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Faced with a forecasting process that was time-consuming, labor-intensive and prone to error, the treasury team at ASML collaborated with its data science colleagues to create a fully automated AI-powered model. Learn how the AFP 2024 Pinnacle finalist team did it: https://bit.ly/42IKMX3

⏳Tomorrow is the last day to submit your proposal to lead an educational session this October at #AFP2025 in Boston, October 26-29. If you need some assistance, check out these resources we've compiled: Potential Proposal Topics: https://bit.ly/3WPnXNQ Top Proposal Examples: https://bit.ly/42JY85I Submission Tips: https://bit.ly/3XcnDZR Educational Track Descriptions: https://bit.ly/42KJcUU Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your profile AND receive complimentary registration. Submit your proposal by tomorrow. https://bit.ly/3WNJztW

We gathered feedback from attendees of AFP 2024 to give you an idea of what they are looking for from conference session speakers: 🗨️ "I liked the interactive nature of the session. Left us with some good questions and theory to take back and put into practice." 🗨️ "I enjoyed hearing from someone experiencing the same growing pains we have had and the approach they took." 🗨️ "A very timely topic of discussion. The topic has become the number one area of concern for my organization." Share your expertise and make your mark on the treasury and finance community by leading an educational session at #AFP2025, October 26-29 in Boston. Submit your proposal by Friday, February 7. https://bit.ly/4hlFwgH

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At an AFP Meet-Up, treasury and FP&A professionals came together to discuss how the two functions each play a critical role in managing risk. The conversation also touched on behavioral biases and cultural considerations in risk management and how CFOs are constantly balancing risk versus reward. A couple quotes from the discussion: 💬 "Sometimes the biggest risk is taking no action at all. In today’s fast-paced environment, leaders must recognize when the fear of change outweighs the potential benefits of action.” — Kayla Davis, CFO, C&W Services 💬 "When you encounter a hiccup, meaning something occurs that was unanticipated or from which you experience an adverse business result, make sure that you postmortem the hiccup." — Robert Kane, Vice President and Corporate Treasurer, Neptune Retail Solutions 💬 "You want to fix the problem, not fix the blame." — Bryan Lapidus, FPAC, Director of FP&A Practice, AFP Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g8gnTVcc

We asked AFP 2024 attendees what their top-rated sessions were and here are the topics that resonated with them most: 🤖The impact of AI, automation and evolving technology on treasury and finance departments ⚠️Cybersecurity, payments fraud and risk management 📈Effective planning, budgeting and forecasting 💵Cash management fundamentals If you’re an expert in any of these areas or have bold ideas on any of these potential proposal topics: https://hubs.ly/Q034n63P0, this is your moment. Step onto the stage at #AFP2025 in Boston, October 26-29, and inspire your peers by submitting your proposal to lead an educational session. https://hubs.ly/Q034n4Nl0

The AFP FP&A Forum is THE transformative event for finance professionals. Get inspired to lead, innovate and grow. Learn more and register to join hundreds of your peers at the AFP FP&A Forum, March 17-19 in Austin. Pricing increases after February 21 so register now to lock in $200 of savings. https://hubs.ly/Q0347MQJ0 #FPAForum2025 #financeevent

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Don’t miss your chance to drive the conversation and join a prestigious lineup of industry leaders. Take the stage as a speaker at #AFP2025 this fall and make your mark on the treasury and finance community. Submit your proposal to lead an educational session at AFP 2025 in Boston by Friday, February 7. https://hubs.ly/Q034mqNc0