Accountex Summit North confirms stellar line-up for launch event
Accountex Summit North, taking place at Manchester Central on 6 March next year, has unveiled its inaugural speaker line-up.
Hundreds of senior accountants and finance professionals based across the Midlands and North of England have already taken up their free delegate places at the industry’s new, must attend, one day accounting conference and exhibition.
The latest big name speakers to be confirmed are Sage’s Cameron John discussing efficiencies in the cloud, David Kaye from Intuit – Quickbooks giving his take on how to create a future-ready firm, Xero’s Damon Anderson outlining how to transform practices to embrace the digital revolution, and IRIS’s Steve Cox sharing his insights into the latest research on the accountancy climatic flip.
The summit will also feature topical Keynotes and discussions on digital tax, tools for management accountants, the transformation of the financial role, business challenges and new technology. Plus, Glenn Collins, head of technical advisory at ACCA, will head up an expert panel of practitioners debating the changing face of the accountancy practice and the growing importance of technology and strategies to deliver maximum business success.
There will be over 20 sessions in four dedicated theatres – including the Tech Theatre, How To Theatre, Practice Growth Theatre, and Business and Future Theatre – and the Keynote auditorium. The initial programme is available to view at www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk/conference/speakers.
Speakers confirmed to date (in running order) include:
- Mark Wickersham, Effective Pricing: Value pricing – why ‘making tax digital’ means you must change your pricing model
- Paul Shrimpling, Remarkable Practice: The business growth accountant – how to transform your accountancy practice into a profitable and valuable advisory business
- Cameron John, Sage: It’s all about efficiencies in the cloud
- David Kaye, Intuit – Quickbooks: Creating a future-ready firm with QuickBooks
- Damon Anderson, Xero: Digital or die – transforming your practice for the digital revolution
- Daniel Richards, My Firms App: Bringing the best of the Add-ons together to strengthen your client relationship
- Amanda C. Watts, TwentyTwo Agency: Please will you marry me, Mr. Accountant? (a relationship first approach to marketing)
- Steve Pipe, AVN: How to become one of the world’s most inspiring, respected and profitable accountancy practices
- Ed Molyneux, FreeAgent: Rise of the robots, accountancy at a crossroads
- Gordon Gilchrist & Ian Fletcher, 2020 Innovation Training: The firm of the future
- Steven Cox, IRIS: The accountancy climatic flip – time for digital
- James Ashford, GoProposal: How we grew our firm’s monthly recurring revenue by 50% in 9 months
- Glenn Collins, ACCA Panel Debate: Changing face of the accountancy practice
- Gordon Gilchrist & Ian Fletcher, 2020 Innovation Training: Closing remarks and conference wrap up
Of course, the ‘big names’ aren’t just reserved for the theatres. The central exhibition boasts around 80 companies showcasing their latest products, services, software and solutions. Among them are 2020 Innovation, ACCA, Accountancy Age, AccountancyManager, AccountingWEB, AIA, Analyser Accounting, AutoEntry, BrightPay Payroll Software, CaseWare UK, CIMA, CIPP, CIS, Coface, Compleat Software, Debt Collection Services UK, DivDoc, Economia, Enterprise Tax Consultants, First Corporate Law Services, FreeAgent, FUJITSU, FUTRLI, GAAPweb, Global Infosys, ICB, IFA, Quickbooks, IRIS, Effective Pricing, MyFirmsApp, Octopus Blue, Opt Pensions, Practice Ignition, Premiere Capital, Qubic Tax, Receipt Bank, Redundancy Claims, RollPay, Sage, Spotcap, The Learn Centre, Wolters Kluwer and Xero.
Accountex Summit North is free to attend for accountants only. Places are limited, and all registrations will be verified and confirmed. To apply for a delegate ticket, please visit www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk.
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Media enquiries:
Emma-Louise Jones, Head of PR
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Sam Sloan, Group Director / Head of Marketing
t: +44 (0)1273 645115
e: [email protected]
Website: www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ACXSummitNorth
Sales and sponsorship enquiries:
Rachel Gregory, Sales Manager
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e: [email protected]
Zoe Lacey-Cooper, Event Director
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Diversified Communications UK Ltd (Diversified UK) is a fast growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton, Peterborough, and Nailsworth. Diversified UK’s portfolio includes Accountex Summit North (new for 2018); Accountex; SITS – The Service Desk & IT Support Show; British Tourism & Travel Show; Casual Dining; lunch!; Commercial Kitchen; GO! Organic Festival (new for 2018); Natural & Organic Products Europe; Nordic Organic Food Fair & Natural Products Scandinavia in Malmö, Sweden; GEO Business; Ocean Business; MARELEC Marine Electromagnetics conference; Euro Bus Expo; and Coach & Bus UK. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified UK is part of Diversified Communications, a leading international media company providing market access, education and information through global, national and regional face-to-face events, digital and print publications and television stations. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, healthcare, commercial marine, and business management. Based in Portland, Maine, USA, Diversified employs over 850 staff, across eight divisions in seven countries. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
First speakers announced for Accountex Summit North in Manchester
Accountex Summit North – the new, free-to-attend, one day accounting conference and exhibition coming to Manchester Central on 6 March next year, has confirmed its first raft of speakers.
