KR

Cape Town

CFO Conference 2025

Leading with World-Class Efficiency and Performance

5–6 NOVEMBER 2025 | CAPE TOWN MARRIOTT HOTEL CRYSTAL TOWERS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

In an era of accelerated disruption and relentless transformation, the CFO is no longer just the financial steward, they are the enterprise strategist, innovation architect, and transformation leader. As digital technologies redefine business models, AI revolutionises decision-making, and market volatility demands greater agility, today’s CFOs must operate with precision, foresight, and influence.

CFO Conference 2025 brings together top-tier finance executives, thought leaders, and strategic partners for two days of rigorous insight, actionable frameworks, and peer-level exchange.

Who Should Attend?

  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)

  • Finance Directors & Vice Presidents of Finance

  • Heads of Finance & Finance Team Leaders

  • General Managers of Finance & Corporate Controllers

  • Finance Strategy & Risk Leaders

  • Finance Educators, Researchers & Academics

Navigating Disruption and Driving Innovation

What You Will Gain

Optimise Efficiency Without Sacrificing Growth
Explore how leading CFOs are driving operational efficiency while enabling innovation, scalability, and sustainable expansion.

Master AI, Automation, and Advanced Analytics
Discover the finance function’s future, where technology augments decision-making, streamlines processes, and unlocks forward-looking strategic insight.

Navigate Global Complexity with Confidence
Decode geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and regulatory shifts—turning volatility into opportunity through robust scenario planning and financial agility.

Lead with Emotional Intelligence and Strategic Clarity
Build the leadership competencies needed to inspire teams, influence across functions, and navigate uncertainty with composure and impact.

Architect Enterprise Value Beyond the Balance Sheet
Rethink value creation through the lenses of ESG, digital capability, and talent development, equipping yourself for the CEO conversations of tomorrow.

Engage with Executive-Level, Curated Content
Each session is tailored for CFOs and senior finance leaders, covering high-performance finance cultures, board-level influence, and cross-functional integration.

Position Yourself as a Strategic Business Partner
Move beyond reporting to shape enterprise strategy, influence innovation investment, and drive transformation in collaboration with CEOs, COOs, and CHROs.

Network with South Africa’s Financial Elite
Forge meaningful connections with fellow CFOs, turnaround specialists, and industry trailblazers tackling the same challenges, and opportunities, you are.

Featured Topics to Look Forward To

Programme at a Glance

5 November 2025

Day One
Strategic Leadership & The Future Of Finance

  • The CFO’s Expanded Role in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Navigating a Turbulent World
  • Beyond the Balance Sheet: The CFO as CEO-in-Waiting
  • Disaster-Proofing the Business: CFOs and Crisis Management
  • The ESG Imperative: Risk, Compliance and Competitive Advantage
  • Cost-Cutting Without Killing Growth: The CFO’s Balancing Act
  • Turnaround Titan: Inside the Cell C Recovery
  • Finance as a Strategic Business Partner

6 November 2025

Day Two
Future-Proofing The CFO Role

  • Leadership Competencies for a Disrupted World
  • KEYNOTE: Industry Insight from a Sage Executive
  • AI-Enabled Finance: Building the Intelligent Finance Function
  • Building a High-Performance Finance Culture
  • The CFO as a Value Creator
  • Wellbeing for CFOs: Recharge, Re-Energise, Revitalise
  • High-Performance Finance Teams: Stories from the Frontline

Don’t miss out!

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VENUE

Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers

When choosing your accommodation in Cape Town, there is a lot to consider. The Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers not only features modern design and world-class service, but its elegant finishing touches will also be the cherry on top of your stay. With many dining options, including our in-house Tower Restaurant where you can enjoy fine dining and halal certified kitchen, you will never go to bed hungry. If you want to relax, you are not only able to enjoy our fitness facilities, but also one of the best spas available in Cape Town resorts. Have a drink and work on that tan in our rooftop pool and bar or just enjoy the views while cooling off with a refreshing swim. Our hotel guests can access Canal Walk shopping centre via our exclusive bridge or travel further afield and discover Cape Town’s main sights.

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Sponsorship & Exhibition options available!

Partner with us for the CFO Conference 2025

For more than 30 years KR has delivered high-level events to leaders – who are hard-to-reach decision-makers. Boost your brand with enhanced business relationships, lead generation and a full pipeline. Benefits of becoming a partner:

  • Valuable face-time with current and new business partners
  • Build relationships, gather leads, and make sales
  • Showcase your latest products and service offerings
  • Profile your executives with speaking opportunities that are designed to enhance your position in the market
  • Enjoy networking with top decisions makers
  • There’s a sponsorship package for every budget