Beyond Copenhagen

Beyond is back. It’s time for Finance+. 

This year’s edition of Pleo’s flagship event will allow finance and business professionals to explore a new and superior dimension for finance teams and their ways of working with the rest of the business.

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Meet the speakers

We’re inviting some industry leaders and big thinkers from all over the globe to shed light on the world of finance, and how we can all work towards business success. 

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Bjarne Corydon

CEO & Editor in Chief - Børsen

Kasper Hjulmand

Soccer Coach

Jeanette Fangel Løgstrup

Board member, Advisor and Author

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Mark Wassmann

Finance Director - Les Deux

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René Søndergaard

Head of Finance - PEAK Wind

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Martin Dalskov

Director of Finance - Podimo

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Andreas Glenvig

CFO - SYBO

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Christina Bisgaard Laursen

CFO - Flatpay

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Mads Bjarrum

COO - Bjarke Ingels Group

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Daniel Eisenberg

Head of Expansion - Deel

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Michiel Boere

Chief Financial Officer - Remote

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Johanna Waara

SVP, Commercial Solutions Europe - Mastercard

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Casper Nielsen Christiansen

CFO - Penneo

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Rasmus Vogt

Senior Director Finance & Legal - Famly

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Gal Aharon

Director, Accounting Operations - Deel

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David McHenry

Managing Director & Head of Product Advisory and Implementation - HSBC Innovation Banking UK

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Jeppe Rindom

CEO & Founder - Pleo


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Søren Lonning

CFO - Pleo


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Mette Gade

CPO - Pleo

What’s on the agenda? 

09:30
09:40

Pleo Talks

09:40 - 10:30

Presentation

We're kicking off the event with some insightful keynotes from people in- and outside of Pleo. Here we will shed some light on the importance of removing the barriers between finance and the rest of the business, the concept of collaborative spending and its impact on business growth and resilience. and how the Pleo product has been evolving.

10:30

Coffee break

10:30 - 11:00

Stage 1

Stage 2

11:00

Stage 1

Smarter spending company-wide

11:00 - 11:30

Fireside

Successful spend management includes the whole team. Hear how various departments can work together in harmony using Pleo for better collaboration and efficiency.
 

Stage 2

The strategic role of marketing spend

11:00 - 11:30

Fireside

Investing in marketing isn’t just for startups. This session will explore how collaborative financial strategies can enhance marketing efforts and drive growth.
 
11:45

Stage 1

How to turn ESG compliance into competitive advantage

11:45 - 12:15

Presentation

New ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) legislation demands more than just ticking boxes. With more focus on ESG, companies can turn this challenge to their advantage. 

Stage 2

HSBC Innovation Banking and Pleo: Redefining financial agility through treasury innovation

11:45 - 12:15

Presentation

A panel discussion on the evolving role of corporate treasury, featuring insights from Pleo and HSBC Innovation Banking. An exciting conversation about the future of cashflow management in a digital-first world

12:15

Lunch

12:15 - 13:15

Stage 1

Stage 2

13:15

Stage 1

Striking the balance between trust and control

13:15 - 13:45

Panel discussion

This panel will discuss the evolving concept of financial control, and why moving away from micromanagement into a more democratic approach is a win-win. Uncover the pitfalls of traditional control and learn how digital transformation can help foster a culture of trust and transparency.

Stage 2

Work it out: How to build a strong HR and Finance partnership

13:15 - 13:45

Fireside

The key to business success is collaboration. Hear it from the experts on exactly how they manage to work cross-functionally, effectively. From the importance of communication, teamwork, and a company understanding on finances, there’s plenty of actionable advice to take from this session.

14:00

Leadership lessons from successful Leaders in Finance

14:00 - 14:45

Fireside panel

Sit down and get to know a group of Finance Leaders as they walk us through the lessons learned throughout their career about all things leadership. They'll be discussing the key challenges along the way and sharing the advice they have for the next generation.

14:45

Coffee break

14:45 - 15:00

15:00

Going beyond, together

15:00 - 15:45

Keynote

Hear about the importance of cross-functional collaboration, and why there can’t be business success without it. 

15:45

And that's a wrap...

15:45 - 16:00

Presentation

We’re wrapping the day with some closing words. A huge thank you for joining us at Beyond 2024. We hope to see you next year…

16:00

Location

D15
Drejervej 15
2400 Copenhagen NV 

What to expect from Beyond

For every stop of the roadshow, we have a jam-packed day planned for you. You’ll be joined by finance professionals from all around the country. It's an opportunity to network, connect, and get inspired.

“Attending Beyond last year was an incredibly enriching experience. It provided a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow CFOs, gain practical, hands-on insights, and actively participate in professional debates. I highly recommend Pleo Beyond for anyone looking to engage with leading financial minds.”

Martin Dalskov, Director of Finance at Podimo ApS

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Who we've partnered with

We’re lucky enough to work with some of the best finance leaders in the game. Here’s who we’ve got working behind the scenes for this year’s version of Beyond.