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Main Stage
Sponsors Iris
  1. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    DAS logo
  2. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  3. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  4. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  5. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 out ...
  6. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  7. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  8. Main Stage
    • DAS25
Future Firms Theatre
Sponsors Xero
  1. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  2. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  4. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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 ...
Evolution Theatre
Sponsors Sage
  1. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  2. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    The future of accounting is here! It’s time to reimagine the way firms operate. In this dynamic 30-minute session, we’ll unveil what the next decade of transformation for firms will look like. Within ...
  3. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    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 import ...
  4. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
  5. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
  6. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
  7. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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®, a ...
  3. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
  4. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  5. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
  6. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
    What would it look like if accounting and 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
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  2. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    In the world of Tax, genAI is starting to make its presence felt—but let’s be honest, most of us are still in the “proof-of-concept” phase. In this talk, we’ll dive into four key areas that are beginn ...
  3. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    There is already a large ecosystem of accounting and finance Apps, but AI is going to completely change the landscape of products and vendors available to you. In 2025 a significant number of speciali ...
  4. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
  6. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    Managing accounts receivable (AR) can quickly get messy when businesses rely on multiple disconnected tools, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and cash flow headaches.  In this session, Tom Pope (Adf ...
Advisory Live
Sponsors Claimer
  1. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  2. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
  3. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
  4. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  5. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
  6. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
    Marketing for your accounting firm can become yet another to-do list. Build the website. Write the blog posts. Post on socials. Use AI to create content. Ultimately what your clients and prospects are ...
How To Hub
Sponsors LiveFlow
  1. How To Hub
    • DAS25
  2. How To Hub
    • DAS25
    Accountancy firms spend thousands on software, expecting it to save time and improve efficiency — yet most firms struggle with adoption, and their tools collect dust as “shelfware.”   The problem isn’ ...
  3. How To Hub
    • DAS25
  4. How To Hub
    • DAS25
    The finance landscape is rapidly evolving, with companies shifting toward real-time data, automation, and strategic decision-making. CFOs and finance teams must adapt to new technologies, optimize cas ...
  5. How To Hub
    • DAS25
  6. How To Hub
    • DAS25
Demo Room 1
Sponsors Jenesys HQ
  1. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    During each demo session, we will explore Jack's current capabilities and what it will learn in your Practice. We will share operational and technical playbooks to help you update your internal workfl ...
    Jenesys AI
  2. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Learn how you can harness QuickBooks MTD tools to grow your firm and better serve your clients. In this session, see how accountants & bookkeepers can use digital tools to easily collaborate with clie ...
    Intuit
  3. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Join Wolters Kluwer for a live demo of CCH iFirm, designed to simplify Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Wolters Kluwer is your trusted partner for Making Tax Digital, providing innovative solutions ...
    Wolters Kluwer
  4. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Want to stop chasing clients for financial admin, and gain more time for stratetic advising? See how accountants across the UK use Apron to capture invoices, manage millions in supplier and payroll pa ...
    Apron
  5. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Introducing Caseware Validate: The faster way to review financial statements and save time on your audits. During the session, Jack Holloway – Commercial Director, Solutions Consulting at Caseware wil ...
    Caseware
  6. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Come and see how FreeAgent’s MTD-compatible accounting software is designed to make your life easier ahead of April 2026. Discover how this intuitive solution helps accountants seamlessly manage MTD f ...
    Freeagent Logo
  7. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    During each demo session, we will explore Jack's current capabilities and what it will learn in your Practice. We will share operational and technical playbooks to help you update your internal workfl ...
    Jenesys AI
Demo Room 2
Sponsors Jenesys HQ
  1. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    From insight-filled reporting dashboards to seamless integrations and fast, stress-free implementation, our experts will show you how AccountsIQ will empower you to work better, achieve more and live ...
    AccountsIQ logo
  2. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    The future of audit and financial review is here. Say goodbye to manual document retrieval, endless email follow-ups, and painstakingly searching for insights. In this session, we’ll showcase how Data ...
    datasnipper logo
  3. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    Do you worry about manually replicating data, the risk of errors, or the time-consuming nature of managing client accounts? It may sound too good to be true, but we’ve got you covered.    With the pow ...
    Bright logo
  4. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    Learn how WorkflowMax can help you and your clients boost profitability, performance, and efficiency by managing quotes, jobs, scheduling, time tracking, invoicing, reporting, and more—all in one plac ...
    WorkflowMAX logo
  5. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    In this demo session, we will showcase how Xledger accounting software can support your ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting, to enhance compliance, transparency and decision-making. A ...
    Xledger
  6. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    Let's keep it simple..... real-time access to structured verified cash data is fundamental to an audit. This supports audit quality objectives, review points and enables the delivery of insights to au ...
