and C-level executives from banks, insurance and investment companies |
No |
Free |
|
The Payments Canada Summit |
May 29–31 |
C-level executives and anyone in the payment industry |
No |
CA$1,450 - 1,850 |
|
AICPA & CIMA Engage 2024 |
Jun 3–6 |
Anyone in the accounting or finance industry |
Yes |
US$1,075 - 2,525 |
|
CFO Leadership Conference Spring |
Jun 4–6 |
CFOs, finance directors, controllers, VPs of finance and chief accounting officers |
Yes |
US$795 - 1,495 |
|
ima24 Accounting & Finance Conference |
Jun 9–12 |
CFOs, finance VPs and directors, controllers and chief accounting officers |
Yes (up to 21.5 ICMA and NASBA qualified CPE credits) |
US$399 - 1,579 |
|
Greenfin 2024 |
Jun 17–19 |
Institutional investors, corporate finance and sustainability executives and sustainable finance and investing policymakers |
No |
US$3,125 - 4,075 |
|
ICBA CFO Forum |
Aug 26–27 |
Presidents, CEOs, directors, CFOs, controllers and other accounting professionals |
Yes (up to 13.5 hours) |
US$495 - 895 |
|
Finovate Fall |
Sept 9–11 |
Directors, heads, SVPs, and C-level executives from banks, insurance and investment companies |
No |
Free |
|
Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference |
Sept 11–12 |
CFOs, corporate controllers, chief accounting officers, heads of FP&A and VPs of finance transformation |
Yes (up to 15 CPE credits) |
€2,775 - 3,525 |
|
TMANY New York Cash Exchange |
Sept 10–11 |
Anyone whose role falls within treasury, finance, accounting, FP&A, capital markets and accounts payable and receivable |
Yes |
Free - US$800 |
|
Fintech Talents North America |
Sept 18 |
Finance and accounting professionals who work in credit unions, community banks and tier-one financial institutions |
No |
Free |
|
CFO Leadership Conference Fall |
Oct 7–9 |
CFOs, finance directors, controllers, VPs of finance and Chief Accounting Officers |
Yes |
US$795 - 1,495 |
|
AFP 2024 |
Oct 20–23 |
Treasury and finance professionals |
Yes (CTP/CCM and FPAC credits) |
US$995 - 2,194 |
|
Money 20/20 |
Oct 27–30 |
Finance and accounting professionals who work in banking, tech, payments, retail or financial services |
No |
US$1,395 - 3,999 |
|
IOFM’s Fall Conference & Expo |
Nov 6–8 |
AP managers, specialists and procure-to-pay professionals |
Yes (up to 13+ CEC credits) |
US$1,725 - 2,825 |
|
AICPA & CIMA National Tax & Sophisticated Tax Conference |
Nov 11–12 |
CPAs and finance professionals (regardless of level) and anyone involved with tax planning, consulting and compliance |
Yes (9 - 15.5 CPE credits) |
£628 - £1,420 |
|
FinTech Connect |
Dec 4–5 |
Startups, C-suites of major financial institutions and CFOs |
No |
Free - £349 |
When: May 15–16
Where: Nashville, TN and online
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes
The Excelerate Finance Conference brings together CFOs and finance professionals to discover the skills, methodologies and next-gen technologies that will help them unlock their strategic and operational excellence. It's an industry leading FP&A event.
You can watch the most popular Excelerate sessions on-demand
The conference features talks and keynote from business leaders such as:
This event is for CFOs and finance and operations professionals.
If you’re attending online, registration is free. With your free livestream ticket, you can:
You can also attend the event in Nashville for US$1,250. Your in-person ticket gets you access to:
When: May 14–16
Where: Washington, DC and online
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes
FINRA’s Annual Conference brings together experts in regulatory compliance to discuss risk management, crypto asset developments and trends and threats in financial crimes. Sessions are available to watch on demand after the conference.
This event is for practitioners and regulators in the finance industry.
FINRA members have different pricing options. As an individual attendee with a valid CRD number, you have to pay US$1,595 to attend in person and US$375 to attend online. Non-members, on the other hand, have to pay US$2,195 to attend in person and $500 for virtual attendance.
