For the middle section of the day, the program now splits into six topical tracks. Each track will feature four sessions: two before lunch and two after. You move between the sessions as you like, and many sessions will later be available as videos on treasury360.net.
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Track A – Tech-driven change
11:35 Track introduction by Joacim Nässén, Head of Large Corporates & Institutions, Sweden, Danske Bank
11:40 CASE STUDY: Leveraging technologies to enhance the treasury
Helsinki-based Wolt – operating of a commerce and delivery platform to support local business – has now made its splash across over 30 countries. Corporate Treasurer Annika Westerholm came to join the group at its intense growth stage, with the mission to build and develop its treasury organisation. Learn how she has gone about it, making sure the policies and processes are in place, but also exploring technology solutions for new efficiencies in various areas, such as the cash flow forecasting.
Annika Westerholm, Group Treasurer, Wolt
(A five-minute buffer at 12:10 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
12:15 FIRESIDE CHAT: Treasury transformation: lessons from new and mature companies
What if you could build a new treasury from scratch, without system dependencies and legacy. Would you then go for real time data and automated processes? Sounds easy, but is it?How do the challenges, decision-making, and implementation differ between young and mature companies? And what can established treasuries learn from the newer ones?Join Susanne Stenborg, who has navigated treasury roles across SKF → Volvo Cars → Polestar → back to SKF, to explore the key takeaways from both worlds. She’ll share insights together with Kristoffer Jansell from Nordea on:
• the biggest treasury efficiency challenges and opportunities at different company stages
• what processes and mindsets can (and cannot) be transferred between younger and more mature treasuries
• where to start if you’re building a treasury today – what’s the low-hanging fruit
• where can you easily start if you run a mature and established treasury where it’s hard to get IT-investments
The session promises hands-on experience and practical takeaways.
Susanne Stenborg, Head of Treasury Operations, Group Treasury, SKF
Kristoffer Jansell, Director, FX Sales, Nordea
12:45 Lunch break
14:25 PANEL: The role of AI and automation in treasury: job killer or strategic enabler?
With the rapid development of automation and artificial intelligence applications – and the data-centred nature of treasury work – it is easy to feel urgency about our work environment. A superficial discussion can easily lead to drastic conclusions, either that the tech will do all the boring stuff for us and let us shine, or the tragic flip side: that it will steal our jobs.In this session, let’s seek the nuance. How are the benefits of automation achieved at maximum without negative effects on treasury’s human-driven insights and relationships? What are some examples of good balance between automation and human intervention in the real world?
Moderator: Morne Rossouw, Chief AI Officer, Kyriba
Panellists:
Magnus Attoff, Head of Digital Transformation & Financial Risk Management, Ericsson
Mahmoud Iskandarani, Head of Treasury, Bolt
Johan Törnquist, Treasury, Polestar
(A five-minute buffer at 14:55 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
15:00 CASE STUDY: Navigating new frontiers: technology-driven payments in expanding markets
Join J.P. Morgan and H&M for an insightful discussion on the transformative power of technology the dynamic payments landscape. As H&M expands its footprint, understanding the intricacies of local payment methods becomes crucial. This session will explore how leveraging technology can streamline payment processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth in emerging markets. Discover the strategic approaches J.P. Morgan and H&M employ to navigate the ecosystem, including the integration of innovative payment solutions and adapting to regulatory changes. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented the rapidly evolving payment infrastructure, and learn how to harness technology to stay ahead in a competitive market. Whether you're a corporate treasurer or a payments professional, this session will equip you with the knowledge to successfully expand and thrive in when expanding into new markets.
Oksana Viter, Treasury Specialist, H&M
Liselotte Andersson, Corporate Payments Sales, J.P. Morgan
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Track B – Deals and markets
11:35 Track introduction by Annika Winsth, Chief Economist, Nordea Sweden
11:40 Track’s session 1
(A five-minute buffer at 12:10 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
12:15 Track’s session 2
12:45 Lunch break
14:25 PANEL: The whys and hows on getting a credit rating
The motives for corporations to get a credit rating can vary, and so can the process of getting it in place. On this panel, corporate representatives will discuss and compare their real-life experiences – from the original purposes and expectations, through the rating process, to how they value the outcome. The session also looks into the differences between the Nordics and the rest of Europe, as well as the trends in ratings that relate to sustainability-linked financing.
