MEL | CFO Circle: Emotions, AI and Collaborating to Win

Our CFO Circle

The CFO Circle offers members an exclusive opportunity to discuss current challenges and developments within the finance industry and share expertise and experience with each other. In today's fast-paced environment, we have seen the complexities of financial management, both domestically and internationally, become more critical than ever. The role of a CFO has expanded significantly to include strategic planning, risk management, and guiding the organisation through economic uncertainties. Additionally, the rapid advancements in financial technology, data analytics, and data security have transformed the way CFOs operate. Changes in regulations, whether related to financial reporting, tax laws, or sustainability requirements, add further layers of responsibility and complexity. The CFO Circle gives Finance Directors and CFOs of our member organisations the chance to meet and discuss these current developments in the finance landscape. It provides a platform to share expertise, address common challenges, and learn from each other's experiences. All our Circles follow the Chatham House Rules, ensuring a confidential and open dialogue.

This Session: Emotions, AI and Collaborating to Win

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can analyse data, generate content, automate tasks, and simulate human-like conversation—often with impressive speed and scale.

However, AI is only as good as its data, design, and oversight—making human context, governance, and critical thinking essential companions for stories that truly resonate.

Join us at the stunning CPA Australia office in Melbourne, for an interactive discussion on Storytelling in Finance: Emotions, AI, and Collaborating to Win. Together with Anne La Fontaine (FCPA)- Advisory Board Member, Specia AI, and Pawan Srivastava - Founder & CEO, Spectar Group, we will be exploring:

• the future of work in finance.
• case studies of where AI has been successfully deployed.
• current pain points for organisations and possible solutions -can AI help?
• shared learnings and experiences.