Future of Finance Summit

The BW CFO World Future of Finance Summit is an exclusive gathering that brings together leading financial professionals, CFOs, and industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of finance and its future implications. This summit provides a platform for thought leaders to discuss emerging trends, technological advancements, and strategies that are shaping the finance industry. Participants engage in insightful discussions, share best practices, and gain valuable insights into how finance is adapting to the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing global economy. The summit promises to be an essential event for anyone seeking to stay at the forefront of finance innovation and excellence.

Finance 40

Agenda

Theme: Pioneering Finance’s Next Frontier

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Registrations

10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Inaugural Keynote Address
by Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder, exchange4media            

10:40 AM – 10:55 AM
Keynote Address 1 : New Frontiers: Scale, Speed, Smart, Sustainable
by Mr B Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Blue Star Limited

10:55 AM – 11:35 AM
Panel Discussion 1: Data-Driven Decision-Making: Unleashing the Power of Analytics                   

  • Mr Kumar Subbiah, Executive Director – Finance & Chief Financial Officer, CEAT Limited
  • Mr Naveen Bansal, Senior Director and Head, Finance – Emerging Markets and Europe, Cipla Limited
  • Mr Sandeep Modi, CFO, Hindustan Zinc
  • Mr Satish Gundewar, Chief Financial Officer, CSB Bank Ltd

11:35 AM – 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion 2: Navigating Regulatory Landscape: Compliance in an Ever-Changing Environment                   

  • Mr Prabin Dokania, Chief Financial Officer, Goods and Services Tax NetworkGSTN
  • Mr Rajeev Mantri, CFO, Citi India & Cluster Finance Head for Citi South Asia
  • Mr Sanjay Bakulchandra Upadhyay, Director- Finance & Group CFO, Deepak Nitrite Limited
  • Mr Sumit Khadria, Group CFO, EbixCash Limited
  • Mr Suranjit Mishra, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Governance, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited    

12:15 PM – 12:55 PM
Panel Discussion 3: Sustainable Finance: Merging Profitability with Environmental and Social Responsibility

  • Mr Anurag Mantri, Executive Director & Group CFO, Jindal Stainless Limited
  • Ms Mukti Hariharan, Chief Financial Officer, Lenskart
  • Mr P K Hari Hara Subramanian, India CFO, Head-GBS & Whole Time Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Mr Rohit Pareek, CFO & Head Corporate Development, GOQii             

12:55 PM – 1:10 PM Interactive Discussion with BW CFO World Team

1:10 PM – 1:50 PM Networking Lunch

1:50 PM – 2:30 PM Panel Discussion 4: Future-Proofing Financial Infrastructure

  • Mr Gaurav Malik, Chief Financial Officer, Experion Developers
  • Mr Kunal Sanghavi, Chief Financial Officer, HDFC Securities Ltd
  • Mr Nikhil Sohoni, Group Chief Financial Officer, Blue Star Limited       

2:30 PM – 3:10 PM Panel Discussion 5: Risk Management in the Digital Era: Strategies for Mitigation                              

  • Mr Abhishek Gupta, Group CFO, OYO
  • Mr Kabir Ahmed Shakir, Chief Financial Officer, Tata Communications Limited
  • Mr Milind Joshi, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, Maximus International Limited
  • Mr Tejas Mehta, VP, Finance India, Mondelez International

 3:10 PM – 3:50 PM Panel Discussion 6: Talent and Skills for the New Finance: Navigating the Human Capital Landscape                   

  • Mr Deepak Goyal, Global CFO, EPL Limited
  • Mr Jyoti Prakash Gadia, Managing Director, Resurgent India
  • Mr Madhavan Hariharan, Group CFO & Head of Strategy, CK Birla Group
  • Mr Pankaj Vasani, Group CFO, Cube Highways InvIT
  • Mr Rajeev Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, L&T Technology Services LTTS

3:50 PM – 4:10 PM Keynote Address 3: How India Can Become A Global Hub Of Accountants by Mr Chris Robinson, Executive Chairman and Founder, QX Global Group  

4:10 PM – 4:25 PM
Keynote Address 4: Pioneering Finance’s Next Frontier by Mr Sethurathnam Ravi, Managing Partner, Ravi Rajan & Company, Chairman, TFCI, Former Chairman, BSE

4:25 PM – 4:35 PM
2nd Edition of BW CFO World Finance 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony – Opening Address by Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder, exchange4media           

4:35 PM – 6:05 PM

2nd Edition of BW CFO World Finance 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony          

6:05 PM – 6:15 PM

2nd Edition of BW CFO World Finance 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony – Closing Address                                              

Who Should Attend?

Accountants
Auditors

Chartered
Accountants

Finance
Executives

Management Finance 

CXOs

Banking
Professionals

Tax
Professionals

Governance
Observers

Allied finance
professionals

Lawyers

Business
leaders

Finance
Enthusiasts

Insolvency
Professionals

Resolution
Professionals

Regulators

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BWCFO World Finance 40 under 40  Awards

On October 26, 2023, at the prestigious Taj Lands End Mumbai, the grand finale of Finance 40 Under 40, presented by BW CFO World in association with BW Businessworld, will take place. This event will be a celebration of the exceptional young finance professionals who have emerged as the driving forces behind economic change in their organizations and industries. These visionary individuals, now known as Chief Future Officers, have redefined their roles, taking on challenges like crisis management, change leadership, and risk management while closely partnering with CEOs. Leveraging futuristic data utilization and intelligent automation, they have transformed financial operations. The culmination of this initiative will see the top 40 finance professionals acknowledged and honored for their outstanding contributions. CFO World, an exclusive community for finance professionals and allied businesses, has been instrumental in providing insights and updates on the ever-evolving CFO landscape in India, with CFOs playing a pivotal role in liquidity management, digital transformation, compliance, and more. Stay ahead with BW CFO World at the grand finale of Finance 40 Under 40.

Esteemed Jury 

Finance

Finance 40 U 40 Who Can Nominate

Young Women
Leaders

Accounts
Professionals

Sector revival
strategies

Risk
Management

Sustainable
Investment

Innovators &
Disruptors

Technology
Enabler

M & A
Professional

Project
Financing

Taxation
Experts

Transformation
Agent


Auditing

Finance
Professionals

Trust
Building

Sustained Wealth Management

Assets
Management

Investor
Relation

Allied finance
professionals

Association & Participation


Why to Partner with BW CFO World

Recognizing individual talent and achievement in India, for talents under the age of 40. Association with entrepreneurs, investors, business heads and corporate intrapreneurs. Opportunity to project your brand to 8 lakhs+ viewers 3 months – the multi-tier process of nominations, jury meet, conference, awards and coverage in the special print issue of BW Businessworld. Engage with top-notch Audience virtually on Awards day –achievers, entrepreneurs, business heads, CXOs and investors

The Advantages

  • High-Frequency Amplification & Engagement
  • Increased digital visibility with trending hashtags such as #BWwebinar & #BWvirtualSummit which takes on industry-relevant & contextual conversation, attracting high community interest
  • Direct engagement of Industry Captains & Key Stakeholders
  • Gateway to reach out to the relevant audience including Finance Professionals, C-suite managers, founders, Accounting officers, decision-makers, and many more.
  • Flexibility: Be part of the conversation –join the discussion actively as a speaker or post discussion panellist, Felicitate Winners, Deliver a Keynote Address.

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Our Partners

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Contact Us

For Nominations

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