The Autonomous Enterprise
A full-day, peer-level summit for finance leaders on integrated planning, autonomous finance, and embedded AI — followed by dinner and the Chicago lakefront by boat. Built for CFOs, by people who sit where you sit.
A working session, not a sales pitch
Most finance “events” are a vendor talking at you for a day. This one is built around the decisions on your desk right now: planning through uncertainty, and what embedded AI actually changes about the finance function. You’ll spend the day with a small group of peers — and leave with things you can use Monday.
Plan through uncertainty
Integrated business planning that holds up when the inputs keep moving — not a budget that’s obsolete by Q2.
See AI in finance, concretely
Embedded AI and agents (SAP AI and Claude) applied to real operative and analytical work — with the quick wins you can adopt now.
Hear from peers, not slides
Two finance teams walk through what they actually built and what they’d do differently.
A room worth being in
Under 40 finance leaders, then dinner and a boat to the lakefront fireworks. The kind of evening you’d bring a peer to.
One day, end to end
| Morning 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 | Welcome 15m |
| 10:15 | Introduction 15m |
| 10:30 | Integrated Business Planning: how to grow amidst uncertainty 30m |
| 11:00 | Customer story #1 live A finance team on their own build · 30m |
| 11:30 | Autonomous Finance: improving operative tasks & financial intelligence SAP AI and Claude · 15m |
| 11:45 | AI Change Management 15m |
| 12:00 | Customer story #2 live A second team, a different journey · 30m |
| 12:30 | FP&AI Roadmap: your journey to the autonomous enterprise SimpleFi and SAP · 30m |
| Lunch 1:30 – 2:30 PM | |
| Afternoon breakouts 2:30 – 4:00 PM | |
| Track A | “Data Foundation for FP&AI” How to use EPM in the broader Business Data Cloud context — company data for higher-quality planning and reporting. |
| Track B | “Day-to-day AI in Finance” hands-on Quick, easy wins that make you and your team more productive and effective. Hands-on track for paid Claude Pro users. |
Evening — dinner & the lakefront by boat
From 5:00 PM: dinner, followed by a chartered boat departing Belmont Harbor to take in the Chicago lakefront fireworks. The best conversations always happen after the agenda ends.
Hosts & speakers
Hosted by SimpleFi and SAP. Two customer finance teams will share their own builds live on stage. Full speaker lineup to be announced shortly.
Venue & logistics
SAP Chicago
333 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
[floor / suite + visitor check-in to be confirmed]
In the heart of downtown along the Chicago River, walkable from the Loop and minutes from Metra and CTA. Day-of arrival and parking guidance will be included in your know-before-you-go note.
Good to know
Program 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT.
Lunch provided.
Evening dinner + boat from Belmont Harbor.
Dress: business casual.
Please share dietary needs at registration.
Request your seat
Seating is limited to 40 finance leaders and the room is curated. Registration takes about a minute. Please reserve your place by Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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Why SimpleFI Solutions?
SimpleFi Solutions stands out as a premier partner for SAP customers embarking on their journey with SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC). With a senior leadership team averaging over 20 years in data management, analytics, finance and accounting, and more than 15 years in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) implementations, SimpleFi combines deep financial acumen with technical expertise in SAP’s data solutions, including SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Business AI.
As an SAP Gold Partner recognized for excellence in planning, analytics, and consolidations, SimpleFi offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the needs of the office of the CFO. Their approach integrates business process design, automation, and implementation, ensuring that clients can leverage SAP Business Data Cloud to unify data sources, enhance decision-making, and accelerate time to value.
Moreover, SimpleFi’s commitment to delivering pre-packaged solutions and their active participation in SAP’s Partner-Led Territories initiative underscore their capability to guide organizations through the complexities of modern data strategies. Their proven track record in deploying SAP solutions positions them as a trusted advisor for businesses aiming to harness the full potential of their data assets.
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