Business & Industry Focus Forum (4 hours - morning) - 2.5 Tech & 1.5 [NT] - Webcast
Overview
To better serve today's busy professionals, we've reimagined our long-standing Business & Industry Conference as the Business & Industry Focus Forum. This new 4-hour virtual format concentrates on the most timely and impactful topics affecting finance, accounting, and business professionals, delivering the insights you need in a more flexible and efficient experience.
Note: This event was originally advertised at 8-hours.
A special thank you to the members of the Business Management & Advisory Serivces Project Committee for developing the 2026 conference.
Highlights
- Talent Acquisition – How to Attract & Retain Talent
- Management Reporting & Business Intelligence
- Digital Maturity and AI Strategy for Finance Leaders
Topics are subject to change.
Designed For
CPAs, CFOs, controllers and other financial managers in industry who wish to update their knowledge and skills.
Objectives
Provide an overview of current issues and developments impacting the private industry arena.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Bob Green, SingerLewak LLP (Woodland Hills, 91367)
Bob Green is a highly accomplished CPA, CITP, and CGMA who serves as the Lead Partner for SingerLewak's "SL Business Informatics" advisory practices. Bob is a well-respected professional and founder of a philanthropically focused professional networking group. He also serves in several capacities with philanthropies in the Los Angeles area. Bob is an expert in combining CPA, CFO, consulting, and technologist skills to provide strategic technology advice to CFOs, CIOs, and CEOs of growing businesses. His team guides clients through complex systems initiatives, leveraging their vast business and technology experience to govern and manage the process from beginning to successful completion.
(9/11/26)
Lauren Baptiste, Acheloa Wellness (Pound Ridge, 10576)
Lauren Baptiste is the founder of Acheloa Wellness and creator of TextLauren, an AI executive coach built from more than a decade of her coaching frameworks. Drawing on 13+ years of corporate experience, she helps professionals in accounting, consulting, law, and finance advance their careers, lead more strategically, and prevent burnout without sacrificing their health, relationships, or personal lives. Her work has supported organizations including IBM, TD Securities, EY, the NFL, Warner Music, Est?e Lauder, Standard Chartered, and the United Nations, and has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Thrive Global, Medium, and Authority Magazine.
(9/18/26)
Non-Member Price $230.00
Member Price $175.00