In 2025, the finance industry will host several pivotal events across Europe and North America, offering finance leaders unparalleled opportunities to network, gain insights, and explore innovations shaping the future of finance. Below is a curated list of top events to mark on your calendar, from Lisbon to Toronto, each presenting unique opportunities to advance your organization’s financial strategy.
25th Annual Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Europe 2025
Date: May 19-23, 2025,
Where: Estoril, Portugal
The 25th Annual Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) Europe is scheduled for May 19-23, 2025, at the Estoril Congress Centre in Portugal. Celebrating a quarter-century of innovation, SSOW Europe stands as the premier event in the Business Services community.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring expert practitioners sharing insights to inspire transformation and elevate Business Services capabilities.
Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference 2025
Date: September 10-11, 2025
Where: London, U.K.
The Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference is set for September 10-11, 2025, in London. This premier event offers finance leaders the opportunity to uncover the latest finance insights and solutions alongside experts, peers, and service providers.
The conference focuses on innovation, transformation, and inspiration, providing attendees with the tools needed to navigate the evolving financial landscape. While most attendees will be looking to catch up with their Gartner reps to discuss the latest insights, key speakers will provide the latest tech and innovations for the next 12 months.
Deloitte Shared Services Conference 2025
Date: October 2025
Where: TBC
Deloitte’s Shared Services Conference is set to return in October 2025, following the success of the 2024 event in Amsterdam. The conference will highlight the power of Global Business Services (GBS) in driving enterprise resilience and growth. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders and Deloitte experts. The venue and exact date will be announced soon, so stay tuned for updates.
Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference 2025
Date: November 2025
Where: Canada
The Institute of Financial Operations & Leadership (IFOL) is expected to host the Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference in Toronto in November 2025. This conference provides finance leaders with the opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired to drive change and build world-class Accounts Payable and P2P functions. The event features sessions on data analytics, fraud prevention, leadership, process improvement, sustainability, and technology. While the venue and exact date are yet to be confirmed, stay tuned for further updates!
Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference
Date: March 14, 2025
Where: London, U.K.
The Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference, organized by IFOL, is scheduled for March 14, 2025, at The Royal College of General Practitioners, 30 Euston Square, London. This event offers finance leaders the chance to connect, learn, and be inspired to drive change and build world-class Accounts Payable and P2P functions. Following a successful series of events, the conference returns to London, providing attendees with insights into Accounts Payable transformation.
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As finance leaders confront complex strategic challenges unique to their, these events provide invaluable opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
Conferences offer more than just presentations; they create spaces where leaders can share their toughest challenges, exchange ideas, and uncover solutions proven to work across industries.
By engaging with peers and exploring the latest advances in technology, finance executives and business executives can gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights that empower them to transform their strategic vision into impactful results.