Among them are representatives from Sage and Xero, plus profit improvement expert Mark Wickersham; Gordon Gilchrist and Ian Fletcher from 2020 Innovation; Ed Molyneux, CEO and founder of FreeAgent; James Ashford, founder of GoProposal and author of Selling To Serve; marketing consultant Amanda C Watts; Paul Shrimpling, MD of Remarkable Practice; Daniel Richards, head of sales at MyFirmsApp; and accountancy strategist Steve Pipe, founder and head of research at AVN.
Organiser Diversified Communications UK, which also runs the flagship Accountex event in London, says the summit is already attracting high levels of interest from senior accountants based across the Midlands and North of England.
They’re not the only ones getting firmly behind the launch. Accountex Summit North has enjoyed strong industry and association support since its inception. While the summit has adopted a different format from the established London event, it’s drawing on all its strengths – harnessing Diversified’s unique experience, connections and knowledge within the accountancy and finance profession.
“We’re very excited to bring the best of Accountex to accountancy professionals in the north,” says event director Zoe Lacey-Cooper.
“We’ve been working closely with influential players in the accounting profession to ensure that Accountex Summit North features the most up-to-date and relevant seminar content for them – focusing on the key opportunities and challenges facing the accountancy profession.
“In one day, our delegates will enjoy a full line-up of CPD-accredited Keynotes, seminars, panel sessions, and interactive workshops. They’ll take away real-time insights, tools and solutions, which will help them to continue to provide the best all-round accountancy service possible,” she says.
Highlights for attending delegates include a top line-up of industry-renowned speakers discussing a range of specialised topics in four dedicated theatres (including the Tech Theatre, How To Theatre, Future and Growth Theatre, and the Keynote auditorium).
Managing the changes and challenges of today’s working practices, and taking advantage of the new opportunities they present, is a key theme running throughout the day.
Confirmed sessions (to date) include Mark Wickersham on how to implement value-based pricing; James Ashford on his nine ‘must have’ strategies for growing monthly revenue; Amanda C Watts on her ‘relationship first’ approach to maximising sales and referrals; Paul Shrimpling on the benefits of being a more future-focussed ‘Business Growth Accountant’; Daniel Richards on how to simplify the growing Add-on App stack; Gordon Gilchrist and Ian Fletcher on how to become the ‘firm of the future’; Ed Molyneux on the rise of automation; and Steve Pipe – who’ll be presenting case studies based on the latest research behind his new book The world’s best accountancy practices.
“This is exactly what the northern powerhouse needs, an unmissable free conference focussing on the latest developments and issues facing the profession, with world class speakers, exhibitors and delegates all under one roof,” says Pipe.
“Our members – thousands of accountants across northern England – will benefit significantly from attending Accountex Summit North,” says Jason Hinkle, head of member networks at ACCA. “I know they will receive first class insight into current and future issues from industry leaders, while also benefiting from the numerous networking opportunities the summit will present.”
That networking includes the opportunity for delegates to meet around 80 exhibitors showcasing their latest products, services, software and solutions. BrightPay Payroll Software, Octopus Blue, CIS, Debt Recovery, Enterprise Tax Consultants and First Corporate Law Services were among the first names to sign up. They’ve since been joined by Sage, Xero, OCREX, Rollpay Bureau, Premier Capital, Receipt Bank, Spotcap, Compleat Software and many more.
Accountex Summit North is free to attend for accountants only. Places are limited, and all registrations will be verified and confirmed. The full conference programme, including the option to pre-book Keynotes and seminars, will be available in the coming month. To apply for a delegate ticket, please visit www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk.
