Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 18:00 – 22:00
Location: Frameless, London
AI is dominating boardroom conversations, but successful finance transformation requires more than technology alone.
Join Hitachi Solutions, Microsoft and senior finance and transformation leaders for an exclusive executive evening exploring the foundations that enable organisations to modernise operations, reduce complexity and unlock greater value from AI.
With over 20 years of experience delivering finance and operational transformation programmes, Hitachi Solutions helps organisations build the foundations required for sustainable business change. As a Microsoft specialist, Finance Partner of the Year and member of Microsoft’s AI Circle, we work closely with Microsoft to help organisations prepare for the next generation of AI-enabled business processes.
Together, we’ll explore why modern ERP, trusted data, strong governance and operational alignment are the foundations of successful finance transformation, and what the emergence of agentic business processes means for the future of finance and operations. Microsoft’s vision is centred on moving organisations from systems of record to systems of action, where intelligent agents help orchestrate and execute business processes while people focus on higher-value decision making.
Who Should Attend
Designed for senior leaders responsible for finance, technology and transformation initiatives, including:
- CFOs and Finance Directors
- COOs and Operations Directors
- CIOs and IT Directors
- Transformation Directors
- Technology Leaders
- ERP and Digital Transformation Leaders
- Senior stakeholders responsible for innovation, growth and business transformation
Agenda
6:00 pm – 6:20 pm Drinks Reception & Networking
Enjoy drinks and canapés on arrival, with an opportunity to network with peers and experience the immersive Frameless venue before the evening’s discussions begin.
6:20 pm – 6:40 pm Beyond AI: What Drives Successful Finance Transformation?
David Singh, Head of ERP, Hitachi Solutions
With AI dominating boardroom agendas, this opening session will explore a key question: what are the foundations organisations need to put in place before AI can deliver meaningful business value? We’ll set the scene for the evening by examining the role modern ERP, trusted data and operational alignment play in successful finance transformation.
6:40 pm – 7:00 pm The Future of Finance: Microsoft's Perspective
Explore how organisations are preparing for the next generation of finance transformation. Hear Microsoft’s perspective on the shift from systems of record to systems of action, the growing role of intelligent agents and the importance of building the right foundations for long-term success
7:00 pm – 7:40 pm Executive Panel: Lessons from Finance Transformation
Finance and transformation leaders share how they are modernising operations, preparing for AI-enabled business processes, and building the foundations required to unlock long-term business value. Hear first-hand perspectives on ERP modernisation, data strategy, organisational readiness and where leaders see the greatest opportunities for AI within finance over the next three to five years.
7:40 pm – 8:40 pm Executive Roundtable Dinner
Continue the conversation over dinner with peers responsible for finance, technology and transformation strategy. Together, we’ll explore how organisations are building the foundations for AI-ready finance, embedding intelligence into business processes and preparing for a future where AI is increasingly integrated into core finance operations.
8:40 pm – 8:50 pm Key Takeaways & Closing Reflections
A summary of the key themes and insights emerging from the keynote, client panel and roundtable discussions, focusing on the practical actions that help transformation programmes move faster and deliver lasting value.
8:50 pm – 10:00 pm Drinks & Networking
Continue the conversation with peers, speakers, Microsoft and Hitachi Solutions over drinks in one of London’s most unique immersive venues.
Register Your Interest
Places are limited to encourage meaningful discussion and networking amongst peers. Register your interest to secure your place.
Proven Results
“Being able to adjust and work with Hitachi Solutions as a partner as opposed to a systems integrator in the traditional sense was really important.”
Lewis Harris-Manley, Lead Solution Architect, Rotork
“I’ve found working with the Hitachi Solutions team to be very successful. The approach to support and release management is excellent. Keep up the good work.”
“Hitachi Solutions brought in a great project team who we kept for the full duration; they engaged with The Royal Mint side of things very effectively. It really felt like they were part of our own team.”
Richard Hobbs, CIO
“We selected Hitachi Solutions based on the quality of people we met, the clear structured approach to the ERP implementation, and access to the Hitachi Essentials for Finance package.”
Shaun Mercer, Chief Financial Officer
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Details
- Date 22 October, 2026
- Time 18:00
Venue
- Frameless, London

