2:00PM

Registration 

Visit the registration desk upon arrival to check in to collect your badge. Our team will be available throughout the event to assist with any questions or provide support as needed; don’t hesitate to stop by.

3:00PM

EIM Discovery Hubs Opens 

Explore the Discovery Hub: your go-to space for connection, conversation, and innovation. 

1. Consultants Corner:  Meet the Emburse team, get your questions answered, and plan your Emburse in Motion experience.
2. Product Demo Zone: See Emburse solutions in action with live demonstrations tailored to real-world use cases.
3. Insight Stage: Join our 20-minute sprint sessions to explore emerging ideas and innovative approaches.
4. Partner Pavilion: Discover solutions from our trusted sponsors that integrate seamlessly with Emburse.

6:30PM

Welcome Reception

You’re officially invited to kick off Emburse in Motion with rich history, vibrant energy, and great company at the iconic location in the city.  

7:00AM

Registration and Breakfast

Begin your day with a full breakfast. A variety of hot and cold options will be available to help you start the morning energized and prepared for the day ahead.

8:00AM - 5:00PM

EIM Discovery Hub

Explore the Discovery Hub: your go-to space for connection, conversation, and innovation. 

1. Consultants Corner:  Meet the Emburse team, get your questions answered, and plan your Emburse in Motion experience.
2. Product Demo Zone: See Emburse solutions in action with live demonstrations tailored to real-world use cases.
3. Insight Stage: Join our 20-minute sprint sessions to explore emerging ideas and innovative approaches.
4. Partner Pavilion: Discover solutions from our trusted sponsors that integrate seamlessly with Emburse.

8:00AM

Where Travel and Finance Goes Next

Join Marne Martin, Emburse CEO and Justin Riek, CCO at Emburse, as we officially kick off Emburse In Motion 2026. This opening session will set the tone and build excitement for the entire conference.

8:30AM

The AI Shift: A New Operating Model for Travel and Finance

Join Michele Shepard, Chief Revenue Officer at Emburse, as she explores how AI is actively transforming financial operations across travel and expense, accounts payable, and payments. 

8:50AM

Imerging Trends in Travel and Finance and How Leaders Are Responding

Join Justin Riek, Chief Customer Officer, for a forward-looking view into the evolving priorities of today’s finance leaders. Drawing on customer insights, analyst research, and emerging market trends, Michele will unpack how organizations are rethinking travel, expense, AP, and payments to drive greater visibility, control, and strategic impact.

From rising expectations around automation and AI to shifting workforce behaviors and compliance pressures, this session will spotlight what’s changing and how leading organizations are responding.

Walk away with a clear understanding of where the market is moving, what your peers are prioritizing, and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

9:50AM

What's Next from Emburse: Innovation You Can Use

Join Paul Nagy, Chief Product Officer at Emburse, and members of our Product Leadership Team for an exclusive look at the future of spend management. Explore how Emburse is revolutionizing efficiency across corporate finance with our latest innovations. 

12:35PM

Networking Lunch

Join us in the dining area for lunch. It’s a great time to grab a bite, take a break, and catch up with fellow attendees before the afternoon sessions begin.

 2:05PM

Keynote Speaker 

More details to come. 

 2:55PM

Promise and Peril: Where AI is Delivering Real Results in Finance (and Where it's Not)

We’ll examine real-world use cases delivering measurable results now, discuss emerging trends that will define the next generation of finance teams, and outline how leaders can responsibly adopt AI without sacrificing control, governance, or trust 

This session will examine where artificial intelligence is meaningfully improving finance operations today - including applications across AP, expense, and payments - and where it remains overhyped or introduces unnecessary risk. Attendees will explore practical use cases delivering measurable efficiency gains, discuss governance and control implications, and gain a framework for responsibly evaluating AI adoption without compromising oversight, compliance, or trust.

 2:55PM

From Resistance to Buy In: Why Travel Policies Fail and How to Fix Them

You will learn how to create and execute travel policies that actually stick and deliver tangible business results.  

Travel managers know they need to balance the varied needs of different travelers with the financial needs of the business, but it doesn't help to design a policy that doesn't work in the real world. Learn to strike the right balance, and create policy that delivers on your financial goals.

 2:55PM

How to Rip Off Your Expense Report 

A review of common fraud schemes, internal control weaknesses, and practical steps to strengthen oversight and prevent financial misuse.
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This session will review common expense fraud schemes and control weaknesses that expose organizations to financial risk. Using real-world examples, attendees will examine how misuse occurs, where oversight gaps typically exist, and what preventive controls can be implemented to strengthen governance. Participants will gain practical insight into building stronger oversight frameworks and reducing exposure to financial misconduct.

 3:45PM

Afternoon Break

Refuel in the pre-function lobby during the afternoon break. A selection of beverages and light fare will be available to help you stay refreshed for the remainder of the program.

