Time

Title

9:00

Opening

9:20

TM1 World Championship Qualifier Briefing

9:30

Ice Breaker

9:45

Session 1: Round Table, Deep Dive, Demo Booth

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10:45

Morning Break

11:15

Session 2: Round Table, Deep Dive, Demo Booth

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12:15

Lunch / TM1 World Championship Qualifier - Round 1

13:15

Session 3: Round Table, Deep Dive, Demo Booth

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14:15

Break

14:30

Session 4: Round Table, Deep Dive, Demo Booth

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15:30

Afternoon Break

16:00

Planning Analytics Roadmap presented by Bill Primerano from IBM

What’s new and what’s next for Planning Analytics. Learn what IBM is investing in for the future of Planning Analytics and how it will benefit you as the end user.

16:30

TM1 World Championship Qualifier - Round 2

17:00

Closing

17:15

MCG Tour/Networking with Canapes and Drinks

Immerse yourself in the history of the MCG as you go behind the scenes to gain an insight into Melbourne’s sporting culture. Alternatively, connect and network with your peers and industry experts.

18:15

Networking with Canapes and Drinks

Connect and network with your peers and industry experts

Session

Title

Deep Dive #1

MDX and the Magic it can do (Yan Lu)

We are in a dynamic world of Planning Analytics. Let's explore the creativeness side of our imagination and witness the magic power of MDX to bring our reports to the next level.

Deep Dive #2

Performance Improvements of your TM1 Model (Mona Chopra)

• Why does my TI Process take so long to move data between cubes?
  
• Why my server is always out of memory?
  
• We have a lot of cores available to TM1, so why are our views/reports running so slow?
  

Get those doubts cleared about the TM1 performance and memory consumption. With the latest versions of TM1 /Planning Analytics, new features and Tips allow you to tune your system to get maximum performance of your TM1/Planning Analytics server.

Deep Dive #3

What can TM1py do for you (Marius Wirtz)

Explore the practical applications of TM1Py and Python in IBM Planning Analytics TM1. We'll delve into how TM1Py extends TM1's capabilities, focusing on practical uses like data integration, automation, and leveraging Python for AI enhancements. By integrating Python, users can streamline operations, enrich data analysis, and automate tasks, making data management more efficient and insightful.

In this session, we will present real-world examples demonstrating the benefits of TM1Py, from automating financial reports to integrating external data sources and applying AI for predictive analytics. This presentation is designed for users seeking to optimize their TM1 environment through practical and innovative Python applications, enhancing both productivity and analytical depth.

Deep Dive #4

Leveraging AI for forecasting and insights (James Ormrod)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the power to improve the speed, accuracy and reliability of your planning and forecasting. Learn how to get started using AI for forecasting and planning and see how the power of AI can scale to solve complex organisational problems.

Round Table #5

Exploring Trends in Financial Planning and Analysis (Jason Tranfield)

Join us for an engaging roundtable session as we delve into the latest trends shaping the landscape of Financial Planning and Analysis

Round Table #6

Artificial Intelligence in FP&A (Ben Heinl)

In this roundtable we will talk about which FP&A use cases are already being successfully addressed with Artificial Intelligence, which use cases seem like they will be relevant in the near future and where people maybe are skeptical.

Round Table #7

Approaches to Allocations (Kemp Zhong)

Are you using TM1 for allocation? What allocation and how do you do it? Let's share your experience and discuss.

Round Table #8

What AI is your AI? (Bill Primerano)

Navigating all of the various definitions of AI, what AI is the right AI for your business? Let’s discuss the maturity curve of AI for your organization and explore how it can increase forecast accuracy and streamline analytics.

Round Table #9

Retail Forecasting - Integration of data across functions (Nathan Swan)

A round table discussion on the intricacies of managing forecast complexity, steps from start to release, challenges and the flow of data through the process.

Demo Booth #10

IBM Planning Analytics - PAfE/PAW

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing PAfE, PAW, or any other aspects related to IBM Planning Analytics.

Demo Booth #11

Latest on CODE Products

Head over to the demo booth and inquire with one of our experts for a demonstration of the latest features of Arc+ (Arc and Pulse Intergration), Slice and Power Connect. Samples like TM1 v12 support, MDX Lab, Test Center, etc.

Demo Booth #12

Apliqo

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing Apliqo Financial Performance Management, Financial Consolidation, Investment Solutions, or User Experience.

Demo Booth #13

Power Connect

PowerConnect PowerConnect offers unparalleled connectivity, enabling effortless integration of IBM Planning Analytics content into both Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Microsoft Power BI Service. With this powerful combination, enterprise reporting becomes a breeze, empowering users to access critical insights seamlessly.

For more details, explore the robust capabilities of PowerConnect and unlock a new level of data-driven decision-making!

Session

Title

Deep Dive #1

Rush TI: Beyond Parallel Loading (Kemp Zhong)

Rush TI is one of the best use case of TM1py. However, it is much more than just parallel loading. Come and see how easy to make it work for you.

