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Aligning capital, talent and technology in a disrupted global economy
The CFO Summit 2026, hosted by EY in partnership with the Financial Times will take place online on Thursday, 5 March from 8:30am-11:15am and will explore how CFOs and their teams can build resilience as economic volatility, geopolitical tension and technological disruption converge and ensure they are well prepared to deal with emerging challenges and opportunities.
CFOs are leading through a period of sustained global disruption. Political uncertainty, rising fiscal deficits, stubborn inflation and tariff threats are converging to create an environment of heightened volatility. Questions around global competitiveness are becoming more urgent as inflation persists, infrastructure gaps widen, and energy costs remain high. Business leaders are under pressure to make long-term plans amid short-term uncertainty, particularly in markets where supply chains, investment flows, and policy directions remain unsettled.
At the same time, organisations are undergoing internal transformation. Artificial intelligence is changing the structure and focus of the finance teams; CFOs are responsible for. Energy supply is no longer a back-office issue but a board-level concern. Skills shortages are limiting operational flexibility and slowing growth. CFOs must balance cost discipline with investment in talent, technology and long-term resilience — often without clear signals from markets or policy-makers.
The CFO Summit 2026, hosted by EY, in partnership with the Financial Times, brings together leaders in finance, policy and business to explore the critical pressures shaping the CFO agenda. From transatlantic trade and geopolitical risk to workforce planning and the energy transition, this year’s conversations will focus on the practical steps CFOs must take to manage uncertainty, build resilience and adapt to changing expectations.
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Our latest thinking
How CFOs in Ireland are charting a course for growth and expansion
High levels of optimism among CFOs sees a shift in emphasis from cost cutting initiatives to a new focus on realising growth opportunities. Find out how.
How financial controllers can be catalysts for value transformation
Financial controllers have an opportunity to rethink their role and shift from value protectors to innovators and value creators. Find out how.
How GenAI is redefining the landscape for financial planning and analysis
The integration of GenAI and digital tools in FP&A is a strategic imperative for businesses aiming to thrive in the modern economy. Find out how.
How finance functions can navigate the future with human-AI collaboration
GenAI is revolutionising finance, shifting roles towards strategy and innovation, with AI-human synergy at the core. Find out how.
How will amendments to financial reporting standards impact businesses
GenAI is evolving rapidly and has the potential to enable CFOs to deliver valuable new strategic insights and predictive analysis to their organisations. Find out how.
How autonomous finance can be a game changer as reporting burden rises
New technologies will play an essential role in supporting finance functions to become value adding business partners for organisations. Find out how.
Why Irish CFOs must embrace the winds of change in sustainability and AI
CFOs remain firmly focused on cost reduction and control, and upgrading skills as they face into sustainability reporting challenges. Find out more.
The CFO, the Finance Function and the Future: How AI will drive impact
How finance teams embrace AI will have a wider impact on business growth and development. Find out how AI will shape the role of the CFO and the finance function now and in the future.
Why Irish CFOs need to nurture finance talent
The expanding strategic role played by finance teams is making the recruitment and retention of diverse talent a priority for CFOs. Find out how.
How CFOs can leverage available resources to drive finance enablement
CFOs need to revisit operating models and get better oversight over controls to make way for an agile and future fit finance function. Find out how.
How Irish CFOs can up their ESG reporting game
Future focussed CFOs can mitigate risks by considering a well-designed ESG operating model that is integrated with other parts of business. Find out how.
Why Irish CFOs are optimistic about growth but less engaged on ESG agenda
Cost cutting tops agenda for CFOs along with talent challenges, automation and cybersecurity. Find out what action CFOs need to take to stay future focussed.
How AI can be leveraged for the finance function
The benefits of AI extend across all business functions, but its potential for the finance function is especially striking. Find out more.
How Irish CFOs are calibrating near-term challenges with long-term value
Irish CFOs remain optimistic about growth as they take on challenges presented by talent shortages, inflationary pressures, and trade disruptions.
Why CFOs need to rethink their reporting and operating models
CFO and finance leaders need to tap opportunities for innovation and efficiencies that can drive long-term value. Find out how.
How organisations can optimise value of their tax and finance functions
Rebalancing of resources can give tax and finance leaders the ability to shape strategy, innovate and have a greater impact on the business. Find out how.
How CFOs can leverage data to transform the role of finance functions
The finance function should move away from traditional, transactional activities. Find out how.
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Register for the CFO Summit 2026
Join us on Thursday, 5 March from 8:30am-11:15am