The ACT Annual Conference will return as a live event on 16-17 May, to the ICC Wales, UK.
Join us for the event’s 20th-anniversary celebrations and meet hundreds of treasury and financial professionals face-to-face for two full days of networking and updates on the latest treasury matters and developments.
Hear exclusive insights from senior leaders shaping the business landscape.
We are proud sponsor of the ACT Annual Conference 2023. Visit us at our booth at this event: B13.
For more information, please feel free to contact Hugh Davies or +44 7990 5579 40 or visit the conference website.
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