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Main Stage
Sponsors Iris
  1. Main Stage
    AI Agents are here, and they're ready to replace you... The world's leading online accounting personality joins DAS for a can't-miss kickoff keynote. Firm-runner turned AI researcher Jason Staats expl ...
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    Over the last few years, accountants and bookkeepers have had to evolve their firms rapidly to adjust to ever changing factors. Compliance is becoming more complex and digital with the implementation ...
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    The accounting and bookkeeping profession is changing fast and to thrive, you need to be ready for what's coming. Join Kate Hayward, Xero's UK Country Manager, as she decodes the macro trends impactin ...
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    With just a year left until Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is here, now’s the time to prepare. Join FreeAgent and an expert panel for practical tips on navigating the challenges and seizing the opp ...
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    In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, success requires embracing change and investing strategically in innovation. This session brings together leading US-based CIOs to share practical insigh ...
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Evolution Theatre
Sponsors Sage
  1. Evolution Theatre
    CFOs today are grappling with an overwhelming array of technological solutions, yet many still feel they lack control over their financial health. Insights from AccountsIQ’s CFO Mindset Report reveal ...
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    In this session, we will cover what AI Avatars are and why they are increasingly important to have as part of your practice. You will leave with the knowledge of: - Why video is becoming the most impo ...
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    As businesses grow, their financial systems often struggle to keep up. This panel discussion will explore the critical decision points when clients outgrow their current systems and the steps to ident ...
Fireside Chat
Sponsors FreeAgent
  1. Fireside Chat
    Social media is no longer just a platform for connections—it’s a powerhouse for driving business success in the accountancy world. This session will dive deep into how accountants and firms can use so ...
  2. Fireside Chat
    Sales. A dirty word to some, a dark art to others, the single most important area for a business to succeed? Paying Customers.   Join James Sundin, Co-founder & Chief Evangelist of R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T®, ...
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    Traditional outsourcing has had its day - there are better ways to resource your firm. Bridge the talent gap without losing control of quality or losing your firms identity, culture / ethos. Understan ...
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    What would it look like if accounting nad bookkeeping practices were run like a SaaS business? With more and more PE money pouring into the procession, could "accounting" replace "software" as the bil ...
Tech Academy
Sponsors Datasnipper
  1. Tech Academy
    As auditors and finance professionals, you’ve probably seen how AI is already starting to change how we work—whether it’s streamlining reviews, improving data accuracy, or making compliance checks eas ...
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  4. Tech Academy
    Join us as we explore how integrated, real-time payment solutions are transforming the way businesses manage cash flow and tackle late payments. Find out how we’re unlocking smarter, faster payment sy ...
  5. Tech Academy
    Unconvinced about the AI hype in accounting right now? You're not alone. In this candid session, Nicholas Ashford (Partner at Fordhouse) and Allan Wilson (Managing Director at Wilson Partners) will ex ...
Advisory Live
Sponsors Claimer
  1. Advisory Live
    R&D tax relief has long been associated with complexity and scrutiny, discouraging many accountants from offering this service. This session demonstrates how AI-powered tools can transform the process ...
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    Revitalise your client meetings and reclaim the human touch in accounting! Too many accountants are hiding behind screens, missing golden opportunities to connect with clients. This session reveals th ...
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Future Firms Theatre
Sponsors Xero
  1. Future Firms Theatre
    With MTD for Income Tax on the horizon, it's time to supercharge your workflows. Explore Xero's ever evolving technology that will support your end to end MTD for IT journey and start leveraging the t ...
  2. Future Firms Theatre
    Accounting and bookkeeping practices thrive when utilising apps from the Xero App Store. However, mastering an app stack for your firm or your clients isn’t always without its bumps in the road. In th ...
  3. Future Firms Theatre
    The UK accounting market is growing fiercer, pushing many firms into a race to the bottom on pricing. With the added pressure of MTD for Income Tax on the horizon, the need to stand out has never been ...
  4. Future Firms Theatre
    Join Stuart Miller, Director of Product Compliance & Industry Engagement at Xero, Ellen Leith from P2P and Didier Lombard from Lombard Consulting – all members of the UK e-Invoicing Advocacy Lab – for ...
  5. Future Firms Theatre
    Accounting is a unique profession, balancing technical skill, ethical responsibility, and business insight. But this sense of uniqueness can sometimes hinder progress. In this session, we’ll explore h ...
