IOFM Fall Conference & Expo

About this event

IOFM Fall Conference & Expo (Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay)

IOFM Fall Conference & Expo is a focused, practitioner-driven event dedicated to Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) professionals. The conference is designed as a three-day learning experience that blends expert-led sessions, networking, and an expo floor where organizations and technology providers can connect with AP/P2P decision-makers actively looking for solutions.

Event dates: November 2–4, 2026
Venue: JW Marriott Austin
Location: Austin, TX, United States

1️⃣ Who attends (BUYERS / ATTENDEES)

This event is purpose-built for AP and P2P practitioners and leaders, meaning the attendee mix typically includes both experienced operators and strategic decision-makers who oversee processes, controls, compliance, automation, and technology outcomes within finance and procurement workflows.

Primary attendee groups include:

• Accounts Payable professionals (AP managers, AP supervisors, and AP operations leaders)
• Procure-to-Pay professionals (P2P program owners, procurement-to-pay managers, and workflow leads)
• Finance operations leaders focused on operational efficiency and process improvement
• Compliance and controls stakeholders involved in policies, audit readiness, and risk reduction
• Technology evaluators and transformation leaders exploring solutions for automation, fraud prevention, and modern AP reporting
• Certification candidates and certification-track attendees preparing for on-site professional credentialing

Buyer intent dynamic: While many attendees are practitioners, the expo and session themes signal a strong concentration of people evaluating or influencing AP/P2P technology and process improvements. The most valuable buyer profiles tend to be those responsible for AP/P2P performance outcomes, governance, and vendor selection.

2️⃣ Where the show is happening + attendee geographic origin

The conference takes place at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, TX, United States. Based on the event’s AP/P2P positioning and the IOFM Fall Conference format, the audience is expected to draw primarily from the United States, with attendees coming from organizations across states who share similar AP/P2P operational and compliance challenges.

Geographic origin (reliable level):
The official site confirms the venue city and country (Austin, TX, United States), and the event is presented as an IOFM conference for AP/P2P professionals. However, the provided source text does not list attendee-by-attendee geographic breakdowns (e.g., exact percentages by region). As a result, the origin can be described confidently at the country level, with the understanding that IOFM programming typically attracts a broad U.S. audience.

Best geographic targeting (practical interpretation):
We would prioritize U.S.-based AP/P2P stakeholders and organizations with finance operations teams supporting multi-state or national operations, since the event is located in the U.S. and framed for accounts payable and procure-to-pay professionals.

3️⃣ Audience reach (Local / National / Global)

Reach type: National (U.S.-focused), with content and attendee roles that align to broadly recurring AP/P2P needs across industries.

The official page emphasizes “the most comprehensive event dedicated to Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay Professionals,” and it positions the conference as an established three-day learning experience with networking and an expo component. From the provided source text alone, there is no explicit statement of global reach (international visitor percentages or non-U.S. attendee counts), so we keep the reach classification conservative and aligned to the event’s confirmed U.S. location and professional audience framing.

4️⃣ Sample buyer company names (BUYERS ONLY) + Websites

We align buyer targeting to the event’s core AP and P2P decision-making focus: organizations that operate AP/P2P processes at scale and have internal finance operations leadership, AP automation initiatives, invoice processing governance, fraud prevention needs, and procure-to-pay workflow management.

Important note: The official page does not provide a “Connect with attendees from companies like…” list beyond a partial snippet, and it does not include a verified exhibitor/buyer roster in the provided text. For accuracy, we recommend building the buyer list directly from IOFM-attendee buying roles after client product fit review (see Point 8).

Below is a sample starting set of buyer-company targets (15–20 entries) that we would typically validate further against your specific client requirement. These are companies likely to have internal AP/P2P transformation initiatives where buyer roles are commonly concentrated.

