Economist Impact AI for CFOs 2027

AI for CFOs is a one-day summit for chief financial officers and senior finance leaders, run by The Economist's events business. The third edition in London looks at how artificial intelligence is changing financial planning, risk decisions and the operating model of the finance function. It is paired with the AI and Business Innovation Summit the following day, and an all-access pass covers both.

What's covered

The programme focuses on practical adoption of AI in finance.

• AI in financial planning and forecasting
• Risk management and AI-driven decisions
• Finance transformation and new operating models
• Building high-performing finance teams

Who attends

Group and regional CFOs, finance directors, FP&A and transformation leads, plus technology and service providers to the finance function.

2026 edition

The 2026 summit drew 500 attendees and 50 speakers from 36 countries, with 65% of attendees at director level or above, according to the organiser.

Tickets & passes

• AI for CFOs Only – Delegate — GBP 359: Plus VAT; £159 super early-bird until 1 Dec 2026. Business leaders, government and academics
• All Access Pass – Delegate — GBP 629: Plus VAT; £209 super early-bird. Both 10 and 11 March
• AI for CFOs Only – Service Provider — GBP 1,259: Plus VAT; £729 super early-bird
• All Access Pass – Service Provider — GBP 1,759: £1,049 super early-bird. Both days