The future of
intelligent finance
Empowering strategic growth through connected finance
7 October 2026
The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
In partnership with 
No longer confined to spreadsheets, reporting cycles and historical analysis, today’s finance leaders are becoming strategic drivers of business performance. AI, automation and real-time financial intelligence are helping executives gain visibility across finance, operations and business performance, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
At this executive forum, we will explore how leading finance professionals are applying AI and automation to transform the way they operate and make decisions. From streamlining routine processes to surfacing real-time insights, intelligent finance technologies are enabling CFOs and their teams to move beyond transactional activities and focus on growth, resilience and strategic value.
The discussion will also explore how stronger connections between finance and operational areas such as purchasing, inventory, project accounting and order management can provide leadership with a clearer view of overall business performance.
Attendees will also learn how embedded AI capabilities and AI-powered financial intelligence can support forecasting, close management, automation, financial assurance and decision-making within modern finance teams.
The Venue Melrose Arch
Held at the upmarket, The Venue Melrose Arch, this exclusive executive forum will bring together senior finance and business leaders for focused discussion around the future of intelligent finance. It is an opportunity to exchange perspectives, challenge conventional approaches and explore how finance can become a more intelligent, connected and strategic function within the modern enterprise.
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Venue
The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
17 The High St, Melrose, Johannesburg
+27 11 214 4300
Located in the vibrant Melrose Arch precinct, The Venue Melrose Arch reflects modern architecture and refined style. Its striking design and elegant interiors provide a sophisticated setting for events looking to deliver a memorable edge.
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About Sage
Sage is the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems, supporting the ambition of the world’s entrepreneurs.
Like many of the businesses we serve, Sage began as a small business and has grown beyond what seemed imaginable. Today over 11,000 colleagues now support millions of entrepreneurs across more than 20 countries as they power the global economy.
We help drive today’s business builders with a new generation of solutions to manage everything from money to people.
Our social and mobile technology provides live information so you can make fast, informed decisions anytime, anywhere in the world. We support our business builders for life by offering choice, support, expertise, and innovation. We champion your causes and provide world-leading advice and support when you need it most.
For more information, visit www.sage.com/en-za