Want to learn about accounting industry trends, tech advancements, and how to take your practice to the next level while gaining valuable networking opportunities? Here are the top bookkeeping and accounting conferences to mark on your calendar for 2025. And be sure to stop by the Keeper booth and say hello, because we’ll be at many of these this year!

1. Digital Accountancy Show By Xero

Date: April 1st - 2nd Location: Battersea Park in London With over 200 speakers and 150 exhibitors across eight stages, Xero’s Digital Accountancy Show promises to be one of the biggest and best bookkeeping conferences of the year. During this two-day event, there will be educational talks from today’s top digital CPA experts, updates on the latest accounting technology trends, how-to sessions, demo sessions, and much more. This event features eight stages, with each concentrating on different areas of improving your accounting practice. There will also be plenty of opportunities to network and collaborate with a wide variety of other accounting professionals from all over the world. If you’re committed to expanding your accounting education and want educational insights from some of the world’s brightest minds, this is a can’t-miss event.

2. GrowCon 2025

Date: May 5 - 7 Location: Provo, UT GrowCon 2025 bills itself as “the conference exclusively for owners of bookkeeping, tax, and accounting companies.” During this three-day event, each attendee gains access to insightful presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities to accelerate business growth and strategically scale to become a successful bookkeeper. Besides teaching accounting professionals the ins and outs of the industry, one of the main highlights of this conference is providing a valuable network so they can form partnerships and collaborate with others who have found success. The GrowCon2025 annual meeting will also feature the latest accounting tools and technologies to help you build your perfect tech stack and will offer advice on how to grow your business organically using a proven methodology.

3. AccountingWEB Live Summit 2025

Date: May 6 - 10 Location: San Diego, CA The Accounting WEB Live Summit will be loaded with plenty of activities to gain valuable insights and fuel professional growth. This four-day event will feature some of today’s top accounting professionals, finance professionals, and software innovators. Like previous events in years past, you can expect a heavy emphasis on technology at this annual meeting, such as accounting data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud-based systems, and AI. If one of your main focuses as a business owner is utilizing technology to increase the operational efficiency of your accounting practice, you can gain a ton of practical advice from this conference. AI, in particular, will be widely discussed. So if you’ve been wanting to see its numerous applications in the accounting industry and how to practically implement it into your operations, this is a live summit you’ll want to be part of. There will also be numerous workshops with hands-on activities and extensive networking opportunities.

4. Accountex London 2025

Date: May 14 - 15 Location: ExCel London This is the other London event on this list and will be taking place a month and a half after Xero’s Digital Accountancy Conference. Accountex London 2025 will be a large-scale affair, featuring over 300 exhibitors and 160 seminars, across 12 theatres. And with an expected turnout of over 11,000 attendees, there will be networking opportunities abound. Some of the focal points of this accounting business expo will be 180+ CPD-accredited seminars led by some of today’s top experts. It’s free to visit, and you can get up to 16 CPD points by simply showing up. There will be a lot going on. But one of the highlights is the software that will be showcased. Here, you’ll also have the chance to try out over 300 bookkeeping and accounting software solutions, with live demos from company reps. This will provide a great opportunity to try before you buy, and you can ask reps live questions for instant feedback to find the perfect software to run your accounting firm more efficiently. If you’re committed to using technology to get your firm firing on all cylinders and want to rub elbows with some of the most innovative tech companies, Accountex is a must.

5. World Conference on Financial Accounting

Date: June 2 - 3 Location: Zurich, Switzerland and Online The World Conference on Financial Accounting in the summer of 2025 will be a hybrid event, taking place in Zurich, Switzerland, and virtually. So if you can’t make the physical count conference, you can still get all the great sessions online. This accounting conference runs the gamut with its subject matter, and you can expect “meaningful discussions focusing on solutions, future scope, and ongoing trends to acquire knowledge, learn, and improve.” Speakers and academicians will be presenting original research and creative ideas surrounding the current state and future of accounting. And there will be endless opportunities to engage and ask questions to fully extract their insight. Attending in person is ideal, as there will be numerous chances to form connections with speakers and fellow participants. But much can still be gained by joining the event virtually through the digital CPA conference.

