This session will cover a range of topics, with examples and resources to learn more, centered around the digitization of business operations. While every business and industry is different, and will by necessity require a customized digitization approach, this session will break down and present common themes and trends that practitioners and firms can use to effectively drive business innovation Specifically this session will cover the following; processes that practitioners and management teams can use to drive digital change and adoption, best practices for moving an existing business into the digital realm, considerations to help create a nurture a digital culture, and the importance of digitizing the finance function. Additionally, time will be allotted for a digital currency and blockchain update, with both global and regional topics addressed. In addition to the generalized trends and available best practices, efforts will be made to incorporate local considerations where possible, and to utilize regional examples to contextualize concepts presented.