AFP 2025 Executive Institute to Focus on Navigating Uncertainty, Leading with Confidence

Featuring keynote speakers Curt Steinhorst and Theresa Payton, the event, sponsored by PNC Bank, offers a robust lineup of sessions for treasury and finance executives

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The AFP 2025 Executive Institute, sponsored by PNC Bank, will equip treasury and finance executives with support and solutions that can turn disruption into direction.

The Executive Institute is an exclusive extension of AFP 2025, an annual conference for treasury and finance professionals organized by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). The Executive Institute is a curated experience for executive-level treasury and finance leaders to have candid discussions with peers and gain expert insights to drive success in uncertain times.

Curt Steinhorst, a high-velocity leadership and performance expert, will open the Executive Institute Monday, Oct. 27, with a keynote on reclaiming attention as a leadership priority and transforming it into a competitive advantage in today's hyper-connected workplace.

Theresa Payton, cybersecurity expert and former White House chief information officer, will deliver the Executive Institute keynote Tuesday, Oct. 28, unpacking the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) while exposing its looming risks.

Programming for executives at AFP 2025 also includes:

• Educational sessions on shoring up reshored supply chains and using AI to free up time for strategy;
• Roundtable discussions on setting and maintaining an AI policy and concentrating cash across borders; and
• Opportunities for executives to build their peer network.

"No one leads alone in today's dynamic landscape," said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP. "The AFP 2025 Executive Institute serves as a critical connector for treasury and finance executives, bridging leading minds with peer-tested best practices, emerging technologies and bold ideas that are shaping the future of the profession."

"In times of rapid change, treasury and finance leaders play a pivotal role in providing clarity and confidence to their organizations," said Emma Loftus, EVP and head of Treasury Management at PNC Bank. "The AFP Executive Institute creates a rare space for executives to step back from the day-to-day, engage with peers, and explore emerging ideas and technologies that will shape the future of our profession. PNC is proud to support this forum for bold thinking and collaborative problem-solving."

Created exclusively for treasury and finance executives, attendance at the AFP Executive Institute is limited to corporate practitioners with the title of CFO, VP of Finance, treasurer, assistant treasurer or controller. Reserve your seat by registering for AFP 2025 and selecting the AFP Executive Institute. Register by Sept. 19 to save $274.

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About AFP^®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

SOURCE Association for Financial Professionals