No Boundaries, Just Breakthroughs: Finance in the Age of Reinvention
16 – 18 September 2025 | Dubai, UAE
Returning to Dubai for its 16th edition, the MENA CFO Conference brings together the region’s most forward-thinking finance leaders to tackle the future of finance — from economic resilience and AI-powered scenario planning to digital transformation ROI and cybersecurity strategies.
This isn’t just another event — it’s a hands-on exploration of the tools, mindsets, and strategies reshaping the CFO role in 2025 and beyond.
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Spotlight on Key Themes:
• Microsoft, UAE: Is Agentic AI a Game-Changer for Finance?
• Doha Bank, Doha: Expanding Leadership Influence Beyond Finance
• Mashreq, UAE: A CFO’s Guide to Clear Innovation ROI Measurement
• Chevron, Singapore: Enhancing Risk Management through Agile Capital Allocation Strategies
• Emirates Water & Electricity Company (EWEC), UAE: The CFO’s Role in Leading the Transition to a Sustainable Future
• ADNOC, UAE: Overcoming Challenges, Managing Rollover Estimates, and Refining Forecasts for Greater Accuracy
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In 2024, we hosted the highly anticipated Future CFO Roadshow across four vibrant cities, marking a significant milestone in our mission to empower the accounting and finance community. The event was a resounding success, attracting over 500 participants who engaged in insightful and transformative discussions. Highlights included inspiring TED Talks and panel discussions, exploring the impact of AI on accounting and finance, embracing innovation and strategic leadership in risk management, and discovering the power of storytelling in finance and accounting. We also unveiled crucial financial strategies post-COP28 and provided guidance on navigating and leading through financial crises. Held in Dubai, UAE on April 21, Doha, Qatar on April 22, Amman, Jordan on April 23, and Cairo, Egypt on April 25, the roadshow set a new benchmark for financial excellence and innovation.
The 2024 IMA Middle East Student Leadership Conference at Prince Sultan University was a resounding success, uniting over 100 participants for discussions on ‘Shape Your Tomorrow.’ Highlights included a keynote by Rich Brady on professional certification’s impact, insightful panel sessions on HR alignment in finance and career progression, and an inspiring storytelling session by Samir Derbas, CMA. The event concluded with an awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in accounting and finance. Thank you to all attendees for contributing to an engaging and fruitful conference—we look forward to next year’s event!
The Women in Leadership Conference 2024, organized by IMA and CIPD, brought together over 100 finance and HR professionals to explore ‘Inspiring Inclusion for a Sustainable Future’. Featuring engaging keynotes, insightful discussions, and impactful sessions on closing job gaps and fostering leadership, the conference was praised for its commitment to advancing gender equality in leadership roles. Thanks to all speakers and attendees for making it a resounding success!
Celebrating the success of the 2024 IMA Middle East Student Case Competition! With over 100 teams from 53 universities participating, the event showcased outstanding analytical skills and strategic thinking. Congratulations to our winners and heartfelt thanks to SOCPA, Gleim Exam Prep, and Morgan International for their partnership and support. Here’s to another year of fostering excellence in finance and accounting education!
The Future CFO Roadshow featured an exceptional line-up of noted speakers who shared insights on leadership roles and strategies to navigate economic and business disruptions. The event spanned five cities – Riyadh, Manama, Kuwait, Doha, and Cairo – and attracted more than 700 attendees.
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