Times are uncertain and volatile with the demands on the treasurer becoming more complex. Boards are relying on their treasurers to be across a wide range of topics, from supply chains, to the use of artificial intelligence, from funding sources to net zero: many of which are – and will revolutionise – treasury and finance. Treasurers need to be more agile than ever in these times and the NextGen Treasury: Critical Conversations Conference will focus on what treasurers are - or can - actually do now in three key areas of technology, sustainability and talent. The event will combine detailed insights and practical takeaways of what treasurers need to know to truly understand what is happening and what is possible today, going beyond the general blue-sky thinking discussions that often characterise these subjects.
The rise of artificial intelligence, and especially generative AI, is dominating news coverage from within and beyond the treasury community, with every system vendor announcing new use-cases for AI. But what is really going on and how are treasurers currently using AI to solve their real treasury challenges – and what is just noise?
Everybody knows of bitcoin, but the world of tokenised assets is far broader, with stablecoins or similar potentially transforming what money is and how it’s used in the near future. What is happening here and how will digital assets help today’s treasurer?
The new administration in the US has accelerated a change in sentiment towards sustainability but in the area of sustainable finance, activity continues apace especially in other regions such as Europe and the Middle East. There are new products and opportunities for treasurers to both support their businesses in the net zero transition as well as diversify sources of finance.
At the heart of treasury are its people and when looking at areas that will re-shape the treasury department in the coming years, it’s important that treasurers have the requisite skills and that teams are structured appropriately to tackle the challenges and embrace the opportunities going forward.
There has been a trend in recent years which is only accelerating: the move away from public to private markets. How is this affecting a treasurer’s funding options?
This is not an event that aims to cover all of the challenges that a treasurer faces but will focus on key areas of disruption in depth, to help treasurers plan for 2026 and beyond.
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08:00 |
Registration and networking |
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09:00 |
Opening remarks
Naresh Aggarwal AMCT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
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09:10 |
Opening keynote: Budget 2026: what’s new
Taking place the day after what is likely to be a significant budget, the opening session will provide an update to the announcements and what the new fiscal environment means for treasurers.
Dave Eaton, Head of Financial Services Policy, H/Advisors Cicero Facilitated by James Winterton AffilACT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
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09:40 |
Travel time |
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THEME A: TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Naresh Aggarwal AMCT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
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THEME B: SUSTAINABILITY
Chair: Sarah Boyce Hon FCT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers |
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09:50 |
Cash forecasting and AI
Perhaps the most well-known use-case for AI in treasury, but how can a treasurer embrace and use AI effectively and what needs to be considered when doing so?
Dominique Mouilah, Senior Presales Manager Northern Europe, Kyriba
In association with Kyriba
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Sustainability reporting and compliance
What are the latest regulations and requirements around sustainability reporting and how can a treasurer navigate divergent jurisdictions effectively, along with voluntary market forces?
Will Jones, Director, PwC |
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10:30 |
Data and AI
This hands-on session will demonstrate practical use cases that show how AI can help treasurers make the most of various types of data, including text files, numerical tables, and time series. It will provide a practical guide to integrating these solutions into a treasurer's existing IT landscape, and show how even relatively small efforts can lead to significant process improvements. At the same time, the session will critically examine the limitations of these models and highlight the importance of understanding their potential shortcomings.
Dr Martin Tafelmeyer AffilACT, Manager, d-fine Dr Roland Uhlig, Partner, d-fine
In association with d-fine
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Transition planning
How are treasurers using transition finance to support their organisations to net zero?
Helena Norgate FCT, Senior Treasury Funding Manager, Cadent Gas Ben Stone, Group Head of Environmental Sustainability, Kier Group Vanessa Havard-Williams, Transition Finance Council Facilitated by Antonina Plakhotniuk, Director, Sustainable Finance Advisory, NatWest
In association with NatWest |
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11:05 |
Networking break |
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11:40 |
Stablecoins
Whether for cross-border payments or for settlement against delivery, stablecoins have the potential to be game-changing. What are the treasury use cases and what do treasurers need to do to get ready to utilise this new technology?
Dominic Lynch, Co Founder, Your Treasury Andrew MacKenzie, CEO & Founder, Agant Tom Rhodes, CLO, Agant
In association with Agant
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Carbon and nature markets
How are carbon and nature markets developing and how can treasurers best utilise them?
Christopher Spry, Head of Carbon Markets, NatWest Carel van Randwyck FCT, Sustainable Finance Lead Partner, Rodford & Partners Facilitated by Samantha Brady, Head of Environment & Climate, Slaughter and May
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12:20 |
Tokenisation and investments
How is tokenisation impacting treasurers and providing alternative investment applications?
Ross McDonald, Liquidity Investment Specialist, L&G Simon Keefe, Product, Proposition & Solutions Leader, Calastone Facilitated by Naresh Aggarwal AMCT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
In association with L&G
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Managing sustainability risks: what happens when KPIs are missed?
What is the treasurer’s role in managing sustainability risks, especially targets that have been set, and what are the consequences if these are missed?
Craig Gosnell, Global & EMEA Business Head for ESG & Sustainable Finance, Fitch Ratings Matthew Hewitt, Sustainable Capital Markets Solutions, BNP Paribas Facilitated by Sarah Boyce Hon FCT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
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13:00 |
Networking lunch |
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14:10 |
Building integrated operational resilience: market insights and strategic priorities
Simran Singh – Operational Resilience and DORA SME, KPMG UK
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14:40 |
Evolution of funding options
Financial markets continue to evolve as the options open for treasurers looking for new funding streams broadens. What are the current trends? How will initiatives to broaden the investor base play into this? How are stock exchanges keeping up with market trends? What advantages can private credit bring for a treasurer, including supporting liquidity management, strategic growth, and financial resilience?
Nicholas Smith, Managing Director, Private Credit, AIMA Nick Smith, Managing Director, Capital Markets, RetailBook James Ranger, Managing Director, Head of Debt Solutions, Lloyds Bank Facilitated by Fiona Crisp FCT, Past President, Association of Corporate Treasurers
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15:20 |
Networking break |
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15:50 |
A critical framework to evaluate AI through a sustainable lens – tackling AI and sustainability together
Will AI help or hinder sustainability efforts? Dr Paul Dongha, Head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy, NatWest Laurie Fitzjohn-Sykes, Scrutiny Hub Director, Omidyar Network Strategic Advisor Aaron McDougall, Head of Climate, Amundi Andrew Sutton, Research Affiliate, Oxford Martin
In association with Amundi
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16:30 |
NextGen Treasury: future-proofing yourself and your team
As times evolve, the skills required in treasury also adjust and with the potential of AI, how is the need for technology skills changing the requirements of a treasury team today?
Alastair Moore, Co-Founder & CSO, Deepflow Daniel Wong FCT, Group Treasurer, BAT Sara Jones, Director, Institute for Creativity and AI; Centre for Creativity in Professional Practice, City St George's, University of London Facilitated by Tariq Kazi FCT, Group Treasurer, Peabody
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17:05 |
Closing remarks
Naresh Aggarwal AMCT, Associate Director – Policy & Technical, Association of Corporate Treasurers
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17:10 |
Networking drinks |
Tomorrow’s Treasury: The Crucial Conversations Conference
27 November 2025
200 Aldersgate
London, UK