Market trends and regulation changes. Emerging best practices. Technology shifts.
If you’re an FP&A professional, staying on top of the latest news in finance is critical—at least, if you want to make sure your skills remain sharp. Thankfully, annual conferences help you do exactly that, while also offering an opportunity to meet and keep in touch with others in your field, and learn from their insights.
But you don’t have unlimited time or budget, which means you’ll want to choose the conferences you attend wisely.
In this blog, we’ll cover seven of the best FP&A conferences on the horizon for 2026 and why they might be worth your while.
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Name |
Date |
Location |
CPE/CPD credits available? |
Cost |
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Excelerate Finance Fest 2026 |
May 11–13 |
Austin, Texas |
Yes |
$2,850 for early bird tickets (all-inclusive) |
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Finance Alliance World Summit Series |
February 25 (San Jose) June 24 (Austin) |
San Jose, California Austin, Texas |
Yes |
$299 to $1,999 |
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North American Finance Executive Summit |
March 9–11 |
Tampa, Florida
|
Yes |
Not yet available |
|
AFP FP&A Forum |
March 23–25 |
Indianapolis, Indiana
|
Not specified |
$995 to $1,785 |
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Gartner CFO & Finance Symposium/Xpo |
May 27–29 |
National Harbor, Maryland
|
Not specified |
$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 |
June 3–5 |
Boston, Massachusetts |
Not specified |
$745 to $1,145 |
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AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE |
June 8–11 |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Yes |
$895 to $2,345 for early bird pricing; $1,245 to $2,695 for standard pricing |
Vena’s own annual event, Excelerate Finance Fest 2026 is designed especially for finance professionals, including CFOs and FP&A leaders. Taking place in May 2026 in Austin, Texas, Excelerate will feature a combination of engaging keynotes, CPE and CPD eligible sessions and industry roundtables.
It’s ideal for professionals who want to stay up to date in their field, connect with other FP&A professionals, and learn from leading experts in finance. 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 Texas surroundings (are you a golf enthusiast or is kayaking more your thing?).
Then, our Venny Awards gala will finish off the multi-day events, honoring innovative finance leaders driving operational excellence for their businesses.
The experience is all-inclusive, letting attendees enjoy all the amenities of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, with meals, accommodations and experiences included in the registration fee.
While this year’s list of speakers hasn’t been released yet, last year’s roster included FP&A leaders from the Kansas City Chiefs, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Young Life and more.
May 11–13, 2026
Austin, Texas
Early access pricing is available for $2,850, which includes accommodation and meals.
Yes, there are sessions throughout the conference that are eligible for CPE or CPD credits.
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 for 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.
February 25, 2026 (San Jose)
June 24, 2026 (Austin)
San Jose, California
Austin, Texas
On-demand
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.
You can earn up to eight CPD or CPE credits.
The North American Finance Executive Summit gathers finance executives and leaders from across over 150 organizations to discuss trends, best practices and ideas from the world of finance. Taking place in Tampa, Florida in March, the event will feature over 40 speakers from companies that include Google, Adidas, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Amazon, AT&T and more.
March 9-11, 2026
Tampa, Florida
Pricing is not yet available.
There are 19.6 CPE credits available, with each participant able to earn up to 12.6 credits.
Every year, the Association for Financial Professionals hosts its AFP FP&A Forum, an event dedicated to exploring new FP&A strategies, tools and trends. In 2026, the three-day event takes place in March in Indianapolis and explores new strategies to “Elevate Your Financial IQ,” with keynotes by author and workplace strategist Erica Keswin and ultra-marathon runner and adventurer Ray Zahab. The conference will also include workshops, roundtables, educational sessions and networking events.
March 23–25, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
Pricing ranges from $995 to $1,785, depending on when you register and whether you are an AFP insider or member, non-member or team registrant. Early bird pricing ends January 30, 2026.
Details not yet available.
Scheduled for May in National Harbor, Maryland, the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo promises to feature insights from Gartner experts and thought leaders, along with 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.
May 27–29, 2026
National Harbor, Maryland
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.
Attendees of certain sessions may be eligible for CPE credits.
Scheduled to take place in June in Boston, the CFO Leadership Conference is a three-day annual 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.
June 3–5, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
Prices range from $745 for CFO Leadership Council members to $945 for non-members. A $1,145 price is also available that includes membership plus registration.
Details not yet available.
Organized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE is an annual event that gathers thousands of attendees from across accounting and finance roles.
This year’s conference is their tenth annual event and will feature both on-site and virtual sessions. There will be keynotes, solution sessions and education labs, along with wellness activities and evening receptions for networking.
June 8-11, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada (with live online access also available)
Early bird pricing ranges from $895 to $1,845 for members and from $1,345 to $2,345 for non-members. Standard pricing ranges from $1,245 to $2,195 for members and from $1,695 to $2,695 for non-members.
There are up to 42 CPE credits available to attendees with an all-access path.
Conferences are a great way to learn practical advice directly from your peers, which makes them the perfect avenue for FP&A professionals looking to invest in their continual development.
They can help you better meet the needs of your business while connecting you with others in your field. And that’s a win-win when you’re navigating the evolving demands of modern FP&A.
So don’t get left behind. Get your calendar ready and start scheduling your FP&A conferences for the year.
Sign up for Vena’s Excelerate Finance Fest 2026 today.