FEI Silicon Valley Events

03/27 - Financial Officers Forum (Virtual)
03/31 - Cybersecurity – Why Protecting Company Data is the #1 Issue of CFOs in 2026 | JPMorganChase
04/16 - Not All Spend Is Equal: Why Vendor Spend Is the CFO’s Biggest Lever for Margin and Risk Control | Zip
04/28 - Unlock The Metrics That Matter in an AI Driven Saas Landscape | Wells Fargo
05/07 - Oracle NetSuite vs. Sage Intacct | BPM
05/20 - Happy Hour - Save the Date! | Acrisure
06/04 - 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Hosted by Robert Half & FEISV

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Partners & Other Chapter Events

04/01 - AI-Powered Performance Planning: Eliminating Uncertainty in Financial Planning with AI (Virtual) | FEI
04/01 - Build a Smarter Professional Services Firm with AI (Virtual) | Armanino
04/02 - Building Career Resilience: Navigating Change, AI, and the Future of Reporting (Virtual) | FEI
04/21- Developing Leadership Excellence through the Leader Maturity Model (Virtual) | FEI
04/22 - ICONS: Leaders in Finance (Virtual Replay) | FEI
04/23 - Governing AI in Finance: A Practical Roadmap for Measurable Results (Virtual) | FEI
04/30 - The AI Ready Finance Function Five Steps from Foundation to Impact (Virtual) | FEI
05/17 - 05/19 - 2026 Financial Leaders Forum (San Antonio) | FEI

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Latest Trends in FEI

A cyberattack doesn’t just shut down systems—it can stall a deal, disrupt cash flow, and force real-time financial decisions with lasting consequences. That's why protecting data is the #1 priority for CFOs in 2026. Join us Tuesday for a timely discussion on how executives can better understand their true exposure and navigate the financial fallout when—not if—a cyber event occurs.

With reported U.S. cyber losses surpassing $16.6 billion (and climbing) finance leaders are increasingly on the front lines of risk that’s fast-moving, hard to quantify, and deeply tied to valuation, liquidity, and disclosure.

Cybersecurity – Why Protecting Company Data is the #1 Issue of CFOs in 2026 will be held at JPMorgan Chase in Palo Alto on Tuesday, March 31st, from 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm Pacific.

FEISV Members & Partners: Free     |     Other FEI Chapters & Non-Members: $135     |     Registration: Here

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AI-Powered Performance Planning: Eliminating Uncertainty in Financial Planning with AI

Traditional forecasts fail because they rely solely on historical financial trends and disconnected data. While drilling into operations for early indicators is expensive and time-consuming, modern business demands real-time adaptation.

AI built from the ground up for financial intelligence—not just bolted on—is the catalyst for this transformation. Join FEI virtually to see how an AI-native platform revolutionizes your financial processes.

Experts will demonstrate how purpose-built AI empowers your team to move from endless email chains to automated, accountable workflows.

This session explores how AI-powered financial planning turns static models into dynamic, weekly re-forecasts, giving you the confidence to drive organizational performance and protect board credibility.

AI-Powered Performance Planning: Eliminating Uncertainty in Financial Planning with AI will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 1st, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Pacific.

FEISV & Other FEI Members: Free     |     Registration: Here

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New and Experienced Golfers Are Welcome: Play the 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Join us for a day of fun at the 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or swinging a club for the very first time, this event is all about fun, connection, and supporting a great cause—not perfect swings.

Come to the Coyote Creek Golf Club for a relaxed and lively day on the course filled with laughter, fresh air, friendly competition, and great company, all while helping raise funds that make a real difference. Grab a friend, rally a foursome, or come solo and meet new people. We promise a memorable day both on and off the course!

If you’re not familiar with golfing, no big deal! This tournament is a scramble, which means it’s designed to be fun and beginner-friendly. You’ll play as part of a foursome, and for each shot, the group uses the best ball. That way, everyone benefits from the strongest play on the team!

Even if you’ve never picked up a club before, you can still have a great time and contribute. Ladies, you are invited to take advantage of the Pre-Tournament Golf Clinic (details below) to get comfortable and build confidence before hitting the course.

The 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, hosted by Robert Half & FEI Silicon Valley, will be held on Thursday, June 4th, at the Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill.

