27th edition - CFO StraTech 2026, Dubai
Dubai's leading CFOs and finance decision-makers to explore the strategies, technologies and leadership priorities shaping the next era of enterprise growth.
Dubai, UAE | August 2026: As artificial intelligence, digital acceleration, economic diversification and evolving business priorities redefine the role of finance, today's Chief Financial Officer is becoming an increasingly strategic force behind enterprise transformation, innovation, resilience and long-term value creation.
Against this backdrop, the 27th edition of CFO StraTech Dubai 2026, organized by NetNex Global, will convene 200+ attending CFOs and senior finance leaders representing over 180 companies on September 2, 2026, at Shangri-La Dubai, UAE.
The exclusive leadership forum will bring together senior finance executives from leading organizations to exchange strategic insights, share real-world experiences and explore the ideas and technologies shaping the future of enterprise finance.
Financial Strategy 2030: Scaling Value in a Hyperconnected Gulf
Centered around the theme "Financial Strategy 2030: Scaling Value in a Hyperconnected Gulf," the summit will explore how finance leaders are navigating a rapidly evolving business environment shaped by digital transformation, economic diversification and the pursuit of sustainable growth.
The summit will feature keynote sessions, executive discussions and peer-led conversations on enterprise transformation, financial technology, strategic value creation, compliance, agentic AI, sustainability reporting, restructuring, growth and regulatory readiness, equipping finance leaders with practical insights to navigate change and drive long-term business value.
Strengthened by a Powerful Industry Ecosystem
The 27th edition of CFO StraTech Dubai 2026 is supported by a distinguished ecosystem of global technology leaders and business, finance, technology and AI media platforms committed to advancing finance leadership and enterprise transformation.
Joining the summit as Gold Partners are Jedox, Ripple Treasury, HighRadius, OneStream and AIQOS. Together, these organizations represent the forefront of finance technology, enabling CFOs to strengthen financial decision-making, accelerate digital transformation, enhance financial planning and treasury operations, and build intelligent, future-ready finance functions.
The event is further supported by an extensive network of leading business, finance, technology and AI media platforms, including StartupNews FYI, Securities.io, Bimabazaar, The Global Hues, International Business Magazine, Newzopedia, Unite.ai, India Technology News, CapitalBay.News, Edarabia, Banking Finance, Gazet International, CryptoBrowser, Private Banking, CryptoToken Media, News Patrolling, Security Middle East, India Strategic, CryptoNewsZ, CoinNewsSpan, Cryptomoonpress, NameCoin News, World Business Outlook, Times of Blockchain, Times of AI, World Economic Magazine, IT Knowledge Zone, FF News, Crypto Reporter, Times International, Textile Insights, AFFMaven, AFFMashup, Global Business & Finance Magazine, The Finance Data, BFM Times, AI PressRoom, SiliconIndia, Spicos, All Confs Bot, Asia Business Outlook and West Asia Watch.
Together, this strong partner ecosystem enhances the summit's reach, fosters meaningful industry collaboration and reinforces CFO StraTech Dubai 2026 as a platform for finance leadership, innovation and strategic dialogue.
Bringing Together the Leaders Shaping Modern Finance
The summit will feature an accomplished line-up of finance leaders and industry experts who are driving transformation across some of the region's most respected organizations.
Confirmed speakers include:
Mariam AlHajri, Director of Data Governance & Analysis | Ministry of Finance, UAE
Laurene Fournier, CFO | Hapag-Lloyd
Asli Arslan Osmandis, META Head of Controlling & Reporting | Hilti Group
Jenny Cuellar, Regional CFO | GSK
Manish Mathur, Business Head - Sub Sahara Africa & Chief Financial Officer - International Business | Dabur International
Khaled Ahmed, Group Chief Financial Officer | Saudi German Health UAE
Youssef Afifi, Sr. Group Finance Director | Zahrawi Group, view full speaker line-up here...
The summit brings together leaders representing a broad cross-section of industries, including BFSI, manufacturing, real estate, logistics, healthcare, pharma, oil & gas, engineering & construction, supply chain, energy & utilities, fintech, IT & ITES, FMCG, food & beverage, e-commerce, retail, hospitality, mining, automotive, chemicals, and machinery & equipment.
Conversations That Will Define the Future of Finance
Designed around the most pressing priorities facing finance leaders today, CFO StraTech Dubai 2026 will feature strategic discussions on topics including:
Finance as the Engine of Enterprise Transformation
The Customer-Sensitive CFO
From Capital Steward to Value Architect
Compliance as a Strategic Foundation
Agentic AI in Action, view more topics here...
Each session will offer practical insights, executive perspectives and real-world approaches to how finance organizations can leverage technology and strategic insight while strengthening resilience and creating long-term business value.
A Curated Platform for Strategic Collaboration
Unlike conventional conferences, CFO StraTech Dubai 2026 is designed as a curated leadership platform where meaningful conversations, executive connections and practical insights take precedence over conventional presentations.
The summit will enable senior finance executives to:
Exchange insights with peers leading finance transformation
Discover emerging technologies shaping enterprise finance
Engage directly with industry experts and solution providers
Explore practical approaches to AI, automation, analytics and governance
Build strategic relationships through more than six hours of networking opportunities
By bringing together finance leaders facing similar strategic challenges, the summit aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange that extends well beyond the event itself.
Who Will Be in the Room
CFO StraTech Dubai 2026 will welcome senior finance decision-makers from a diverse range of industries, including BFSI, manufacturing, real estate, logistics, healthcare, pharma, oil & gas, engineering & construction, supply chain, energy & utilities, fintech, IT & ITES, FMCG, food & beverage, e-commerce, retail, hospitality, mining, automotive, chemicals, and machinery & equipment.
Attendees will include:
Group Chief Financial Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Group Chief of Accounts | Director/VP/Head of Finance | Head of Finance Transformation | Head of Finance Planning & Analysis | Head of Tax & Audit | Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance | Head of Strategy
Together, they represent the leaders responsible for shaping financial strategy, organizational resilience, digital transformation and long-term enterprise growth across the Gulf's evolving business landscape.
About NetNex Global
NetNex Global Private Limited is an India-registered organization specializing in integrated marketing and event solutions, with a focus on curated C-suite leadership forums across finance, enterprise technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity and business innovation.
Through its flagship conferences and executive engagement platforms, NetNex Global connects senior decision-makers with technology innovators and industry experts, enabling strategic dialogue, knowledge exchange and partnerships that accelerate enterprise transformation.