Priority	Company	Website	Best Title to Target	Why This is a Good Buyer Fit
1	Walmart	https://corporate.walmart.com/	VP, Finance Operations / AP & P2P Transformation Leader	Large-scale AP and invoice volume demands process automation, controls, and improved procure-to-pay workflows.
2	Amazon	https://www.aboutamazon.com/	Senior Program Manager, AP Automation / Procure-to-Pay	High-volume purchasing and supplier networks typically drive continuous AP/P2P modernization.
3	Home Depot	https://corporate.homedepot.com/	Director of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay Operations	Multisite operations and vendor management make AP/P2P process improvement a recurring priority.
4	Target	https://corporate.target.com/	AP Operations Manager / P2P Process Owner	Strong need for invoice processing efficiency, exception management, and compliance readiness.
5	CVS Health	https://www.cvshealth.com/	Finance Transformation Leader (AP/P2P) / Head of Procure-to-Pay	Complex supplier and procurement ecosystems align closely with AP control and automation initiatives.
6	United Parcel Service (UPS)	https://www.ups.com/	AP & P2P Program Manager / Finance Operations Lead	Large vendor and spend footprint requires scalable AP workflows and risk mitigation.
7	Ford Motor Company	https://corporate.ford.com/	Procure-to-Pay Manager / AP Process Excellence Lead	Procurement complexity and supplier networks typically require mature AP/P2P governance.
8	General Motors	https://www.gm.com/	Director, Accounts Payable Operations / AP Automation	Scale and global supply chains require process controls, fraud prevention, and automation.
9	ExxonMobil	https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/	AP/P2P Controls & Compliance Manager / Finance Governance Lead	High governance standards and audit readiness needs align strongly with AP controls and process excellence.
10	Chevron	https://www.chevron.com/	Procure-to-Pay Transformation Manager	Large procurement activity supports ongoing modernization of invoice and payment workflows.
11	Procter & Gamble (P&G)	https://us.pg.com/	Director, AP Operations / Procure-to-Pay Strategy	Complex supplier relationships and high invoice throughput create a strong driver for AP efficiency.
12	Johnson & Johnson	https://www.jnj.com/	Finance Ops Manager (AP/P2P) / Vendor Payment Process Owner	Compliance and controls needs often require mature AP/P2P operations and technology enablement.
13	Microsoft	https://www.microsoft.com/	AP Automation Lead / Procure-to-Pay Program Owner	Scaling procurement workflows across vendors commonly drives AP automation and reporting modernization.
14	IBM	https://www.ibm.com/	Procure-to-Pay Transformation Manager / Finance Operations Lead	Large-scale enterprise procurement typically requires process optimization and exception handling systems.
15	Oracle	https://www.oracle.com/	AP/P2P Operations Manager / Finance Transformation Leader	Enterprise purchasing volume supports initiatives around efficiency, compliance, and fraud prevention.
16	ServiceNow	https://www.servicenow.com/	Finance Operations Leader (AP/P2P)	Process-driven organizations often invest in automation and workflow governance across AP and P2P.
17	Dell Technologies	https://www.delltechnologies.com/	AP Transformation / Procure-to-Pay Program Manager	Vendor complexity and large procurement spend drive demand for scalable invoice processing and controls.
18	GE Aerospace	https://www.geaerospace.com/	AP/P2P Process Excellence Manager / Finance Controls Lead	High compliance standards and complex supplier networks make AP/P2P optimization a strategic need.
19	Siemens	https://www.siemens.com/	Procure-to-Pay Operations Manager / AP Automation Lead	Global procurement and supplier governance creates recurring value for invoice processing efficiency and risk reduction.
20	MetLife	https://www.metlife.com/	Finance Operations Manager (AP/P2P) / AP Process Owner	Financial services firms require strong process discipline for invoice workflows, controls, and governance.

5️⃣ Job profiles, industries & event type

Event type: AP/P2P professional conference + expo with education sessions and certification opportunities. The agenda highlights workshops & certifications, exhibit hall openings, conference sessions, and networking receptions.

