From 19 to 21 November 2025, the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) will take part in the LIII Convención Internacional IMEF, hosted by the Instituto Mexicano de Ejecutivos de Finanzas (IMEF) at the Delmar International Convention Centre in Los Cabos, Mexico.
The three-day program combines IMEF’s national technical agenda with ICFOA’s international priorities, culminating in the ICFOA Summit on Friday, 21 November.
Program Structure
19 November
IMEF kicks off with a golf tournament and icebreaker dinner, providing informal peer engagement and strategic networking.20 November
IMEF hosts a full day of technical sessions addressing digital bonds, risk, geopolitics, and the evolving CFO role. In parallel, ICFOA will conduct a closed-door board meeting focused on 2025 working group outcomes and 2026 strategic alignment. Key topics include credential portability, ESG integration, and CFO standardization across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.21 November
The public-facing IMEF + ICFOA International Summit replaces the mid-day IMEF sessions. It is structured around three sessions:The Global Evolution of the CFO: Leadership, Technology, and Sustainability
Emmanuel Millard, ICFOA President, outlines how CFOs must now act as cross-functional leaders and board-level strategists.Beyond ESG Compliance: Redefining Competitive Finance
David Wray, Chair of ICFOA’s ESG Committee, and Lucie Johanna Léa Rousseau of Sí vale, present how ESG is shaping profitability, capital strategy, and long-term business models.International CFO Panel: Strategic Risks, Regional Trends, and Support Needs
Finance leaders from Africa, Europe, and the Americas address localized challenges—from regulatory barriers to digital infrastructure—and identify where standardised support can accelerate CFO effectiveness.
A sponsor showcase follows, and all ICFOA sessions offer live English interpretation online.
Why It Matters
The ICFOA Summit advances the Alliance’s work on global CFO leadership, technical collaboration, and shared strategy. It connects executive-level finance professionals to pressing international trends and peer-tested responses.
For those leading in cross-border environments, this summit offers insight, alignment, and practical leverage.