An all-inclusive experience where the brightest minds in finance connect over breakthrough AI, technology, and methodologies–all set against the backdrop of a resort that's entirely yours.
Who Attends
Microsoft
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Kansas City Chiefs
Fruit of the Loom
Greystar
Sprout Social
Suffolk
Brookfield
Bell Partners
Liberty Bank
TruStone
Englobe
Tridel Delmanor
First Majestic
Microsoft
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Kansas City Chiefs
Fruit of the Loom
Greystar
Sprout Social
Suffolk
Brookfield
Bell Partners
Liberty Bank
TruStone
Englobe
Tridel Delmanor
First Majestic
Excelerate Finance Fest 2026 at a glance
For three days in May, The Office of Finance takes over Lost Pines Resort near Austin, Texas. Excelerate Finance Fest is an all-inclusive experience where every corner of the resort becomes a space to learn, network, and grow. From expert-led sessions by the campfire to strategy talks on horseback, you’ll walk away with insights, connections, and clarity you won’t find anywhere else.*
May
Welcome
Settle in, saddle up and connect with the industry’s top finance, accounting and business leaders.
Welcome Mixer
Finance Hackathon
Vena Training Day (optional add-on for Vena users)
May
Day 1
Step into the Future of Finance
Set the stage, align on purpose and open minds to what’s possible in the future of finance.
Experiential Keynote
Curated Learning Tracks
CPE/CPD Sessions
Intentional Connections
Sponsor and Innovation Lounges
Influencer and Analyst-Led Experiences
The Venny Awards Dinner
May
Day 2
Advancing Your Modern Finance Journey
Equip yourself with practical skills and peer-driven insights to take back and transform your business.
Morning Keynote
Partner-Guided Learning Labs
CPE/CPD Sessions
Customer Product Mastery
Fireside Chats
Group Roundtables and Community Connections
Closing Keynote
*Designed to grow with your needs, our agenda will be refined and updated to ensure every moment delivers maximum value.
MEALS. ACCOMMODATIONS. INSIGHTS. NO RECONCILIATIONS REQUIRED.
Advanced Pricing
$3,350
Your all-access ticket includes:
3-night resort stay (May 11–13, room and tax included)
Mainstage content, workshops and roundtables
Networking with peers, partners and product experts
Curated experiences that fuel connection and insights
All meals and receptions, with top-tier food and beverages
Evening entertainment, including the Venny Awards Celebration
CPE/CPD credits and access to on-demand session recordings
Premium swag and exclusive on-site perks
Book early, save big and get first pick at Excelerate Experiences.
Bringing a group? Speak with your Account Manager or contact [email protected]for special group rates.
Advanced Pricing With Vena Product Training
$3,850
Includes everything in the all-access ticket plus:
~6 hours of in-depth, interactive product training led by Vena Experts on May 11
Beginner to intermediate sessions—choose what fits your level (subject to capacity)
Certification opportunity to showcase your expertise
CPE/CPD credits
Networking lunch with peers and Vena experts
Option to choose your sessions closer to the event (subject to capacity)
Add Training Day during registration to customize your session lineup once the 2026 schedule and descriptions are released.
Recharge. Reflect. Connect.
Multiplying Your Team’s Impact:
The Finance Skills That Matter Most
Multiplying Your Team’s Impact:
The Finance Skills That Matter Most
As expectations on finance continue to rise, efficiency has become table stakes. This session focuses on the critical modern skills that will allow Finance teams to scale their impact. Learn how finance leaders are redefining roles, developing talent, and enabling teams to move from reporting results to shaping outcomes.
The Venny Awards Gala:
Celebrate The Finest In Finance
The Venny Awards Gala:
Celebrate The Finest In Finance
Celebrate finance professionals transforming business at our signature evening gala. Connect with innovators and leaders while honoring achievements that inspire excellence. An unforgettable night that fuels your passion and motivates the next stage of your career.
Workforce Planning:
Unlocking Strategic Capacity
Workforce Planning:
Unlocking Strategic Capacity
Workforce planning has become one of the most complex—and visible—responsibilities of FP&A. This session explores how teams move beyond static headcount models to workforce plans that reflect capacity, productivity, attrition, and cost trade-offs. Learn how forward thinking finance leaders are partnering with HR and operations to support better hiring decisions, manage uncertainty, and align workforce investments with business priorities.
Reset & Recharge:
Spa Sanctuary
Reset & Recharge:
Spa Sanctuary
Escape to The Spa at Lost Pines for treatments that restore focus and energy. Unwind in 17 treatment rooms, eucalyptus steam rooms, and whirlpools—reminding you why balanced leaders make better decisions (choice of this OR Golf activity included in your ticket).
Excel Unleashed:
What’s New for Finance
Excel Unleashed:
What’s New for Finance
Excel’s latest advancements present Finance Teams with greater opportunities to unlock the capabilities of the most ubiquitous tool. This session highlights the Excel capabilities that matter most for Finance today. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what’s worth adopting now, what to keep an eye on, and how to unlock productivity.
