In this episode, Jeroen Beentjes, Benno van Ingen, and Tim Ahmad will tell you all about the latest trends in Financial forecasting. They talk about the world of AI-powered financial forecasting models, revealing how they're reshaping industries. Join us as we explore statistical forecasting, demystify AI's role, and discuss how companies are incorporating these innovations into their daily operations. Stay tuned for a thrilling discussion that will change how you perceive the future of finance. Don’t miss out on our event: 'The future of Forecasting'. Sign up here. Episode chapters: 00:00—Introduction 02:08—Recap on recent EPM events 04:00—Statistical forecasting projects (and AI) 08:04—The statistics regarding statistical forecasting 11:35—New statistical forecasting model 14:38—A new approach towards forecasting 17:40—Embedding of statistical capabilities by software vendors 20:41—The fear of adopting new technologies 25:10—The role of non-financial data in forecasting 28:18—Outro