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CFO CONNECT KUWAITCFO CONNECT KUWAIT Skip to content Home About the Event Event Overview Event In Numbers Who Will Attend Advisors & Speakers Agenda Sponsorship Why Get Involved Opportunities to Participate Sponsors Opportunities Sponsor & Partner Media Partners Floorplan Contact Us X Register Now Download Brochure Navigating the Future of Finance in a Dynamic Market 20th November 2024 Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait Part of our 2 days CFO & HR Event Series in Kuwait Register Now Download Brochure SUPPORTING PARTNERS Early Bird Offer Register Now and Save Up to 33%! Offer Ends on October 15th! ABOUT THE EVENT Kuwait’s economic landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, fueled by high oil prices and government spending. This positive outlook is tempered by rising global inflation and volatile markets. These factors create a complex environment demanding a strategic and forward-thinking approach from Kuwaiti businesses. The traditional, numbers-focused CFO role is no longer sufficient. Today’s CFOs must become strategic partners, collaborating with leadership to make critical decisions that ensure business resilience and drive sustainable growth. Read More MARKET DRIVERS Navigating Inflation Challenges As businesses face unprecedented challenges in an ever-volatile market, and with rising inflation, interest rates, and supply chain disruptions, companies are reevaluating their operational models to ensure economic viability and resilience. Transformational Leadership To stay relevant in the new economic clime, CFOs are now required to be key strategic partners to the business, changing the traditional role to a more decision-making role with huge impact and consequences for the business. Cost Management and Investment Balancing cost-cutting measures with strategic investments to drive growth and maintain a competitive edge is a key driver for CFOs Technology and Digitalization Leveraging advanced technologies and digital tools to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance financial reporting is a major focus for CFOs ESG Planning, Reporting, and Compliance Requirements around environment, social, and governance (ESG) issues is a key focus for finance leaders who are responsible to ensure accurate data are pulled from across the company—including finance, sales, operations, HR, and supply chain systems—to create narrative reports that will satisfy regulators’ demands. KEY TOPICS Navigating Inflation Challenges in the Current Economic Environment Digital Payment and Process Transformation to Reduce Workload on Finance Teams The Power of Data - Unleashing Insights for Financial Transformation Navigating the Kuwaiti Tax Landscape Emergence of the Sustainability Driven CFO The Future of AI in Finance Risk Management and Cybersecurity in Finance WHO WILL ATTEND?  Government and Ministry Telecommunication Healthcare Education BFSI Academia Oil and Gas Manufacturing  Energy & Utilities Retail and Shopping Attendee Profiles Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Procurement Officer Business CFOs  Regional CFOs  Head of Procurement Head of Supply Chain Finance ESG Director Head of Sustainability Head of Finance & Planning Treasury Directors Head of Investments Governance Risk and Compliance Risk Officer Head of Financial Audit Director Finance Director of Procurement Finance Controller Tax Director Head of Taxation Budgeting & Planning Manager EVENT IN NUMBERS   Senior Profile Delegates   0 + Speakers   0 + Media Partners   0 + Sectors Represented 0 + Sponsors & Exhibitors 0 + ADVISORS Aditya Dhanuka Chairperson ICAI Kuwait Chapter Ajai Thomas Chief Financial Officer Kuwait International Bank Srinivasan R Chief Financial Officer Intishar Holding Company SPEAKERS Conference Chairman Tamil Selvan Chief Financial Officer RMB Group Sabah Al-Jalawi Chairman Kuwait Accountants & Auditors Associations Aditya Dhanuka Chairperson ICAI Kuwait Chapter Shyam Kalyanaraman Group Financial Controller National Bank of Kuwait Utpal Shah Deputy Group Chief Finance Officer Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Ajai Thomas Chief Financial Officer Kuwait International Bank Sai Devata General Manager Finance stc Kuwait Vineeth Menon Group Chief Financial Officer Al Watan Holding Jacob Gomez Chief Financial Officer Alghanim Healthcare Ammar Hanoun Group Chief Financial Officer Kana Group Salim Desai Chief Financial Officer Al Razzi Holding Co. Zahid Kasmani Chief Financial Officer Central Circle Company Mohamed Talaat Chief Financial Officer Bader Sultan Group Venkata Raman Badidaa Chief Financial Officer GIG Takaful Rafik Hafez Group Chief Financial Officer Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery & Sons Co Ltd Haytham Zreiqi Chief Financial Officer Gulf Insurance Group Roland Abi Najem Consulting Partner Kuwait Zones Kunal Dalmia Director of Finance Hayat Communications Sahil Chopra Director of Finance Jumeirah Group Muhammad Naved Finance Advisor Kuwait Gulf Oil Company Chris Johnston Head of Office of CFO Advisory SAP EMEA Shiraz Khan Tax Lawyer Al Tamimi & Company Zee Panjwani Business Solutions Manager Zoho MENA Omar Shariff Senior Solutions Engineer Kyriba EVENT AGENDA SCHEDULE 08:00 am Registration 08:45 am Welcome Remarks from Great Minds Group 08:50 am Welcome Note by Conference Chairman Tamil Selvan, Chief Financial Officer, RMB Group 08:55 am Opening Remarks Aditya Dhanuka, Chairperson, ICAI Kuwait Chapter 09:00 am Chief Guest Address Sabah Al-Jalawi, Chairman, Kuwait Accountants & Auditors Associations 09:10 am Opening Panel Session: Navigating Inflation Challenges in the Current Economic Environment Mapping out strategies for navigating a challenging economic climate marked by inflation, recessionary