  6. Future Firms Theatre
    Curious about the decisions shaping Xero’s journey or what drives our leaders behind the scenes? This is your chance to ask it all. From their personal backgrounds and career lessons to insights on ou ...
Main Stage
Sponsors Iris
  1. Main Stage
  2. Main Stage
    Join England cricketer, Sam Billings, and Welsh rugby player, Dan Biggar, as they explore the intersection of sport, technology and data alongside former NASA Nuclear Engineer and co-founder of leadin ...
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    With the 6 April 2026 deadline approaching, sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must prepare to meet the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax requirements. Join Stuart Miller, Xero ...
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    It’s probably the single biggest opportunity that UK accountants are missing out on.    Other countries – notably the Nordic nations – are way ahead of us when it comes to providing business process o ...
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Evolution Theatre
Sponsors Sage
  1. Evolution Theatre
    Big changes to FRS 102, FRS 105, and MTD for Income Tax are shaking up how accountants and bookkeepers price their services. The shift for all clients to monthly payments over annual billing is here, ...
  2. Evolution Theatre
  3. Evolution Theatre
    The fear of AI is still a thing (apparently). Fear of job losses being the main theme but it won't be if you use AI to empower your team. Help them have more strategic conversations with clients, leve ...
  4. Evolution Theatre
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Fireside Chat
Sponsors FreeAgent
  1. Fireside Chat
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    What’s next for the tech champions driving digital change in accounting firms? Join FreeAgent and a panel of experts as they discuss the challenges digital leads face, the lessons they’ve learned and ...
  4. Fireside Chat
    This focused roundtable will explore how inefficient payment systems consume valuable time and prevent firms from scaling their services and becoming strategic advisors. By spotlighting practical use ...
  5. Fireside Chat
Tech Academy
Sponsors Datasnipper
  1. Tech Academy
    As the industry comes to terms with the near-on-essential role of automated technologies, knowing how to implement these tools will be invaluable. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, curious, or complete n ...
  2. Tech Academy
    Automation and AI are reshaping the accounting landscape, but where does your firm stand in the journey toward innovation? In this insightful session, Daniel Lawrence (CEO, bots for that), joins James ...
  3. Tech Academy
  4. Tech Academy
    As the ecommerce industry continues to mature, so do the accounting challenges that online sellers face.  From managing multiple sales channels and ensuring VAT compliance, to navigating complex cross ...
  5. Tech Academy
    Research from Wolters Kluwer shows that 49% of firms have adopted cloud solutions but 40% worry about security. As accounting firms increasingly embrace cloud technology, ensuring the security of clie ...
Advisory Live
Sponsors Claimer
  1. Advisory Live
    Are you tired of counting the hours until Friday? With the average person clocking in over 75,000 hours at work, it’s time to turn that grind into a joy ride! Join Mark as he unpacks the four ingredie ...
  2. Advisory Live
    In this session, we’ll challenge the common misconceptions surrounding client payments and explore why they represent one of the most transformative yet often overlooked opportunities in accounting te ...
  3. Advisory Live
    This session will explore how growth-focused organisations leverage customer feedback to support their growth, cross-selling opportunities and retention strategies.   It will be led by Verity Relation ...
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How To Hub
Sponsors LiveFlow
  1. How To Hub
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  3. How To Hub
    Presenting our latest research report with an introduction from Payhawk on adopting technology in our experience and what we do as a tech supplier. We will create a discussion between ourselves and a ...
  4. How To Hub
    Outsourcing and technology are driving sustainable and outcomes-focused business transformation across accountancy practices. The combination of an evolved operating model driven by onshore and offsho ...
  5. How To Hub
Future Firms Theatre
Sponsors Xero
  1. Future Firms Theatre
    Discover how Xero's integrated practice platform can transform your firm’s day to day. From managing clients to ensuring compliance, this platform can power up your processes. Explore new features lik ...
  2. Future Firms Theatre
    Explore the transformative trends reshaping accountancy with Ian Phillips and an expert panel. From leveraging AI to streamlining operations with connected tech and embracing sustainability, this sess ...
  3. Future Firms Theatre
    Business owners are continually faced with a raft of ups and downs and ever-changing regulation. In this session, Xero Managing Director Alex von Schirmeister will speak with a seasoned small business ...
  4. Future Firms Theatre
    Following Xero's recent acquisition of Syft, discover how together they provide AI-powered reporting, benchmarking, and forecasting to scale your practice and deliver exceptional client advisory servi ...