Hosted together with our member AICPA & CIMA and in partnership with our members SF Recruitment, WBCSD and AGiG, we cordially invite you and your colleagues to our event:
The Power of Financial Storytelling: Transforming Data into Strategic Insights for Integrated Performance Management
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time: 18:00 – 22:00 h CEST
Location: Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt, Ella-Trebe-Str. 5, 10557 Berlin
In today’s fast-paced and complex business landscape, the ability to turn vast amounts of financial data into clear, compelling narratives is a vital leadership skill. Join us in Berlin for an exclusive evening dedicated to exploring how financial storytelling can transform raw numbers into strategic insights—fuelling integrated performance management and enabling smarter, more aligned decision-making.
As organizations navigate increasingly dynamic and unpredictable environments, traditional operating models are no longer enough. Finance leaders must shift from simply “doing things right” to “doing the right things”—using storytelling to reveal how value is created across the enterprise.
This event brings together senior finance professionals, directors, and thought leaders for a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of integrated performance management, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with peers who are driving innovation and growth.
What you’ll gain:
Strategic insights on managing complexity through integrated performance management.
Practical guidance on using storytelling to make financial data more accessible and impactful.
Thought leadership from distinguished speakers and industry experts.
High-value networking with influential leaders and decision-makers.
Agenda:
18:00 h: Registration
18:30 h: Welcome address: Ilka Hartmann, Managing Director, BCCG & Jakub Bejnarowicz, Regional Director for Europe, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA)
18:40 h: Keynote speech: Michaela Peisger, Global CAO & CFO, KPMG
19:00 h: Presentation “The Power of Financial Storytelling: Transforming Data into Strategic Insights for Integrated Performance Management”: Peter Spencer FCMA, CGMA, Associate Technical Director, AICPA & CIMA
19:20 h: Moderated panel discussion. Moderator: Peter Spencer FCMA, CGMA
Panelists
Michaela Peisger, Global CAO & CFO, KPMG
Saira Demmer, CEO, SF Recruitment
Bjoern Blank ACMA, CGMA, CFO and Managing Director, Infineon Hungary
Mardi McBrien, Senior Director, Enhancing Transparency, Corporate Performance & Accountability, WBCSD
Raymond Gann MA, ACMA, CGMA, Interim Finance and Controlling Manager
20:05 h: Q&A session and closing remarks
20:15 h: Reception and networking
Participation notes:
The number of participants is limited. Registrations will be considered in the order of their receipt.
Please note that photographs and footage might be taken at this event, which will be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in our social media channel. Please contact us, if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
