Schedule:
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Optional Sponsor CPE
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Hosted Cocktails & Networking
6:00-7:30 p.m. - Dinner Program
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Join us as we kick off the Financial Executives International (FEI) Arizona Chapter's 2026–2027 season with an evening of networking and an insightful fireside chat featuring Mark El-Tawil, Chief Administration & Finance Executive for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
Healthcare has become one of the most significant strategic issues facing every business today. From rising healthcare costs and changing reimbursement models to workforce challenges, advances in technology and AI, evolving consumer expectations, and the continued transformation of the healthcare industry, finance leaders are increasingly called upon to help their organizations navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
During this engaging fireside chat, Mark will share his perspective as a leader of one of Arizona's most influential healthcare organizations. The conversation will explore the trends reshaping healthcare, what employers and finance executives should be thinking about over the next five to ten years, and how organizations can better prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Whether you're responsible for managing healthcare costs, evaluating employee benefits, planning long-term strategy, or simply looking to better understand one of the most dynamic sectors of our economy, this discussion will provide valuable insights you can take back to your organization.
Reconnect with fellow finance leaders, expand your network, and begin the new FEI Arizona season with a timely conversation on an issue that affects every business and every CFO.
Pending CPE approval for 1 hr.
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Optional Sponsor CPE - 4:00-5:00 pm
Arizona Commercial Real Estate is on Fire: The Investment and Real Estate Trends Reshaping Arizona’s Business Landscape
Presenter: Jonathan Keyser, Founder and Managing Partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate
Arizona has attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate and international investment, becoming one of the nation's fastest-growing business markets. Discover how commercial real estate, semiconductor manufacturing, workplace strategy, and regional growth trends are reshaping the state's economy—and why understanding these shifts helps CFOs make more informed decisions about capital investment, workforce strategy, risk, and long-term growth.
Pending CPE approval for 1 hr.
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Potential Member guests must be registered through the office at admin@feiaz.org. Must provide name, title, company and email of guest.