Keynoting BlackLine’s Beyond the Black 2025: AI, Automation, and the Future of Finance

That’s a wrap from BlackLine’s Beyond the Black 2025—and what an incredible week in Las Vegas!

I had the honor of taking the main stage to keynote this year’s event, where I presented my signature AI Countdown—a look at five real-world innovations proving how artificial intelligence is enhancing, not replacing, human expertise. From predictive analytics to next-gen automation, this year’s theme centered on how technology is redefining finance while keeping people at the core of every transformation.

I also had the privilege of moderating a fireside chat with BlackLine CFO Patrick Villanova, who shared powerful insights on how finance leaders are using automation and AI to drive smarter, faster decision-making.

Beyond the incredible sessions and tech demos, what stood out most was the energy and community—thousands of finance and technology professionals coming together with one shared mission: to innovate fearlessly.

A huge thank-you to the BlackLine team especially Cindy Zwerner and Molly Boyles for producing such a standout event and to every attendee who stopped to chat, share stories, or join the conversation.

The future of finance isn’t just automated—it’s human-driven, AI-powered, and built on innovation.

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