Before AI, get ready for it: my keynote to 220 finance leaders at Hilton Auckland

Presenting “AI readiness: why does it matter?” at the Forefront Finance Transformation Summit NZ 2026.

On 15 October I gave the keynote at Forefront’s Finance Transformation Summit NZ 2026 at the Hilton Auckland. The room held about 220 CFOs and senior finance leaders, and the message clearly struck a chord.

The event at a glance

• Event: Forefront Finance Transformation Summit NZ 2026
• Date: 15 October 2026
• Venue: Hilton Auckland
• Audience: about 220 CFOs and senior finance leaders
• My keynote: AI readiness: why does it matter?

The short version