BeyondTheBlack 2025 takes place September 8-10 in Las Vegas, bringing together BlackLine customers, partners, and product experts for three days of learning, networking, and strategic insight. The agenda is now live, and registration is open through late August.
Whether you’re early in your BlackLine journey or looking to optimize an existing environment, this year’s event offers deep value across both business strategy and technical enablement.
No matter your title–Controller, Accountant, Admin, CFO–BeyondTheBlack offers practical sessions, peer stories, and product deep dives that speak to your role and challenges.
Themes to Watch: The Big Picture for Finance Transformation
Several key topics stand out across this year’s sessions, signaling where BlackLine and its customer base are headed next.
1. AI as part of the platform, not a side project
Agentic AI is now part of the day-to-day toolkit, embedded in workflows like journal analysis, variance detection, and cash forecasting. Sessions such as “Driving Outcomes with Agentic AI” and “Journal Risk Analysis” will show how teams are applying AI to improve speed, accuracy, and audit readiness–not in the future, but now.
2. ERP timing matters more than ever
With SAP ECC and Oracle R12 nearing end-of-life, the pressure to migrate is real. But the smartest teams aren’t rushing—they’re sequencing. BlackLine is positioning itself as a critical first step to stabilize accounting operations before ERP upheaval begins. For practical guidance, look to “BlackLine First: The Key to Successful ERP Transitions” and “Jumpstart Your Move to S/4.”
3. Intercompany is getting proactive attention
Historically treated as a back-end fix, intercompany is now being approached with strategic intent. More and more, we are emphasizing upstream governance, process automation, and better alignment between entities. If intercompany pain points still drag down your close, sessions like “Simplifying Intercompany Processes” and the “Intercompany Customer Panel” may be especially relevant.
4. Consolidation isn’t just a close issue anymore
It’s a strategy issue. With multi-entity organizations under pressure to report faster and more accurately, finance teams are rethinking how consolidation fits into the bigger picture of enterprise data flow. Expect sessions like “Consolidation Done Right” to tackle everything from data trust to reporting transparency.
5. Finance and IT as collaborators
This year’s agenda includes more sessions that bring finance and IT to the same table, with practical advice on building shared roadmaps, translating requirements, and keeping initiatives moving. “F&A and Finance Systems: Partners in Digital Success” is a must for any team struggling to align.
Make Time for the Fun Stuff
Yes, it’s a finance conference. But BeyondTheBlack is known for doing things differently—including giving attendees actual time to breathe, connect, and enjoy themselves. Here are a few can’t-miss experiences worth building into your agenda:
Stop by the Puppy Petting Station
A fan favorite at past events, the puppy lounge offers a much-needed mental break. If it returns this year (fingers crossed), don’t miss your chance to decompress with a few four-legged friends.
Attend the BlackLine Bash at Brooklyn Bowl
Get hands-on with new features, explore demos, and talk one-on-one with BlackLine product experts. The Hub includes:
- The Sandbox for trying out features in real time
- Customer Corner for feedback, raffles, and adoption support
- Meet the Expert sessions for personalized guidance
Talk to Someone You Don’t Know
Between sessions, in the halls, or at lunch–some of the most valuable conversations happen outside the breakout rooms. Make time to connect with other attendees, share lessons learned, or ask a follow-up question from a session. It’s a small move that can lead to lasting impact. Try Braindates for a chance to engage in peer-to-peer learning and “birds of a feather” group conversations on topics you want to share knowledge and learn about,
BeyondTheBlack is a chance to reset your vision, deepen your product knowledge, and connect with a community that’s solving the same challenges you are. Whether you’re attending to shape strategy, sharpen technical skills, or explore what’s next, this year’s event is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and take action. We hope to see you there.
