The business environment is complex and evolving more rapidly than ever. In order to position ourselves for success, we must understand prevailing environmental trends, how they impact what we do as assurance providers, and the opportunities they present.

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The year 2020 was unlike any other - requiring each of us to quickly pivot and transform virtually all aspects of our personal and professional lives. Working from home, video meetings and the elimination of business travel became the "new normal" in just a few day's times. But these significant changes also presented tremendous opportunity for innovation and digital transformation. Join Inspector Gadget has he examines the latest technology developments and products supporting these rapid changes. Topics will include blockchain, machine learning/AI, 5G, big data, cloud, quantum computing and more! This session will also uniquely examine the impact of these technologies on A&A. Technology has never been more critical and impactful than it is today. Make certain you have the essential details you need to navigate your next steps.

Inclusion is often described as a Human Resources initiative along with Diversity and Culture. However, it is also a strategic business imperative that can lead to firm growth, increased clients, higher team retention and innovative offerings.

An imperative for CFOs in the post-pandemic landscape is that they position themselves and the finance function as co-creators of enterprise value. CFOs need to take an active role in transforming themselves and the Finance function from their traditional role of financial reporting, compliance, and decision support to actively driving strategy and execution. This requires skills and competencies that are beyond the traditional skill sets of the 20th Century CFO. 

While human factors are critically important for finance transformation, all too often the lion’s share of time and investment is spent on technology and implementation rather than people. To achieve their transformation goals, organizations must invest in their people, addressing the digital skills gap, embracing lifelong learning, and instilling a growth mindset in preparation for a new, and as yet undefined, future. HP Inc. has had an exceptional focus on people in their transformation Journey. Claire Bramley, Global Controller of HP Inc. will present the People Experience Program (PEP) that she designed and sponsors and share how they successfully procured business support, the challenges along the journey, and how the program drove a successful transformation journey.

No crisis has been as challenging in recent memory as the COVID-19 pandemic, which as severely tested the strength of corporations and the processes under which they operate. Finance and business leaders have had to innovate across the enterprise. Hear from the CFO of Koch Industries on some areas where they have innovated and accelerated automation and digitization to transform their company.

2020 was a unique time to lead a practice. There were many DEI related circumstances that impacted firms where leaders were unsure how to navigate. It uncovered diversity focus areas that needed revisiting, and identified the need for difficult conversations to take place among peers. In this panel discussion, attendees will learn how to better maneuver through these different situations, understand steps that need to be taken to advance DEI in their firms, and hear tips for how to handle and manage difficult conversations. Panelists will share and discuss their experiences and the importance of being able to respond appropriately in times of crisis.

2020 was a year to remember. Just ask new WNBA Commissioner and former Deloitte CEO, Cathy Engelbert. 

The WNBA basketball league was one of the first sporting organizations to be majorly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They were also at the forefront of the "Black Lives Matter" movement with many players taking a stand and bringing the organization into the spotlight.

Join Cathy as she discusses the year that was with ENGAGE emcee, Jill Schlesinger. She'll discuss how she led her team and players through the chaos, the changes her organization had to make financially to cater to the new world, and how they had to alter their goals for the future.

The year 2020 was unlike any other - requiring each of us to quickly pivot and transform virtually all aspects of our personal and professional lives. Working from home, video meetings and the elimination of business travel became the "new normal" in just a few day's times. But these significant changes also presented tremendous opportunity for innovation and digital transformation. Join Inspector Gadget has he examines the latest technology and products supporting these rapid changes, and explore what is next. Technology has never been more critical and impactful than it is today. Make certain you have the essential details you need to navigate your next steps.

This one-on-one discussion will focus on the various impacts COVID-19 has had on the entertainment industry and their financial practices. We will compare those that have thrived vs those who have had struggled and the phenomenal dominance of online streaming platforms during the pandemic vs the closing of Disney theme parks. Discover how each of the organizations have had to adjust their businesses and plans.