Moderator: Mikael Busch, Senior Director, BRM, Fitch Ratings
Panellists:
Helena Lindahl, Treasury Director, Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB
Ken Lagerborg, VP, Atlas Copco Financial Solutions
Fredric Liljestrand, Head of Nordic Corporates, Fitch Ratings
(A five-minute buffer at 14:55 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
15:00 Track’s session 4
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Track C – Processes and improvements – transformative journeys
11:35 Track introduction by moderator
11:40 CASE STUDY: Investing in connectivity: how to future-proof a global treasury ecosystem
As treasury operations become more complex, connectivity is key to ensuring efficiency and control. In this session, Kristian Schmidt, Group Treasurer at Schouw & Co A/S, will share how the company navigates a multi-ERP landscape, integrates systems, and leverages technology to optimize payments and cash visibility. Joined by Edgar Goldemer, VP Sales EMEA at TIS, they will discuss the challenges of managing diverse banking relationships, the benefits of automation, and how Schouw & Co is future-proofing its treasury ecosystem for long-term success.
Kristian Schmidt, Group Treasurer, Schouw & Co A/S
Edgar Goldemer, VP Sales EMEA, TIS
(A five-minute buffer at 12:10 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
12:15 CASE STUDY: The journey from building a brand-new treasury to success in the debt capital markets
As with any company listed through a spin-off from a larger group, building corporate functions from scratch is a critical task. When the Electrolux Professional Group was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in March 2020, it embarked on precisely this journey. Paulo Kubis, Head of Treasury at Electrolux Professional and a part of these efforts from the beginning, will present how the newly established function has grown and effectively delivered on substantial projects. This journey culminated in the Group’s strong debut in the Swedish Debt Capital Market, marked by the successful launch of both a Commercial Paper and MTN Programmes. Paulo will share his team’s steps, starting from simplification to secure a solid base, emphasizing the importance of talent and people, and detailing the evolution that ensures deliveries and enhances the value added to the business. Treasury needs to be a strategic function, and this presentation will illustrate how it has impacted the remarkable journey of the Electrolux Professional Group as a successful independent company.
Paulo Kubis, Head of Treasury, Electrolux Professional Group
12:45 Lunch break
14:25 CASE STUDY: How CEZ Group, central europe’s energy giant, transformed treasury business with SAP S/4HANA
As a part of the ERP+ SAP generational renewal project system landscape of Treasury systems underwent significant centralization. Before the project, there were running a few parallel treasury systems; decentralized SAP, non-SAP TMS and separate SAP systems of vertically integrated entities. All business processes were running in parallel and due to lack of integration, part of the activities had to be duplicated.As result of ERP+ project, Treasury systems and business processes are centralized. The Central system on the SAP S/4HANA platform now serves as a main source of Treasury data and no duplicated processes are necessary. Some legal entities inside CEZ Group could not be centralized fully. They have their own SAP systems and centralization works alternative way. All key Treasury processes (like Deal Entry, Payments, Monthly Closing,..) are performed on the centralized SAP S/4HANA system, but posting documents are transferred and created only on the systems of the vertically integrated companies.
Tomáš Krčka, Head of Group Treasury, CEZ Group
(A five-minute buffer at 14:55 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
15:00 CASE STUDY: Navigating the complexities of Chapter 11
This session will delve into the impact of going through a restructuring procedure on the treasury function, exploring how it affects operations such as cash management, risk management, and financial planning. Gain a deeper understanding of the key processes that were crucial to the success of the SAS restructuring and the lessons learned that can be applied to your organization.
