AI in Finance: Inspiration and Tools for Effective Work

My name is Arkadiusz Skuza. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence in the finance industry has revolutionized the field. This workshop is tailored for finance professionals eager to explore AI applications that can transform their daily work routines. I will focus on discussing current trends in the industry and providing an overview of the latest tools and applications. This will help participants feel more confident using these tools to improve their calculations and analysis. The total duration of the workshop is 2 hours.
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  1. Introduction
  2. Training Objectives
  3. Key Takeaways
  4. Trainer Profile
  5. Training Agenda
  6. Pricing Details and Required Equipment

Training Objectives

    The main objective of the workshop is to present inspiring applications of artificial intelligence in finance and to equip participants with specific tools and techniques that can revolutionize their daily work.
    Participants will learn how to use AI to improve analysis and calculations, and how to use advanced techniques for creating presentations and reports in the context of financial controlling.

Key Takeaways

  1. Understanding the role and potential of AI in finance and market benchmarks (two examples of European applications).
  2. Practical knowledge on creating reports using AI tools (demonstration of tools and simulations).
  3. Using predictive systems to build financial analyses and automatically present results (demonstration of tools).
  4. Creating advanced calculation formulas using AI, increasing the efficiency of analytical processes.

Trainer Profile

Arkadiusz (Arek) Skuza is an expert in artificial intelligence and data monetization, with over 20 years of experience in advising European and American company management boards. As an advisor and implementer of AI strategy solutions, Arek specializes in using technology to increase business process efficiency, productivity, and sales and marketing. His achievements include generating savings of $13.3 million in AI-driven projects, significantly shortening product development cycles, and improving sales metrics by 500%. His clients include Allegro, Ikea, Shell, Maspex, Modoma, Solereis, Krishome, and over 20 other companies in the US and Europe.

Arek is a highly regarded trainer and speaker who has conducted over 160 lectures and workshops in Europe and the US on business model transformation and the use of AI. He is a lecturer at American and Polish MBA programs. Arek was elected to the board of Tech Titans, actively engaging in the development of AI in the US state of Texas. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of business needs, making him a unique expert in the field of AI and business innovation. Arek’s publications can be found at https://arekskuza.com/the-innovation-blog/.

A presentation of Arek’s experience can be found at this link.

Training Agenda (2 hours):

1. Introduction to AI in Finance

  • Overview of current trends and market benchmarks (two case studies).
  • The importance of AI in modernizing financial processes (case study).

2. AI Tools for Financiers.

  • Overview of the latest analysis and calculation tools (demo).
  • The use of AI in creating financial slides and presentations.

3. AI in Financial Controlling

  • How AI can support risk management and financial forecasting.

4. Inspiration Session and Q&A

  • Open questions and discussion with an expert on the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation.

Pricing Details and Required Equipment

  • Price: €1,100 plus travel and accommodation costs.
  • Required equipment: Microphone, projector, whiteboard.