The CFOs Event Guide for the Second Half of 2022

It’s official: face-to-face networking is back. And there’s an exciting lineup of in-person and virtual events and conferences for Australian CFOs and finance teams to add to their calendars in the second half of 2022.

We've put together a guide to help wade through these events and find out which ones are best for you.

Sydney CFO Symposium 

What is it

A full-day face-to-face educational content and networking event. Meet with over 150 experienced and aspiring CFOs. Think keynotes, panel discussions and interviews with other CFOs. Plus, get expert advice from real-world peers and enhance your professional network.

Best for

CFOs and senior finance executives of medium to large businesses in Sydney and New South Wales wanting to lean into technology and keep on top of the economic environment

Price

Free
Sign up here

Xerocon Sydney

What is it

Xero's flagship two-day physical event is back after a two-year hiatus. Get the latest updates from Xero and their wider app marketplace.

Best for

Accountants, Bookkeepers and Xero app partners, or any smaller-sized business owner looking to connect with the Xero ecosystem.

Price

$1050
Sign up here

CFO ANZ Hybrid Series: CFO & Innovation-Sit Down

What is it

A full-day in-person event with over 20 sessions. Learn how CFOs and IT teams can work together on digital transformation and how to build purpose, empathy and growth to increase innovative contribution. As most sessions only run for 25 minutes, expect a fast-paced day with a mix of vendor and high-calibre speakers.

Best for

CFOs of larger-sized businesses

Price

Free

CFO Forum

What is it

A full-day in-person event with eight keynotes, four interactive panel discussions and networking opportunities with over 200 financial executives. You’d be hard pressed to get a better roster of experienced and credible CFOs.

Best for

CFOs of medium to large businesses

Price

$795
Sign up here

Melbourne CFO Symposoum

What is it

A full-day in-person event with fast-paced networking and learning. Join over 150 local CFOs and finance leaders for keynotes, panel discussions, CFO Interviews and over 4 hours of networking.

Best for

CFOs and senior finance executives of medium to large businesses in Melbourne and Victoria wanting to lean into technology and keep on top of the economic environment.

Price

Free
Sign up here

CPA Virtual Congress: Potential Unlimited

What is it

A three-day virtual conference focused on rethinking value creation, prioritising sustainability and reinventing operating models. Expect world-class speakers and a broad range of topics covered. Most sessions are Australian time-zone friendly.

Best for

Accounting and finance professionals from small to big businesses looking to be inspired and inspire their team through best practices. Non CPA members are welcome, but will have to pay more to attend.

Price

CPA Members: $289
Non-Members $389

Sign up here

CA ANZ CFO Summit

What is it

Prepare your finance team and business for the future in this insight-packed, forward-looking online conference for CFOs and finance leaders. Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, in partnership with Weel (previously DiviPay), Microsoft and Phocas Software, will host this two-day digital event to support established and emerging finance leaders.

Best For

Finance leaders looking to level up and secure their next position — whether that’s a CFO role or something else.

Price

$120

Sign up here

CFO Edge

What is it

Looking to gain a competitive edge? CFO Edge gathers leading data and technology stakeholders for an interactive in-person event. Key themes include enabling modernisation, capturing value and creating agility across the organisation.

Best For

Finance leaders from Sydney’s enterprise and government organisations.

Price

Free
Register your interest to attend

CFO Live

What is it

A well-recognised full-day event hosted by the Australian Financial Review. Australia's top finance chiefs discuss how they’ll continue navigating disruption, capitalise on accelerated change and seize opportunities for the post-pandemic economy.

Best For

CFOs from listed and large companies looking to connect with the "who’s who" of CFOs in Australia.

Price

Virtual Pass: $300
In-Person Passes: $1,175

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