6. AICPA and CIMA Engage 2025 - June 9 - 12

Date: June 9 - 12 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Live Online Like the World Conference on Financial Accounting, AICPA and CIMA Engage 2025 will be a hybrid event, where attendees can participate in-person or online. If you have the chance, it’s highly recommended to attend in person because it’s one of the accounting industry’s biggest annual events and allows you to earn CPE credit from The National Registry of CPE sponsors. But if you can’t make it, you can still get the experience online. There’s a ton of buzz around AICPA Engage, with many bookkeepers and accountants considering it to be a must attend accounting conference. In their own words, “No other event comes close to the breadth and depth of our programming. With nine overlapping tracks seasoned experts curate, you can discover exciting new facets of your field and explore new ones.” Here are the specific conference details that will be covered.

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the full spectrum of accounting and gain detailed insights to help your business thrive, this is an excellent event to attend.

7. ACS Financial Accounting and Reporting Update 2025

Date: June 11 - 12 Location: Virtual Unlike every other count conference on this list that will be held at a physical location, the ACS Financial Accounting and Reporting Update 2025 will be entirely virtual. While there won’t be the same level of networking opportunities for finance professionals, the event will still be loaded with insightful information that can help a bookkeeper in several key areas. A big part of the first day’s agenda is examining recent updates that impact how an accounting professional runs their business, with key points being the recent financial accounting update, cybersecurity update, and tax update. Speakers will be discussing the new role generative AI plays in accounting and will show practical use cases so finance professionals will know how to leverage this technology properly. There will also be an in-depth discussion on financial accounting fraud, along with practical advice on how to reduce the chances of it happening.

8. Scaling New Heights

Date: June 22 - 25 Location: Orlando, FL With a primary focus on accounting technology, the four-day Scaling New Heights events will be jam-packed with everything you need to know to implement tech into your accounting practice. Some key areas that will be covered include:

• AI
• Automation technology
• Mobile tools
• Collaboration platforms

If you’re looking to transform your firm with professional technology and provide your clients with the best possible experience, this is an event to have on your list. There will also be comprehensive bookkeeper business coaching and seminars from numerous industry experts, with one of the top being keynote speaker David Allen, who’s partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies.

9. NATP Taxposium

Date: July 21 - 23 Location: Las Vegas, NV Here’s another accounting conference that will be held in person and online. Most of today’s important topics will be covered at the NATP Taxposium, including up-to-date tax laws to maintain compliance, practice management to keep your firm running efficiently, strategies for enhancing client service, and techniques for resolving common tax issues. At the time of this writing, this conference has yet to still mention any specific speakers, but you can expect insights from a wide range of industry experts and robust networking opportunities if you attend the physical event in Las Vegas.

10. Xerocon Brisbane 2025

Date: September 3 - 4 Location: Brisbane, Australia Xero Brisbane 2025 is another accounting conference held by Xero and is poised to be a fantastic follow-up to the sold-out Xerocon Sydney in 2023. The event is “a unique opportunity to celebrate Xero’s collective achievements, connect, and explore the latest innovations on the platform.” During the event, you can expect in-depth discussions from world-class speakers, insights on the most innovative bookkeeping technology, and potentially career-changing networking opportunities. If you’re a die-hard Xero user and want to learn how to get the most from the platform and improve your bookkeeping business, this is the event for you.

