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It’s time to ignite the Intelligent Planning revolution.
London, May 16th 2023

We’re back in person.
It’s about time. We’re bringing the Board community together in person for the first time in four years. This is where the Intelligent Planning revolution comes together. And it’s important enough that we’re making registration for this special one-day event 100% free.
Join us in London, 16th May, to experience solutions that take you from spreadsheet to superhero, without looking back. We’ll have visionary speakers, a first look at upcoming product enhancements, interactive solution sessions, and the networking opportunity of the year.
It’s time to ignite the Intelligent Planning revolution.

Convince your boss.
You’ll leave Board Beyond armed with an action plan to accelerate transformation at your organization, driving value and productivity. But that’s not all. We’ve made it easy to make the case for you to attend this once-a-year opportunity.

What you need to know.
What:
Board Beyond
When:
16th May, 2023
Where:
Illuminate, Science Museum, London, UK
Who it’s for:
Board champions, users, and planning leaders alike
Price:
100% free!
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Agenda
Tuesday, May 16th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Welcome Coffee
Collect your badge and fuel up with fellow Board heroes to kick off the day.
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome

Mark Gambill
Chief Marketing Officer
Board
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
Keynote: The Power of Intelligent Planning
Join our CEO, Marco Limena, as he shares Board’s vision for the future of planning and a call to action for intelligent planners everywhere – featuring the Board customer success stories from The Very Group and Decathlon.

Marco Limena
Chief Executive Officer
Board
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: The Future of the Intelligent Planning Platform
Board CTO Nelson Petracek shares Board’s technology vision, provides an exclusive look at our roadmap, and demonstrates revolutionary new product capabilities.

Nelson Petracek
Chief Technology and Product Officer
Board

Samuel Ndebele
Global Head of Financial Solutions
Board

Gavin Allen
Head of Pre-Sales, UK and Ireland
Board
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Microsoft + Board: Innovations for Impact
What happens when the power of Azure, AI/ML, & augmented analytics joins forces with Intelligent Planning? It’s a revolution in finance, supply chain, and sales performance that will inspire your next big breakthrough. Discover what’s now possible with this powerful combination—and see how your business will transform.

Jed Griffiths
UK Chief Digital Officer
Microsoft

Nelson Petracek
Chief Technology and Product Officer
Board
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Board in Action: Real Customers, True Transformation Stories
Board customers take the stage to tell their Intelligent Planning stories and offer their tips to help you lead transformation at your organization.

Dr. Carsten Bange
Founder and Managing Director
BARC

Etienne Causse
Head of Technology | Finance Transformation
Groupe SEB

Sherif Ramzy
Finance Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Systems
HH Global

Louis Peacock
Chief Customer Officer
Board
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Lunch
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Transform FP&A into an Engine for Growth
Unprecedented disruption is forcing Financial Planning & Analysis to evolve faster than ever before. Discover how Intelligent Planning can position your organization for success—no matter what challenges emerge in the market.

Pietro Castelli
Head of Portfolio Marketing
Board

Mino Vania
Partner at KPMG UK
KPMG

Alessandro Basile
Head of Group Planning, Execution & Control
Sella Group

Jeremy Hall
Senior Manager of Financial Systems and Reporting
OTC Industrial Technologies

James McElhone
Partner
Ernst & Young
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Fix and Transform with Modern Merchandising
Customers have stretched retail business models to their limits. A tectonic shift in merchandising is now underway—and getting there takes Intelligent Planning. Discover the benefits your business achieves by unifying merchandise and operational planning decisions.

Matt Hopkins
Global Retail Marketing Director
Board

Subir Gupta
Managing Principal
Thought Provoking Consulting

Daniel Smith
Global Head of Analytics & Insights
Pangaia

Ann Green
Merchandise Manager
Charles Tyrwhitt
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Coffee Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Transforming your Business through Integrated Business Planning
Supply is increasingly uncertain; demand has become more variable; businesses are looking to maximize the opportunity and minimize the risk by synchronizing their supply potential through their enterprise capability. This transformation is being reliably achieved through the intelligence of Integrated Business Planning.

Dave Food
Head of Supply Chain Marketing
Board

Les Brookes
Partner at Oliver Wight EAME LLP
Oliver Wight
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Customer Awards & Closing
We bring the day’s sessions to a close with a celebration of transformation success and a toast to the heroes of the Intelligent Planning revolution.

Marco Limena
Chief Executive Officer
Board

Louis Peacock
Chief Customer Officer
Board
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception
Enjoy the illuminating surroundings and mingle with fellow Board superheroes over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
On Stage

Marco Limena
Chief Executive Officer
Board

Mark Gambill
Chief Marketing Officer
Board

Nelson Petracek
Chief Technology and Product Officer
Board

Louis Peacock
Chief Customer Officer
Board

Jed Griffiths
UK Chief Digital Officer
Microsoft

Etienne Causse
Head of Technology | Finance Transformation
Groupe SEB

Sherif Ramzy
Finance Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Systems
HH Global

Dr. Carsten Bange
Founder and Managing Director
BARC

Alessandro Basile
Head of Group Planning, Execution & Control
Sella Group

Jeremy Hall
Senior Manager of Financial Systems and Reporting
OTC Industrial Technologies

Ann Green
Merchandise Manager
Charles Tyrwhitt

Daniel Smith
Global Head of Analytics & Insights
Pangaia

Sebastien Hainaut
Project Owner & Team Manager
Decathlon

Pietro Castelli
Head of Portfolio Marketing
Board

Matt Hopkins
Global Retail Marketing Director
Board

Dave Food
Head of Supply Chain Marketing
Board

Samuel Ndebele
Global Head of Financial Solutions
Board

Gavin Allen
Head of Pre-Sales, UK and Ireland
Board

Les Brookes
Partner at Oliver Wight EAME LLP
Oliver Wight

James McElhone
Partner
Ernst & Young

Subir Gupta
Managing Principal
Thought Provoking Consulting

Mino Vania
Partner at KPMG UK
KPMG
Location
The Science Museum Illuminate
London, United Kingdom
Groups Entrance - Imperial College Road
South Kensington, SW7 2DD
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FAQs
Located in South Kensington, the Science Museum is ideally situated with easy access via public transport, as well as options to arrive by car or coach.
ARRIVING BY TUBE
The nearest tube station is South Kensington. This is on the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines and is a 5-minute walk from the Museum. A pedestrian subway connects South Kensington station to our main entrance.
ARRIVING BY CAR
The nearest pay and display car parking is in Prince Consort Road and Queen’s Gate.
ACCOMMODATION
There are several hotels in the Kensington area of London. Here are a few recommendations that are within walking distance of the Science Museum. Please note that we cannot guarantee your stay at any of these hotels; these are just our favorite recommendations. You are free to select the accommodation that works best for you.
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel
- 54 Queens Gate Hotel
- Melia London Kensington
- The Rembrandt
- Strathmore Hotel
- The Queen’s Gate Hotel
If you have any questions about how to get to the Board Beyond event or any other special requests, please get in touch with us at [email protected]