Deep Dive #2

Maximising Excel with Planning Analytics for Excel: Advanced Capabilities (Raksha Kamat)

Supercharge your Excel experience with IBM Planning Analytics! Preserve your familiarity with Excel while unlocking advanced capabilities and analytics through Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE). Dive into real-time collaboration and learn tips and tricks of curating structured reports. Engage in the opportunity to learn about Universal reports. Elevate your analysis with the synergy of Excel and IBM Planning Analytics for smarter and faster decision-making.

Deep Dive #3

The DevOps Way - Unit Testing in TM1 (Harvey Withington)

IBM Planning Analytics TM1 has historically lacked a dedicated automated test environment, despite the rapid rise of test driven development (TDD) in other areas of software development. This meant the only way to test your ETL processes, models and calculations was to employ a range of time-consuming and non-repeatable manual testing techniques. Until now! Let's take a deep dive into Arc's new Test Hub and discover the promise of automated, repeatable unit testing in TM1!

Deep Dive #4

Integrated Planning (Bill Primerano)

Are your planning processes disjointed? Are plans being worked up in silos?

How much of your planning process is still done in spreadsheets?

Good decisions are integrated decisions…. Let’s dive into how to integrate your planning process, increase forecast accuracy, and remove the bias in your plans.

Round Table #5

Approaches to Workforce Planning (Sreenivas Tata)

Join us for a dynamic round table discussion on cutting-edge approaches to workforce planning in the digital era. Learn how companies are leveraging IBM Planning Analytics to improve predictive insights, optimise resource management, and adapt to changing labor market demands. Gain valuable perspectives from industry peers on their workforce planning strategies, and explore practical solutions to enhance your organisation's agility and preparedness for the future.

Round Table #6

Knowledge Development and Retention (Bryan Wan)

our company has heavily invested in IBM Planning Analytics and expects a long-term return on its investment. One way to shorten this goal is to deprioritise equipping the team with the necessary skills and knowledge to sustain the system. This hinders potential growth to expand IBM Planning Analytics throughout the organisation long-term.

In this roundtable, we will share insights into how organisations have prioritised knowledge retention and encourage you to bring your questions, ideas, and experiences to share knowledge.

Round Table #7

Cloud Adoption (Saurabh Dwivedi)

During our round table discussion, we'll exchange insights, pose questions, and foster meaningful dialogue. Together, we'll navigate towards successful cloud adoption, drawing upon the collective wisdom and expertise to chart our course.

Round Table #8

TM1 Data Visualisation (Jon Lee)

In this roundtable we will talk about data visualisation in TM1 today. What are obstables for a data visualisation projects today? What options are available and what are important things to consider be get a good outcome for Data Visualisation projects with TM1?

We will discuss the Data Visualisation tool available to TM1 and important things to help us get a better outcome for data visualisation.

Round Table #9

Support framework for TM1 and Planning Analytics (Nimeesh Kaushal)

In this roundtable, we'll explore and discuss various support processes that help enrich user experiences for TM1 users.

We'll dive into how relevant and important it is to have a well-defined support framework for TM1 and Planning Analytics.

Demo Booth #10

IBM Planning Analytics - PAfE/PAW

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing PAfE, PAW, or any other aspects related to IBM Planning Analytics.

Demo Booth #11

Latest on CODE Products

Head over to the demo booth and inquire with one of our experts for a demonstration of the latest features of Arc+ (Arc and Pulse Intergration), Slice and Power Connect. Samples like TM1 v12 support, MDX Lab, Test Center, etc.

Demo Booth #12

Apliqo

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing Apliqo Financial Performance Management, Financial Consolidation, Investment Solutions, or User Experience.

Demo Booth #13

Supply Focus

Demo booth to showcase the latest SOP installment, Predictive Forecasting, and Decision Optimisation.

Session

Title

Deep Dive #1

Approaches to Allocations (Kemp Zhong)

We will show you the thought process on implementing allocation in TM1. It all comes from the allocation model we had done in the past.

Deep Dive #2

Unlocking the Power of Planning Analytics Workspace: A Journey of Exploration and Insight (Raksha Kamat)

Embark on a journey of learning and insights at our upcoming user conference, where we will explore the advanced capabilities of IBM Planning Analytics Workspace. Join us to uncover the myriad of new features in the latest releases. Let's delve into some intriguing tips, ranging from intuitive data visualizations to innovative development through the workbench, revolutionizing planning and decision-making.Additionally, seize the opportunity to learn about the functionality of plans and applications within PAW.

Deep Dive #3

TM1py 2.0 (Marius Wirtz)

The latest update, TM1Py version 2.0, significantly enhances IBM Planning Analytics TM1 by introducing compatibility with its next version: Planning Analytics Engine (v12), improving performance, and adding powerful data frame functions for more efficient data handling between TM1 and Python. These new functions simplify the use of TM1Py, making data manipulation and analysis with TM1py both easier and faster than ever.

This session will focus on how these advancements streamline TM1 implementations with Python, providing practical examples to demonstrate the improved ease of use and efficiency of TM1py

Deep Dive #4

Quick intro to V12 (Zameel Arif)

In this session, Lets have a quick look at what is in store with TM1 V12. We will also discuss some of the new features in V12 and also some of the major changes related to its predecessors, including some of the functions that are no longer available in V12.

