OneStream Unveils AI‑Focused “Splash” Conference and European World Tour to Accelerate Finance Digitalization
OneStream, the Nasdaq‑listed enterprise finance platform (ticker OS), disclosed on March 10, 2026 that its flagship user gathering, Splash 2026, will convene at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, from May 18‑20. The three‑day event, slated to attract more than 2,400 finance professionals, will be complemented by a series of one‑day “World Tour” sessions in four European capitals during June. Both initiatives are positioned as practical forums for CFOs and finance teams seeking to embed artificial intelligence into core financial operations.
Why the announcement matters
The finance function is undergoing a rapid shift from traditional reporting toward predictive, AI enabled decision making. Vendors that can offer a unified data model, real‑time analytics, and workflow automation are increasingly viewed as strategic partners for the modern CFO. OneStream’s platform already claims to integrate financial close, consolidation, reporting, planning and forecasting under a single architecture—an approach that aligns with the broader industry move toward “single source of truth” solutions.
By anchoring its next‑generation roadmap in a public conference, OneStream is signaling confidence that its technology stack can meet the heightened performance expectations of finance leaders who now demand both speed and precision. The company’s leadership, notably CEO Tom Shea, emphasizes that “Finance doesn’t have the luxury of experimentation without precision, because 80 percent accuracy is 0 percent useful,” underscoring the urgency of delivering reliable AI outcomes.
Splash 2026: Agenda and highlights
A platform for AI‑centric finance
Splash’s program is built around seven thematic tracks, more than 70 breakout sessions, and a suite of hands‑on labs. The agenda promises deep dives into topics such as AI readiness, data governance, performance management, and operational agility. According to the press release, the conference will feature “real‑world customer stories” from brands like Amer Sports, Cox Enterprises, and Milo’s Tea Company, illustrating how unified data and AI‑driven insights have been leveraged to improve transparency and drive growth.
Keynotes and expert panels
The opening keynote will be delivered by OneStream’s founder‑CEO Tom Shea, who will outline the company’s vision for finance in the AI era. The agenda also lists two high‑profile external speakers:
- Nate Silver, bestselling author and publisher of the Silver Bulletin* Substack, who will discuss risk assessment and decision‑making under macro‑economic uncertainty.
- Kindra Hall, bestselling author known for her work on strategic storytelling, who will explore how narrative techniques can enhance business execution.
A dedicated “Forward Finance Executive Roundtable” will give senior finance leaders a forum to exchange experiences on AI implementation and discuss the capabilities needed to future‑proof the function.
Women in finance
A networking event titled “Empowering Women in Finance” is slated to provide a platform for female finance executives to share career journeys and discuss how ambition and innovation are reshaping the discipline.
Scale and logistics
The venue—Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort—offers ample capacity for the projected 2,400‑plus attendees, making Splash the largest OneStream gathering to date. Registration details are available at https://www.onestream.com/conferences/splash/.
OneStream World Tour: Extending the conversation to Europe
Following the Orlando summit, OneStream will host four single‑day events across Europe, each targeting roughly 300 participants:
- June 2 – Paris – Palais Brongniart
- June 4 – London – Tobacco Dock
- June 9 – Madrid – Fábrica de Tapices
- June 11 – Amsterdam – KIT Royal Tropical Institute
These sessions will replicate the core elements of Splash—visionary keynotes, localized case studies, and actionable insights—while concentrating on region‑specific regulatory considerations and market dynamics. The World Tour aims to address “today’s most pressing challenges, from AI readiness and data governance to performance management and operational agility,” according to the release. Registration for the tour can be completed at https://www.onestream.com/conferences/world-tour/.
Sponsor ecosystem signals
OneStream’s conference ecosystem is bolstered by a tiered sponsorship model that includes global advisory firms, implementation partners, and technology vendors. Tier 1 sponsors—Finit, Grant Thornton, and PwC—reflect the high‑level consulting interest in finance transformation. Tier 2 through Tier 4 sponsors span a range of boutique and mid‑market firms, while supporting sponsors such as Accenture, Microsoft, and The Hackett Group underline the broader ecosystem’s commitment to integrated finance solutions.
The diversity of sponsors suggests that OneStream’s platform is being positioned not only as a standalone product but as a hub for a network of complementary services, from data analytics (e.g., MindStream Analytics) to cloud integration (e.g., Microsoft). This aligns with the industry trend of “ecosystem‑first” strategies, where platform vendors partner with specialists to deliver end‑to‑end value.
Market implications and competitive landscape
OneStream’s emphasis on AI and a unified finance operating model directly challenges incumbents like SAP, Oracle, and Workday, all of which have been expanding their finance suites with AI capabilities. By curating a conference that spotlights concrete customer outcomes and practical implementation guidance, OneStream is attempting to differentiate itself on executional depth rather than merely product breadth.
The timing is noteworthy. As regulatory bodies worldwide tighten reporting requirements—particularly around ESG disclosures and real‑time tax compliance—finance teams are under pressure to automate and standardize data pipelines. OneStream’s claim of “unifying core Finance and operational functions” positions it to address these compliance drivers, while the AI focus caters to the growing appetite for predictive analytics and scenario planning.
Analysts will likely watch attendee sentiment and post‑event adoption metrics closely. If the conference succeeds in converting a meaningful share of participants into platform users or expansion projects, OneStream could see accelerated revenue growth and a stronger foothold in the mid‑market segment, where many organizations are still transitioning from legacy ERP systems to modern, cloud‑native finance stacks.
Registration and next steps
Finance professionals interested in attending Splash 2026 can register via OneStream’s dedicated conference portal. The World Tour registration page offers a similar sign‑up process for European events. Both sites provide agendas, speaker bios, and logistical details.
For ongoing updates, OneStream has encouraged participants to follow the conversation on X using the hashtag #Splash2026.
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