CFO CONFERENCE 2026

Saturday - November 07, 2026 (5:00 PM - 7:30 PM UAE Time)

Dr. Musa Shaikh

Host & Speaker
H.E. Aarefa Saleh Al Falahi

Overview

The Women Finance Leader Conference 2026 is an exclusive international virtual gathering of women CFOs, senior finance executives, industry experts, and decision-makers, dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, innovation, and excellence in finance. This high-impact online live conference provides a dynamic platform for global networking, knowledge-sharing, professional development, and recognizing the outstanding contributions of women leaders in the finance industry.

From financial strategy and digital transformation to ESG compliance, risk management, and corporate governance, the conference will explore how women finance leaders are driving innovation, financial resilience, and sustainable business growth. Gain valuable insights into emerging financial trends, artificial intelligence in finance, capital markets, financial planning, regulatory developments, and the evolving role of women in shaping the future of corporate finance.

Join us virtually from anywhere in the world to connect with accomplished women finance professionals, industry experts, and inspiring leaders. Exchange knowledge, explore innovative financial strategies, build meaningful professional connections, and celebrate the achievements of women transforming the global financial landscape.

PREMIUM BREAKOUTS

FINANCE TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP

Learn how to create a cohesive and tailored technology roadmap across the finance function based on latest market innovations.

FINANCE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Design a future finance operating model that supports growth and innovation.

CFO DIALOGUE AND CONNECTIVITY

Facilitate dialogue between technology innovators, Consultants and regulators to unlock the keys to widespread adoption. Facilitate a two-way interaction to map out future needs and areas where technology has yet to offer a solution.

BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING

Facilitate dialogue between technology innovators, Consultants and regulators to unlock the keys to widespread adoption. Facilitate a two-way interaction to map out future needs and areas where technology has yet to offer a solution.

AUTONOMOUS FINANCE

CFOs will learn how to advance digital leadership to prepare for the future of the finance function where data and technology support real-time decision making.

DATA AND ANALYTICS

Discover the latest tools, techniques and technology innovations to unlock more value from data and analytics.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Utilize AI to unlock more value from finance data and processes.

DIGITAL GROWTH

Uncover how technology and digital will impact organizations going forward and how to align strategic growth goals to meet the board’s expectations.

FOCUS ON CFO DEVELOPMENT

Identify appropriate metrics for the CFO’s performance evaluation – resources &value additions alone or authenticity and how to grow into the future. Discuss challenges facing CFO’s as it supports ways to overcome.

CFO INNOVATION

Identify solutions for CFO based on innovations that will support success as entrepreneurs.

CREATING CFO OPPORTUNITIES

We bring opportunities in the market for CFO to give them business ideas and practical business plans required to get success.

CFO TRAINING, CONSULTING AND ADVISORY

Recognize CFO skills, identify area of improvements, learning opportunities to provide Women with comprehensive solutions.

TOPICS YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT, ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, & UNFORGETTABLE TAKEAWAYS.

This is an initiative of Berkeley Middle East which aims at the HR learning and development; so they can create a difference in the world and contribute towards the society by utilizing their skills with lot of networking and relationship building opportunities.

Keynotes

Our keynotes will provide you access to the most impactful and powerful thought leaders on the program. Hear from high-profile thought leaders and Business Executives as they cover key business trends that are driving the future of work.

Breakfast Briefings

Our breakfast briefings are sessions which give you a chance to get a deeper perspective on a topic and also get the chance to get into debate on the topic. We’ve designed them to provide the chance for open and frank discussions about the current trends and challenges impacting the profession whilst enjoying delicious food in the company of industry colleagues.

Workshops

Choose from workshops; Transform which are carefully designed to provide tangible takeaways and practical toolkits that deliver value and impact in the post-pandemic world.

CoLabs

Our CoLabs focus on a key business challenge. You will be guided through the process in small peer groups using design thinking or agile learning methods. Get to the heart of the issue and develop deeper insights, reach conclusions and formulate recommendations for the future. Our CoLabs give you tangible takeaways to be able to implement immediately into your organisation.

