AI for CFOs and AI & Business Innovation Summits to convene global leaders in London to accelerate enterprise transformation

Two back-to-back events will take place in London on March 24–25, hosted by Economist Impact

Economist Impact will convene senior finance leaders, C-suite executives and technology innovators in London for two flagship events exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business. The AI for CFOs Summit will take place on Tuesday March 24th 2026, followed by the AI & Business Innovation Summit on Wednesday March 25th 2026. Both events will be held at Convene 155 Bishopsgate.

The AI for CFOs Summit will examine how AI is redefining the role of the chief financial officer—from accelerating reporting and forecasting to enhancing risk management and strategic decision-making. As finance functions become increasingly data-driven, the event will provide practical insights into implementing AI responsibly while delivering measurable business value.

Topics to be covered during the AI for CFOs Summit include AI-enabled forecasting and planning, intelligent automation of financial processes, data governance and trust, investment prioritisation, regulatory considerations and driving enterprise-wide digital transformation.

The AI & Business Innovation Summit will broaden the discussion to explore how generative, agentic and applied AI technologies are reshaping entire industries. Designed for cross-functional leadership teams, the event will focus on translating AI experimentation into scalable innovation, unlocking productivity gains and building competitive advantage.

Themes to be addressed during the AI & Business Innovation Summit include:

• Embedding AI into core business models

• From pilots to scale: operationalising AI

• AI governance, ethics and accountability

• Workforce transformation and leadership in the AI era

• Measuring ROI on AI investment

• Industry case studies in AI-driven growth

Across both days, attendees will hear from leading CFOs, chief data officers, chief technology officers, policymakers and academics, alongside senior editors and analysts from The Economist. The programmes will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies and extensive networking opportunities designed to foster peer exchange and cross-industry collaboration.

More details about the programmes, confirmed speakers and registration information are available on the respective event websites.