Beyond Budgeting: Embracing Rolling Forecasts

About the event

Join us for an exclusive event organized by Antwerp Management School (AMS) in collaboration with FBXperts, aimed at CFOs of family-controlled medium to large enterprises. This bi-annual event delves into pivotal topics within the financial realm, providing insights and strategies crucial for financial leaders.

This year’s theme, “Beyond Budgeting: Embracing Rolling Forecasts,” addresses the shift from traditional budgeting to more dynamic financial planning practices. Learn and Exchange how leading organizations are implementing rolling forecasts & other planning approaches to enhance agility and sustain long-term growth.

Is this event for you?

CFOs of medium to large private or public firms with family control are welcome to join.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction

• Welcome and Introduction - Patricio Ohle, founder and managing director of FBXperts, former CFO HippHolding, lecturer at the University of St. Gallen
• Introduction in Finance in Family Businesses - HairuhZhang, Academic director Master in Finance (AMS)
• Reflections on the importance of foresighting before forecasting, or about learning agility - Prof. Wouter van Bockhaven, Professor at University of Antwerp.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Coffee break

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Presentation by Deloitte

• General Overview of Forecast and Planning Practices in Belgium - Michiel van den Nieuwenhuijzen, Partner at Deloitte and expert in building future proof finance organizations.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Presentation by Hilti Lab

• Beyond Budgeting - Franz Wirnsperger, Director of Hilti Lab for Integrated Performancemanagement

12:50 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch provided by Antwerp Management School

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Testimonial on Rolling Forecasting at iFlux

• Testimonial case on rolling forecasting at iFlux - Ken Jabobs & Nick Van Meerbeeck, Finance Consultants with Unikoo

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Coffee break

2:45 PM - 4:30 PM - Panel Discussion

• Panel Discussion hosted by PhD Professor in Finance at University of Antwerp (TBC)

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Summary and Closing Remarks

5:00 PM - onwards - Networking
Drinks and Networking at Henry’s Bar, Botanic Sanctuary Hotel, Lange Gasthuisstraat 45, 2000 Antwerp (2-min walk)*

Featured Speakers

• Michiel van den Nieuwenhuijzen, Partner at Deloitte and expert in building future proof finance organizations.
• Franz Wirnsperger, Director of Hilti Lab for Integrated Performancemanagement
• Hairuh Zhang, Academic Director, Master in Finance, AMS
• Yvan Jansen, Board Member and Advisor to Family Businesses; Former Partner, BCG/Kearney
• Patricio Ohle, Founder & Managing Director, FBXperts; Former CFO, Hipp Holding; Lecturer, Universities of St. Gallen

Event Details

Venue: Antwerp Management School, Boogkeers 5, Antwerp

Dress Code: Business Casual

Registration Fee: €300 (Invitation only) (incl. VAT/ excl. networking drinks at Henry’s bar)

*Are you interested to join the event for the first time? To claim your free pass, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Questions on the content of the event:

Patrick Ohle
[email protected]

Questions on practical details:

Ina Averhals
[email protected]
+32 3 265 10 91

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers and gain valuable insights into the latest financial planning strategies. We look forward to welcoming you!

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