Event
The Finance Think Tank
A half-day, in-person event for finance leaders dedicated to moving beyond reactive reporting and building an intelligent, predictive, and strategic finance function for tomorrow.
14 October 2025
2.00pm - 5.30pm HKT
Island Shangri-La, Atrium & Library, Level 39
Finance is no longer just about the numbers; it's about strategy.
Finance leadership is no longer defined by reactive accounting, but by strategic insights. While manual processes constrain potential, Agentic AI is establishing a new benchmark for efficiency, creating a decisive differentiator between legacy operations and predictive, value-driven finance.
The critical question is no longer if your function will transform, but who will lead its evolution.
You are invited to The Finance Think Tank, an exclusive event designed to move beyond the hype and provide a practical roadmap for the future. Gain invaluable insights from pioneering peers, including a detailed case study on how Insignia Financial transformed its finance function from a "black box" into a transparent engine of strategic clarity and control.
Discover how AI is fundamentally revolutionizing core functions—from predictive forecasting to intelligent contract management.
Don't just adapt to the future of finance—define it. Secure your place to gain actionable strategies and secure the tools to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
Why attend?
Invest one afternoon to sharpen your strategic edge for the year ahead. You will leave with:
A clear vision of the future
Go beyond the buzzwords. Our thought leaders will demystify Agentic AI and its real-world impact on finance, giving you a clear view of the data-driven trends shaping the Hong Kong business landscape in 2025.
A blueprint for success
Discover a proven blueprint for success. You'll step inside a real-world case study to see how Insignia Financial transformed their 'black box' finance function into a powerful engine of clarity and control. You'll not only hear from the Insignia team but also gain valuable insights from Accenture, who will share their expert perspective on the challenges faced, the Workday Accounting Centre solution implemented, and the tangible results achieved on the path to a smarter finance future.
Practical, actionable skills
Whether you're in FP&A or core Finance Operations, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and new techniques to drive immediate value for your team.
Who should attend:
This event is specifically curated for finance professionals responsible for driving strategy, efficiency, and growth, including:
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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
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Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
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Heads of Finance & Finance Directors
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Financial Controllers
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Heads of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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Finance and FP&A Managers & Analysts
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Finance Operations Leaders
Hear from thought leaders.
Tim Wakeford
Vice President
Product Management
Workday
Sammy Yeung
Value Manager
Workday
Sanjay Nathoo
Regional Sales Director
Workday
Patrick Poon
Solution Consultant
Workday
Benjamin Patricks
APAC Workday Financials and Adaptive Insights Lead
Accenture
Colm Giblin
Head of Finance Transformation
Insignia Financial
Andre Renne
Senior Director, Technology
Accenture
Agenda at a glance.
Your roadmap for the afternoon:
- Welcome speech
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Tim Wakeford
Vice President, Product Management, Workday
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Sammy Yeung
Value Manager, Workday
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Presentation by Accenture: An Evolution of Workday Financials - From Cloud Pioneer to AI Innovator
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Benjamin Patricks
APAC Workday Financials and Adaptive Insights Lead, Accenture
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Andre Renne
Senior Director, Technology Accenture
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Luke Bebbington
Strategic Industry Advisor, Asia Pacific & Japan, Workday
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Fireside Chat with Workday Customer: From Theory to Practice: A Customer's Guide to Modernizing Finance with Workday
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Colm Giblin
Head of Finance Transformation, Insignia Financial
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Moderator: Benjamin Patricks
APAC Workday Financials and Adaptive Insights Lead, Accenture
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- Break
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Workday Presentation: From Risk to Reward: Automating Your Way with AI-Powered Contracts
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Sanjay Nathoo
Regional Sales Director, Workday
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The Future of Forecasting: Innovating with Agentic AI & Intelligence in Workday Adaptive Planning
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Patrick Poon
Solution Consultant, Workday
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- Wrap Up & Event End
Thank you to our partner community.