When: May 19–21
Where: Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort, FL
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 13 Continuing Education Credits toward maintaining a Certification with IOFM and more for pre-conference workshops)
IOFM Spring Conference & Expo Summit is a 3-day conference that focuses on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procure-to-Pay. The event brings together experienced practitioners and strategists to share best practices and tested solutions for solving complex accounting and finance challenges.
You can also add full-day on-site IOFM APS, ARS, APM and CPRS certification courses to your registration.
The event and onsite certification courses are for AP managers, specialists and procure-to-pay professionals.
The registration fee costs US$2,725 for members and US$3,050 for non-members. Both fees are for those who want to take one certification or two half-day workshops alongside the conference. But if you want to attend the conference only, the fee is US$1,850 for members and US$2,235 for non-members.
When: May 20–21
Where: National Harbor, MD
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 15 CPE credits across finance and business management and organization)
Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference is focused on trending topics, such as AI in finance and finance transformation. Each session explores how your company can evolve, transform and redefine your data, processes, technologies, human resources and organizational models.
The two-day CFO event is for CFOs, corporate controllers, chief accounting officers, heads of FP&A and VPs of finance transformation.
The standard cost for attending this event is US$4,000 for private individuals and US$3,325 for the public sector (such as national, state or local government and public administration).
When: May 21–23
Where: Marriott Marquis San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
Finovate brings together innovators in the fintech industry, senior decision-makers from banks and other financial institutions and top investors from VC firms looking for their next opportunity. Confirmed speakers for this event include Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank and HSBC.
The event is for directors, heads, SVPs and C-level executives from banks, insurance and investment companies.
This event has different pricing packages.
Fintech startups less than five years old that haven’t raised Series A may be eligible for a Startup Pass for US$999 (you’d have to apply to be accepted at Finovate's discretion). Full access to the event for the three days costs US$2,698. For more details on pricing, visit Finnovate.
When: May 29–31
Where: Beanfield Centre, Toronto, ON
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
The Payments Canada Summit is a gathering of payment innovators, leaders and experts to discuss the future of payments. Topics covered in this conference include:
C-level executives and anyone in the payment industry can attend.
The event costs CA$1,850 for an individual pass, CA$1,650 for groups of 2-9 people and CA$1,450 for groups of 10+ people.
When: June 3–6
Where: ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas and live online
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (12–20 CPE credits)
AICPA® & CIMA® ENGAGE 24 attracts entry-level and mid-level employees as well as established executives to learn about the latest technologies, products and best practices. The event covers nine different tracks, including tax strategies for high-income individuals, advanced accounting and auditing and advanced personal finance planning.
This conference is for anyone in the accounting or finance industry.
This event has three pricing options:
For the first two options, you can attend the event onsite or online or mix both, depending on your preference and schedule. You also have free access to all conference session recordings after the event. PCPS, Tax and PFP section members and CITP®, PFS™ and CGMA® credential holders get an additional $150 discount.
When: June 4–6
Where: Westin Boston Seaport District
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 10 CPE credits)
The CFO leadership conference is designed to equip CFOs and other finance leaders with practical tactics and tips to become a more strategic leader in their roles. You'll gain actionable insights to elevate your leadership skills and guide your company through economic uncertainty. Each day of the conference will have experts from companies such as General Electric, Zoetis Inc. and IBM Consulting.
This conference is for senior finance or accounting decision-makers such as CFOs, finance directors, controllers, VPs of finance and chief accounting officers.
CFO leadership council members will pay US$795, while non-members will pay US$1,095. If you want to buy a ticket and become a member, you’ll have to pay US$1,220. Service providers and non-senior finance executives will have to pay US$1,495.
When: June 9–12
Where: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, TX
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 21.5 ICMA and NASBA qualified CPE credits, depending on the number of sessions you attend)
The ima24 Accounting and Finance Conference features specialty tracks, workshops, networking and keynote speakers, such as:
This conference is for senior finance or accounting leaders such as CFOs, finance directors, controllers, VPs of finance and chief accounting officers.
