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In summary, The Finance Directors' Forums offer senior finance executives the opportunity to:
  • meet potential new product & service providers
  • hear from industry thought leaders and contribute to group discussions 
  • extend personal networks and catch up with old faces
  • accrue CPD credits 
Attendance as a delegate is free of charge, but by personal invitation only.

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The Format
The Format
  • Learn. Network. Meet.
    The Finance Directors' Forums combine conference sessions, peer networking and supplier meetings into a time efficient and focused event that is unique to you.

    No time wasted
    Using our unique appointment system, we'll make sure that your valuable time is not wasted and that you are engaged learning about topics that are interesting to you and meeting suppliers who you have chosen to meet based on your upcoming needs.

    Expertly organised and delivered
    Based on your choices, we'll let you know one week before the event who you are due to meet and which conference sessions you are attending via our on line event management systems. After the event we'll make all the pertinent information available for download including material from the conference sessions and details of all the supplier companies you have met.

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Networking
Networking
  • There are extensive opportunities to network and build relationships with fellow CFOs and FDs in the luxurious surroundings of the Aurora or Savoy Place. Our annual research shows that delegates value this element of the programme as highly as any other aspect.

    Our events provide neutral, judgement-free platforms on which to -
    • Consider and test new ideas
    • Find out more about approaches being adopted by other senior professionals
    • Deepen knowledge in a specific area
    • Meet new supplier companies through direct access and peer recommendations
    • Develop joint initiatives and strategic alliances


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    Many delegates benefit from the speed meetings on the first evening, where the opportunity to meet up to 6 suppliers in 5-minute slots offers quick fire exchanges. Many clients have had successful follow-ups with contacts they made through this – and it also serves as a nice ice breaker on your first night!

     
     
Sample Itinerary
Sample Itinerary
  • If you are thinking about joining us on board the ship, here’s a taster of what your itinerary might look like. You select the conference sessions you want to attend, the suppliers you want to meet and which networking options you like. You create your own itinerary and make the best use of your time.

    Wednesday  
    6pm Opening Address
    7.30pm Speed meetings and champagne
    8.30pm Pre-arranged dinner meeting with a supplier and fellow delegates, entertainment afterwards
    Thursday/Friday  
    7.45am Pre-arranged breakfast meeting  with a supplier and fellow delegates
    9am Mixture of conference sessions, supplier meetings and requested free time
    1.15pm Pre-arranged lunch meeting with a supplier and fellow delegates
    2.45pm Mixture of conference sessions, supplier meetings and requested free time
    6.30pm Free time or an activity
    8.30pm Pre-arranged dinner meeting with a supplier and fellow delegates
    10.30pm Post dinner drinks or the P&O show
    Saturday  
    6.30am Breakfast, disembarkation from 06:30am

    The running order of the one day forum looks very similar to this, with the same mix of conference sessions, meetings and networking, but obviously on a much shorter time scale - the day typically starts at 8am, finishing by 5pm.

Sample Attendees
Sample Attendees
  • We have senior CFOs and FDs attending the event from a wide range of companies. Please contact us if you'd like to see the full list.


Testimonials
Testimonials

  • Here is a taster of the feedback we received from delegates who attended our Aurora forum in October 2012...

    “Interesting, thought provoking, definitely a learning experience: overall enjoyable, comfortable and a culinary delight.”
    Arjo Wiggins Finepapers plc, Finance Director UK

    “Inspirational.”
    Cargill, Group Financial Controller – UK

    “Very good, well organised. Took a lot out of both supplier meetings and seminars.”
    Doctors.net.uk, Finance Director

    “Very good, i was surprised with what i got from the event.”
    Guoman Hotels Management, Finance Director – Thistle Hotels

    “It was excellent, well organised, met some useful contacts, very enjoyable.”
    HM Prison Service, Head of Finance

    “Rewarding both professionally and personally.”
    Integralis, CFO – North America

    “Better this year to both suppliers and delegates being more selective in who they meet, therefore more qualitative approach.”
    ISG plc, Regional Finance Director - North

    “Excellent, useful contacts, good speakers, superb venue, well administered.”
    Lockheed Martin UK INSYS, Finance Director

    “Essential time away from the office at a very well organised conference which is inspirational.”
    Meridian Business Support Ltd, Finance Director

    “I have been coming to this event on & off for many years and 2012 has been one of the best. I have met at least 4 ot 5 suppliers I could do business with and probably will in the future. The best use of my time out of the office all year.”
    National Farmers Union, Director of Finance & Business Services

    “Well worth the effort and some very useful meetings.”
    Navigant Consulting, International CFO

     


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