Cash management has moved beyond the basic requirement of managing payments and collections to become more integrated into general corporate management. It is an advanced process that not only establishes the optimum cash levels necessary for the proper operation of the organisation but also increases the value to the organisation. Post-GFC shortfalls of cash and credit throughout the supply chain need to be managed to maintain the viability of businesses and Treasurers are challenged to undertake proper cash management processes in these difficult times. They are required to apply thorough treasury forecasting techniques, manage treasury surpluses and deficits, negotiate strong relationships with their financial institutions and apply sound financial risk management techniques in these turbulent times. These issues will be addressed in the Optimising Cash Management conference which aims to provide a deeper understanding to the treasurers’ role in creating value through liquidity, investment, financial and financial risk management.