    Circit logo
Main Stage
Sponsors Iris
  1. Main Stage
    • DAS25
  2. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
    Sage Sponsor
  3. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  4. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  5. Main Stage
    • DAS25
    AI Agents are here, let’s put them to work The world’s leading online accounting personality joins DAS for a can’t-miss kickoff keynote. Firm-runner turned AI researcher Jason Staats explores the most ...
Future Firms Theatre
Sponsors Xero
  1. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  3. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  4. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring three Xero partners who will share the lessons they've learned on their digital journeys. The conversation will explore current industry trends, addr ...
  5. Future Firms Theatre
    • DAS25
    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 ...
Evolution Theatre
Sponsors Sage
  1. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    The accounting profession is under increasing attack from cybercriminals, with rising threats targeting financial data, client records, and firm operations. As digital transformation accelerates, so d ...
  3. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  5. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
  6. Evolution Theatre
    • DAS25
    This is a hands on workshop about how to add tech advisory into your existing processes. This isn’t a fireside chat, but a hands-on work shop where you will come away with: 1) a template for a tech ro ...
Fireside Chat
Sponsors FreeAgent
  1. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
  2. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
  3. Fireside Chat
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
Tech Academy
Sponsors Datasnipper
  1. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    Technology is transforming bookkeeping forever. In this session, we’ll explore the latest tech trends and practical tips for integrating new tools into your workflow. How much tech is too much? Who ca ...
  3. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
  4. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    The future of accounting isn’t just about AI - it’s about people and AI working together. Join our panel of accounting experts who have firsthand experience implementing AI in their firms. They’ll sha ...
  5. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    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 ...
  6. Tech Academy
    • DAS25
    AI-powered decision-making is shaping the future of business, but it’s also creating invisible barriers to progression. Hiring, promotions, client onboarding, and financial decision-making are all inc ...
Advisory Live
Sponsors Claimer
  1. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    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 Relationsh ...
  4. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
  5. Advisory Live
    • DAS25
    Learn from a discussion between industry experts, who have practical, professional, lived experience on both sides of M&A in Accountancy. Who are the buyers and where do they see the most value in my ...
How To Hub
Sponsors LiveFlow
  1. How To Hub
    • DAS25
  2. How To Hub
    • DAS25
  3. How To Hub
    • DAS25
    The biggest challenge for growing practices is getting new team members ready to deliver quality client work quickly, confidently, and without constant supervision. In this session, Jo Wood and Zoe Wh ...
  4. How To Hub
    • DAS25
    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
    • DAS25
    The accounting sector is at a crossroads. With AI promising transformative gains in efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction, many organisations feel unsure about where to begin. This session wil ...
Demo Room 1
Sponsors Jenesys HQ
  1. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    In this demo, we’ll hear from Pav Selvaraj and Joe Lines, the co-founder of Nook, now Modulr Accounts Payable, about how to simplify and streamline your accounts payable process. From invoice capture ...
    Modulr Logo
  2. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Discover QuickBooks Advanced, designed with larger firms in mind, & see how this robust plan can scale efficiently with your growing needs. In this session, we’ll showcase the powerful features availa ...
    Intuit Quickbooks
  3. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    Join renowned Accountants Phil Ellerby and Mark Telford as they share their real-world experiences in successfully integrating onshore and offshore teams. Learn the key strategies they’ve used to enha ...
    Corient Business Solutions Logo
  4. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    During each demo session, we will explore Jack's current capabilities and what it will learn in your Practice. We will share operational and technical playbooks to help you update your internal workfl ...
    Jenesys AI
  5. Demo Room 1
    • DAS25
    QX INSIGHT is a comprehensive tool that offers complete visibility and control over the firm's outsourcing journey, helping firms maximise the potential of outsourcing. It is a comprehensive dashboard ...
    QX Sponsor
Demo Room 2
Sponsors Jenesys HQ
  1. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    During each demo session, we will explore Jack's current capabilities and what it will learn in your Practice. We will share operational and technical playbooks to help you update your internal workfl ...
    Jenesys AI
  2. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    Banking and accounting have been in a complicated relationship for years—plagued by poor communication, unnecessary admin, and endless paperwork. But thanks to real-time data, open banking, and automa ...
    Monzo logo
  3. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    Client Discussion Model: Discover how you can stand head and shoulders above your competitors with every business owner you speak to. Identify Growth Potential: Effectively assess business growth, val ...
    GI sponsor
  4. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    Come along to see how FreeAgent’s tech ecosystem works for practices of all sizes. You’ll get a sneak peak at exclusive new features, integrations and updates that will streamline your workflow and dr ...
    FreeaAgent logo
  5. Demo Room 2
    • DAS25
    In this short demo, we’ll show how Intapp works with Microsoft 365 to help accounting teams work together more smoothly. You’ll see how you can set up client workspaces in Microsoft 365 with just a fe ...
    Intapp Sponsor