The Data Imperative: Reinventing Finance with AI
January 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
The strategic mandate for CFOs today is clear: AI adoption is not optional, it is a competitive imperative. Yet, without absolute trust in the data powering these systems, the risk of flawed decisions and financial exposure escalates. The question is no longer if AI is coming, but how the finance function can fundamentally shift its entire operating model to embrace it while mitigating catastrophic risk.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Tiffany Buchanan
Chief Financial Officer
Dataminr
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Finance, Technology Services and Operations
Adobe
Zachary Wasserman
Senior Executive Vice President and CFO
Huntington Bank
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT:
Sommer Frazier
Managing Director, Finance Transformation
KPMG US
Moderators:
Geoff Colvin, Senior Editor-at-Large; Cochair, Fortune CFO Collaborative
Sheryl Estrada, Senior Writer, CFO Daily; Cochair, Fortune CFO Collaborative
About Emerging CFO
Fortune, in partnership with Workday, convenes this series to support and inspire emerging CFOs and senior finance leaders. In conversations with CEOs and leading CFOs, we will explore what chief executives are looking for in their finance leaders. We’ll also dive deep into the changing nature of the chief finance job and discuss the most sought-after skills and expertise needed to climb the finance ladder in any organization. From data analytics to softer skills such as communication and culture, we will learn from master C-suite executives about what it takes to continue growing in finance leadership roles. Click here to view past discussions.
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