The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) will host the FICCI CFO Summit 2026 on 7th March 2026 at the VJIM Auditorium, Hyderabad, under the theme “Reimagining the Finance Role in the Age of AI.”
The national-level forum will convene leading Chief Financial Officers, industry leaders, policymakers, regulators and academic heads to deliberate on how artificial intelligence is transforming finance operating models, governance frameworks, and the expanding strategic mandate of the CFO.
The summit is being organised by the FICCI CFO Council in collaboration with Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) and Simandhar Education, alongside business media partner, BW Businessworld and media partner, BW CFO World. Distinguished representatives from the Ministry, senior regulatory authorities as well as eminent academic leaders, are expected to grace the inaugural session, reinforcing the summit’s significance as a national platform for policy-industry-academia dialogue.
Finance Leadership at an Inflection Point
As businesses confront rapid digitalisation, regulatory complexity and evolving stakeholder expectations, the role of the CFO is undergoing a fundamental shift. No longer confined to stewardship and compliance, today’s finance leaders are expected to drive enterprise strategy, embed AI into decision-making, and ensure governance accountability in an increasingly data-driven environment.
The summit will open with global plenary keynote addresses from Aruna Singh, CFO at Microsoft, and Vivek Chhabra, Head of Finance, Google India. Their sessions will focus on how global technology organisations are leveraging AI to transform financial planning, performance analytics and enterprise governance.
Sectoral Perspectives and ESG Imperatives
A high-powered industry panel featuring CFOs from Bajaj Finserv, Bayer (South Asia), Cisco, Livspace and TVS Group, moderated by Mukul Chaudhary from Google will offer sector-specific perspectives on opportunities and challenges emerging from AI adoption. Discussions will explore ESG integration, digital transformation journeys, regulatory preparedness, and industry-specific use cases that are redefining competitive advantage.
The summit will also feature a fireside conversation with Charanjit Attra, Partner, EY & Former CFO, SBI, who will share insights on the evolving finance role in the age of AI.
Deep Dive into AI, FP&A and Governance
A function-focused panel moderated by Pankaj Jain from Microsoft, will bring together leaders from Adobe, Accenture, PwC, SEG Automotive and State Street. The discussion will examine AI-driven finance transformation, reimagining FP&A models, treasury modernisation, governance structures, and compliance architecture in an era where automation and predictive analytics are redefining risk management.
An interactive open house session featuring finance leaders and consultants from BDO India, Deloitte, Hero Enterprises, Rebel Foods, ICMAI, Invesco, IGT Solutions and IMA will further deepen the dialogue. Designed as a collaborative exchange between industry practitioners and academia, the session will encourage candid conversations on emerging finance competencies, talent readiness and cross-sector collaboration.
A Convergence of Industry, Regulation and Academia
What sets the FICCI CFO Summit 2026 apart is its multi-stakeholder approach. By bringing together regulators, policymakers, global technology leaders and academic institutions on one platform, the Summit aims to create actionable pathways for finance transformation that are both innovative and compliant.
The valedictory session will reflect on key insights emerging from the day’s deliberations, reinforcing the CFO Council’s commitment to shaping the future of finance leadership in India.
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine enterprise capabilities, the FICCI CFO Summit 2026 seeks to move the conversation beyond adoption toward accountability, agility and long-term value creation. With participation from some of the most influential finance leaders across sectors, the Summit is poised to become a landmark forum charting the next chapter of the finance function in India. |
