Concur to Host 'SAP Concur Fusion Exchange 2026', One of the World's Largest Back-Office Events, Starting July 16

Concur, a leader in cloud-based travel and expense management, will host 'SAP Concur Fusion Exchange 2026,' one of the world's largest events for back-office departments, starting on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The evolution of AI is fundamentally changing corporate decision-making. Indirect costs such as travel, expenses, and invoices, which were previously time-consuming to aggregate and analyze, can now be visualized and analyzed in real-time. They are becoming a management compass directly linked to profit structure and cash flow. However, few companies have strategically tapped into this value. This year, under the theme 'AI-powered Next Journey: A Step Toward Smart Management, Transforming the Moment of Decision,' experts and representatives from advanced companies that have leveraged the AI-era back-office for management transformation will take the stage. They will deliver practical knowledge on 'management decisions beyond efficiency' that can be applied immediately.

Last year's event attracted over 5,500 registrants with a 91% satisfaction rate. Following the success of 'SAP Concur Fusion Exchange 2025,' this year's event will again provide practical tips for management, managers, leaders, and anyone promoting back-office DX.

Case studies from companies such as Asahi Kasei, Kuraray, Sekisui House, and Fast Retailing are scheduled. The event will showcase how various companies utilize SAP Concur to not only streamline back-office operations like expense reimbursement and travel management but also leverage that data for management decisions. It will present concrete approaches for optimizing indirect cost management.

Special keynote by Ryohei Yanagi, former CFO of Eisai. At the Tokyo venue, Mr. Yanagi, currently a visiting professor at Waseda University Graduate School of Accountancy, will speak on CFO decision-making and the transformation of accounting and finance departments in the VUCA era. From the perspective that 'expenses are investments for value creation, not costs,' he will discuss strengthening governance, enhancing business operations, and improving non-financial value and PBR through data utilization, exploring the future of finance organizations in the AI era.

The event provides practical knowledge through presentations, the latest solution exhibitions, and face-to-face networking, allowing participants to learn about AI application and indirect cost management, touch specific solutions, and exchange information with others facing similar challenges.