Prepare your finance team for 'Next Generation AP'

Bringing together a global community of leaders across Accounts Payable and Purchase to Pay, the AP and P2P Leadership Conference 2023 is an opportunity to reconnect face to face with industry peers, and transform the way you lead.

The most important gathering for AP & P2P professionals

With over 200 finance professionals and industry experts, it's a place to be inspired, and to help inspire future leaders of the next generation of AP and P2P teams.

Connect and Share

Connect with other forward-thinking leaders to share ideas and solutions of how to manage ever-more demanding business challenges.

Inspire and Be Inspired

Be inspired by industry experts and keynote speakers to gain the must-have skills for the next generation of finance leaders

Become More Sustainable

Learn about sustainable finance practices and gain practical advice on building your own sustainable finance strategy.

Lead the future finance teams

Transform the way you lead and develop your team to meet the growing demands on the modern finance function.

Who should attend?

Individual and team tickets are now on sale.

Buy your Early Bird tickets for £169 (30% off standard price tickets)


  • Accounts Payable and P2P Teams, Leaders or Aspiring Leaders and Consultants
  • Strategic Finance Leaders and Executives who want to transform and improve their Accounts Payable function
  • Finance Transformation, Process Improvement and Project Management professionals
  • Anyone who wants to be inspired to transform and improve AP & P2P in their organisation

"There is no other event for Accounts Payable which has given me such quality content and networking"

Laura Gibson

Want to level up your knowledge?

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Speaker Topics at a Glance

Access a full day of research-backed sessions, specifically designed to help AP/P2P functions build their 'Next Generation' road map. 

Sustainability

As more companies actively reduce their impact on the planet, learn how you can play your part. Discover sustainable finance practices, and gain tips and advice on creating your own sustainable strategy.

Technology

Automation software continues to transform the role of the AP and P2P function. Learn about the latest disruptive and emerging technologies and how they are reshaping finance capabilities.

Leadership

Uncover the must-have future skills for finance teams, and hear from our industry experts on how to prepare yourself - and your team - for the future

Process Improvement

Gain practical advice on process improvement through automation, and how to build a robust continual improvement process to keep your team working most effectively.

Fraud Prevention

Hear from our specialist on how to effectively analyse data so you can identify fraud, reduce your risk and protect your business.

Data Analytics

Learn about the importance of finance data analysis. Get best-practice tips on how to analyse data effectively, and use the insight for informed decision making that benefits the whole business.

21st March 2025 | 30 Euston Square, London

The leadership event for Accounts Payable and P2P professionals

Vision  |  Strategy  |   Leadership  |  Transformation

The way you manage and lead, along with your vision and strategy will ultimately affect the success of your team and accounts payable function. This conference is all about your professional development and offers the opportunity to reflect on your own leadership styles and learn new strategies from seasoned practitioners and experts for more effective leadership and a future ready accounts payable function.

The Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference, brought to you by The Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership, is the perfect opportunity for finance leaders to enhance their knowledge and skills, connect with each other and be inspired to drive continuous improvement and change to build world-class Accounts Payable and P2P functions.

Plus, gain the knowledge and insights you need for key decision making from IFOL's brand new, original research insights, only shared at the Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conferences

The Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership conference takes place three times per year in the UK,  US and  Canada and is open to all, so we look forward to seeing you in soon!

What you can expect from the conference 

Professional development at it's best

IFOL's Original Research Reports 2025

Each year The Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership embark on on several extensive research initiatives to uncover the real-world state of Accounts Payable functions, processes and key priorities.

At the Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conferences (UK, US and Canada) we share 100's of key insights to help you make the right decisions and prioritise your own initiatives.

Join us the this conference in London for a first look at our most recent research results.

Refine your strategy

Throughout the conference you'll learn from finance practitioners and peers who have defined and delivered successful strategies for advancing the performance of their accounts payable function. Learn how others have developed their strategy to achieve the goal of holding best in-class status.

Learn from the best

The advancement of leadership is at the heart of the conference, so be prepared to reflect on your own leadership styles and come away feeling inspired with a stack of new ideas and strategies for leading your team.

Sit back and take it in

Expect engaging speakers with forward thinking and inspirational ideas. Hear from our Accounts Payable subject matter experts, panels and key note speakers all offering insights and guidance to help you create a world class Accounts Payable function.

Sit up and take it on

Participate in several smaller group workshops with IFOL Educators and Solutions Providers from the technology exhibition.

The Venue

A Grade II listed award-winning venue in central London, with an ethos on sustainability.

Auditorium and Exhibition,
30 Euston Square, London

The only sustainable finance conference for AP & P2P

As part of our own Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, and to help promote sustainability amongst our network and peers, we’re taking every step to help reduce the carbon footprint of this event.

  • 90% Reduction in Paper and Plastic Usage
  • Low CO2 Travel Options
  • Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Venue

Meet the educators, practitioners and expert speakers

Lead Study Program Author, IFOL

Who else attends?

Accounts Payable leaders whether hands on or strategic leaders from companies of all sizes and industries have attended the AP & P2P Leadership Conference. What our audience have in common is a passion for leadership and driving change and continuous improvement across financial operations.

Take your leadership

to the next level

The conference offers a unique view of the 2024 challenges facing AP and finance teams, revealed from our own independent research. 

With speakers covering Leadership styles, Digital Transformation, Automation, Fraud, E-Invoicing, Skills Development and Leading Change, we will go further and deeper than any other conference to provide opportunities to develop your leadership skills and level up your Accounts Payable function.

You will come away educated, informed and inspired to drive change and take the next step towards best in class.

Mastering Change Management

Managing and Reducing Risk in P2P

Automation & Tech Trends

AP Leaders Top Priorities Revelaed

E-Invoicing & Managing Compliance

Developing Effective Strategy

Attracting and Retaining Top AP/P2P Talent

Managing Projects for Successful Outcomes

Finding and Closing Skills Gaps

Attendees are giving the conference five stars

"This was a great event to network with industry peers, share best practices and hear from thought leaders in accounts payable and finance."

"Great day meeting & sharing all things AP & P2P. Fantastic speakers & panel sessions, would definitely recommend"

"Automation. New research compilation. Understanding different AI . Overall, it was educational and informative."

"I loved the topics and the selection of experts. The topics around automation were very interesting and I appreciated hearing from other industry peers about their challenges in their daily P2P work"

Thank you to our official sponsors and exhibitors

Sponsors being onboarded now - contact will.hitchen@acarp-edu.org for info

Sponsor and exhibit

Connect with Finance Leaders in the UK