11. Accounting Summit Dusseldorf

Date: September 3 - 4 Location: Dusseldorf, Germany This is another of the international accounting conferences that should be on your radar. The Accounting Summit Dusseldorf primarily revolves around discussions on digital transformation and how to leverage advancing technology to become an industry leader. Two particular forms of technology that speakers will discuss are AI and robotic process automation, and how they can be used to make nearly every aspect of accounting more productive and efficient. There will also be talks on cybersecurity, sustainability, future tech trends, and related posts. Besides that, there will be hands-on consulting services for a smoother shift to digital transformation and a range of exhibition booths for a highly interactive experience. And to top it all off, this event will feature the Accounting Summit Dusseldorf Start-Up Awards, which celebrates the achievement of some of the newest, most innovative companies in the field.

12. CPB Canada IGNITE 2025

Date: September 9 - 25 Location: Calgary, Alberta If the 2025 conference that’s set to take place in Calgary is anything like the 2024 Winnipeg Conference, attendees are in store for an enriching experience that can help fine-tune their skills and keep them up-to-date on accounting industry trends. At CPB Canada IGNITE 2025, there will be talks on tech advancements, with a heavy focus on AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Experts will discuss changes in legislation and regulations that will impact accounting firms moving forward. There will also be a variety of workshops and seminars for hands-on training around topics like client communication and building a more efficient practice. Beyond that, attendees can expect exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge accounting products, with networking opportunities abound.

13. REFRAME 2025

Date: October 16 - 19 Location: Hollywood, FL “Influential conversations for accountants” is the tagline for REFRAME 2025. This four-day event is centered on the transformative power of language to crystalize your company’s identity, build a stronger business structure, and create a tighter, more collaborative culture. There will be a lot of similarities between the Women Who Count Conferences of recent years and this conference. For instance, like the Women Who Count Conferences, this event focuses heavily on communication. One of the main discussions will be the “Exactly What to Say” Methodology by keynote speaker and thought leader Carlos Garcia. During this talk, he’ll educate accounting professionals on how to use persuasive language to better communicate with key stakeholders and provide optimal client service. Also like the Women Who Count Conferences, there will be a lot of attention placed on adaptability, where leaders can learn how to adopt new perspectives, technologies, and strategies to not only meet client expectations but blow them out of the water. In an ever-changing accounting profession, this is vital for continually providing value and standing out from the competition.

14. Thriveal Deeper Weekend

Date: October 22 - 24 Location: Greenville, SC Held in the heart of the south, the three-day Thriveal Deeper Weekend event will consist of accounting firm owners who are passionate about being their best and making the improvements to stand out in their industry. Armed with research and education, speakers will deliver discussions on how to help leaders reach their peak potential while maximizing productivity and profitability. There will also be a lot of talks on how to intelligently scale a firm without growing so fast that it compromises the client experience. If one of your main goals in 2025 is to build a team of dedicated accounting professionals and connect with like-minded individuals, this is a highly recommended conference.

15. Intuit Connect 2025

Date: Late October Location: Las Vegas, NV As of the time of this writing, the exact date of Intuit Connect 2025 hasn’t been announced. But based on previous conferences, it’s expected to be held in late October. If you’re a passionate QuickBooks user, you’ll definitely be interested in this event, as it’s the place to learn all about new product updates, features, and innovations. By staying up-to-date on QuickBooks and other Intuit products, this puts your accounting practice in a position to thrive and stay ahead of the competition. While there’s no concrete outline of the specific events that will happen at the 2025 conference, you can expect:

• Product announcements
• Product exhibitions
• Intuit expert-led discussions
• Educational workshops

And, of course, there will be abundant networking opportunities to connect with others in your field.

16. DCPA25

Date: December 7 - 11 Location: Washington DC In 2024, the AAA Annual Meeting took place in America’s capital. In 2025, this final count conference will be held there as well. It’s specifically for any certified public accountant who wants to stay at the forefront of the accounting field in the digital age. Like many other events on this list, there’s a big emphasis on technology and how to strategically use it to make operations more efficient while simultaneously elevating the client experience. Some specific topics of discussion at DCPA25 will be cybersecurity, accounting analytics, AI, machine learning, and blockchain technology. There will also be the chance to check out exhibits from top technology companies and plenty of opportunities to network with digital CPA leaders.

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