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AI Everywhere: Transforming Data, Empowering People

Dive into how AI empowers audit and finance leaders transform data into insights that drive trust and growth

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Countries

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Sessions

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Industry Tracks

You'll be in good company

Last year's attendees

Speakers

Vidya Peters
CEO at DataSnipper
Lexy Kessler
Chair, AICPA and the AssociationPartner, Assurance Services | Audit
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC
Thilo Richter
VP Product & Engineering at DataSnipper
Ameer Muhammad
Sr. Director Sales, Corporates at DataSnipper
Bas Willems
VP Corporate & Product Marketing
at DataSnipper
Anthony C. Charilas
Audit & Assurance Senior Manager
Alex Maher
Senior Director - Product at DataSnipper
Robert Boun
Senior Vice President - Assistant Controller

Agenda

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1 hour 30 min
Brunch & Registration
1:00 PM – 1:05 PM
5 min
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ameer Muhammad
Sr. Director Sales, Corporates at DataSnipper
1:05 PM – 1:25 PM
20 min
Keynote - Opening
Vidya Peters
CEO at DataSnipper
1:25 PM – 1:55 PM
30 min
The Future of Audit in the Age of AI & Automation
Vidya Peters
CEO at DataSnipper
Lexy Kessler
Chair, AICPA and the AssociationPartner, Assurance Services | Audit
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC
1:55 PM – 2:25 PM
30 min
Keynote - Product Updates
Thilo Richter
VP Product & Engineering at DataSnipper
15 min Transition Break
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
30 min
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
30 min
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
1 hour
Breakout: Eliminating Friction: Smarter Audit Requests and Document Analysis in Financial Services
Join Robert Boun from Walker & Dunlop as he shares how financial services teams are reducing manual work and streamlining compliance workflows with AI-powered tools. Learn how smarter audit requests and intelligent document analysis can eliminate friction, improve accuracy, and free up time to focus on higher-value work. (Earn 1 CPE credit from this session)
Breakout: The ROI of Automation: Real Metrics, Real Impact
As automation and AI tools become more embedded in financial workflows, organizations are under growing pressure to demonstrate their true value. This panel features finance and audit leaders sharing how they've measured the real ROI of automation—from efficiency gains and cost savings to enhanced insights and risk reduction. Attendees will gain practical frameworks for quantifying impact and learn strategies for effectively communicating results to internal and external stakeholders. (Earn 1 CPE credit from this session)
Soapbox: Selecting a PBC Platform That Drives Efficiency & Insight
Soapbox: Coming Soon
20 min Transition Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 hour
Coming soon
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1 hour
EMPWR Hour & AI Digital Playground
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
1 hour 30 min
Walk-in Breakfast
09:30 AM - 09:35 AM
5 min
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ameer Muhammad
Sr. Director Sales, Corporates at DataSnipper
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
30 min
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM
1 hour
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM
1 hour
Breakout: The Buyers' Guide: What to Look for When Evaluating New Technology
With a growing landscape of tools promising to streamline financial processes, choosing the right technology requires more than just comparing features. This session offers a practical framework for evaluating new solutions—from aligning with organizational goals to assessing scalability, security, and user adoption. Attendees will gain insights into building a business case, navigating stakeholder buy-in, and avoiding common pitfalls in the buying journey.Join Robert Boun from Walker & Dunlop as he shares how financial services teams are reducing manual work and streamlining compliance workflows with AI-powered tools. Learn how smarter audit requests and intelligent document analysis can eliminate friction, improve accuracy, and free up time to focus on higher-value work.
Breakout:  Protiviti Session
Soapbox: Data Traceability for PE/VC: Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage
In today’s fast-moving investment environment, data transparency isn’t just a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic differentiator. This session explores how automating data validation and establishing end-to-end traceability can streamline financial reviews, strengthen LP reporting, and minimize risk. Attendees will learn how to turn traditionally burdensome compliance tasks into opportunities for greater efficiency, trust, and insight.
Soapbox: Navigating Regulations: A guide for U.S.-Based Companies
10 min Transition Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
45 min
Building a modern Audit Organization
10 min Transition Break
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
1 hour
Keynote - Customer Panel Coming Soon
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1 hour 30 min
Make It Count Lunch + Audit Awards
Audit Awards 2025. winners will be invited on stage to receive their trophy and share a few words during their moment of recognition.
Bas Willems
VP Corporate & Product Marketing
at DataSnipper
2:30 PM +
Closing

CPE certification at DataSnipper Connect  is being administered by Carahsoft Technology Corp. Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.nasbaregistry.org.

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