ETCFO NextGen
ActiveOverview
ETCFO NextGen is a platform under ETCFO (Economic Times CFO) focused on summits and events for finance leaders and CFOs in India. It addresses economic changes, rural growth (Bharat), digital transformation, and sustainable strategies through conferences like NextGen 2025 and 2026. The events feature discussions, interviews, and networking with industry CFOs from companies such as Vedanta, Tata Power, and SBI General Insurance.
History
Launched around 2018 as part of ETCFO initiatives by The Economic Times. Key events include ETCFO NextGen 2025 held on June 13 at Sofitel Mumbai, focusing on transforming finance leadership. NextGen 2026 continues emphasis on India's economic landscape and rural contributions. It has evolved to include sessions on digital CFO roles and connected Bharat.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| ETCFO NextGen Summit | Annual finance leadership conference | $200 - $800 |
| ETCFO NextGen Interviews | CFO executive interview series | Free |
| ETCFO NextGen Webinars | Digital transformation sessions | $100 - $400 |
| ETCFO NextGen Networking Events | CFO peer collaboration meets | $150 - $500 |
Manufacturing
No physical products; content and events are produced in-house by The Economic Times editorial and events teams in India. Venues like Sofitel Mumbai are used for live summits.
Notable Products
- ETCFO NextGen 2025 Summit - Event at Sofitel Mumbai on June 13, 2025, discussing inclusive growth strategies.
- ETCFO NextGen 2026 Summit - Conference addressing rural India's role in economic growth.
- The Digital CFO Session - Panel with CFOs from SBI General, JB Chemicals, ZEISS on financial management transformation.
- CFO Interviews Series - Interviews featuring leaders like Ajay Goel (Vedanta), Kunal Malani (Motherson).
- NextGen Bharat Leadership Platform - Forum for policy shaping and partnerships beyond financial statements.
Reputation
Perceived as a key networking and thought leadership platform for Indian CFOs and finance professionals. Strengths include high-profile speakers and focus on relevant topics like digital finance and Bharat growth. Criticisms are minimal, though some note it as event-focused rather than deep research content.
Sources (6)
- https://cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com/nextgen
- https://www.industryevents.com/events/finance-leaders-event-and-conference-cfo-nextgen
- https://cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/leadership/etcfo-nextgen-2025-transforming-finance-leadership-in-bharat/121511105
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6P_8_kEkRk
- https://cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com/nextgen/interviews
- https://www.nextgencfo.com/joining-the-nextgen-team