Three years into a period of unprecedented global financial turmoil, uncertainty persists in the marketplace, creating ongoing challenges for businesses and putting leadership at a premium. Please join Jason Few as he discusses how focused leadership can navigate the turbulent present and prepare for growth in the future.

Session discovery topics:

• What opportunities turbulent times present to leaders

• The leadership role of the strategic CFO

• The role of leadership in spurring growth and innovation

• Retaining and motivating talent in the face of adversity

The rise of cloud computing is challenging today’s leaders to capitalize on new opportunities for the business while being aware of the risks of security threats. No longer simply an IT concern — information access and security are now squarely in the crosshairs of the CFO. Join Jeff Reich in discussing what every CFO needs to know about the promise and pitfalls of cloud computing.

Session discovery topics:

• Bringing clear definition to “cloud computing”

• Opportunities for leveraging cloud computing’s assets

• Defining the risks of cloud computing in real terms

On the issue of tax, the message is clear — all parties agree that it is time for change. Enabling CFOs to think more comprehensively about the future tax outlook, Nicholas Giordano and Michael Mundaca of E&Y’s national tax practice will provide a legislative update on federal tax policy issues from Washington with a focus on the prospects for tax reform and other tax topics of interest to corporations.

Session discovery topics:

• Understanding the structural issues impacting the landscape for tax reform

• Discussing recent and anticipated U.S. legislative activity

• Anticipating changes which may impact global operations and the repatriation of cash

Today’s finance leaders are challenged to build teams that provide insight to businesses which are increasingly global and dynamic. Finding and maintaining the right pedigree of finance talent has never been as critical as it is in today’s business environment. Please join this executive discussion of the talent management issues most important to today’s finance organizations.

Session discovery topics:

• Best practices around engaging and nurturing top talent

• The CFO’s role as a leader of corporate culture

• Going global — maintaining a consistent culture while observing international sensitivities

• Planning for generational shifts in the workforce

Chief Financial Officers are most commonly called upon to lead corporate risk management functions, even though a great majority of risks come from outside the traditional purview of the finance function. This places many CFOs and their teams at a disadvantage in effectively leading organization-wide risk identification and risk mitigation efforts. Please join Robert Torok as he focuses on what key items CFOs should consider to avoid being surprised by the next big event.

Session discovery topics:

• The types of risks CFOs and their staff typically miss

• The all-too frequent treatment of ERM as managed through traditional internal control mechanisms

• Examples of leading risk identification and assessment practices

In addition to delivering on issues of corporate strategy and opportunity, today’s finance leaders must stay abreast of continually evolving legislative and regulatory requirements. From tracking changes in accounting treatments to understanding the purview and power of the SEC, the landscape of financial regulations is ever evolving. Please join Joe Dunleavy of PricewaterhouseCoopers in this discussion of emergent financial regulations and accounting standards.

Recent economic and political events have converged to create a period marked by the greatest degree of uncertainty most have seen in their lifetimes. Business at large has reacted by taking a protectionary stance, conserving resources and idling away from uncertainty. Please join Carol Hallet from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a non-partisan advocate for the economic health of our nation, in this discussion of the legislative and policy issues key to restoring the competitiveness of American business.