MIT CFO Summit

Is AI friend or foe when it comes to helping prevent legal issues and keeping guardrails in place? Our speakers weigh in.

CFOs aren’t just number crunchers — they’re strategic thinkers & decision-makers. In a world a-slop with AI, human creativity and judgment is what drives real impact. So don’t be fooled: AI is a powerful tool, but humans make the call. The Human CFO isn’t going anywhere.

From last yr's panel: How CFOs Assess and Implement New Technology, Per @McKinsey in '24, 7% of CFOs reported 5+ AI use cases; in '25 the answer was 44%.  Amy Butte talks AI in the finance function and the importance of taking the lead in AI use cases, both large and small.

Check out this insight into the need of the finance dept for numbers which are absolutely correct vs the output of LLMs which is highest likelihood of being right

Uncertainty demands adaptability. Check out how Shopify CFO Jeff Hoffmeister uses "spring training" to ensure the necessary skills for his team incl a culture based on first principles. In convo with Prof Eric So, MIT Sloan.

23rd Annual MIT Sloan CFO Summit Concludes with Change-Led, Forward-Focused Insights - businesswire.com/news/home/2025…

Thank you to our wicked smart attendees, speakers and organizing team for the best CFO Summit to date.

Yes, AI is the new new thing & yes cos are in the early stages. Decision-making remains key CFO skill - the best decision you can w the info at hand. Moral compass is imp, first principles too. The chain of human connection provides judgment & creativity for leadership success.

We can’t wait to see you! From plenaries w MIT Distinguished Profs Nelson Repenning & Eric So, in convo w CFOs Arm & Shopify; to choose your adventure sessions incl AI, Basics+, Careers, Risk, Transformation & Tech Talk. And keynote panel FedEx, Hasbro & Tapestry.

Tick, tick, tick… Registration closing this week. Get your ticket today! Keynotes incl MIT profs; Arm, FedEx, Hasbro, Shopify & Tapestry; sessions incl AI, Careers, Risk, Transformation & more; all industries, all life cycles - emerging to established.

Also some things never change Candy corn is still the best Halloween candy

Some things just keep changing. Rn CFOs are managing thru external developments, industry re-alignments, & a shifting regulatory landscape. Check how we’re bringing practical insights to sessions on AI, Careers, Risk, Business Basics & more. MITCFO.com/agendapage

Values? Principles? We got that. Check out our morning keynote with ⁦⁦@robert_glazer⁩ on the importance of making business decisions in alignment with your core values. mitcfo.com/agendapage

“We are very deliberate in offering topics and speakers who address the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s CFOs,” said Jeremy Seidman, Executive Chair. “In turn, our CFO audience knows the value of being in the room with their peers."

MIT Sloan CFO Summit Presents “How CFOs Lead, Structure, and Manage Change” with CFO keynotes Arm, FedEx, Shopify, and Tapestry - businesswire.com/news/home/2025…

The answer is Tech Talk. The question, “How do CFOs assess new software, new upgrades, and new integration?” Check out the full agenda mitcfo.com.

What’s you AI journey? Check out our CFO speakers’ incl planning & implementation for internal & customer usage. Thurs, Nov 20, Boston.

There’s a reason we’re the leading CFO conference. “Hard” technical sessions on risk and AI, alongside “soft” sessions on CFO Careers. November will be here before you know it. mitcfo.com for more info & registration

How are AI projects prioritized and what are the use cases that work best? Check out our AI Do’s and Don’ts session w CFOs from Boston Dynamics, Circle & Swoop, led in convo by KPMG.

🔍 Business Basics and Beyond From smarter pricing to stronger customer relationships, discover strategies that go beyond the basics. November 20, 2025 📍 Join the conversation shaping the future of finance.