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Celebrate 40 years of financial transformation with Basware and gain insights and strategies on how you can get more from your AP automation through Invoice Lifecycle Management. This is your chance to learn from industry leaders, experience cutting-edge innovation, and take control of what’s next in finance.
Learn from top finance and AP leaders as they share real-world success stories in Invoice Lifecycle Management and financial agility. Walk away with proven strategies you can implement immediately.
AI is reshaping financial operations—see how Basware’s new suite of AI-driven products and features will support your AI transformation efforts today and tomorrow.
Discover how leading organizations are optimizing working capital, eliminating inefficiencies, and driving financial success with Basware. Learn how to unlock the full potential of automation.
Stay ahead of shifting regulations and turn compliance from a challenge into an advantage. From e-invoicing mandates to AP best practices, get expert insights on navigating an evolving landscape.
Build valuable connections with industry peers, experts, and partners in a dynamic, interactive environment. Exchange ideas, solve challenges, and grow your network.
Gain future-focused insights through strategic workshops and deep-dive product sessions designed to equip finance, procurement, and AP leaders with the tools to drive transformation.
Morning & Afternoon: Open Office at Basware HQ – explore our HQ, meet the team, and get an inside look at our innovations.
Evening: Welcome Cocktail Reception & Networking Dinner
Relax at the Clarion Hotel before enjoying exclusive dining experiences in small groups across Helsinki.
Registration Opens
Arrive early, pick up your badge, grab a coffee, and start the day with fresh conversations. Meet fellow attendees and ease into the morning before we dive in and start the event.
Good Morning, Helsinki!
Mark Johnston, Basware's Chief Customer Success Officer, will welcome you to the city where Basware’s story began. We’ll walk you through what’s coming up, introduce some familiar faces, and warm things up with an interactive ice-breaker designed to get you talking and thinking.
Keynote Session: The Intelligent Finance Era
Jason Kurtz, Basware's CEO, and Perttu Nihti, Chief Product Officer, will discuss how Basware’s 40-year legacy of innovation has shaped our vision for the Intelligent Finance Era - one where Invoice Lifecycle Management (ILM) sits at the core. It is time to put the invoice at the center and start breaking down silos.
This is finance powered by autonomy, insight, and trust!
Keynote Session: Basware’s Product Vision for 2025 and Beyond
Following the strategic vision, Perttu Nihti returns to unveil the roadmap that makes it real. He will share how Basware is bringing the ILM model to life, with innovations across Invoice AI,
touchless AP, ERP integrations, and compliance.
Panel Discussion: AI, Cloud & Crystal Balls
Luis Campos, Emea Data & AI Lead at AWS, Manish Khattar, N.Europe Portfolio Lead at Rackspace, and Mara Nurminen, Basware CFO, will offer bold perspectives on the technologies reshaping the CFO office.
From AI-native platforms and predictive insights to cloud scalability and long-term resilience, this session explores what is next for finance and how leaders can stay ahead of both cyclical pressures and structural change.
It is not about chasing every trend. It is about knowing which bets to place and building a finance function that is ready for whatever comes next.
Networking Break
Time to grab a coffee and explore our Innovation Forest
Workshop Sessions
Taking place from 11:00 to 12:30, there will be 6 different workshops taking place that you can choose to join.
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Lunch and Open Networking
Workshop Sessions
Workshops continue, opportunity to join the sessions you missed in the morniing
Networking Break
Time to grab an afternoon coffee and recharge.
Panel Discussion: Cracking the Compliance Code
As global invoicing mandates and archiving regulations accelerate, compliance is no longer just about staying within the lines. It is about staying ahead.
In this panel, finance leaders from the Basware customer community will share how they are navigating increasingly complex and evolving regulatory requirements. From reducing risk to streamlining digital audit readiness, discover the practical steps organisations are taking to simplify compliance and build confidence into every transaction.
Panel Discussion: You’ve Got Data. Now What?
Everyone is collecting data, but the real value lies in what you do with it.
In this panel, Basware customers will share how they are using data to pinpoint inefficiencies, streamline operations, and uncover opportunities for automation. Learn how teams are transforming raw data into strategic action - from visualising invoice flows to spotting compliance risks before they escalate.
Keynote Session: Deloitte presents Lights Out Finance™
In our final keynote, Sari Berglund, Deloitte Partner, Nordic Finance Strategy, will introduce Deloitte's Lights Out Finance™, a bold and practical model for running back-office finance operations with near-zero manual effort.
It is not about going all in on day one. It is about knowing where your organisation is on the automation curve and making the right moves to move forward, at your own pace.
Closing Remarks
We will bring the main event to a close, looking back on a few of the key takeaways and asking you to join us on the hotel veranda for a celebratory toast.
18:00-18:30 - Departure to a unique Finnish setting to celebrate 40 years of Basware with local flavors, lively traditions, and unexpected experiences.
All food and beverages will be provided. And don't worry, we'll still be in downtown Helsinki, and transport to and from the location will be provided.
We are delighted to invite you to the Clarion Hotel Helsinki, a modern architectural landmark rising 78 meters above the cityscape. Situated along the waterfront in downtown Helsinki, the hotel offers panoramic views of Helsinki and the Baltic Sea.
Renowned for its contemporary design and exceptional service, the Clarion Hotel Helsinki seamlessly blends urban sophistication with Scandinavian warmth. A striking glass footbridge connects its two 16-story towers, and the hotel features a rooftop pool, sauna, and Skyroom bar, providing guests with unparalleled city views.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional setting for a memorable experience.
Full Address:
Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Tyynenmerenkatu 2, 00220 Helsinki
