Event Details:
Date: 21 & 22 May 2025
Time: Day 1 Introductory Workshops: 13.00 - 17.00, Day 2 Conference: 09.00 - 16.00
Location: BPP University, 1 Portsoken Street, London E1 8BT
Ticket Price:
Members: FREE (limited places available)
Conference + FREE Introductory Workshop + access to pre-conference dinner and drinks: £695 (Bring a colleague along for only £350 more while the offer is available). See tickets for available Early Bird offers.
Introductory Workshop ONLY £295
About the Conference:
The Beyond Budgeting Round Table conference is the 70th in a series that has been going for over two decades.
The main conference is on 22nd May. Preceding it are two optional introductory workshops, which are run in parallel on the afternoon of 21st May. One introduces Beyond Budgeting for those unfamiliar with the principles, the other is a forum for those currently on their implementation journey and an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other.
Our event aims to provide attendees with the knowledge, tools and strategies to embrace a more efficient and adaptive approach to unlocking superior performance, whilst promoting a workplace without any of the dysfunctional and ethically questionable behaviours associated with traditional budget based, command and control management practices.
Keynote Speakers:
Dave Snowden - Complexity and Beyond Budgeting
Few understand complexity better than Professor Dave Snowden, the mind behind the renowned Cynefin framework. As organisations navigate increasingly complex environments, Snowden’s insights into sense-making and decision-making are invaluable. In this session, he will share his reflections on Beyond Budgeting, exploring how its principles can help organisations thrive under uncertainty.
Sogndal Municipality - Beyond Budgeting in the Public Sector
Beyond Budgeting isn’t just for businesses—Sogndal Municipality, a Norwegian town of 12,000 people, is proving that it’s just as relevant in the public sector. Joakim Systaddal (Challenger) and Helle Selseng (Head of HR) will take us through their transformative journey, highlighting the challenges, benefits, and lessons learned in applying Beyond Budgeting principles to public governance.
John Coleman - Agile and Beyond Budgeting
Agile and Beyond Budgeting share a common foundation, but how do they complement each other? John Coleman —a prominent figures in the Agile community—will explore the synergies between these approaches, discussing how combining Agile with Beyond Budgeting creates a powerful framework for modern organisations.
XVIVO Group - Beyond Budgeting in Practice
Sweden’s XVIVO Group, a global leader in organ perfusion technologies, has undergone a financial transformation. Since 2024, the company has removed traditional budgeting in favour of a dynamic Financial Steering Model. Rikard Olsson, former CEO of the Beyond Budgeting Institute and management consultant at Ekan, will provide an overview of this innovative approach, sharing key challenges, success factors, and lessons learned.
Lorenz Bahlsen Snack World - Aligning Management with Sustainability & Innovation
Lorenz Bahlsen, a global snack leader with 8,000 employees, has reshaped its performance management processes to align with its forward-thinking leadership strategy. Hartmut (Head of Group Strategic Controlling) will share how the company integrated Beyond Budgeting with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive sustainable innovation and long-term success.
Conference Highlights:
Engaging Discussions: Participate in dynamic discussions featuring industry leaders who have implemented Beyond Budgeting principles in their organisations. Gain practical insights into their challenges, successes, and lessons learned.
Interactive Workshops: Join hands-on workshops facilitated by experts to learn practical techniques for implementing Beyond Budgeting methodologies, overcoming resistance, and fostering a culture of agility.
Case Studies: Discover real-world case studies that demonstrate how organisations have transitioned from traditional budgeting to a more dynamic and decentralised approach, achieving better results and improved decision-making.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the Beyond Budgeting community. Exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative approaches to financial management.
Who Should Attend:
This conference is for you if you are a finance practitioner, business leader, or HR professional interested in improving the way your organisation works.
If you are a change leader or consultant supporting organisational transformations to make them more agile, you too will benefit from understanding how Beyond Budgeting principles can help.
Whether you are already engaged with Beyond Budgeting, or just starting to explore alternative approaches to management models, this event offers a platform to deepen your understanding and gain practical knowledge.
Why Attend:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Beyond Budgeting and its impact on organisational performance.
Learn from industry experts and successful practitioners who have implemented Beyond Budgeting principles.
Explore innovative techniques and tools for transitioning to a more adaptive and people centric management model.
Network with professionals from diverse industries and exchange ideas and experiences.
Discover practical strategies to overcome challenges and drive change within your organisation.
Registration:
Register for the Beyond Budgeting Round Table Spring Conference today!