The cost of the conference depends on your preferred option:
|
Early Registration |
Regular Registration |
|
|
Full-day conference (Members) |
US$1,199 |
US$1,299 |
|
Full-day conference (Non-Members) |
US$1,479 |
US$1,579 |
|
2-Day Registration (Members) |
US$899 |
US$999 |
|
2-Day Registration (Non-Members) |
US$1,179 |
US$1,279 |
|
One-day event: Embracing Opportunity in the Age of AI Day Only (Members) |
US$399 |
US$499 |
|
One-day event: Embracing Opportunity in the Age of AI Day Only (Non-Members) |
US$679 |
US$779 |
When: June 17–19
Where: Javits Center in NYC
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
GreenFin brings together finance, investment and sustainability professionals to discuss emerging trends and discover the latest products and services to speed up your company's sustainability strategy.
Featured speakers include:
The Greenfin conference is primarily for institutional investors, corporate finance and sustainability executives and sustainable finance and investing policymakers.
The cost of an all-access pass to this conference varies, depending on when you register:
|
Rate |
Amount |
Deadline |
|
Best Rate |
US$3,125 |
April 12 |
|
Advance Rate |
US$3,625 |
May 17 |
|
Standard Rate |
US$3,925 |
June 14 |
|
Final Rate |
US$4,075 |
June 19 |
The all-access includes half-day tutorials, keynote and breakout sessions, the Sponsor Pavilion, networking events, special programs and conference meals.
When: August 26–27
Where: Omni Severin Hotel, Indianapolis
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 13.5 hours)
The CFO Forum conference focuses on the most difficult issues CFOs face today, such as emerging tax and accounting strategies, CECL implementation, deposit funding sources, risk management and cybersecurity. In addition to speaker sessions, there will also be networking and collaboration opportunities during the event.
This conference is for presidents, CEOs, directors, CFOs, controllers and other accounting professionals.
The early bird registration cost is US$695. After July 26th, standard registration costs for ICBA members is US$795, while non-members have to pay US$895. For BDP ICBA members, the registration costs US$495 and US$595 for BDP ICBA non-members.
When: September 9–11
Where: The Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
Finovate Fall is a fintech showcase and meeting spot where fintech innovators and decision-makers from banks, financial institutions, and investing companies gather to redefine the future of financial services worldwide. This year’s event will feature over 60 demos and 100+ speakers.
This conference is for:
This includes directors, heads, SVPs, and C-level executives from banks, insurance and investment companies.
The event is free for everyone who falls under Finnovate’s target audience.
When: September 11–12
Where: London, U.K.
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 12.1 CPD credits across finance and business management and organization)
Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference is focused on the theme, “Autonomous Finance: Driving Transformation to Unlock Enterprise Value,” which covers trendy finance topics, such as AI in finance and digital transformation. Each session explores how your company can evolve, transform, and redefine your data, processes, technologies, human resources and organizational models.
The two-day event is for CFOs, corporate controllers, chief accounting officers, heads of FP&A and VPs of finance transformation.
Early registration costs €3,125. The standard cost for attending this event is €3,525 for private individuals and €2,775 for the public sector (National government, state or local government and public administration).
When: September 10–11
Where: Jacob Javits Center, NYC
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 15.7 CTP/CCM and 9.5 FP&A recertification credits)
TMANY’s New York Cash Exchange Conference is a 2-day gathering for industry leaders, innovators, and experts from across the nation to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and technologies in treasury, finance and risk management.
Attendees will learn from a variety of keynote speakers, join informative panel discussions about the industry's current and future state, participate in interactive workshops and demonstrations and connect with key players and innovators.
Consider registering for the event if your role falls within treasury, finance, accounting, FP&A, accounts payable and receivable and capital markets. IT practitioners and representatives from banks, advisory firms, consulting firms and technology providers are also welcome to attend.
Registration costs range from free to US$800, depending on whether you’re a TMANY member, a non-member practitioner, or one who is retired, transitioning or a student.
When: September 18
Where: New York
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
Fintech Talents North America is a one-day event that brings together fintech leaders, innovators, tech providers, new entrants and change-makers who are redefining the industry's future. Some of the topics that will be covered:
This CFO event is for finance and accounting professionals who work in credit unions, community banks and tier-one financial institutions.
There is no associated cost—to register, simply fill out the form on Fintech Talents North America’s website.
