CWO Dinner • UK • Transformation
How smart finance leaders craft a future-proofed competitive advantage
Join us at the award-winning Spring, London, to discuss actionable insights from over 3000 of Europe’s leading finance experts as we unpack the CFO’s Playbook for 2025.
1 place remaining
When
Thursday, 6th November
18:30 – 21:30 GMT
Where
Spring,
London
Who
Finance leaders
Hosted by
Business insights
Following a fully booked dinner in September, we’re returning this November due to high demand. Join us for an evening of exclusive FSI insights, alongside fine wine, and exceptional cuisine at Spring, London; courtesy of Chief Wine Officer & Pleo. Together with a select group of industry experts, you’ll discuss core strategies for turning your finance function into business value architects—driving smart, valuable decision-making that builds a crucial competitive advantage. Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy a guided fine wine tasting from celebrated broadcaster and wine expert, Jane Rakison. Can we book you a seat?
Reports say that businesses regret 50% of the cuts they make, and 60-70% struggle to forge real financial understanding, collaboration, and insights. So how do smart companies excel where others fail? With exclusive insights from the CFO’s Playbook for 2025, we’ll harness the expertise of Europe’s greatest finance leaders to crack the code for successful financial decision-making in the modern business landscape.
Key discussion points
- The delicate balance between operational control and strategic agility
- Securing core decision areas, from travel and procurement to treasury and technology
- Growth strategies that don’t sacrifice what’s already working
This exclusive networking experience is open to just 12 finance leaders in Greater London. Invite a relevant senior colleague by contacting the Event Director—but seats are filling fast, so book yours now.
What to expect
Business insights
Engage around topical subject matters contextualised by short, sharp thought leadership speeches. You’ll gain relevant business insights and real-world examples of how to put these into practice.
Industry networking
You’ll meet subject matter experts, industry leaders, and some of the best minds in your field. This is a chance to make valuable connections with your peers around your sector’s most pressing topics.
Wine and dine
Enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and fine dining experience at five-star restaurants and hotels around the world. You’ll also take part in some light competition to crown a new Chief Wine Officer. Soft drink options are also available for those who prefer an alcohol-free experience.
Guest pledge
Come prepared to contribute to discussions, think about anything specific you might like to learn, and please let us know if you won’t be able to make it on the night. We’ll take care of the rest, including introducing you to the event sponsor. So you can just enjoy the experience and tasting.
Who's attending
A few confirmed attendees: BBC studios, Oaklin, PIDG, VEV, Toqio, Design Bundles, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Pepper Advantage, Datamaran, Banijay UK, Ogury, and Trident Search.
An amazing evening with very knowledgeable hosts who kept it light and entertaining, while still encouraging guests to learn from each other.
– Finance leader, GSK
Speakers and hosts
Andres Roche Chavez
SAE, Pleo
Magda Tulacz
Head of Finance, Paired
Jane Rakison
Wine Expert
Ayo Awotona
Chief Wine Officer
Your venue
London’s first single-use plastic free restaurant
Top 100 restaurant: Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards
Dining in the iconic Somerset House
Spring brings warmth and elegance within a beautiful dining space set in the New Wing of the iconic Somerset House, in the arts and cultural heart of London. At Spring, food is celebrated for its conviviality and the joyfulness of sharing seasonal produce prepared by a team that prides itself on celebrating what grows and blossoms around them.
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Hosted by
With Pleo, every financial decision is a smart business decision. So that money is spent wisely and finance can lead with confidence. Pleo turns everyday spending into a strategic investment, empowering you to lead – not chase. Each decision becomes a driver of business momentum. Expenses, reimbursements, invoices… Pleo it. Centralise your business spending for complete financial efficiency and balance the books effortlessly with Europe’s most loved and trusted spend management platform.
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What to expect from
CWO Dinner?
Exclusive insights. New connections. Premium wines.This is the CWO experience.
Held at some of the finest restaurants and hotels around the world, CWO Dinner events offer an unforgettable networking experience. Hear from expert speakers while making new connections over fine dining and curated wine tasting.
After an insightful discussion, one guest will be declared the evening’s ‘Chief Wine Officer’. Will you be the best taster in the room?
From business insights to peer networking and the famous CWO competition, find out more here.