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Lightning Talks

Illuminate us but make it quick! True to its name a lightning talk is a very short presentation on a current topic in a quick, insightful and clear manner.

Thought Exchange Roundtables

Sharing experiences and knowledge are key elements. These roundtable discussions with small groups of peers give you the chance to share perspectives on hot topics and key challenges facing the profession. Have your say on the topics you want to discuss on the day!

InFocus Panels

Our expert panel made up of business thought leaders and executives will share their insights and pioneering research around the future of women. This interactive session looks beyond re-imaging how things are and towards innovating the endless possibilities of what they could be.

Exclusive Masterclass

A masterclass is a means to present a real-world account on a particular topic, situation or event. Led by a speaker with expert knowledge or skills in a particular area these sessions often provide best-practice advice or insight into new or innovative solutions that are forging new paths.

Awards, Certificates & Digital Badges

An exclusive, glamorous affair, where the winner will be recognised for their outstanding contributions.

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HOSTED BY

PAST CFO CONFERENCE

First-ever Women CFO Conference & Awards at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre on 25th November 2023. Women CFO Conference and Awards is a signature event gathering of Finance leaders, the opportunity to network and learn with best-in-class financial and business leaders. From talent matters to innovation strategies, ESG disclosures to cross-functional teams, hear how CFOs are forceful leaders for their organizations and industries. Today’s CFOs make decisions, convey those decisions with confidence, and manage with certainty, plan the ways the financial market has evolved, including the role of technology, the evolution of shareholders, and hard decisions, manage internal cyber security procedures and external data threats, shape strategies on how to manage with commitment and maintain calm through times of volatility, bearing the impact of strategic financial decisions.

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Board

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE CONFERENCE

Dr. Musa Shaikh

  • Royal Family Investment Advisor
  • Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women – Founding Director

H.E. Aarefa Saleh Al Falahi

  • Board Member, RAK Chamber of Commerce

Agenda

04:00 PM – 04:15 PM

OPENING REMARKS & INTRODUCTION

Host & Speaker

Dr. Musa Shaikh
Berkeley & MS Voice of Global Women
Founding Director

  • Dr. Musa Shaikh, Founding Director of the Berkeley Voice of Global Women initiative
  • An Expert Investment Advisor specialising in Mergers and Acquisitions, advising boards, investors, founders, & Royal Family-backed business groups on acquisitions, divestitures, business valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiations, and post-merger integration.
  • Master in Financial Laws – King’s College London, United Kingdom.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, with doctoral research focused on the legal and financial impact of taxation on corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and foreign direct investment, comparing the tax regulatory frameworks of the United States and United Kingdom.
  • Master of Liberal Arts in Finance – Harvard University, United States (in progress).
  • Master of Business Administration – Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom.
  • Master of Public Administration – University of Chichester, United Kingdom.
  • Fellow Chartered Management Accountant – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Chartered Global Management Accountant.
  • Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor, with expertise across finance, accounting, audit, governance and risk management.

04:15 PM – 04:30 PM

Guest Speaker:

H.E. Aarefa Saleh Al Falahi
RAK Chamber of Commerce
Board Member

  • RAK Insurance Company – Board Member
  • Emirates Sports & Cultural Club – Board Member
  • RAK SME Association – Member of the Board
  • RAK Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Committee​ – Chairman
  • Business Industrial Academic Council Committee HCT, UAE – Member
  • Computer Information Sciences Industrial Advisory Committee in HCT, RAK – Member
  • Women on Board Circle (2020) formed by Sh Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – Member
  • Senior Branch Manager in one of the leading banks in UAE  with total 20 years experience in 3 main leading banks – Vice President

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Contact Us

EVENT TEAM

Imthiyas Hameed

Group Director Operations

Office: Berkeley Middle East, 25th floor, Sheikh Rashid Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Mobile/ Whatsapp: +971 (0) 58 555 5657 / +971 (0) 58 545 5756

Email: club@berkeleyme.com

What You Need to Know About Us

Berkeleyme & MS Global Women Foundation aims at bringing change in women development. We are striving to create projects which will generate job opportunities for women, great access to health opportunities, and most important is education at the doorstep.

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