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Finance Forum: The Agency CFO Conference

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The conference for
agency CFOs and FDs

  • Meet and share notes with other CFOs, FDs and agency leaders who steer the numbers
  • Learn how your peers are grappling with today’s toughest agency finance challenges
  • Make new connections, and discover fresh ideas to future-proof your agency’s finances

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26th February 2026

1:30 PM

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Shoreditch Treehouse, London

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    Niamh Kelly

“What do you actually need from me?” a Financial Director once asked their CEO. “Do you want me to be the bad cop, or the person who holds your hand?”

It was a light joke, but it revealed a truth every agency eventually faces: ambition and financial reality don’t always move in sync.

Entrepreneurs are wired to see the glass half full. They charge ahead, chase opportunity, and push for more. But today’s landscape demands a different balance. Procurement pressures, a shrinking hold on recoverability, shifting billing models, and the rise of AI mean agencies can’t rely on optimism alone.

The questions now run deeper:

  • What are we worth?
  • How do we prove it?
  • And how do we make decisions that keep our agencies resilient, not just busy?

That’s why we’ve created the Finance Forum – to bring together the leaders navigating these pressures every day. You’ll hear real perspectives on pricing, procurement, forecasting, value-based models, AI’s impact on delivery, and what strong commercial leadership looks like when the market tightens.

Because finance isn’t just spreadsheets and month-end reports anymore. It’s the engine of clarity, confidence, and long-term agency health.

At the Finance Forum, we’re uniting the people who know that commercial strength isn’t luck – it’s design.

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A hand holds a blue Spendesk business debit card featuring a chip and contactless symbol, with the Mastercard logo.

Meet Spendesk, our sponsor for Finance Forum.

Spendesk is the all-in-one spend-management platform that gives agency finance teams full control and visibility over company spending. From corporate cards and virtual payment methods to automated expense reports, invoice processing and procurement, Spendesk centralises everything in a single, intuitive platform.

Less admin, fewer spreadsheets and more time for strategic financial thinking. Trusted by thousands of businesses across Europe, Spendesk is helping agencies scale with financial clarity, agility and confidence.

FAQ

Event FAQs

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Do I need to be an Agency Hackers member to attend?

No – anyone running or leading an agency is welcome. Members usually get discounted tickets, but you don’t have to be a member to join us.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes! If you can’t make it, you can transfer your ticket to another person in your agency – or another agency leader – at any time. Just let us know who’s coming in your place.

What’s your refund policy?

We don’t offer refunds, but you can transfer your ticket to another event or colleague if you give us notice.

Do you offer group discounts?

Sometimes – especially if you’re bringing your team. Drop us a message and we’ll see what we can do.

Are the sessions recorded?

Currently, we don’t record the content. The reason is, people often share confidential matters they don’t want to leave the room.

Is there a dress code?

We’re a relaxed crowd. Think “smart casual” or “agency chic”. Just wear whatever you feel comfortable in when you meet new people.