Round Table #5

Support framework for TM1 and Planning Analytics (Nimeesh Kaushal)

In this roundtable, we'll explore and discuss various support processes that help enrich user experiences for TM1 users.

We'll dive into how relevant and important it is to have a well-defined support framework for TM1 and Planning Analytics.

Round Table #6

Artificial Intelligence in FP&A (Ben Heinl)

In this roundtable we will talk about which FP&A use cases are already being successfully addressed with Artificial Intelligence, which use cases seem like they will be relevant in the near future and where people maybe are skeptical.

Round Table #7

Exploring Trends in Financial Planning and Analysis (Jason Tranfield)

Join us for an engaging roundtable session as we delve into the latest trends shaping the landscape of Financial Planning and Analysis

Round Table #8

TM1 Data Visualisation (Jon Lee)

In this roundtable we will talk about data visualisation in TM1 today. What are obstables for a data visualisation projects today? What options are available and what are important things to consider be get a good outcome for Data Visualisation projects with TM1?

We will discuss the Data Visualisation tool available to TM1 and important things to help us get a better outcome for data visualisation.

Round Table #9

Developing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) (Sreenivas Tata)

Discover the keys to establishing a successful Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the planning space during our insightful round table. We'll explore strategies for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and leveraging IBM Planning Analytics to empower your organisation's planning capabilities. Join us to learn from industry leaders about the benefits, challenges, and best practices in developing a CoE that aligns with your business objectives and enhances decision-making processes.

Demo Booth #10

IBM Planning Analytics - PA for Excel/PAW

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing PAfE, PAW, or any other aspects related to IBM Planning Analytics.

Demo Booth #11

Latest on CODE Products

Head over to the demo booth and inquire with one of our experts for a demonstration of the latest features of Arc+ (Arc and Pulse Intergration), Slice and Power Connect. Samples like TM1 v12 support, MDX Lab, Test Center, etc.

Demo Booth #12

Apliqo

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing Apliqo Financial Performance Management, Financial Consolidation, Investment Solutions, or User Experience.

Demo Booth #13

Power Connect

PowerConnect PowerConnect offers unparalleled connectivity, enabling effortless integration of IBM Planning Analytics content into both Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Microsoft Power BI Service. With this powerful combination, enterprise reporting becomes a breeze, empowering users to access critical insights seamlessly.

For more details, explore the robust capabilities of PowerConnect and unlock a new level of data-driven decision-making!

Session

Title

Deep Dive #1

MDX and the Magic it can do (Yan Lu)

We are in a dynamic world of Planning Analytics. Let's explore the creativeness side of our imagination and witness the magic power of MDX to bring our reports to the next level.

Deep Dive #2

Maximising Excel with Planning Analytics for Excel: Advanced Capabilities (Raksha Kamat)

Supercharge your Excel experience with IBM Planning Analytics! Preserve your familiarity with Excel while unlocking advanced capabilities and analytics through Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE). Dive into real-time collaboration and learn tips and tricks of curating structured reports. Engage in the opportunity to learn about Universal reports. Elevate your analysis with the synergy of Excel and IBM Planning Analytics for smarter and faster decision-making.

Deep Dive #3

Driver Based and Scenario Planning (Winson Lee)

Driver-based and scenario planning are mandatory in simplifying and enhancing the effectiveness of strategic planning for organizations. Once you experience the beauty of Driver base and scenario planning , you will not be able to do planning without it.

Deep Dive #4

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Round Table #5

ESG Planning and Reporting (James Ormrod)

ESG Planning and Reporting has become a huge focus for almost every organisation – join the roundtable in a discussion around how planning and forecasting is adapting to regulatory and organisational requirements and how it can drive better ESG outcomes.

Round Table #6

TM1 Data Visualisation (Jon Lee)

In this roundtable we will talk about data visualisation in TM1 today. What are obstables for a data visualisation projects today? What options are available and what are important things to consider be get a good outcome for Data Visualisation projects with TM1?

We will discuss the Data Visualisation tool available to TM1 and important things to help us get a better outcome for data visualisation.

Round Table #7

SPARE

Round Table #8

SPARE

Round Table #9

SPARE

Demo Booth #10

Supply Focus

Demo booth to showcase the latest SOP installment, Predictive Forecasting, and Decision Optimisation.

Demo Booth #11

Latest on CODE Products

Head over to the demo booth and inquire with one of our experts for a demonstration of the latest features of Arc+ (Arc and Pulse Intergration), Slice and Power Connect. Samples like TM1 v12 support, MDX Lab, Test Center, etc.

Demo Booth #12

Apliqo

Approach the demo booth and request a demonstration from one of our experts showcasing Apliqo Financial Performance Management, Financial Consolidation, Investment Solutions, or User Experience.

Demo Booth #13

Power Connect

PowerConnect PowerConnect offers unparalleled connectivity, enabling effortless integration of IBM Planning Analytics content into both Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Microsoft Power BI Service. With this powerful combination, enterprise reporting becomes a breeze, empowering users to access critical insights seamlessly.

For more details, explore the robust capabilities of PowerConnect and unlock a new level of data-driven decision-making!