2025 Agenda
Registration and Welcome Breakfast
08:00 - 09:00
Start your day with a relaxed networking breakfast as you check in and get settled for the Construction CFO Summit.
Fireside Chat
Scaling Smart: Keeping a Small Business Mindset in Big Growth
09:10 - 09:40
In this fireside chat, Tom will share insights on how to strike the right balance between expansion and maintaining a dynamic, people-focused business. We’ll explore the importance of forward-thinking processes, proactive hiring strategies, and fostering a decision-making culture that fuels sustainable growth.
Panel
Future-Proofing Construction: Strategies to Thrive in an Evolving Industry
09:40 - 10:25
From real-world examples of successful financial safeguards to insights on adapting to shifting policies and ESG expectations, this session offers actionable strategies that protect your business today—and position it for success tomorrow.
Networking
Networking Coffee Break - AM
10:25 - 11:00
Recharge, refuel, and reconnect. Our coffee breaks offer more than just a caffeine boost—they’re a chance to continue the conversation, exchange ideas, and build new relationships in a relaxed setting.
Panel
Planning the Why Before the How: The Tech Adoption Path
11:00 - 11:45
This session will explore how finance leaders can align change initiatives with company goals, define the "why" behind digital shifts, and evaluate ROI across key areas like time savings, risk reduction, and revenue generation.
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Fireside Chat
From Insight to Impact: Using Predictive Analytics in Financial Strategy
11:45 - 12:15
Hear from forward-thinking experts as we unpack how to evolve from fragmented systems to a connected digital ecosystem—one that delivers real-time insights, supports smarter decision-making, and positions finance teams as true partners in growth.
Remarks
Lunch Remarks
12:45 - 12:50
Join us as Invennt takes the stage for a brief welcome and remarks during the lunch break.
Networking
Networking Lunch Break
12:50 - 14:00
Take a well-earned break to enjoy a delicious lunch and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you're continuing conversations from the morning sessions or sparking new ones, this is your opportunity to build meaningful relationships with peers across the construction finance community.
Fireside Chat
Fair Payment Code - A Cure or a Band-Aid for Construction Finance?
14:00 - 14:40
This session will dive into the real value of the FPC beyond compliance, exploring its impact on supply chain relationships, accurate reporting, and financial transparency.
Fireside Chat
Retention Reform: Pipe Dream or Industry Game-Changer?
14:40 - 15:10
In this insightful session, we’ll share industry insight and unpack the real-world impact of retention across the construction supply chain. We’ll examine how retention is treated as both revenue and liability, explore alternative models and debate whether the existing system is still fit for purpose in today’s market.
Networking
Networking Coffee Break - PM
15:10 - 15:30
Recharge, refuel, and reconnect. Our coffee breaks offer more than just a caffeine boost—they’re a chance to continue the conversation, exchange ideas, and build new relationships in a relaxed setting.
Panel
The Innovation in Obligation: Rethinking Compliance for Growth and Value Generation
15:30 - 16:15
Discover how aligning compliance with your organisation’s values—like sustainability, DEI, and ethical governance—can help you attract talent, unlock creative thinking, and future-proof your business.
Fireside Chat
Unlocking the Truth - Benefits and pitfalls EOTs
16:15 - 16:50
In this session we'll take a candid look at the EOT journey, exploring why some structures success with others struggling under pressure. With insights from the commercial banking world and EOT advisor, we'll unpack the key risks (cultural misalignment, lack of trust) and the opportunities available - let's see what's possible or jsut an illusion.