Erik Andren, Group Treasurer, SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
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Track D – Processes and improvements – in detail
11:35 Track introduction by moderator
11:40 PANEL: Cybersecurity: how to protect your organisation
Panellists:
Kristoffer Sjöström, Chief Security Officer, SEB
Harri Pekka Larsson, Chief Executive Officer, Cparta Cyber Defense
Jan Willekens, Head of Cyber Defense Center, Ericsson
(A five-minute buffer at 12:10 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
12:15 PANEL: Implications of changing critical payment infrastructure
This session will explore the multifaceted implications of updating and transforming critical payment infrastructure. The discussion will be led by a panel of industry experts. Key topics will include …
• Regulatory compliance: understanding the evolving regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance with new standards and requirements
• Operational efficiency: examining how infrastructure changes can streamline operations and improve transaction processing times
• Customer impact: assessing the effects on customer experience and how to manage transitions smoothly
• Technological innovations: highlighting the latest technological advancements driving infrastructure changes and their potential benefits
Moderator: Allan Kissmeyer, Global Head of Cash Management, SEB
Panellists:
Sigrid Pettersson, Head of Cash Management, Assa Abloy
Anna Maria Nyström, CPO, Bankgirot
12:45 Lunch break
14:25 PANEL: Navigating complexity and unlocking cost efficiencies: the case for automating FX payments/receipts and associated liquidity management
In this panel discussion, we will explore how automation can help drive efficiency in managing FX flows and liquidity. We will delve into the complexities of operational processes, including challenges of manual workflows, speed of settlements, regulatory compliance to name a few. Our panellists will share their experience of how automation can drive cost efficiencies, reduce operational risk and enhance accuracy of cash flow management.
Moderator: Parvathy Ramachandran, Corporate Cash Management, Deutsche Bank
Panellists:
Gunilla Hernvall, Manager Front Office and Funding, Epiroc
Anna Apelgren, Senior Treasury Manager, Spotify
(A five-minute buffer at 14:55 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
15:00 CASE STUDY: Tapping waste for revenues – how true circularity reflects in the books at Ragn-Sells
For Ragn-Sells sustainability director Pär Larshans (who doubles as president of Europe’s recycling industry, by the way) good waste is not to be wasted. The circular model of his own business transforms the waste into valuable resources, driving profitability while reducing environmental impact. Treasury managers will be wise to explore the financial opportunities of sustainability efforts – such as unlocking revenue streams, managing resource risks, and aligning investments with future-focused ESG goals. Let Pär show how embracing circularity isn't just good for the planet – it is a strategic imperative that impacts liquidity, risk management, and long-term growth.
Pär Larshans, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ragn-Sells
Stig Vervik Ellingsen, Global Head of Treasury Management, DNB
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Track E – Cash management and (difficult) geographies
11:35 Track introduction by Jan Dirk van Beusekom, Head of Marketing, BNP Paribas Cash Management, Trade Solutions & Factoring
11:40 PANEL: The elephants in the room – Cash management in India, Taiwan, Vietnam
Panellists:
Karina Sagild, Head of Treasury Front Office, Ørsted
Lei Wang Giæver, VP Group Treasury, Crayon
(A five-minute buffer at 12:10 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
12:15 PANEL: Tariffs, trade wars and treasury strategies in the Trump era 2.0
The return of protectionism, treasury strategies for volatility, currency risks, supply chain disruptions, and cost inflation due to tariffs. How should treasurers prepare for an evolving trade landscape?
Panellists:
Jacob Dahlström, Global Treasury Manager, Pandora
Jens Billberg, Group Treasurer, Trelleborg
Birgita Gjirja, Treasury Partner, Zanders
12:45 Lunch break
14:25 CASE STUDY: Tapping new solutions to tackle “polycrisis” – Cash management case studies from the United Nations Office for Project Services
Many types of crisis can disturb your cash flows – so, how do you deal with it when several crises hit you at the same time, and they block the solutions for each other? The question arises as many regions are facing complex situations featuring economic instability, geopolitical tensions, climate change, public health emergencies, or all of the above. Add to this poor infrastructure, limited banking penetration and volatile exchange rates, adding to the difficulty for businesses and households in getting hold of cash.
Meet Julian Cafolla of the United Nations Office for Project Services, where such “polycrisIs” make for normal workdays. He will let you know that all is not dark, though. Partly as a response to such crisis situations, digital financial solutions (e.g., mobile money platforms, digital wallets, and blockchain-based systems) are emerging as key tools for improving cash management and financial inclusion. Also, governments in developing countries are refining their fiscal policies and cash management systems to better withstand shocks. These strategies may include the creation of digital cash transfer programs, expanding access to emergency liquidity via central banks, and implementing innovative public-private partnerships for cash distribution.
