Program of CFO Congress 2025

An analysis of the causes behind the slow growth in recent years (both before and after the pandemic) and an exploration of potential paths toward faster growth through the fundamental drivers: capital investment, strengthening of the workforce, and productivity increase.

Will the "Flexi Amendment" to the Labour Code help make our labour market more flexible and better prepared for profound changes? And what else will need to be done—both by employers and employees? We’ll discuss this with labour market analyst and external advisor to the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Tomáš Ervín Dombrovský.

EKP Advisory operates in the service sector, and its only significant asset is its team. After extensive discussions, the management decided to invite the firm’s management to become partners and set clear rules for partner entry and exit. The presentation will introduce the employee share ownership program as a tool for retaining talented employees and promoting transparency in practice.

Contipro produces around 30 tonnes of hyaluronic acid annually, placing it among the world’s largest producers—not only due to the high quality of its product. The company's founder, Vladimír Velebný, reveals the key strategies that have enabled Contipro to succeed internationally—from innovation and technological development to business decisions and building a global presence.

Mandatory reporting for companies is being postponed or pushed as far away as possible, yet climate risks persist. ESG isn’t about regulation — it’s about access to capital, insurance, and talent. What must a CFO know, regardless of whether they fall under CSRD or not? A practical look at how to manage financial risks, communicate with investors, and stay ahead during the economic transformation driven by clean technologies.

Drawing on a decade of experience leading Holcim, Miroslav Kratochvíl will explore the strategies construction industry leaders are implementing in the field of decarbonisation—and how these strategies are interconnected with long-term vision and competitiveness in the sector.

Based on the implementation experience at Zentiva, we will explore modern AI-driven approaches to automating repetitive tasks in invoice and document management. The focus will be on deploying user-friendly solutions that simplify work and save time. The goal is to optimise workflows and create a system that is reliable, transparent, and easy to use for all users. We’ll also examine the specific business impacts of the implementation and the opportunities it has brought to the company.

IT budgets can often be difficult for CFOs to "read"—are the costs too high (or too low?), are there measurable outcomes, and how do they compare to business performance? Get to know a tool that helps “decode” IT: through data transparency, standardised metrics, and alignment with business goals. Based on real-life experience with the implementation of Technology Business Management from IBM Apptio, you'll learn how to gain control over IT spending, optimise ROI on technology investments, and lead a strategic and clear dialogue with your CIO and board.

New cybersecurity regulations (such as NIS2, DORA, and others) introduce specific requirements for managing supply chain security. Organisations will need to assess risks related to individual suppliers, evaluate the potential impacts, and respond to unexpected events. How can a unified security assessment system be implemented without becoming “just another administrative burden”? How can risks be managed and synergies achieved when each regulation takes a different approach? And how can automation be applied effectively? You’ll find out in this session.