Finance leaders are entering a moment where AI is no longer a side project. It is the core of how modern organizations move money, measure performance, and make decisions. More than 80% of enterprises say real-time financial insights and automation are critical, and the pressure to modernize is only rising, according to a report from Accenture.

In this session, AI and cloud computing expert Bill Kleyman will explore what it really takes to build a finance function that operates with precision and speed. You will learn how to create an "engine room" that delivers intelligent payments, automated bill management, predictive forecasting, and instant cash flow clarity. Bill will walk through the practical architecture behind this transformation, including AI models, data pipelines, cloud platforms, and the operational discipline required to keep everything fast, accurate, and secure.