 4:00PM

One Flow, Not Two: The Case for Integrated T&E

You will gain insight into the evolving landscape of integrated travel and expense programs, including how tighter integration between booking, policy enforcement, and reporting drives better compliance and financial control. Through real-world examples and customer case studies, the session will demonstrate how organizations can modernize their travel programs to reduce friction while improving operational visibility and measurable outcomes.

 4:00PM

From Manual to Modern: Rethinking Invoice-to-Pay

You will learn how to redesign payment workflows, automate exception handling, and reduce bottlenecks to support growth without increasing headcount. 

You will learn how to redesign invoice and payment workflows to reduce manual effort, automate exception handling, and eliminate bottlenecks that slow AP teams down. The session will provide a practical maturity model for scaling payment operations without increasing headcount, along with tactical steps to modernize invoice-to-pay processes for long-term efficiency and growth. 

 4:00PM

How to Prevent Fraud and Waste (Before It Happens)

Fraud prevention, policy enforcement, governance, oversight, and strengthening financial controls.

 6:00PM

NOLA Takeover: Music, Drinks, and a Night to Remember

Get ready for an unforgettable Emburse in Motion NOLA  night out as we take over of an iconic location for a night of music, energy, and celebration.

 8:00AM - 12:00PM

EIM Discovery Hub 

Explore the Discovery Hub: your go-to space for connection, conversation, and innovation. 

1. Consultants Corner:  Meet the Emburse team, get your questions answered, and plan your Emburse in Motion experience.
2. Product Demo Zone: See Emburse solutions in action with live demonstrations tailored to real-world use cases.
3. Insight Stage: Join our 20-minute sprint sessions to explore emerging ideas and innovative approaches.
4. Partner Pavilion: Discover solutions from our trusted sponsors that integrate seamlessly with Emburse.

 8:00AM

Networking Breakfast

Begin your last day of EIM with a full breakfast. A variety of hot and cold options will be available to help you start the morning energized and prepared for the day ahead.

 9:10AM

From Dashboards to Decisions: Find the Gaps. Fix the Spend.

You will learn how to structure reporting dashboards, identify key financial indicators, and translate spend data into executive-level insights that drive cost control and accountability.  

Help customers understand the most critical steps, processes, and workflows they should be tracking across their spend lifecycle. Share relevant benchmarks for each area to highlight performance gaps and opportunities, then conclude with practical, actionable recommendations to address common pain points and drive measurable improvement.

 9:10AM

Control Spend Before It Hits the Ledger with Corporate Cards

You will understand how a card-first strategy improves compliance, enhances reporting accuracy, and reduces personal card leakage while strengthening policy enforcement. 

Show how organizations can transform corporate cards into a real-time policy engine embedded within finance and operational workflows. Attendees will learn how to orchestrate spend before it happens by using card controls, RTAs, and embedded issuance. Goal is to help them reduce leakage, improve compliance, and gain immediate financial visibility.

 9:10AM

Should That Be On an Invoice? 

You will learn how to design policies that are enforceable, automated, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance without creating employee friction.

You will learn how to evaluate which spend categories should be managed through expense versus invoice workflows and how to align those decisions with organizational risk tolerance and operational efficiency. The session will provide guidance on designing policies that are enforceable and automated while maintaining flexibility, enabling finance teams to reduce risk without slowing down the business.

 10:00AM

Morning Break

Mid-morning refreshments will be offered pre-function lobby. Take this time to recharge with coffee, tea, and light snacks while connecting with fellow attendees.

 10:15AM

Keynote Sesssion

More details to come. 

 11:05AM

Mobile First: Increasing Compliance Through Better UX

You will understand how mobile adoption directly impacts receipt capture rates, submission timeliness, and overall policy adherence. The session will provide practical strategies to increase mobile engagement, improve real-time policy enforcement, and drive stronger compliance outcomes through better user experience design and change management techniques.

 11:05AM

The Top Admin Moves You’re Probably Not Using

Travel integration, policy design, mobile adoption, and improving employee compliance without creating friction. 

This tactical session will highlight underutilized configuration options, automation levers, and reporting enhancements that can immediately improve operational efficiency and compliance. Attendees will learn practical system adjustments that reduce manual effort, strengthen policy enforcement, and increase visibility across expense and travel programs. The focus will be on actionable improvements that can be implemented quickly within existing environments.

 11:05AM

The Unclaimed Savings of Unmanaged Corporate Travel 

How the travel industry makes money and the opportunities available to organizations to protect their own bottom line and gain leverage in negotiations.

You will explore how the travel industry generates revenue and where organizations often leave savings unclaimed. This session will highlight negotiation leverage points, demonstrate how analytics can uncover hidden cost opportunities, and provide a framework for protecting the organization’s bottom line while improving visibility and control over travel spend.

 11:55AM

Closing Remarks 

Join Michele Sheppard as we reflect on EIM 2026 and how it shapes the future of T&E.

 12:10PM

Grab & Go Lunch

A grab-and-go lunch will be available on the 8th floor in the dining area to accommodate travel schedules. Pick up a meal on your way out and enjoy it at your convenience as you prepare for departure.