If you’re a CFO, you probably already know: one of the best ways to work through hard challenges is to hear from others in your same shoes.
That’s what makes CFO conferences so valuable. Through advice, experiences and best practices from your peers, conferences can provide you with new insights that help you expand on the strategies you’re already using.
There are a range of conferences geared towards CFOs scheduled for 2026, with learning opportunities, experienced speakers and plenty of networking opportunities available.
The only question is, where do you want to spend your time?
Thankfully, we’ve done some of the heavy lifting for you. Here are some of the best and most popular CFO conferences taking place in 2026, and why they might be worth attending.
The Best CFO Conferences for 2026
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Excelerate Finance Fest 2026
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$2,850 for early bird tickets (all-inclusive)
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$199 to $1,299 for early bird tickets; $399 to $1,599 for standard tickets
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Finance Alliance CFO World Summit Series
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CONNECT CFO Leadership Summit
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AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference
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Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo
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National Harbor, Maryland
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$4,375 for early bird pricing, until March 27, 2026;
$4,975 for standard pricing;
$4,125 for public-sector pricing
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CFO Leadership Conference
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1. Excelerate Finance Fest 2026
The latest iteration of Vena’s annual conference, Excelerate Finance Fest 2026 is designed especially for finance professionals, including CFOs and other finance leaders. Taking place in May in Austin, Texas, Excelerate will feature a combination of engaging keynotes, CPE and CPD eligible sessions and industry roundtables.
Excelerate is ideal for professionals who want to stay up to date in their field, connect with other finance leaders and learn from leading experts. There will be guided tracks customized to your goals and role, as well as choose-your-own-adventure networking events that take advantage of the Austin, Texas surroundings (are you a golf enthusiast, or is kayaking more your thing?).
And finally, our Venny Awards gala will finish up the multi-day event, honoring innovative finance leaders driving operational excellence for their businesses.
The experience is all-inclusive, meaning attendees can enjoy all the amenities of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, with accommodation, meals and experiences all included in the registration fee. While this year’s list of speakers hasn’t been released yet, last year’s roster included CFOs and finance leaders from the Kansas City Chiefs, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Young Life and more.
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Early access pricing is available for $2,850, which includes accommodation and meals, as well as access to all of the sessions and events.
Can You Earn CPE or CPD Credits?
Yes, there are sessions throughout the conference that are eligible for CPE or CPD credits.
2. Radiance 2026
Billing itself as the “world’s largest conference for CFOs,” Radiance 2026 expects over 1,500 attendees, with more than 80 breakout sessions and 24 roundtables. The three-day event in February will focus on topics related to order to cash, accounts payable, B2B payments, treasury and risk, close and reconciliation, and consolidation and reporting.
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Early bird prices last until October 31, 2025, and range from $199 for a guest pass to $1,299 for a super user pass. Standard prices range from $399 to $1,599.
Can You Earn CPE or CPD Credits?
Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits at the event.
3. Finance Alliance CFO World Summit Series
Hosted by the Finance Alliance, the Finance Alliance World Summit Series is a travelling event with multiple dates and locations. Two events are currently scheduled in 2026, one in San Jose and the other in Austin.
The summits explore topics like agile FP&A, building a high-impact finance function and AI for CFOs. There are also roundtable discussions, panels and insights from speakers from Adobe, Amazon, HP, Autodesk and more.
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Prices range from $299 to $1,999, depending on whether you join on-demand or in person, sign up individually or with a team, or opt for a Pro or Pro+ Membership. Early bird prices are available on individual and team passes.
Can You Earn CPE or CPD Credits?
You can earn up to eight CPD or CPE credits.
4. CONNECT CFO Leadership Summit
The spring session of the CONNECT CFO Leadership Summit is scheduled for April 2026 and will feature executive speakers from across businesses such as Panasonic Automotive, Hallmark Media, Dell Technologies, Bayer and Airbnb.
CONNECT typically attracts attendees from across a large swath of Fortune 100 companies, promising high-level networking opportunities, with customized experiences and keynotes focused on today’s biggest topics in finance.
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5. AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference
Organized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference is an in-person event for CFOs, C-suite executives, finance directors and controllers. It will feature roundtable discussions and workshops that explore current issues faced by CFOs, promising real-world insights and strategies as well as networking opportunities.
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Can You Earn CPE or CPD Credits?
You can earn up to 15.5 CPE credits.
6. Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo
Scheduled for May in National Harbor, Maryland, the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo promises to feature insights from Gartner experts and thought leaders, roundtables and workshops, as well as exhibits from leading technology and solution providers. This year, the event will focus on topics such as managing risk, improving efficiency and driving growth in uncertain times.
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National Harbor, Maryland
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Early bird pricing of $4,375 is available until March 27, 2026. The standard price is $4,975, with a public-sector price of $4,125.
Can You Earn CPE or CPO Credits?
Attendees of certain sessions may be eligible for CPE credits.
7. CFO Leadership Conference
Scheduled to take place in June in Boston, the CFO Leadership Conference is a three-day spring event put on by the CFO Leadership Council. It promises to offer real-world insights, best practices and tactics that can help CFOs and other finance professionals excel in leadership roles. This year’s event will feature keynote speeches and breakout sessions, as well as cocktail receptions and an exhibit hall.
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Prices range from $745 for CFO Leadership Council members to $945 for non-members. A $1,145 price is also available that has a membership included.
Can You Earn CPE or CPD Credits?
Details not yet available.
Expand Your Learning, Become a Better CFO
The best CFOs are continually learning, and the best CFO conferences help you do exactly that.
By keeping up to date on current trends, hearing real-world experiences from other finance leaders, and connecting with experts in the field, you’ll come back to your business with new perspectives and insights that will shape your leadership goals and strategy going forward.
And that’s going to help you be the best leader you can be.
