


State of AI - Austin (free event)
Finance Edition in Austin, TX—A Practical Executive Briefing on AI for Financial Leadership
Anna Tiomina
Laurabeth Barker
Markus Egger
Artificial Intelligence is no longer optional— it's becoming a vital competitive advantage for financial leadership and strategic business operations. Yet many finance-focused executives face uncertainty about practical ways to leverage AI effectively for measurable business outcomes. This exclusive in-person event provides clarity, real-world case studies, and actionable insights tailored specifically for CFOs, senior executives, and financial decision-makers.
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Join Us In Person for State of AI: Finance Edition!
Date: August 12, 2025
Why Attend?
Join Senior-Level Executives and Finance Leaders at this exclusive briefing to understand practical, strategic applications of AI within your finance organization. Learn from top experts how AI can boost financial efficiency, enhance strategic planning, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.
Engage directly with other executives and financial decision-makers in interactive sessions tailored specifically for finance leaders.
Catered Breakfast, Refreshments and Lunch included for attendees.
Space Is Limited
This in-person event is not recorded.
Limited capacity, invitation-only – reserve your seat early.
Session Agenda:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | |
8:30AM to 9:00AM | Sign-in and Welcome |
9:00AM to 9:15AM | Welcome comments, meet today's speakers, logistics |
9:15AM to 10:00AM | State of AI Keynote - Navigating the AI Revolution – Practical Insights for Finance Leaders |
10:00AM to 10:15AM | Morning Refreshments & Networking |
10:15AM to 11:00AM | AI in the Office of the CFO: Unlocking Financial Efficiency and Strategic Advantage |
11:00AM to 11:15AM | Refreshment Break & Networking |
11:15AM to 12:00PM | AI Panel Discussion |
12:00PM to 1:00PM | Catered Lunch & Networking |
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
MAIN STAGE |
8:30AM to 9:00AM Sign-in and Welcome |
9:00AM to 9:15AM Welcome comments, meet today's speakers, logistics |
9:15AM to 10:00AM State of AI Keynote - Navigating the AI Revolution – Practical Insights for Finance Leaders |
10:00AM to 10:15AM Morning Refreshments & Networking |
10:15AM to 11:00AM AI in the Office of the CFO: Unlocking Financial Efficiency and Strategic Advantage |
11:00AM to 11:15AM Refreshment Break & Networking |
11:15AM to 12:00PM AI Panel Discussion |
12:00PM to 1:00PM Catered Lunch & Networking |
Session Detail:
Sign-in and Welcome
Sign in, grab some food and caffeine.
Welcome comments, meet today's speakers, logistics
Laurabeth Barker
Welcome comments, meet today's speakers, logistics
State of AI Keynote - Navigating the AI Revolution – Practical Insights for Finance Leaders
Markus Egger
Artificial Intelligence isn't just transforming the tech industry—it's quickly becoming vital for strategic financial management and competitive advantage across all business sectors. But for many executives, the rapid pace of AI growth can feel overwhelming.
In this keynote, Markus Egger will provide a practical, executive-level briefing on today's AI ecosystem. Starting with an approachable overview of AI's evolution, Markus will unpack how new innovations—including sophisticated large language models (LLMs), accessible AI-as-a-service solutions, and platforms like Microsoft Copilot—are reshaping business operations and financial decision-making. He'll share real-world examples and compelling case studies, highlighting companies successfully integrating AI into finance functions, unlocking efficiencies, enabling smarter forecasting, strengthening compliance, and creating stronger competitive positioning. Attendees will gain clear, actionable insights on how AI can immediately be leveraged, avoiding common pitfalls and preparing their organizations for strategic, practical AI implementation.
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Morning Refreshments & Networking
AI in the Office of the CFO: Unlocking Financial Efficiency and Strategic Advantage
Anna Tiomina
While AI is quickly reshaping industries globally, finance has been comparatively cautious in its adoption—but that's changing fast. In this practical presentation, Anna Tiomina explores exactly how AI can enhance, automate, and transform financial operations, providing CFOs and financial leaders a compelling view into the cutting edge of finance technology. Anna will walk through real-world, relatable examples demonstrating how companies are effectively integrating AI into financial operations—from automating mundane tasks such as invoice processing and transaction reconciliation, to powering advanced predictive forecasting and compliance-risk monitoring. Anna will not only highlight measurable outcomes (increased efficiency, enhanced accuracy, stronger compliance, and more actionable strategic insights), but she’ll also address common concerns and hurdles related to AI adoption, including security, governance, cultural buy-in, and overall organizational readiness. Attendees will leave the presentation equipped with clear ideas, actionable frameworks, and practical steps to confidently begin integrating AI into their finance functions, positioning their organizations for sustained strategic and financial success.
AI Panel Discussion
As financial organizations move beyond initial curiosity toward meaningful AI implementation, this expert-led panel discussion tackles critical topics CFOs, senior finance leaders, and executives need to consider to drive tangible results from AI initiatives. Moderated by Laurabeth Barker, our panel features practical knowledge and strategic insights from recognized professionals: Markus Egger, Anna Tiomina, and Tim Locke.
The interactive session directly addresses essential implementation considerations: How can financial organizations effectively integrate AI into existing workflows? What are common challenges around governance, stakeholder alignment, and risk management, and how do we proactively mitigate them? The panelists will leverage extensive hands-on experiences and real-world finance examples, offering actionable insights, candid advice, and practical steps to help attendees achieve sustainable AI-driven business value.
Audience members are encouraged to actively engage in conversation, share their questions, challenges, and scenarios, to ensure a valuable, participant-focused dialogue. Join us to move from AI concepts to clear implementation strategies that position your finance organization for measurable success.
Catered Lunch & Networking
Locally catered meal, buffet
Venue Information
Microsoft Office
Quarry Oaks II 10900-II, Stonelake Blvd, Suite 225 Austin, TX 78759