CFO AI Leverage Report: An Executive Roundtable on AI ROI
Artificial intelligence has moved from an innovation budget to a board-level operating question. This executive roundtable puts finance leadership at the center of that shift, with a focused discussion on how companies fund, govern, and measure enterprise AI.
Why this event matters
The useful question is no longer whether an organization is experimenting with AI. It is whether those experiments can survive budget scrutiny, security review, and the demand for measurable business outcomes. CFO sponsorship often determines which programs move from pilot to durable capability.
What the conversation will cover
- How enterprise AI budgets are being shaped and approved
- Where governance and financial accountability intersect
- How leaders distinguish measurable ROI from expensive experimentation
- What executive buyers expect from AI vendors and internal teams
- How finance leaders can compare adoption and operating-leverage benchmarks
Who should attend
The room is designed for CFOs, finance executives, founders, investors, and enterprise technology leaders responsible for AI investment decisions. Attendance is invitation-led and capacity is limited, making the peer discussion as important as the formal research.
The DevCuration view
For operators, the value is the chance to hear how other organizations are defining the business case before large commitments are made. For founders selling into the enterprise, it is a window into the financial and governance questions that increasingly shape the buying process.
Event details
- Date: 2026-08-02
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Format: In person
- Location: Fairfield by Marriott — 325 W 33rd St — New York, NY, 10001
- Hosted by: Open Future Forum, Executive Research Series
- Registration: Official event page
Registration requirements, capacity, and access details can change. Use the official registration page above for the latest information from the organizer.
Enterprise AI funding, last 30 days
DevCuration's funding database tracked 30 Enterprise AI rounds totaling $1.1B in disclosed capital over the past 30 days. Recent deals we covered:
- Boomi Acquires Lunar.dev for Enterprise AI GovernanceM&A · Jul 29
- Cast Insights Raises $4.5M Pre-Seed for Real-Time Speech AIPre-Seed · $4.5M · Jul 26
- Alocity Closes Series A for AI Physical Security PlatformSeries A · Jul 22
- Cascade Raises $3.5M to Help AEC Firms Find Tomorrow's Projects Before Everyone ElseFinancing · $3.5M · Jul 22
- Quorum Receives Strategic Investment From Enlightenment Capital to Expand AI for Government AffairsStrategic · Jul 21
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CFO AI Leverage Report: An Executive Roundtable on AI ROI?
2026-08-02 at 12:00 PM ET.
Where is the event?
Fairfield by Marriott, 325 W 33rd St in New York, NY. If the exact venue is private, it will be shared with approved registrants.
Who is this event for?
The room is designed for CFOs, finance executives, founders, investors, and enterprise technology leaders responsible for AI investment decisions. Attendance is invitation-led and capacity is limited, making the peer discussion as important as the formal research.
How do I register?
Register through the official organizer page: https://luma.com/en72vp19
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