When: October 7–9
Where: The Statler Dallas Curio, Dallas, TX
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (12 CPE Credits for in-person attendees and 8 CPE Credits for virtual attendees)
The CFO leadership conference is a 3-day conference designed to equip CFOs and other finance leaders with practical tactics and tips to become a more strategic leader in their roles. Each day of the conference will have experienced CFOs such as:
This conference is for senior finance or accounting decision-makers such as CFOs, finance directors, controllers, VPs of finance and chief accounting officers.
CFO leadership council members will pay US$795, while non-members will pay US$1,095. If you want to buy a ticket and become a member, you’ll have to pay US$1,220. Service providers and non-senior finance executives will have to pay US$1,495.
When: October 20–23
Where: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (CTP/CCM and FPAC credits—the total number of credits will be available in July 2024)
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) issues the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials. Each year, they host a global networking conference that attracts more than 7,000 corporate financial professionals. The 3-day event includes keynote and educational sessions, roundtable luncheons and networking events.
This conference is for treasury and finance professionals.
AFP has three pricing options:
When: October 27–30
Where: Las Vegas
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
Money20/20 USA attracts professionals from banks, payments, tech, startups, retail, fintech, financial services and more. The 2023 edition saw speakers from a16z, Coinbase, Navan and CLEAR.
This conference is for finance and accounting professionals who work in banks, payments, tech, startups, retail, fintech and financial services.
The cost of an all-access pass to the event varies, depending on when you register:
|
Rate |
Early Bird |
Standard Cost |
Deadline |
|
Standard Pass |
US$3,399 |
US$3,999 |
June 28 |
|
Early Stage Startup Pass |
US$1,395 |
US$3,999 |
September 6 |
|
Growth Stage Startup Pass |
US$1,705 |
US$3,999 |
September 6 |
|
Government & Nonprofit Pass |
US$2,645 |
US$3,999 |
September 6 |
Check the pricing page to see which category you fall into.
When: November 6–8
Where: Caesars Place, Las Vegas, NV
CPE/CPD credits eligible? Yes (up to 13 Continuing Education Credits toward maintaining a Certification with IOFM and more for pre-conference workshops)
IOFM Spring Conference & Expo focuses on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procure-to-Pay. The event brings together experienced practitioners and strategists to share best practices and tested solutions for solving complex accounting and finance challenges.
Attendees may also add IOFM APS, ARS, APM, and CPRS certification courses to their registration.
The event and onsite certification courses are for AP managers, specialists and procure-to-pay professionals.
The registration fee is US$2,535 for members and US$2,825 for non-members. Both fees are for those who want to take one certification course or two half-day pre-conference workshops alongside the conference. But if you want to attend the conference only, the fee is US$1,725 for members and US$2,075 for non-members.
When: November 11–12
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC and online
CPE/CPD credits eligible?: Yes (9 - 15.5 CPE credits)
The AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference brings together tax practitioners to discuss everything about the federal tax ecosystem (its key players, new legislative action and practice implications), so they can build an effective tax defense and compliance strategy for both businesses and individuals.
This event is for CPAs and finance professionals (regardless of level) and anyone involved with tax planning, consulting and compliance.
There are six pricing options ranging from £628 to £1,420, depending on whether you decide to attend online or in-person. AICPA or CIMA members can also get a discount by logging into their account before registering. Group discounts are also available. If you want to register as a group, email the team to get the discount.
When: December 4–5
Where: ExCeL London
CPE/CPD credits eligible? No
FinTech Connect focuses on four verticals to empower financial institutions: Digital Innovation and Gen AI, Payments, Digital Assets and Digital Identity. Experts gather to discuss technology, tools, and innovation across these verticals.
The conference is for startups, C-suites of major financial institutions and CFOs.
The conference is free for financial institutions and merchants, while technology vendors, service providers and consultants have to pay £249 (+ 20% UK VAT) before November 8. The price goes up to £349 after the date.
There are many reasons to attend CFO conferences, but we’ll go over the top three reasons why you (or your company) should invest in them. These events help you:
Invest in your professional development by registering for one of these fantastic conferences, by watching the recordings from events that have already happened, such as Excelerate Finance 2024, exploring finance courses, or listening to the best corporate finance podcasts.
We’ll keep adding to this list as more 2024 CFO conferences are announced, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly.
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