From AI innovation to practical process wins, Xelix Connect brings together finance leaders, process owners and industry peers for a jam-packed day of stories, strategy, and smart thinking. Whether you’re scaling with Xelix or just tuning into what’s new in AP - this is your backstage pass.
11 am: Arrival, coffee & light bites
Ease into the day with some southern hospitality - coffee, breakfast bites and your first chance to connect with fellow attendees.
11:20 am: Welcome to Xelix Connect in Music City - Paul, Co-Founder & CEO at Xelix
A quick, energising welcome to get the day kicked off and the conversation flowing.
11:35 am: AP in 2025: Trends, tipping points and transformation - Paul, Co-Founder & CEO at Xelix
What’s next in AP? A straight-talking, stat-backed look at where the function is going - and how to stay ahead. Paul will also share a quick business review – who is Xelix, what we’ve done and where we’re going.
11:55 am: Product vision: Big ideas, better AP - Phil, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Xelix
Get the inside track on what’s coming next from Xelix - including recent game-changing updates to Helpdesk and Statements, and how Agentic AI is reshaping finance workflows. This session concludes with you sharing your product wish list.
12:30 pm: Customer spotlight: Agentic AI in action
Discover how a Xelix customer launched their first AI-driven AP project to tackle key challenges in supplier relationships, internal SLAs, and financial accuracy. By automating statement reconciliation and transforming a fragmented Helpdesk, their team reduced inbox volume significantly and is on track to reconcile 90% of vendor spend. These early results have cut down queries, strengthened financial controls, and built strong internal confidence in AI - paving the way for broader AI adoption across finance operations.
1 pm: Lunch and speed networking
Enjoy a 5* lunch out on the terrace and take the opportunity to speed connect with Xelix customers, team and wider community.
2 pm: AI myth busting
Put AI misinformation to bed in this quick fire quiz.
2:10 pm: Leadership Panel: The evolution of Accounts Payable
A strategic discussion with senior finance leaders on how AP is evolving - from a manual cost centre to an intelligent, scalable operation. Hear how they’re rethinking processes, investing in the right tech, and aligning AP with broader business goals. Speakers to be announced soon.
2:40 pm – Roundtable Discussions: Scaling, strategy and what’s next?
Join peer-led conversations on the real-world challenges and breakthroughs shaping finance operations today. From scaling AP without adding headcount to embedding AI, managing compliance, and driving cross-functional impact - share your experiences, ask questions, and walk away with fresh perspectives you can put into action.
3:10 pm – Coffee Break
Refuel, reconnect, and get ready for the final stretch.
3:25 pm – Innovation Showcase: Lightning talks and quick wins
Hear directly from Xelix customers in a series of fast-paced lightning talks - each sharing a high-impact win, breakthrough moment, or smart shortcut that moved the needle. From process tweaks to tech tips, walk away with proven ideas you can apply in your own team tomorrow.
3:55 pm – Keynote: Beyond AI - The future of Finance Ops
What’s after AI? A forward-looking view on where finance ops is headed - and what leaders can do to future-proof their teams.
4:10 pm– AI myth busting quiz results and wrap-up
Time to announce our AI Quiz champions and wrap up the day.
4:20 pm – Cheers and connections
Close the day with a drink, deeper conversations and new connections to take forward.
5 pm – Head home or continue the conversation?
The day concludes and we look to wave those off heading home or if you’re staying the evening, head out with the Xelix team and others for a night in Nashville. Let us know if you’re hanging around in the RSVP form and we’ll add you to the evening guest list.
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