Vena’s Excelerate Finance 2025 Conference: Taking FP&A to New Heights
Vena, renowned as the only Complete Planning platform specifically built to fully leverage and amplify the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its flagship event—Excelerate Finance 2025. This year, the conference is bigger, bolder, and designed to deliver even more value to finance professionals worldwide. Scheduled to take place from May 12 to 15, 2025, at the prestigious Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Excelerate Finance promises an unparalleled opportunity for financial leaders, business strategists, analysts, and industry visionaries to come together, collaborate, and shape the future of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
Bringing the Global Finance Community Together
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas, Excelerate Finance 2025 will attract a diverse, global audience of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to advancing their organizations through smarter, data-driven decision-making. Over the course of four immersive days, attendees will dive deep into emerging financial strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and powerful tools designed to strengthen their skillsets and help their organizations thrive in an increasingly competitive environment.
The event is intentionally crafted to offer a comprehensive agenda that caters to various learning styles and professional needs. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical proficiency, learn from industry pioneers, or expand your professional network, Excelerate Finance 2025 offers something for everyone.
Hands-On Learning for the Modern Finance Professional
A standout feature of Excelerate Finance is its commitment to hands-on, actionable learning. This year’s agenda features a rich variety of sessions, including expert-led keynotes, interactive workshops, executive roundtables, peer forums, and hands-on labs. These sessions are meticulously designed to offer practical takeaways that finance professionals can immediately apply within their organizations.
Participants will have the opportunity to elevate their expertise in essential tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Python, and artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in the context of FP&A. Additionally, for those focused on their professional development, these sessions provide the chance to earn valuable CPE (Continuing Professional Education) and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits, adding another layer of value to their attendance.
One of the key highlights of the learning experience will be the focus on agentic AI—a concept rapidly gaining prominence within the finance sector. Attendees will be introduced to practical ways of integrating AI into financial workflows, enhancing efficiency, risk management, forecasting accuracy, and strategic decision-making. Through live demonstrations and case studies, Vena’s team and partner experts will demystify AI’s potential while addressing its governance, ethical considerations, and future trajectory.
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Excelerate Finance 2025 is more than just a learning event—it’s also a platform designed to foster meaningful connections. Through executive roundtables, peer discussion forums, and collaborative problem-solving sessions, finance professionals and business leaders will have multiple avenues to connect with like-minded individuals, share best practices, and form lasting professional relationships.
These sessions will offer candid, insightful discussions around common challenges and innovative solutions, allowing attendees to walk away with new perspectives and actionable ideas. Whether you’re a CFO, FP&A analyst, or operational leader, you’ll find abundant opportunities to engage with industry peers, thought leaders, and technology experts shaping the next era of finance.
Certification and Career Advancement
Recognizing the importance of continuous professional development, Vena has integrated multiple certification opportunities into Excelerate Finance 2025. Attendees will have the chance to pursue Vena Certifications, which are tailored to enhance their credentials and provide a clear pathway for career advancement in FP&A and beyond. These certifications validate the practical skills and strategic knowledge acquired during the conference, positioning attendees as trusted leaders capable of driving financial transformation within their organizations.
Insights from Industry Leaders and Visionaries
A major draw of Excelerate Finance 2025 is its impressive lineup of speakers and thought leaders representing some of the world’s most respected organizations. Esteemed finance professionals and business innovators from companies like Kansas City Chiefs, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Greystar, and Turner Enterprises will grace the stage, sharing their firsthand experiences, challenges, and success stories.
Featured keynote speakers include:
- Garrett Astler from Gartner®, who will offer insights into emerging trends in AI governance and risk management.
- John Colbert from BPM Partners, delivering expert perspectives on integrated planning and finance transformation.
- Sébastien Riopel-Murray from Microsoft, discussing how modern finance teams can leverage Microsoft’s latest technologies to seamlessly connect finance and operations.
Their sessions are designed to help attendees de-risk AI adoption, accelerate organizational performance, and create alignment between financial strategies and broader business objectives.
A Strong Ecosystem of Sponsors and Partners
Excelerate Finance 2025 is also proud to showcase the contributions of its sponsor partners, each of whom plays a pivotal role within Vena’s growing ecosystem. Leading the sponsorship roster this year are Microsoft, Citrin Cooperman, and Monte Carlos Consulting, who are participating as Gold Sponsors. Additionally, Delbridge Solutions, ProLytics Consulting Group, Finaptive Solutions Inc., and Deodata will join as Silver and Bronze Sponsors, further enriching the conference experience.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with these sponsors during dedicated thought leadership sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking activities within the exhibitor hall. These interactions will provide unique insights into how leading consultancies and solution providers are leveraging the Vena platform to drive innovation and deliver measurable results in finance.
Honoring Finance Leaders: The Venny Awards
A highlight of the event will be the highly anticipated Venny Awards, an exclusive evening dedicated to celebrating the unsung heroes of finance who are steering their organizations toward successful, sustainable futures. The awards shine a spotlight on individuals and teams whose outstanding achievements exemplify leadership, innovation, and impact.
The Venny Awards serve as a powerful reminder of the progress being made across the financial community and aim to inspire others to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Curious to learn about last year’s honorees? Attendees can explore the stories of past winners, gaining inspiration from the exceptional accomplishments recognized at previous ceremonies.
Shaping the Future of Finance
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Hunter Madeley, CEO at Vena, emphasized its broader mission: “Excelerate Finance 2025 isn’t just a conference—it’s the future of FP&A. Our goal is to empower finance professionals to embrace the value of AI, integrated planning, and data-driven decision-making, all within the framework of a supportive and collaborative community.”
Echoing this sentiment, Allison Munro, Chief Marketing and Ecosystem Officer at Vena, added, “Finance is evolving faster than ever before. Those who don’t adapt risk falling behind. Excelerate brings together the brightest minds in the industry to equip finance leaders with the insights, strategies, and technology they need to thrive. This exclusive, in-person event is truly a must-attend for anyone who wants to stay at the forefront of the finance profession.”
Join the Movement
In a rapidly changing business landscape, staying ahead means continuously learning, evolving, and collaborating with peers who share a commitment to excellence. Excelerate Finance 2025 offers finance and operations leaders an unparalleled chance to do just that.
Mark your calendars for May 12-15, 2025, and join Vena at the iconic Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Prepare to immerse yourself in transformative learning experiences, engage with industry pioneers, and become part of a thriving community dedicated to shaping the future of finance.
