DATES: Saturday, May 17th - Monday, May 19th, 2026
LOCATION: San Antonio Marriott River Center on the Riverwalk
CONFERENCE RATES (WITH REGISTRATION BY 12/31/25): $1,195 for FEI Members; $1,695 for nonmembers
New Name. Same Vision. Greater Impact.
Formerly known as the Financial Leadership Summit, the Financial Leaders Forum reflects the evolving role of finance professionals as strategic leaders and changemakers. This reimagined flagship event from FEI, now in collaboration with Media Financial Management Association (MFM), delivers the same high-impact content, networking, and thought leadership, with an expanded reach and renewed focus on the future of financial leadership.
The Finance World Won't Wait. Will You?
AI is rewriting the rules. Markets are pivoting overnight. Your team spans four generations. And the playbook you relied on last year? It's already outdated.
The 2026 Financial Leaders Forum isn't just another conference – it's your competitive advantage. This is where finance leaders come to get ahead and stay ahead.
Two Powerhouse Organizations. One Transformative Experience.
For the first time, Financial Executives International (FEI) and Media Financial Management Association (MFM) are joining forces to create something extraordinary. The result? A forum designed specifically for CFOs, controllers, treasurers, and financial decision-makers who refuse to lead from behind.
Whether you're in banking, technology, media, manufacturing, telecommunications, or beyond – this is your community. Your network. Your moment.
What Makes This Forum Different?
5 Electrifying General Sessions
Hear from industry visionaries and economic thought leaders who don't just predict the future, they're building it. Walk away with insights that shift how you think and strategies you'll use Monday morning.
Laser-Focused Learning Tracks
Choose from expertly curated deep-dive sessions on the topics keeping you up at night: AI implementation, multigenerational leadership, risk mitigation, strategic innovation, and more. No fluff. All substance.
Networking That Actually Works
Forget awkward small talk. Connect with finance leaders nationwide through intimate roundtables and curated social events designed for real conversations and lasting relationships. This is where deals start and partnerships begin.
The Expo Hall That Pays for Itself
Discover tools and solutions that immediately impact your operations – cutting costs, saving time, and boosting productivity. Many attendees save more than their registration fee just from what they find here.
Earn While You Learn
Gain up to 15 CPE credits in just two days–and unlike many conferences, you'll actually want to implement what you learn.
The Numbers That Matter
$1,195 - Your all-access investment when you register thru December 31, 2025
$200 - What you'll save by locking in early rate pricing
Multiple registrations? – Ask about team discounts. Email events@financialexecutives.org
Why San Antonio? Why Now?
Picture this: Three days on the iconic Riverwalk. Learning by day, world-class dining and culture by night. The Marriott River Center puts you steps from everything San Antonio has to offer – but more importantly, it puts you in the room with the finance leaders shaping tomorrow's landscape.
The early rate window is closing. The longer you wait, the more you'll spend.
Here's What You're Really Deciding
You can show up to 2026, hoping you've kept pace. Or you can walk out fo the Forum ahead of the game – armed with the strategies, connections, and insights that separate leaders from followers. The finance professionals who thrive aren't the ones who wait and see. They're the ones who invest in staying sharp, staying connected, and staying ahead.
Your Team. Your Career. Your Next Move.
Questions? Need to arrange private meetings, discuss client entertainment opportunities, or recommend learning track topics? Contact FEI at events@financialexecutives.org. Terms and conditions apply.
Tee Off for Impact
Sunday, May 17 | The Quarry Golf Course
Kick off your San Antonio experience where business meets purpose. The FERF Golf Invitational* isn't your typical corporate golf outing – it's where finance leaders forge connections on one of Texas's most stunning courses while supporting financial education and research that advances the entire profession.
Swing. Network. Make a difference.
*Separate registration is required. Sign up now.
Don't Just Attend. Transform.
The finance leaders who define the next decade won't be the ones who adapted to change – they'll be the ones who saw it coming and shaped the response.
May 17-19, 2026 is your opportunity to be that leader. See you in San Antonio.
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