Read About Our London Conference Highlights
The recent Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference in London brought together finance operations professionals from across the UK and beyond to explore the future of finance operations – and the event didn’t disappoint.
From energising keynotes to practical workshops, the agenda focused on the pressing priorities facing AP and P2P teams in 2025, with a clear message throughout: it’s time to raise standards, invest in professional development, and accelerate digital transformation.
Key Themes That Drove the Day
A strong thread throughout the day was the evolution of finance operations – from process-driven functions to value-adding teams. This aligns with IFOL’s latest independent research, which found:
- 84% of AP teams say increasing efficiency is their top priority for 2025
- 61% plan to make digital transformation their biggest investment this year
From automation to AI, and leadership development to team engagement, every session offered insight into how AP and P2P teams can drive forward meaningful change.
Agenda Highlights
Keynotes that Set the Tone
- Leading Organisational Change – Turning Challenges into Opportunities
- AI in Finance: A Tool, Not a Threat – Navigating Risks, Fraud, and Cyber Awareness
- Initiation: Getting ‘Stuck in’ v. Research and Planning
Panels that Sparked Discussion
- IFOL Research: Accounts Payable Leaders’ Priorities in 2025
- Is Culture the Key to Performance and Project Success?.
- Accelerating Digital Transformation in Finance: Building a Future-Ready AP Team
Workshops that Delivered Practical Takeaways
- AP’s Silent Killer: The Blind Spots Holding Your Team Back
- Transform Your Procure-to-Pay Function: 5 High Impact Initiatives for 2025
- Streamlining Your Accounts Payable With Automation Tools
- The Path Towards Autonomous Finance: 3 Must-Know Considerations for Successful AI Implementations
- Revolutionising P2P: Unleashing the Power of Agentic AI
What Delegates Said
“A thoroughly enjoyable day and hopefully we can use the knowledge gained today to bring value and efficiencies back to our AP Team.”
“Highly recommended! It was a great event very well run! Thanks to all involved.”
“Thank you for a great day. Gave us lots to go back to work and put in to practice and think about.”
Thank You
A huge thank you to our sponsors, expert speakers, and event partners who helped make the conference such a success. Your support and insights continue to help shape the future of finance operations.
Why Attend the Accounts Payable & P2P Leadership Conference?
Whether you’re leading transformation or looking to sharpen your team’s performance, this conference offers real, practical value. Delegates attend to:
- Stay ahead of industry trends and digital innovations
- Learn from expert-led keynotes, panels, and workshops
- Benchmark against the latest AP and P2P research
- Gain actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance
- Build professional networks and share ideas with peers
- Support the continuous development of finance operations teams
- Connect with leading solution providers and explore the latest tools to support your processes
See You in Miami?
The next Accounts Payable Leadership Conference takes place in Miami on September 10th. We look forward to welcoming our global community once again for another powerful day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Watch this space for more information!