FEISV Members & Non-Members Round of Golf: $275 (+The Deal: $390)     |     Foursome (Value $1,100): $1,000     |     Registration: Here

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Make a Difference. Sponsor the 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

A heartfelt thank-you to all of our 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament sponsors for your generous support. We truly couldn’t do this without you. Your partnership not only makes this event possible, but it also strengthens our shared mission to support the future of finance through education and opportunity.

Please join us in acknowledging our current list of sponsors:

THERE ARE STILL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. See the attached document to support a great cause while building awareness for your company.

Now celebrating its 27th year, this time-honored event blends great golf and great company with an even greater purpose: Supporting the next generation of talented students pursuing finance and accounting degrees at California State University East Bay, UC Berkeley, San Jose State University, and Menlo College.

To date, this longstanding tradition has provided $774,000 in scholarships to remarkable individuals recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and drive to make a difference in the financial world.

Every contribution, from tournament sponsors to hole and prize sponsors, helps continue this proud FEI Silicon Valley tradition. Together, we’re driving real impact for the next generation of financial leaders while enjoying a day of connection, competition, and community.

The 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, hosted by Robert Half & FEI Silicon Valley, will be held on Thursday, June 4th, at the Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill.

FEISV Members & Non-Members Round of Golf: $275 (+The Deal: $390)     |     Foursome (Value $1,100): $1,000     |     Registration: Here

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Pre-Tournament Ladies Golf Clinic

Join fellow women golfers for a fun and supportive clinic series designed to prepare for the FEI Annual Golf Tournament on June 4th, and any tournament thereafter!

Coach Rena will lead these 90-minute sessions focused on key areas of the game—from long drives to precision putting—helping golfers of all skill levels build confidence and consistency.

Pick the class dates that work best for you, or join all six to sharpen your skills. Classes are intentionally small (4–8 participants; on-course class is limited to 6) to allow for personalized instruction.

Registration: https://evite.me/9Nz38xKzmG

Location:
Silicon Valley Golf at Shoreline Golf Links
2940 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

Questions?
Contact: Lanea Riley | (650) 468-4158 | [email protected]

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Build a Smarter Professional Services Firm with AI

Automation alone doesn’t build a smarter firm. The real impact comes from designing workflows, reporting, and controls that support growth.

Experts from our Partners at Armanino will show how professional services firms are putting AI into practice inside their finance function — moving from isolated improvements to connected, scalable systems.

This session dives into real-world use cases and strategies high-performing firms are using today.

Build a Smarter Professional Services Firm with AI will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 1st, from 11:00 am - 11:45 am Pacific.

FEISV Members & Partners, and Other FEI Members: Free    |     Registration: Here

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FEISV Member of the Week

Johan Themaat

Johan is a senior operating executive with experience building, scaling, and guiding capital-intensive energy and infrastructure businesses through periods of growth, uncertainty, and transition.

Most recently, Johan served as Chief Financial Officer of Verdagy, a VC-backed clean energy company developing infrastructure-scale electrolyzers and hydrogen projects, where he partnered closely with the CEO, board, and investors on growth strategy, capital formation, and organizational scaling.

Today, he also serves in an interim executive capacity for private investment vehicles sponsoring large-scale real asset development projects, supporting capital structuring, governance, and strategic decision-making at the ownership level.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanthemaat/

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FEISV Partner of the Week

Armanino LLP is the largest independent accounting and business consulting firm based in California. They are a nationwide leader in serving privately held companies, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities.

Armanino provides four main areas of service – assurance/audit, tax, consulting, and business management. Their technology focus and global services are key aspects of our service lines. They work with clients in a large range of industries, including technology, manufacturing and distribution, consumer-retail, nonprofit, private schools, real estate, professional services, life sciences, insurance, and healthcare.

Offices of Armanino are located in California, the West and Mid-West regions of the US, and they have consultants on the ground at key locations across the nation. Armanino provides global services in more than 100 countries through their membership in Moore Stephens International Limited – one of the world's major accounting and consulting organizations.

CONTACTS:

Katerina Starkova, CPA
Partner, Audit
[email protected]

Andrew Armstrong, CPA
Partner, Audit
[email protected]

Milton Tse, CPA
Partner, Audit
[email protected]

www.armanino.com

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