1:00 pm
IACT Academy
Please note that the Academy is a separate event to the conference, and tickets are to be purchased separately.
The IACT are hosting a half-day training course at the CCD, tailored for individuals who are new to treasury and interested in broadening their knowledge to advance their careers. The course will comprise of two different levels.
Level 1:
This half-day course offers a comprehensive introduction to core treasury functions in a global context. Participants will gain a clear understanding of international clearing and payments systems, the fundamentals of foreign exchange (FX), and key cash management techniques, including the strategic use of pooling. The course also covers interest rate key fundamentals, equipping learners with the tools to effectively understand financial risk and help optimise liquidity in a dynamic market environment.
Level 2:
This half-day training course is tailored for individuals who completed our level one last year’s course and is a deeper dive into the intersection of Treasury, Tax, and Legal frameworks, with practical insights into optimising financial strategies. The course explores cash pooling, intercompany lending, interest rate management, and trade finance tools, empowering participants to navigate complex corporate finance environments.
Participants of our 2024 Academy should consider registering for this year’s level 2.
Please note that this is a separate event to the conference, and tickets are to be purchased separately.
For the full agenda and registration visit the IACT website.
CCD, Dublin
6:00 pm
Pre-conference Networking Reception
CCD, Dublin
8:00 am
Registration & Coffee
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
8:50 am
Welcome Remarks
Jason Murphy
President, IACT, & Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Office, Centrus
Matt Cooper
Broadcaster, Podcaster, Author & Journalist, Conference Chair
9:15 am
Keynote Address
Dave McEvoy
Director of Funding & Debt Management, National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)
9:45 am
Panel Discussion – Harnessing the Power of Payments in Treasury Transformation
Julia Donegan
Global Treasury Director, Newell Brands Inc
Colm Lawlor
Director of Treasury, Ingersoll Rand
Stew Cofer
Executive Director and EMEA Head of Payment Specialists, Commercialisation & Embedded Solutions, J. P. Morgan
John Murray
Ireland Head of Subsidiary Payments Sales, J.P. Morgan
10:25 am
Coffee & Networking
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
11:00 am
Presentation – “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose”
Brian O’Kelly
Emeritus Professor of Finance, Dublin City University
11:35 am
Panel Discussion – Navigating FX Markets in an Age of Volatility and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Aman Bhutani
Assistant Treasurer, GE Healthcare
Colum Lane
Assistant Treasurer, Pfizer
Mimi Rushton
Global Head FX Distribution & Co-Head Global RSG, Barclays
Alexandra Elke
Vice President – FX Corporate Sales, Barclays
12:10 pm
Case Study – An Award-winning Treasury Transformation
Spotlight on the 2024 IACT Award Winner
Keith Lynch
Senior Director, Viatris
Eleanor Hill
Editorial Consultant, Treasury Management International (TMI)
12:45 pm
Lunch & Networking
Sponsored by BNP Paribas
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
2:00 pm
Breakout Session 1
Delegates choose to attend one session of the following four
1. Fast Onboarding by Design: From Secured Payments to Fraud Prevention
Case study with Csilla Meggyes & Angéla Turzó (MOL Group), moderated by Iryna Chystova (TIS)
2. AI Transformation in Treasury
with moderator Peter Foster (J.P. Morgan), Allie Gillon-Livesey (J.P. Morgan) and James Kelly (Your Treasury)
3. Trade Tariffs & Implications on Global Ratings
with Nikolay Popov and Manish Kejriwal (S&P Global Ratings)
4. Grit vs Resilience in Treasury: Why the Difference Matters
with Eleanor Hill (TMI) and Teresa Kelleher (Musgrave)
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions
First choice at 2.00pm, Second choice at 2.50pm
2:50 pm
Breakout Session 2
Delegates choose to attend one session of the following four
1. IACT Live
Case studies from Irish corporates, hand-picked by the association committee
2. AI Transformation in Treasury
with moderator Peter Foster (J.P. Morgan), Allie Gillon-Livesey (J.P. Morgan) and James Kelly (Your Treasury)
3. Trade Tariffs & Implications on Global Ratings
with Nikolay Popov and Manish Kejriwal (S&P Global Ratings)
4. Treasury Under Attack: Lessons in Cyber Defence and Risk Mitigation
with Dr Vivienne Mee (VMGroup) and Paul Gillen (Barclays)
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions
First choice at 2.00pm, Second choice at 2.50pm
3:30 pm
Coffee & Networking
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments
4:15 pm
Prize Draw & 2025 IACT Award Ceremony
Plenary Session, held in main plenary hall
4:30 pm
Panel Discussion – From Strategy to Impact: Real-World Journeys in Multi-Currency Notional Pooling
Aoife McGuirk
Manager Treasury Operations, Meta
Hannah Boaden
Managing Director Head of EMEA Liquidity Product, Global Payment Solutions (GPS), Bank of America
Eleanor Hill
Editorial Consultant, Treasury Management International (TMI)
5:05 pm
James Kelly’s AI Challenge
James Kelly
Co-Founder, Your Treasury
5:20 pm
The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Matt Cooper
Broadcaster, Podcaster, Author & Journalist, Conference Chair
5:45 pm
Drinks Reception
Exhibition Hall
Networking, and Refreshments