The CFO Who Executes
Strategy is no longer the differentiator. Execution is.
The CFO Alliance Experience at IMA26 is designed for CFOs and senior finance leaders who are responsible not just for insight—but for outcomes. Across eight tightly connected sessions, participants will move from identifying actionable signals to sustaining execution at enterprise scale.
This experience is grounded in real CFO practice, informed by Project Greenlight and CFO Alliance’s 2026 research, and built for leaders who must convert data into decisions and decisions into results.
What This Experience Delivers
- Execution-First Content: Every session is designed to force a decision, a commitment, or a next action.
- Peer-Driven Insight: Learn from CFOs who are actively leading execution across people, platforms, and risk.
- Practical Frameworks: Take-home tested approaches for prioritization, governance, integration, and value realization.
The Journey
Data Discipline
Decision Discipline
Execution Discipline
Participants will explore:
- How CFOs identify signals that demand action now
- Why prioritization is itself an execution act
- How operating models, tech stacks, and teams enable or block delivery
- How risk, when made explicit, accelerates execution
- How CFOs sustain momentum through cadence and discipline
The Exclusive Offsite: The Cuban Experience (Open to CFO Alliance Members)
Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Tampa, FL
The CFO Alliance is hosting an exclusive offsite evening experience for senior finance leaders attending the CFO Alliance Experience at IMA26. This event is designed to deepen relationships among CFOs, create meaningful conversations, and deliver a memorable environment where sponsors can connect with senior finance executives in a relaxed and authentic setting.
The evening will take place at JC Newman Cigar Co., the oldest operating cigar factory in the United States and the birthplace of the American “Cuban” cigar. The venue provides a historic, immersive environment that reflects Tampa’s deep Cuban heritage.
Located just 10 minutes from the JW Marriott, guests will be transported via dedicated shuttle service to the venue. Shuttles will run every 10 minutes starting at 5:45 PM.
The experience will feature:
- Signature Cuban-inspired cocktails
- Premium cigar rolling and tasting experience
- Cuban food stations and hospitality
- Live Cuban music and atmosphere
- Private guided tours of the historic factory
- Curated networking with senior finance leaders
The goal is simple: create a memorable evening where CFOs and senior finance leaders can connect in a setting that feels personal, relaxed, and distinctive.
Who Should Attend
This experience is exclusively designed for:
- CFOs
- Senior finance leaders
- Finance executives with enterprise-level decision authority
*Qualification is required to participate.
Beyond the Sessions
The CFO Alliance Experience also includes:
- Exclusive CFO-only networking events
- After-hours executive discussions
- High-trust peer exchanges designed for candid conversation
This is not a conference track.
It's an execution experience for finance leaders who are accountable for results.
The CFO Alliance is the premier global network for senior finance leaders, connecting thousands of professionals to the insights, relationships, and tools they need to succeed. With a mission to empower CFOs through collaboration and innovation, The CFO Alliance is the go-to resource for today’s finance trailblazers. www.cfoalliance.com