​The AI Finance Lab

​Practical AI Use Cases, CFO Perspectives & Executive Networking

​London is calling, again! Join Embat, Payhawk, and Kolleno on Thursday 19th November at Convene 200 Aldersgate for an afternoon on how AI is changing everyday finance team operations.

​We are focusing on practical results over high-level promises. Through a keynote from Anthropic, concise operational insights, and an executive panel discussion featuring Kathryn Larin (Former Chief of Staff to CEO & Transformation Strategist at Marshmallow), you will see how AI tools are being used right now to automate treasury & cash, spend management, and accounts receivable.

​What We’ll Cover

• ​AI Capabilities in Practice: A keynote from Francesca Fortique at Anthropic - "From Pilot to Production: The Best Use Cases of AI Agents in Companies" - on how finance teams are moving beyond testing to deploy AI models in daily operations

• ​Operational Insights: Three concise 10-minute talks highlighting practical approaches to Treasury & Cash (Embat), Spend Management (Payhawk), and Accounts Receivable (Kolleno)

• ​CFO & Transformation Panel: A discussion with practicing finance and transformation leaders - featuring Kathryn Larin (ex Marshmallow) and Anthropic - on implementation, return on investment, data security, and common pitfalls

• ​Peer Networking: Dedicated time to connect with other London finance executives over drinks and food

​Agenda

• ​14:30 - 15:15 | Arrival, Registration & Coffee

• ​15:15 - 15:20 | Welcome & Event Opening

• ​15:20 - 15:45 | Keynote: "From Pilot to Production: The Best Use Cases of AI Agents in Companies" - Francesca Fortique, Anthropic

• ​15:45 - 16:15 | Practical Insights: Solving Key Bottlenecks in Treasury & Cash, Spend & AR (Embat, Payhawk & Kolleno)

• ​16:15 - 16:35 | Networking & Coffee Break

• ​16:35 - 17:05 | Panel & Q&A: Implementing AI in Financial Operations (Featuring Anthropic, ex Marshmallow, & more)

• ​17:05 - 17:15 | Closing Remarks

• ​17:30 - 19:30 | Drinks, Evening Food & Peer Networking (Optional demo stations available)

​Location & Time

​📍 Venue: Convene, 200 Aldersgate St, St Paul’s, London, EC1A 4HD

​📅 Date: Thursday 19th November 2026

​⏰ Time: 14:30 - 19:30 GMT

​👥 Who Should Attend: CFOs, VPs of Finance, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors

​Capacity is limited to ensure meaningful discussion. Please register to request your place.