Dallas, October 2, 2025
News Summary
CFOs are gearing up for key financial conferences scheduled for next year as they face economic and regulatory challenges. Events like Radiance 26 and the CFO Summit aim to help finance leaders develop strategies, manage risks, and embrace emerging technologies. Collaboration with peers and experts is vital for navigating this rapidly changing landscape, as finance professionals seek to integrate AI and improve financial processes. Attendance at these conferences promises valuable insights and educational opportunities for finance executives.
Dallas — CFOs are strategizing for 2026 amidst ongoing economic and regulatory challenges, and a compiled list has identified key financial conferences scheduled next year to help finance leaders develop strategies, manage risk, and address emerging technologies.
Top-line: why these conferences matter
Finance leaders face a rapidly changing business environment driven by artificial intelligence, shifting regulations, and persistent economic uncertainty. The need for finance professionals to connect with peers and experts is emphasized for developing effective strategies in a rapidly changing business environment. The evolving role of CFOs in the wake of artificial intelligence and other technological advancements is highlighted. Upcoming events aim to help CFOs navigate risks, develop modern strategies, and improve financial planning processes. Learning from industry peers and experts at these conferences is seen as critical for emerging trends and regulatory shifts.
Key conferences to watch in 2026
Radiance 26
Radiance 26: Dates: February 23-25, 2026 Location: Dallas, Texas Hosted by HighRadius, focusing on the “Office of the CFO” market. Features sessions on AI in account receivables, including talks by leaders from L’Oreal and Danone Americas. Keynote speaker Tyler Shultz, a Theranos whistleblower, will discuss finance ethics. Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits.
CFO Summit
CFO Summit: Dates: March 23-24, 2026 Location: Palo Alto, California featuring breakout sessions and panels with experts for finance leaders.
AICPA Spring Conference
AICPA Spring Conference: Dates: April 13-15, 2026 Location: Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida Focus on roundtable discussions about finance challenges and future strategies for CFOs.
Gartner Symposium
Gartner Symposium: Dates: May 27-29, 2026 Location: National Harbor, Maryland Annual symposium addressing key CFO priorities like managing risk and profitability.
CFO Leadership Council Spring Conference
CFO Leadership Council Spring Conference: Dates: June 3-5, 2026 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Aims to provide tactics for becoming strategic leaders during unprecedented times.
What attendees should expect
The events emphasize practical sessions and peer-led discussions designed to address immediate priorities for finance teams. Common themes across the conferences include integrating AI into finance workflows, strengthening compliance and governance, improving operational efficiencies, and reshaping finance roles toward strategy and advisory functions. Several events include continuing professional education credit opportunities and dedicated roundtables to tackle sector-specific problems.
Who should consider attending
CFOs, finance executives, controllers, and senior finance managers focused on risk management, profitability, digital transformation, and governance will find these events relevant. Organizers are aiming programming at both tactical improvements—such as accounts receivable automation and financial planning—and larger strategic shifts prompted by technology and regulation.
Background and context
Conferences historically serve as forums for sharing best practices, benchmarking performance, and forming networks that can accelerate change in finance functions. With technology adoption accelerating and regulatory landscapes evolving, in-person and virtual events continue to be a primary channel for finance professionals to evaluate tools, learn from peer experience, and refine organizational priorities. Attendance is positioned as a way to enhance understanding of compliance, operational efficiencies, and ethical considerations in finance.
FAQ
- What is Radiance 26?
- Radiance 26: Dates: February 23-25, 2026 Location: Dallas, Texas Hosted by HighRadius, focusing on the “Office of the CFO” market. Features sessions on AI in account receivables, including talks by leaders from L’Oreal and Danone Americas. Keynote speaker Tyler Shultz, a Theranos whistleblower, will discuss finance ethics. Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits.
- When and where is the CFO Summit?
- CFO Summit: Dates: March 23-24, 2026 Location: Palo Alto, California featuring breakout sessions and panels with experts for finance leaders.
- What does the AICPA Spring Conference offer?
- AICPA Spring Conference: Dates: April 13-15, 2026 Location: Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida Focus on roundtable discussions about finance challenges and future strategies for CFOs.
- What topics will the Gartner Symposium cover?
- Gartner Symposium: Dates: May 27-29, 2026 Location: National Harbor, Maryland Annual symposium addressing key CFO priorities like managing risk and profitability.
- What is the focus of the CFO Leadership Council Spring Conference?
- CFO Leadership Council Spring Conference: Dates: June 3-5, 2026 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Aims to provide tactics for becoming strategic leaders during unprecedented times.
- Why should finance professionals attend these events?
- The need for finance professionals to connect with peers and experts is emphasized for developing effective strategies in a rapidly changing business environment. Upcoming events aim to help CFOs navigate risks, develop modern strategies, and improve financial planning processes.
| Conference | Dates | Location | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance 26 | February 23-25, 2026 | Dallas, Texas | Hosted by HighRadius; “Office of the CFO” market; AI in accounts receivable; talks by leaders from L’Oreal and Danone Americas; Tyler Shultz keynote; up to 15 CPE credits |
| CFO Summit | March 23-24, 2026 | Palo Alto, California | Breakout sessions and panels with experts for finance leaders |
| AICPA Spring Conference | April 13-15, 2026 | Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida | Roundtable discussions about finance challenges and future strategies for CFOs |
| Gartner Symposium | May 27-29, 2026 | National Harbor, Maryland | Annual symposium addressing key CFO priorities like managing risk and profitability |
| CFO Leadership Council Spring Conference | June 3-5, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts | Tactics for becoming strategic leaders during unprecedented times |
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- CFO.com: CFO Conferences in 2026
- Wikipedia: Chief Financial Officer
- CFO Dive: 2026 Finance Conferences Roundup
- Google Search: CFO finance conferences
- IR Impact: Insights from CFOs
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Conference
- Gartner: Role of the Chief Financial Officer
- Google News: Financial conferences
- Investing.com: Oscar Health at Conference
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