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AI-driven
integrated planning

Transforming forecasting, planning and business decisions with AI

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22 October 2026 | Online

A complimentary ITWeb Webinar brought to you in partnership with Venn Cubed and IBM

22 October 2026

10:00 - 11:00 (GMT+2)

Finance and planning teams that continue to rely on disconnected processes, manual intervention and static models are struggling to keep pace with the digital transformation brought on by AI. If the said teams are to thrive in the AI era, they need to employ new technologies to move beyond traditional planning and create a more connected, intelligent and responsive approach to decision-making.

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David V Albert

Global Business Partner Lead for IBM Business Analytics

Join us as we draw on insights from David V Albert, Global Business Partner Lead for IBM Business Analytics, as he examines how AI is reshaping integrated planning and what this means for finance and planning leaders. As an attendee, you will gain a practical perspective on how intelligent planning environments can improve forecasting accuracy, accelerate decision-making and give organisations greater agility when responding to changing market conditions.

Francois Kritzinger

Director at Venn Cubed

The session will also feature a live Planning Analytics AI demonstration by Francois Kritzinger, Director at Venn Cubed, bringing the discussion to life and showing how AI-enabled planning can work in practice. Attendees will see how organisations can unlock greater value from their planning environment while laying the foundation for smarter, faster and more confident business decisions.

Why should you attend?

See AI in action

See AI in action

Experience a live demonstration of Planning Analytics AI and its practical application to integrated planning.

Gain executive insight

Gain executive insight

Hear from an IBM global business analytics leader on where AI is taking the future of planning.

Challenge traditional planning

Challenge traditional planning

Discover how to move beyond fragmented, manual processes towards smarter, connected planning.

Identify your next business move

Identify your next business move

Understand how AI-enabled planning can help your organisation make faster, more accurate and more confident decisions.

Who should attend?

If you are a senior financial or IT decision maker, this event is for you! Including:

CFOs Finance Directors Heads of Finance Finance Managers Finance Professionals Finance Decision Makers CIOs IT Managers CTOs Production Managers
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Agenda

Agenda

10:00

Welcome and opening remarks

James Francis, Writer and ITWeb Brainstorm Contributor

10:05

Keynote address

David V Albert, Global Business Partner Lead, IBM Business Analytics

10:30

Live demonstration

Francois Kritzinger, Business Consultant, Venn Cubed

10:45

Q&A

10:55

Closing

James Francis, Writer and ITWeb Brainstorm Contributor

Event Sponsor

About Venn Cubed and IBM

IBM Planning Analytics, is an AI-driven solution that revolutionises financial and operational planning through real-time data, automation, and predictive insights. It enables businesses to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with speed and accuracy. Venn Cubed, as a trusted IBM Silver partner, enhances this powerful platform by providing expert implementation, customisation, and ongoing support. Their deep industry expertise ensures seamless integration into existing systems, optimising performance and maximising value. Together, IBM Planning Analytics and Venn Cubed empower organizations to drive smarter, data-driven decision-making, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving business landscape.

For more information, visit www.venncubed.co.za