As a CPA or an accountant conferences are all about a buzzing conference hall filled with fellow accountants, CPA firm owners, tech innovators, and finance leaders who genuinely get the work you do. It is a chance to hear new ideas, meet people who have been exactly where you are, and discover tools that shave hours off your workflow. In addition, sometimes, you stumble into opportunities you did not even know you needed.
With 2025 almost out of the door it is now time to get your planners out and create the event roadmap for 2026. Because, let’s face it, 2025 was a year of massive technology disruption, AI-powered accounting tools went from “nice to have” to “how are we not using this yet?” Clients worldwide are demanding real-time dashboards instead of quarterly reports. The old playbook of tax prep and compliance is being rewritten in real-time. And all that, stemmed from one or more of those buzzing rooms filled with innovators and visionaries.
In 2026, the gap between firms that evolve and firms that stagnate will widen dramatically. And if you want to stay ahead and capitalize on the changing accounting landscape, you need to step out from behind your desk and into rooms where the future of accounting is being built. But, knowing how busy CPAs and accountants are during this time of the year, we have taken the liberty and compiled a comprehensive list of events that you must attend or at least have as part of your 2026 growth plan. So, get your planners out now, and add these events to it.
Why Accounting Events Matter More Than Ever in 2026?
The CPA and accounting profession is undergoing its biggest transformation since the introduction of spreadsheets. If you think that’s a bit exaggerating, look around what’s happening right now:
AI and Automation: The days of AI and automation use for back-office experiments is long gone, they now are client-facing realities. CPA and accounting firms that are not harnessing the power of generative AI for document review, tax research, and advisory are already falling behind.
- The advisory shift: Compliance work is being commoditized at lightning speed, and clients want more than clean books, they need strategic guidance.
- Remote and hybrid work models: The way accountants and CPAs work has fundamentally changed. As a result, how firms operate, who they hire, and what clients expect from their accounting partners has changed too.
- Regulatory complexity: The regulatory evolution continues globally, especially around ESG reporting, cryptocurrency taxation, and international transfer pricing.
You can read all you want about the industry trend and how they are shaping up the global accounting industry worldwide, but if you really want to ride the wave of change, hear it directly from the firms who’ve cracked the code, and building relationships that turn into referrals, partnerships, and mentorships at one of these events.
And that’s why we are sharing this comprehensive list of major CPA and accounting events 2026 with you.
United States of America (USA)
AICPA ENGAGE (June 8-11, Los Angeles, CA)
AICPA Engage is the largest accounting and CPA convention held in the USA. The event focuses on technology innovation, industry leaders, and advisory expansion. As an accountant or a CPA firm owner, if you are looking to expand your network with C-level executives and explore tools that address capacity and staffing challenges, this is the event for you.
Scaling New Heights (June 14-17, Orlando, FL)
Aimed at accounting professionals and bookkeepers, Scaling New Heights 2026 will empower you to leverage AI and other accounting technology innovations, to make strategic advances in your practice and to lead your practice with confidence. The event will focus on growth strategies, AI adoption, and automation in practice workflows.
Accounting Today Firm Growth Forum (May 19-20, San Diego, CA)
The Accounting Today Firm Growth Forum focuses on helping accounting firms scale by overcoming staffing shortages and integrating business process automation. The event is a perfect opportunity for CPA firm owners focused on growth.
Accounting Today PE Summit (Dates TBD)
Accounting Today PE Summit is the premier gathering of Accounting leaders, M&A strategists, and private equity experts, offering insight into finance transformation and operational excellence.
Bridging the Gap Conference (Dates TBD)
Bridging the Gap Conference is focused on US bookkeeping and accounting leaders looking to leverage technology to improve processes. The event is excellent for showcasing outsourcing and automation services.
FAB - Finance, Accounting Bookkeeping Show (March 11-12, Birmingham NEC)
The Finance, Accounting, and Bookkeeping show attracts nearly 6,000 UK accounting leaders and bookkeepers. The show focused on AI, digital transformation, and compliance solutions, with dedicated spaces for accounting and bookkeeping outsourcing services and discussions.
Accountex London (May 13-14, London)
Accountex London is the biggest accounting and finance expo in London. The event is of great significance for accountants and accounting practice owners seeking brand exposure and reaching high-volume audiences interested in accounting software and cloud services.
