23th April 2025 - New York City
Speakers
Ari Vänttinen is the CFO of DigitalRoute. He previously held various marketing executive and management roles at McAfee and Stonesoft since 2010. Prior to that, he was a management consultant at Talent Partners from 2007 to 2010.
James Dwayne, AI expert and author of Ringmaster of AI, who brings a unique blend of financial acumen and technology foresight to the conversation.
Sponsors
DigitalRoute is the only natively built Usage Cloud platformTM, enabling businesses to turn raw usage data into revenue. With a proven track record in high-scale enterprise environments, DigitalRoute helps organizations optimize billing, revenue management, and data-driven decision-making. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, DigitalRoute powers usage-based business models worldwide.
J.D. Miller is an award-winning television journalist and sports anchor for CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates, J.D. served as the global spokesperson and expert analyst on CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, Yahoo, The Street and more. J.D. is the author or Ringmaster of AI: Suite Speak Conversations. Topics covering AI's Future & Hidden Costs, AI for C-Suite Executives in 2025 and AI in Business Transformation.
Topics
On April 23rd, we are hosting an exclusive CFO Briefing Dinner in New York to unveil the findings of our latest research, The State of AI Monetization: The CFO Perspective. This global study captures insights from 600 CFOs across key regions — US, UK, DACH, Benelux, France, and the Nordics — providing a unique perspective on how financial leaders are approaching challenges and opportunities driving revenue from AI in 2025 and beyond.
In the shifting terrain of business technology, artificial intelligence emerges as a crucial factor with dual outcomes – it can substantially enhance your revenue streams or lead to overlooked financial inefficiencies resulting in leakage of profit. With insights gleaned from 600 CFOs, this session dives deep into the heart of AI monetization, offering a pivotal exploration of how businesses today are navigating the fine line between significant financial growth and potential stagnation.
Addressing the critical question – Are you adeptly harnessing AI's potential or inadvertently allowing it to eat into your profits? – we uncover the essence of Usage-based AI, delineating pragmatic dos and don'ts that pave the way for a profitable embrace of this game-changing technology.
We’ll explore:
- Market Shifts & CFO Strategies – How is the evolving marketplace reshaping AI monetization, and what should CFOs do to stay ahead?
- Global CFO Research – Insights from 600 CFOs on the real impact of AI on financial decision-making, profitability, and strategic planning.
- AI in Finance: The CFO’s Perspective – How are finance leaders adapting to AI-driven change, balancing risks, and unlocking new value?
- The Practitioner’s Playbook – Practical guidance on integrating AI into your revenue strategy, avoiding common pitfalls, and turning challenges into growth opportunities.
Why attend?
- Get early access to insights from hundreds of CFOs worldwide on the State of AI Monetization
- AI will eat or feed your profits. Are you ready? Gain actionable insights on how to turn AI from a cost center into a revenue driver.
- Engage in peer-level discussions with senior finance and business leaders.
- AI is Usage. Understand Usage-based do’s and don’ts
- Network with thought leaders shaping the AI monetization agenda in 2025 and beyond.
Agenda
6:00 pm - Arrival
6:15 pm - Welcome Remarks
6:20 pm - Expert-Led Opening Remarks
6:40 pm - Dinner & Interactive Discussion
7:45 pm - Panel Discussion: Realizing AI's Monetization Potential
8:30 pm - Cocktails & Conversations