threats, and ongoing supply chain disruptions Deep diving into how CFOs can balance near-term stability with strategies to adapt to unforeseen circumstances Discussing effective spend management techniques to control inflation-driven increases in raw materials, labor, and other expenses Exploring how automated budgeting controls can optimize cash flow management for companies Moderator: Roland Abi Najem, Consulting Partner, Kuwait Zones Panelists: Ajai Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Kuwait International Bank Rafik Hafez, Group Chief Financial Officer, Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery & Sons Co Ltd. Sai Devata, General Manager – Finance, stc Kuwait Chris Johnston, Head of Office of CFO Advisory, SAP EMEA 09:50 am Presentation: The Evolving Role of a CFO as a Strategic Business Partner Tamil Selvan, Chief Financial Officer, RMB Group 10:05 am Panel Session 2: Emergence of the Sustainability Driven CFO Unveiling the challenges facing companies in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning, reporting, and compliance Effectively define, operationalize, and integrate an ESG strategy within the finance function Exploring how the ESG regulatory environment is changing in the Middle East, and how companies can stay ahead of the curve Assessing how digital technology can be used to capture accurate data from across the business, ensuring diligent ESG reporting Moderator: Muhammad Naved, Finance Advisor, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company Panelists: Shyam Kalyanaraman, Group Financial Controller, National Bank of Kuwait Utpal Shah, Deputy Group Chief Finance Officer, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Salim Desai, Chief Financial Officer, Al Razzi Holding Co. 10:45 am Presentation: Treasury’s Evolution Omar Shariff, Senior Solutions Engineer, Kyriba 11:00 am VIP Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break 11:45 am Presentation: Cybersecurity and Risk Management Roland Abi Najem, Consulting Partner, Kuwait Zones 12:00 pm Presentation: Understanding the Potential Impact of Corporate Tax and VAT in Kuwait Muhammad Naved, Finance Advisor, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company 12:15 pm Panel Session 3: Exploring the Role of AI and Data Analytics in Transforming Finance Navigating what digital transformation means for the office of finance, and key considerations to embark on this transformative journey Driving successful finance transformation through effective data collection, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and leveraging data-driven insights for optimal decision-making Utilizing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be used to empower the office of finance Understanding how AI and ML to enhance the effectiveness of Extended Planning and Analysis (XP&A) Moderator Kunal Dalmia, Director of Finance, Hayat Communications Panelists: Zahid Kasmani, Chief Financial Officer, Central Circle Company Sahil Chopra, Director of Finance, Jumeirah Group Jacob Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Alghanim Healthcare 12:55 pm Presentation: Driving Financial Transformation with Saas - Future of Finance in Cloud Zee Panjwani, Business Solutions Manager, Zoho MENA 1:05 pm Presentation: Taxation in the Middle East Shiraz Khan, Tax Lawyer, Al Tamimi & Company 1:20 pm Closing Panel Session: Digital Payment and Process Transformation to Reduce Workload on Finance Teams Implementing automated payment processing systems to streamline financial workflows and reduce manual intervention Diving into the critical steps and obstacles involved in shifting from traditional payment methods to digital solutions Examining the role change management plays in facilitating the adoption of automated payment processing within finance teams Overcoming potential resistance to change within finance teams during digital transformation Moderator: Vineeth Menon, Group Chief Financial Officer, Al Watan Holding Panelists: Venkata Ramana Badida, Chief Financial Officer, GIG Takaful Mohamed Talaat, Chief Financial Officer, Bader Sultan Group Ammar Hanoun, Group Chief Financial Officer, Kana Group 2:00 pm Chairman Closing Remarks Tamil Selvan, Chief Financial Officer, RMB Group 2:05 pm Networking Lunch and End of Conference WHAT TO EXPECT 1-Day cutting-edge conference program 1-Day exhibition of the latest technologies and solutions Ample networking opportunities for informal exchange of developments, ideas and building relationships GM PAST CFO CONNECT Event Highlights in Photos Event Video Highlights SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS INTERVIEWS SPONSORS & PARTNERS Silver Sponsor Silver Sponsor Knowledge Partner Legal Partner Official Logistics Partner MEDIA PARTNERS WHY GET INVOLVED? RAISE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS:  Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and leaders achieve their targets.  GET IN FRONT OF YOUR TARGET MARKET: Get access to key digital transformation stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming projects in the region and get insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and spot opportunities.  INCREASES YOUR COMPETITIVENESS:   Learn about the challenges faced by CFOs and identify how you can provide them with customized solutions to help them overcome these challenges.  GENERATE STRONG LEADS:  Learn about the digitalization requirements of key leading enterprise, influence decision-makers, and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming projects.  FLOORPLAN REGISTER NOW Online event registrations are now closed. You may purchase your ticket at the event registration counter on the 1st day of the event.Please refer to the agenda for timings. 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