Nicus to Spotlight AI-Driven IT Financial Management at 2026 ITFMA Annual Conference

Chief Evangelist to Lead Two-Day IT Finance Boot Camp as Customers Share Enterprise ITFM and AI Success Stories

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:53am

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Nicus Software, a leading provider of enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) solutions, announced its sponsorship and active participation in the 2026 IT Financial Management Association (ITFMA) annual conference. The company will lead a comprehensive educational program featuring a 2-day IT Finance Boot Camp and eight conference sessions, including three focused on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) within ITFM.

Why it matters

The ITFMA annual conference brings together IT finance, TBM, and FinOps leaders committed to advancing cost transparency, planning maturity, and value realization across technology organizations. Nicus' continued support underscores its commitment to strengthening the global ITFM community and elevating the role of financial management in technology strategy.

The details

Nicus will explore how AI enhances cost transparency, forecasting, and optimization through three dedicated sessions. The company will also co-present with enterprise and public-sector customers who will share real-world transformation journeys, including Ford Motor Company's progression from spreadsheet-based planning to an enterprise-wide ITFM framework and COUNTRY Financial's shift from cost-center reporting to value stream alignment.

  • The 2026 ITFMA annual conference will take place on July 20–24, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

The players

Nicus Software, Inc.

A leading provider of enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) solutions.

Eric Stoop

Chief Executive Officer of Nicus.

Robert Mischianti

Chief Evangelist at Nicus, who will lead a 2-day IT Finance Boot Camp.

Ford Motor Company

A customer of Nicus that will share its progression from spreadsheet-based planning to an enterprise-wide ITFM framework.

COUNTRY Financial

A customer of Nicus that will share its shift from cost-center reporting to value stream alignment.

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What they’re saying

“IT Financial Management is entering a pivotal phase, as artificial intelligence begins to reshape how organizations plan, govern, and evaluate technology investments.”

— Eric Stoop, Chief Executive Officer of Nicus

“ITFM programs are evolving rapidly as organizations demand greater accountability and strategic alignment from technology investments. This year's ITFMA agenda reflects a clear progression toward AI-enabled insights, predictive planning, and measurable value realization. Our goal is to provide practitioners with actionable frameworks they can immediately apply within their own environments.”

— Robert Mischianti, Chief Evangelist at Nicus

What’s next

The 2026 ITFMA annual conference will take place on July 20–24, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, where Nicus will showcase its ITFM solutions and share insights on the future of the industry.

The takeaway

Nicus' continued sponsorship and active participation in the ITFMA annual conference underscores the company's commitment to advancing the ITFM discipline and supporting the global community of IT finance, TBM, and FinOps leaders as they navigate the evolving role of AI in technology investment planning and optimization.