Julian Cafolla, Treasurer, United Nations Office for Project Services
(A five-minute buffer at 14:55 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
15:00 CASE STUDY: Managing geographies across Europe with just one EUR account
Carlo Macri, Head of Cash Management Strategy, A.P. Moller - Maersk
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Track F – Treasurers only – the roundtables
This is the track where caring means sharing. The topics are the ones that you, treasurers, most badly want to discuss with each other, from a practical angle. We know, because we asked you in September! (Read about our topics poll and its resulting 57-topic ranking list here.) These roundtables introduce a completely new format with our conference – one where you are active as the producer of insight just as much as a consumer. As networky as it gets. No need to sign up for each roundtable in advance, just pop in as with any other session – just be there strictly on time. (Open only for corporate-side professionals of any specialty and seniority level, not for representatives of banks or other providers.)
We are hoping for broad participation. The schedule will be tight, but with methods combining floor activity and wall visualisations with roundtables of around 6 treasurers each, we guarantee that – through your own contribution – you and everybody else will leave the room with deeper practical insight as well as an expanded personal network on each topic. Ready, set, go.
Anonymously, delegates’ bulletpoint notes of key choices/action points/challenges will normally be collected on the wall, allowing participants to document the room’s total knowledge insight by snapping pictures.
11:35 Track introduction by track sponsor
11:40 Treasurers-only roundtable 1: The in-house bank
(Sharp start time – no admission after 11:40)
Roughly speaking, the idea of an in-house bank is to centrally control all the money that the group has, as well as interface with all the external relations around the money and financial services it needs. Among other benefits, this should bring various internal netting possibilities, and support scale advantages in terms of cost and quality in sourced services from banks and other providers. Wherever you stand on the scale from generally curious to done-it-all-and-have-the-scars-to-prove-it, join this workshop to share and discuss your key choices, action points and challenges, and to further expand your network with other interested real-life pros. (Consider joining this session in combo with the free four-hour course on the same topic, delivered on the day before as part of Training Day by Treasury 360°. Bring your team!)
Session facilitated by Pia Villför Larsson, Co-founder, Facilitatorhuset
(A five-minute buffer at 12:10 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
12:15 Treasurers-only roundtable 2: Digitalising treasury – concrete choices and action points
(Sharp start time – no admission after 12:15)
Digitalisation – just a single word, but a universe of different things you can do and approaches you can take. The talk now is much about new AI capabilities, though, don’t most of us still have plenty of fruit to pick in the garden of good old data-flow integrations and master data housekeeping, supporting our ability to automate work (Python, anyone)? And how do we make sure we have the right skills and team structure? Whatever your organisation’s level of digital sophistication, bring your key choices, action points and challenges, and let’s give it 30 minutes to crack it all. Or at least, to further expand your network with other interested real-life pros. (This session makes a great combo with several tech-focused four-hour courses of Training Day by Treasury 360°. Those are on the day before, free of charge.)
Session facilitated by Pia Villför Larsson, Co-founder, Facilitatorhuset
12:45 Lunch break
14:25 Treasurers-only roundtable 3: Working capital
(Sharp start time – no admission after 15:00)
A topic you can never be finally done with – but which will pretty much always offer great value-creation opportunity when managed right. It is highly dependent on good partnership between the finance function and the business lines – so, what is your method to manage it and what will be your next step? Where do you see buckets to tap, how do you practically go after them – and how have you identified them in the first place? Join this workshop to share and discuss your key choices, action points and challenges, and to further expand your network with other interested real-life pros.
Session facilitated by Pia Villför Larsson, Co-founder, Facilitatorhuset
(A five-minute buffer at 14:55 enables you to shift tracks if you would like.)
15:00 Treasurers-only roundtable 4: Currency risk evaluation and management
(Sharp start time – no admission after 14:25)Evaluation method can be learnt from books but your company’s use case is unique – so come and discuss it! What’s your currency challenge, what’s your setup to tackle it, and what’s your next step to optimise it? Join this workshop to share and discuss your key choices, action points and challenges, and to further expand your network with other interested real-life pros. (For a deeper theoretical primer, Training Day by Treasury 360°, on the day before, hosts a massively popular free four-hour course with 28 seats; a great combo with joining this session, too.)Session facilitated by Pia Villför Larsson, Co-founder, Facilitatorhuset
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