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Media enquiries:
Emma-Louise Jones, Head of PR
t: +44 (0)1273 645134
e: [email protected]
Website: www.divcom.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/DiversifiedUK
Sam Sloan, Group Director / Head of Marketing
t: +44 (0)1273 645115
e: [email protected]
Website: www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ACXSummitNorth
Sales and sponsorship enquiries:
Rachel Gregory, Sales Manager
t: +44 (0)1273 645145
e: [email protected]
Zoe Lacey-Cooper, Event Director
t: +44 (0)1273 944459
e: [email protected]
Notes:
Logo: http://www.accountex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ACX-North-logo.jpg
Diversified Communications UK Ltd (Diversified UK) is a fast growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton, Peterborough, and Nailsworth. Diversified UK’s portfolio includes Accountex Summit North (new for 2018); Accountex; SITS – The Service Desk & IT Support Show; British Tourism & Travel Show; Casual Dining; lunch!; Commercial Kitchen; GO! Organic Festival (new for 2018); Natural & Organic Products Europe; Nordic Organic Food Fair & Natural Products Scandinavia in Malmö, Sweden; GEO Business; Ocean Business; MARELEC Marine Electromagnetics conference; Euro Bus Expo; and Coach & Bus UK. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified UK is part of Diversified Communications, a leading international media company providing market access, education and information through global, national and regional face-to-face events, digital and print publications and television stations. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, healthcare, commercial marine, and business management. Based in Portland, Maine, USA, Diversified employs over 850 staff, across eight divisions in seven countries. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
Accountex organiser announces launch of Accountex Summit North in Manchester
Following the success of the Accountex exhibition in London, which is set for another record edition when it opens this week, organiser Diversified Communications UK has announced the launch of Accountex Summit North.
The new event will take place at Manchester Central on 6 March 2018.
The launch follows feedback from exhibitors and accountants, who would like to see a regional event with the same high profile content as Accountex but one which is easier (more accessible) for accountants throughout the north to attend.
Commenting on the announcement, Zoe Lacey-Cooper, event director of Accountex says: “We’re very excited to bring the best of Accountex to accountancy professionals in the north. This free one-day conference will feature an exciting Keynote speaker programme, helping visitors to benefit from real-time insights from their fellow professionals and industry leaders.
“Topics will include making tax digital, technology, cloud, pensions, pricing, plus every other subject relevant to the modern accountant. In addition, dedicated break-out theatres will cover the latest trends and hot topics in more interactive sessions for visitors.
“Whilst Accountex Summit North will adopt a different format from the established London event, it will harness the previous experience, vital connections and extensive knowledge within the accountancy and finance profession. We’re delighted that it has already garnered overwhelming support from our important key associations, partners and organisations,” she says.
“This is exactly what the northern powerhouse needs, an unmissable free conference focussing on the latest developments and issues facing the profession, with world class speakers, exhibitors and delegates all under one roof. As a Leeds based FCA, I have already put 6 March in my diary, and I can’t wait until it comes around,” says Steve Pipe, strategist to the accountancy profession and author of The world’s most inspiring accountants.
“Our members – thousands of accountants across northern England – will benefit significantly from attending the Accountex Summit North. I know they will receive first class insight into current and future issues from industry leaders, while also benefiting from the numerous networking opportunities the Summit will present,” says Jason Hinkle, head of member networks at ACCA.
The event will feature an innovative exhibition area, where key industry suppliers can choose from high quality, ‘plug and go’ pre-built pods (available in three different sizes); as well as sponsorship opportunities.
Accountex Summit North is free to attend and expected to attract around 1,000 carefully-targeted accountancy professionals. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided to delegates free of charge. Places at all Keynotes and seminars will be allocated on a first come first served basis – tickets can be pre-ordered for free when registering.
To register to attend, please visit www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk. For more information, please contact Zoe Lacey-Cooper at [email protected].
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Media enquiries:
Emma-Louise Jones, Head of PR
t: +44 (0)1273 645134
e: [email protected]
Website: www.divcom.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/DiversifiedUK
Sam Sloan, Group Director / Head of Marketing
t: +44 (0)1273 645115
e: [email protected]
Website: www.accountexsummitnorth.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACXSummitNorth
Sales and sponsorship enquiries:
Zoe Lacey-Cooper, Event Director
t: +44 (0)1273 944459
e: [email protected]
Notes:
Logo: http://www.accountex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ACX-North-logo.jpg
Diversified Communications UK Ltd (Diversified UK) is a fast growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton, Peterborough, and Nailsworth. Diversified UK’s portfolio includes Accountex; SITS – The Service Desk & IT Support Show; British Tourism & Travel Show; Casual Dining; lunch!; Commercial Kitchen; Natural & Organic Products Europe; Nordic Organic Food Fair & Natural Products Scandinavia in Malmö, Sweden; GEO Business; Ocean Business; MARELEC Marine Electromagnetics conference; Euro Bus Expo; and Coach & Bus UK. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified UK is part of Diversified Communications, a leading international media company providing market access, education and information through global, national and regional face-to-face events, digital and print publications and television stations. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, healthcare, commercial marine, and business management. Based in Portland, Maine, USA, Diversified employs over 850 staff, across eight divisions in seven countries. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.