Job profiles we recommend targeting (high-fit):

• Procure-to-Pay Manager
• Accounts Payable Manager / AP Operations Manager
• AP/P2P Process Owner / Finance Operations Manager
• Finance Transformation Leader (AP Automation, P2P Modernization)
• Compliance & Controls Manager (AP governance, audit readiness)
• Fraud Prevention / Risk Management (AP workflow risk)
• Director, Accounts Payable / AP Center of Excellence Lead
• AP Technology & Systems Manager (e-invoicing, invoice automation)
• Procurement Systems / Supplier Payments Program Manager
• Certification-track attendees in AP/P2P supervisory pathways

Industries most likely to align (based on AP/P2P universality): Any industry with significant vendor spend and invoice processing maturity needs can be a fit. However, the best practical alignment comes from industries with complex procurement cycles and high invoice volumes.

6️⃣ Estimated attendance (expected total footfall)

The provided official website text confirms the event format and schedule structure but does not include an official attendance estimate. Because no reliable expected footfall is stated in the provided source content, we return no attendance number here.

Recommended next step: We can estimate attendance only after we review additional official materials (e.g., exhibitor prospectus, media kit, or prior-event recap), or we can model expected buyer density based on expo hall session times and certification participation indicators.

7️⃣ Key focus areas & buyer engagement

The conference themes strongly indicate that buyer engagement centers around efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and automation in AP and procure-to-pay workflows. Examples of featured sessions mentioned on the official page include:

• How to communicate AP’s value to CFO-level leadership
• AI for spreadsheets to improve reporting speed, error reduction, and clarity
• Modern skills refresh for Microsoft Excel as part of operational effectiveness
• Procure-to-Pay Manager certification preparation
• Workshops to build free AI tools to boost AP team performance

Buyer engagement angles that typically work well for this audience:

• Reducing cycle time in invoice processing and approvals
• Improving exception handling and improving visibility of status
• Strengthening compliance and audit readiness for AP controls
• Reducing errors through automation and better data handling
• Preventing fraud and managing risk across the AP workflow
• Leveraging technology enablement (including AI-enabled productivity) while maintaining governance
• Providing tools that help AP leaders quantify impact to executive stakeholders

Exhibit hall / networking relevance: The schedule specifically shows exhibit hall opening, breakfast in the exhibit hall, and multiple networking touchpoints tied to the expo floor, suggesting a design intent to enable solution discovery and vendor conversations during the event.

8️⃣ Client-product fit note + buyer list selection approach (required clarification)

We can build the “best buyers” list for this event only after we confirm what your client product does and which buyer outcomes it targets. The official conference theme is AP and Procure-to-Pay, but the buyers we prioritize depend heavily on whether your client sells: AP automation software, invoice processing workflow tools, compliance/risk solutions, analytics/reporting, AI for finance productivity, spend/procurement workflow platforms, or services such as consulting/training.

Please share your client website URL (the official product page is best). Once we review the site, we will:

• Map your product to the event’s buyer intent areas (automation, compliance, fraud prevention, emerging tech, process efficiency)
• Select the highest-fit buyer job titles (e.g., AP Operations, Procure-to-Pay Manager, Finance Transformation, Controls/Risk)
• Identify the industries where the product use case is most concentrated
• Return a refined “Priority” ranking and a buyer-only table aligned to your product

While we wait for the client website: We would initially prioritize buyer roles aligned with: AP/P2P operations + transformation + controls/compliance + AP technology ownership.

9️⃣ Industry suggestions (aligned to Apollo industry list)

Using the provided Apollo industry taxonomy, the most relevant categories for an AP/P2P conference buyer list are typically these:

• Accounting
• Financial Services
• Information Technology & Services
• Computer Software
• Outsourcing/Offshoring (if your client sells services, processing operations, or managed AP)
• Market Research (only if your client provides AP analytics/benchmarking research solutions)
• Logistics & Supply Chain (if your P2P ties closely to supplier fulfillment, payments, and procurement ecosystems)
• Management Consulting (if your client delivers AP/P2P transformation consulting)
• Professional Training & Coaching (if your client is training/certification/enablement)
• Insurance (if the product is aimed at finance controls and AP governance in regulated environments)

Final note: Once we review your client website, we will narrow these to the best 3–6 industries to maximize buyer quality for IOFM Fall Conference & Expo.