Digital Accountancy Show (October 7-8, London)
The Digital Accountancy Show in the UK focused primarily on the digital and technology-enabled solutions for UK accounting firms. The event features sessions on automation and business process outsourcing.
Future of Finance and CFO Exchange 2026
The Future of Finance and CFO Exchange 2026 is a premier event designed for senior finance executives. The exchange focuses on navigating the “perfect storm” of transformation by balancing operational efficiency with long-term growth. Key highlights include closed-door discussions on integrating AI and automation, ESG and sustainability strategies, and high-level networking to reimagine financial leadership in an uncertain economic landscape.
Canada
Accountex Canada (November 1, Toronto, ON)
Accountex Canada is a must-attend event for accountants and bookkeepers in Canada, focusing on practice management, compliance, and technology adoption. The event brings together nearly 1,500 CPAs, bookkeepers, and finance leaders to explore the latest in fintech ecosystems, cloud accounting, and practice management automation.
CPA Convention (June 4-6, Montreal, QC)
The CPA Convention is a major professional development event for Canadian accountants. The event addresses local regulatory and tax updates, along with economic resilience, ESG and sustainability reporting, and the future of the audit. The event helps accountants successfully navigate Canada’s tax landscape by offering workshops on ethical AI implementation in finance and leadership tracks designed to equip CPAs for the evolving role of the strategic business advisor.
Europe
Accounting Summit Germany (September 16–17, 2026, Düsseldorf)
Accounting Summit Germany is the leading trade show and conference focused on innovation and digitalization of the accounting and bookkeeping space. The event attracts 2,000 accounting enthusiasts to explore how AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and modern software are reshaping financial workflows.
European Accounting Association (May 27-29, Czech Republic)
The EAA Annual Congress is a leadership event focusing on research and innovation in the accounting space. The event connects accounting researchers, educators, and practitioners to discuss the scientific development of the profession. The 2026 edition will focus on the meeting of sustainability reporting, audit quality, and the evolution of financial education in Europe.
Financial Transformation and Finance 4.0 Summit (Germany, Dates TBD)
The Finance 4.0 Summit highlights the strategic shift from traditional reporting to predictive value creation. The event focuses on AI, automation, and changed finance operating models for European CFOs and finance directors.
World Finance Forum (June 18, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
The World Finance Forum is a high-energy accounting conference designed for CFOs and VPs of Finance looking to drive growth and operational excellence. The event focused on senior finance leaders interested in automation, AI-driven analytics, and strategic financial planning.
Asia Pacific
Accounting Business Expo Australia (March 18-19, Sydney)
The biggest Australian event for accountants, bookkeepers, and finance professionals, Accounting Business Expo features 10 conference tracks and nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest tools and insights. The event encourages accountants to embrace the future of finance through AI and technology transformation. It educates accountants to move beyond compliance to advisory services and explore digital solutions to streamline operations and strengthen financial security.
Marcus Evans CFO Asia Summit (Singapore, Dates TBD)
Aimed at leading CFOs and senior finance executives across Asia-Pacific, the Marcus Evans CFO Asia Summit focuses on C-suite challenges, emphasizing geopolitical resilience, digital mastery (AI and automation), and ESG accountability. The event offers high-level one-on-one meetings with APAC CFOs about finance transformation and outsourcing opportunities.
The Asian Banker Summit (Malaysia, Dates TBD)
The Asian Banker Summit is the leading summit for the banking and financial services industry in the region. It brings together CEOs, regulators, and technology leaders under one roof with an agenda that typically explores the Future of Finance, focusing heavily on digital banking, risk management, and the evolution towards the AI Bank.
Looking Ahead: The Future of CPA Events
Now, before we wrap up, let us tell you that, depending on your business needs, the best conference is the one that helps you build connections that can last beyond a 2–3-day event. So choose your events and conferences wisely. Also, if you are short on budget and cannot attend every event across the globe, leverage the robust virtual options that most leading events and conferences offer today.
Finally, as the accounting landscape diversifies, the conferences will evolve to offer content that suits every modern business case. But till then, you can reach out to us, and we will help you connect with technology specialists, tax professionals, and advisors to address your business challenges. Just write in to us at marketin@datamaticsbpm.com, and we will have our accounting experts connect with you.