Finance & IT:
Building the Partnership
Finance & IT:
Building the Partnership
Enterprise performance transformation starts with a strong partnership between Finance and IT. This session explores how leading organizations define collaboration between the two functions—especially as data integration, AI, and operational planning scale.
Fairway to Finance:
Finance Leader Golf Experience
Fairway to Finance:
Finance Leader Golf Experience
Tee off with industry leaders on Lost Pines’ award-winning 18-hole course, where challenging play meets Hill Country views. Build lasting relationships as you navigate terrain that mirrors the strategy required in modern finance (choice of this OR Spa activity included in your ticket).
AI Prompt Engineering for Finance:
Maximizing Copilot and Vena AI
AI Prompt Engineering for Finance:
Maximizing Copilot and Vena AI
The impact of generative AI depends on quality prompts. This hands-on session focuses on prompt engineering specifically for finance use cases. Attendees will learn how to structure prompts, avoid common pitfalls, and consistently generate more reliable, decision-ready outputs.
Zen & ROI:
Morning Mindfulness Yoga Sessions
Zen & ROI:
Morning Mindfulness Yoga Sessions
Start your day with intention and clarity in the serene Texas Hill Country. Guided yoga sessions surrounded by wildflowers and pines help you find your center before diving into strategy. Fuel your mind and body while connecting with peers who know balanced leaders drive better outcomes.
Walk, Run, Sprint:
How Finance Leaders Multiply Technology ROI
Walk, Run, Sprint:
How Finance Leaders Multiply Technology ROI
Most finance teams waste technology ROI by sprinting before they can walk. Discover the strategic implementation framework that delivers quick foundational wins, then leverages saved time to tackle ambitious projects- all while avoiding common pitfalls that derail implementations.
Lead, Learn and Connect With Purpose
Explore four transformative content themes with sessions for every stage of finance maturity, from emerging teams building momentum to leading organizations driving enterprise-wide impact.
Finance Elevated:The Modern Maturity Journey
Explore where your finance team is today, and where it can go next, with Vena’s Modern Finance Maturity Model. Then learn how leading organizations build agility, manage volatility, and align people, process and technology to drive real impact.
AI-Powered Planning:Turning Insight into Foresight
The AI revolution is here. Learn how to combine human intelligence with breakthrough AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Vena’s Agentic AI to automate processes, unlock foresight across the business and act faster in a world that never slows down.
Future-Ready Leaders:Your Career, Your Community
Finance transformation starts with people. Learn how to lead across departments, build credibility with executives, and grow your career—and your network—through storytelling, data fluency and mentorship.
Finance in Action:From Models to Momentum
Turn ideas into impact. Experience live demos, hands-on tutorials and real-world case studies packed with proof points and use cases you can apply right away—plus best practices to extend Vena with Power BI, Microsoft Copilot and more.
Why Attend Excelerate Finance Fest 2026?
Actionable Strategies To Improve Your Finance Function
Get templates, use cases, and best practices you can put to work right away — real tools to elevate your planning, reporting, and decision-making.
Meet With People Who Get It
Connect with peers and experts who speak your language. Swap ideas, share insights, and be part of a community that celebrates finance excellence.
Your All-Inclusive Working Vacation
Everything’s covered — sessions, meals, and experiences designed to help you learn, recharge, and return to work energized and inspired.
“I particularly enjoyed the workshop/training and the keynote speakers sharing their wisdom.”
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Choy, Manager of Planning and Analysis
“Really enjoyed the event and being able to connect with other FP&A professionals. The sessions were invaluable in helping to develop a better understanding of the various things happening in the FP&A space and to gain new ideas for improvements in our organization.”
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Nate, Operations Controller
“I particularly enjoyed the workshop/training and the keynote speakers sharing their wisdom.”
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Choy, Manager of Planning and Analysis
“Really enjoyed the event and being able to connect with other FP&A professionals. The sessions were invaluable in helping to develop a better understanding of the various things happening in the FP&A space and to gain new ideas for improvements in our organization.”
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Nate, Operations Controller
“Very informative, creative, and practical sessions and speakers.”
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Florache, Senior Accounting Manager
“As a team that’s been with Vena for a few years now and implemented multiple processes, I think the value for us really comes in conversations with other experienced users and learning and about new features.”
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Levi, Financial Analyst
“These sessions were packed so full of info I had to close my email and not multi-task. This had my full attention and I appreciate the effort that went into making the sessions interesting.”
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Jessica, Senior Financial Analyst
“Very informative, creative, and practical sessions and speakers.”
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Florache, Senior Accounting Manager
“As a team that’s been with Vena for a few years now and implemented multiple processes, I think the value for us really comes in conversations with other experienced users and learning and about new features.”
—
Levi, Financial Analyst
“These sessions were packed so full of info I had to close my email and not multi-task. This had my full attention and I appreciate the effort that went into making the sessions interesting.”
—
Jessica, Senior Financial Analyst
Location
Nestled along the Colorado River and just 18 minutes (15 miles) from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa blends modern luxury with natural beauty. Surrounded by water, trails and wide-open skies, it’s an inspiring backdrop that delivers the space and energy to think bigger and connect deeper.
