Accounts Payable Leadership Conference 2024

November 5th, 2024 | The Carlu, Toronto, ON

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.

Conference Agenda

Who should attend?

Individual and team tickets are now on sale.

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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

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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.

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Join us in Toronto at the beautiful Carlu venue on Yonge St
Accounts Payable Leaders from across the Canada and beyond, all are welcome!

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 connect, learn and be inspired to drive change and build world-class Accounts Payable and P2P functions.

Learn from your peers, advisors and consultants on how you can transform your Accounts Payable process, improve performance and stay ahead of the constant evolution of the Accounts Payable function.

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 conference is open to all, so we look forward to seeing you in Toronto!

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Accounts Payable is evolving...
There's so much to talk about

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

With key themes including Digital Transformation, Automation, Fraud, E-Invoicing, Skills Development and Leading Change, we will go further and deeper than any other conference to provide you with practical strategies to implement immediately.

You will come away educated, informed and inspired to make positive change in your team. 

Join the conversations and make change happen.

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Meet the expert speakers

Arlina Cruz

AP Global Process Manager, Spin Master Ltd.
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Danche Chakalova

Accounts Payable Manager, Hershel Supply Co
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Courtney Côté

Accounts Payable Manager, Ada Support Inc
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Nicole Taylor

Accounts Payable Manager, Integrity Marketing Group LLC
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Jen Woloski

Accounts Payable Manager, Nature’s Path Foods Inc
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Stuart Pasternak

Managing Director, Pasternak Consultants Inc. | Regional Director, The CFO Leadership Council | Principal, The CFO Centre
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Ravinder Dhugee

Director Corporate Finance, APA Results Inc.
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Jolanda ter Maten

AI Advisor, Public Speaker & Trainer, Jolanda ter Maten - Connecting Knowledge
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The Venue

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

The Venue & Getting Here

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
Our sustainability pledge

Why Attend?

Gain the insights you can't afford to miss

Get The Insights Join Your Peers Build Your Network Learn and Evolve

IFOL's Original Research 2024

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.

Make new connections for growth and transformation

Over 100 finance leaders come together to learn how they can create a more efficient, optimised and risk-aware Accounts Payable and P2P function. 

We explore how effective leadership combined with technology can put you on the road to a world-class AP/P2P function


Connect with industry experts and leaders

Expand your own network when you meet with subject matter experts. 

Learn from others with shared best practice and tailored guidance to help you achieve your departmental goals.


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.

Key themes for the 2024 agenda

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AP & P2P Trends and Challenges

Managing and Reducing Risk in P2P

Automation & Tech Trends

AP Leaders Priorities

E-Invoicing & Managing Compliance

Managing AP Through Change

Attracting and Retaining Top AP/P2P Talent

Preparing for Economic Adversity

Career Navigation and Goal Setting

Don't just take our word for it...
Check out our 5 star delegate feedback!

"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"

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