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CFO Peer Circle – Inaugural Session

June 11 @ 12:00 am
Promotional banner for the SCCC CFO Peer-to-Peer Circle on Digital Transformation in Finance, taking place June 11, 2026.

Digital Transformation in Finance: AI, Automation & Predictive Analytics

The Swedish Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) is pleased to launch the inaugural session of the CFO Peer Circle, an exclusive forum designed for senior finance leaders to engage in confidential, high-impact peer exchange.

This closed-door session brings together a select group of CFOs and senior finance executives for an open discussion on the most pressing issues shaping today’s finance agenda. Participation is limited to 15 attendees to ensure meaningful dialogue and valuable peer interaction.

This exclusive forum is available only to SCCC Platinum and Gold Member organizations.

Why Attend?

This is not a conference or a presentation. The CFO Peer Circle is a peer-led working session focused on how finance transformation is unfolding within leading organizations today.

Participants will gain practical insights into how finance leaders are approaching AI, automation, and predictive analytics, while exchanging perspectives on emerging trends, implementation challenges, and strategic opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

This session is intended for CFOs, Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Finance Directors, and other senior finance executives from SCCC Platinum and Gold Member organizations.

Discussion Themes

The inaugural session will explore:

  • How CFOs are leveraging AI and data to enhance forecasting and decision-making
  • Practical applications of automation across finance functions
  • What organizations are implementing today versus what remains on the horizon
  • How finance teams are evolving both operationally and strategically

Session Format

This confidential, off-the-record session is intentionally designed as a peer-driven discussion facilitated by SCCC Directors, with an emphasis on real-world experiences and shared learning.

Session Leaders

Geoffrey Macdonald
CFO, IKEA Canada & SCCC Director

Patrik Wahlgren
CFO, Ericsson Canada & SCCC Director

Featured Perspectives

John Simon
Head of People Analytics AI – Americas, Ericsson

Curt Hammond
Founder, Four Simple Words
“AI Mindset”

Agenda

  • Opening perspectives from SCCC Directors
  • Expert and practitioner insights with Q&A
  • Moderated CFO peer discussion
  • Closing reflections

The majority of the session will be dedicated to facilitated discussion among participants, focused on practical challenges, lessons learned, and actionable insights.

What You’ll Take Away

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how leading organizations are navigating finance transformation, along with practical peer insights on AI, automation, and predictive analytics that can be applied within their own organizations.

If you are a representative of an SCCC Gold or Platinum Member organization and are interested in participating, or if you have any questions, please contact Lisa at lisa@sccc.ca.

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