Overview

Finance leaders today are tasked with more than just keeping the company out of the red; they are expected to create an agile, data-driven finance function that can help transform the way the company does business – from connecting insights across the organisation and future-proofing talent, through to mitigating risk.

Join us for this exclusive, invitation-only boardroom dinner where Ralf Marl, Director of Global Business Services at ALDI Süd, shares insight on his company’s current global finance transformation journey, discussing the importance of leveraging shared service models and advanced technologies to streamline processes and improve compliance. This session will explore how global business services (GBS) structures, process scoping, and KPI-driven governance are enabling efficiency and resilience, and provide participants with insights into early implementation steps and the role of change management in driving success.

 

Agenda

18.00 Champagne Reception & Networking

18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE

18:50 Introductory address by Genpact

19.00 Keynote presentation from Ralf Marl, Director of Global Business Services, ALDI Süd

19.15 Moderated discussion and Q&A

19:50 Break & Networking

20:05 Dinner is served, informal discussion amongst guests

21:25 Closing remarks

21:30 End of briefing & further networking

Eco Drinks Breakfast Deep-Dive 2026


Thursday, 22nd Jan 2026

Eco Drinks 2026 – Breakfast Deep- Dive: Greenwashing or Planet-Proofing taking place in London on Thursday 22nd January 2026.  
The theme will focus on ‘Greenwashing or Planet -proofing’ with Kevin Baker, Director of Alcoholic Beverages/Head of Global Beer & Cider Research at GlobalData, sharing his own insights on authenticity, transparency and verifiability of environmental claims.
This closed-door roundtable, consisting of 12-15 participants, brings together senior decision makers from across the beverages industry to hear from GlobalData’s research and analysis team, who will present key industry trends and predictions as surfaced through their proprietary data and intelligence reports.
This Chatham House Rule environment will also facilitate the creation of senior peer-to-peer networks and support industry benchmarking and collaboration. It includes networking opportunities with tea/coffee & pastries provided giving you the chance to meet like-minded people too.
Key topics for discussion:
– How are brands using marketing to appear sustainable?
– Examining recent greenwashing cases
– Genuine planet-proofing: Ensuring verifiable actions that reduce environmental harm across the product’s entire life cycle
Join this expert-led, peer-to-peer deep-dive session to hear from those in the know. Take back to your business an understanding of what it takes to succeed and lessons learned from those who have been there, done that.

Enabling the Next Generation of AI Data Centers: Delivering GW-Scale, AI-Ready Capacity


Thursday, 26th Feb 2026

Canada Rising – The Next Frontier in Clinical Trials


Tuesday, 20th Jan 2026

Next Generation Nicotine Delivery USA 2026


Wednesday, 03rd Jun 2026 - Thursday, 04th Jun 2026

Thank you for your interest in Next Generation Nicotine Delivery USA 2026.

The first pass category is available exclusively to Tobacco/Vape and e-liquid Manufacturers, retailers and Distributors. Eligibility is subject to approval by the Arena International team.

The second pass category is available to Vendor/Service/Solution Providers and all other participants.

The third pass category is available for vendors who have confirmed a sponsorship/attendance package for the show.

The fourth pass category is for those who are confirmed as a speaker with our Production team.

If you have any questions about what ticket you are eligible for, group discounts, or for any sponsorship or marketing enquiries, please contact us at robert.stevenson@arena-international.com

We look forward to meeting you at the event!  

International Hotel Technology Forum UK 2026


Tuesday, 09th Jun 2026

Thank you for your interest in International Hotel Technology Forum UK 2026.

The first pass category is available exclusively to Hoteliers. Eligibility is subject to approval by the Arena International team.

The second pass category is available to vendors, service providers and all other participants.

The third pass category is available for vendors who have confirmed a sponsorship/attendance package for the show.

The fourth pass category is for those who are confirmed as a speaker with our Production team.

If you have any questions about what ticket you are eligible for, group discounts, or for any sponsorship or marketing enquiries, please contact us at herdipkaur@arena-international.com

We look forward to meeting you at the event!  

12th Annual Dairy Innovation Strategies Conference 2026


Wednesday, 25th Mar 2026 - Thursday, 26th Mar 2026

Thank you for your interest in Dairy Innovation Strategies Conference 2026.

The first pass category is available exclusively to dairy manufacturers and brand owners. Eligibility is subject to approval by the Arena International team.

The second pass category is available to vendors, service providers and all other participants.

The third pass category is available for vendors who have confirmed a sponsorship/attendance package for the show.

The fourth pass category is for those who are confirmed as a speaker with our Production team.

If you have any questions about what ticket you are eligible for, group discounts, or for any sponsorship or marketing enquiries, please contact us at Robert.stevenson@arena-international.com

We look forward to meeting you at the event!  

Helping cut costs, not corners: Implementing an O&M strategy to help curb wind turbine spending


Thursday, 29th Jan 2026

28th Annual International Beer and Cider Strategies 2026


Tuesday, 28th Apr 2026 - Thursday, 30th Apr 2026

  Thank you for your interest in International Beer Strategies

The first pass category is available exclusively to beverage manufacturers and brand owners. Eligibility is subject to approval by the Arena International team.

The second pass category is available to vendors, service providers and all other participants.

The third pass category is available for vendors who have confirmed a sponsorship/attendance package for the show.

The fourth pass category is for those who are confirmed as a speaker with our Production team.

If you have any questions about what ticket you are eligible for, group discounts, or for any sponsorship or marketing enquiries, please contact us at robert.stevenson@arena-international.com

We look forward to meeting you at the event!

 

16th Annual International Accounting Forum 2026


Thursday, 25th Jun 2026

Thank you for your interest in the 15th Annual International Accounting Forum 2026.

The first ticket category is available exclusively for Accountancy Firms/Networks/Associations only.

The second ticket category is available for Vendor/Service/Solution Providers and any other participants.

The third ticket category is for those who would like to attend the International Accounting Awards.

The fourth ticket category is for those who have confirmed and pre-booked as a sponsor/Exhibitor with our sales team.

The fifth ticket category is for those who have confirmed and pre-booked as a speaker with our Production team.

If you have any enquiries, please contact us at Robert.Stevenson@arena-international.com

We look forward to meeting you at the event!