09:00 – 10:00

Registration & Coffee

10:00 – 10:15

Welcome & Introduction

Florian Winterstein – CEO, Jedox

10:15 – 10:45

AI in Finance: From Hype to Reality
Bhaskar Sahay, Head of Finance & Accounting Advisory, KPMG Middle East

The age of AI is no longer on the horizon for the finance function; it’s right here, fundamentally reshaping how we plan, analyze, and report. A recent survey by KPMG reveals a fascinating gap between the ambition to adopt AI and the practical reality, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities finance leaders are facing today. In this session, we will dive into those critical findings to uncover actionable strategies for leveraging platforms like Jedox, to transform your finance operations into a strategic, AI-powered value driver for the business.

10:45 – 11:30

The Jedox Story

Discover how Jedox—recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software—is shaping the future of performance management. See how we’re empowering decision-makers and enabling the next generation of agile, data-driven planners.

Arun Sadagopan, Regional Director – MEA, Jedox
Prakash Gopalakrishnan, Principal Consultant – MEA, Jedox

11:30 – 12:00

Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:00

FP&A Transformation Success Stories
Discover how leading organizations transformed their FP&A functions to drive real business impact. In this session, customers share their journeys—from overcoming challenges to unlocking smarter, faster decision-making.

Jonathan Gallagher, Senior Director, Group Finance, AMEA Power
Learn how AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy company, is transforming its finance function with Jedox — enhancing forecasting accuracy, accelerating consolidation, and unifying financial insights. Discover their journey toward smarter, connected planning that’s driving greater efficiency and confidence in decision-making.

13:00 – 13:20

Transforming Tax Reporting through Intelligent Planning
Gaurav Chugani, Indirect – Tax Director, Andersen

Discover how Jedox EPM streamlines tax reporting end-to-end—improving accuracy, auditability, and speed. The session opens with a quick look at evolving tax requirements, shows how integrated planning, automation, and a single source of truth can help finance teams standardize calculations, manage submissions, and deliver timely insights.

13:20 – 13:50

Panel Discussion: The Future of Finance
Moderator: Arun Sadagopan, Regional Director – MEA, Jedox

13:50 – 14:00

Q & A, closing speech & feedback survey

14:00

Lunch & Networking