Keynotes
The prospects for the global economy and what it means for you as accountants
Paul Surtees, Capitalise, and Jonathan Ashworth
Explore how shifting economic trends may affect the accounting profession. A chief economist and a practicing accountant share key forecasts, highlight potential risks and opportunities, and offer practical guidance to help accountants build confidence in an evolving financial and business landscape.
Cybercrime & Resilience: How Finance Professionals Can Stay Ahead of the Threat
Damon Rands, PureCyber, and Sapna Chadha, Cyber Resilience Centre for London
Join Damon Rands from PureCyber and Sapna Chadha from the Cyber Resilience Centre for London for the closing keynote on cybercrime and resilience. Learn how finance professionals can anticipate threats, strengthen security measures, and implement effective risk management strategies to protect data, maintain business continuity, and stay ahead in a digital landscape.
Workshops
My Journey to B Corp and B Corp New Standards
James Lizars, and Tom Ogden
Discover the path to B Corp certification and learn about the updated B Corp standards. Our presenters share real-world experiences, practical steps, and technology tips to help businesses navigate the process, measure impact, and integrate sustainability goals into everyday operations for lasting positive change.
The Finance Leader’s Edge: Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Finance
Leila Singh
Explore how finance leaders can become strategic, trusted advisors. Delivered by ACCA member and corporate leader turned Certified Master Coach and NLP Master Practitioner, this session highlights leadership skills, powerful communication, and strategic insight. Drawing on 25 years in finance and sales—including 16 at Hewlett Packard Enterprise—this session builds confidence, clarity, and impactful communication to elevate your influence and strategic leadership.
Beyond the Buzz: Choosing the Right Tech for Your Business
Hannah Munroe, Alex Falcon-Huerta
Cut through the noise of tech hype and discover how to choose solutions that truly benefit your business. This session helps leaders assess needs, evaluate tools, and make informed technology decisions, reducing overwhelm while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and return on investment in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Combatting fraud: How can organisations keep up?
Rachael Johnson
Learn how organisations can stay ahead of evolving fraud threats in this session, delivered by ACCA’s senior subject matter expert on risk management and corporate governance. Gain practical strategies for detection, prevention, and response, while fostering a culture of vigilance, accountability, and strong governance to protect assets and maintain stakeholder trust.
The Accountant’s Role in Building Resilient, Responsible Organisations
Lauren Wye, Nelson Muhumuza, Mick Seddon, Victoria Gillespie
This panel explores how accountants drive sustainability and resilience by integrating ESG metrics into financial strategy. Experts will discuss reliable reporting, data and assurance, transition planning and governance and accountability. Attendees will learn from practical examples and understand how finance professionals influence investment decisions and foster responsible growth in organisations.
Journeys to the profession and lessons learned along the way
Melina Konsta, Maryam Khan, Rachel Shorter, Chelsea Shelley
Join the Head of Membership as they host a panel with three professionals sharing their career journeys and lessons learned. This session is for those at every stage of their career journey, from just beginning to looking to make their next move into senior roles or non-executive appointments. Offering practical insights, strategies, and inspiration to navigate career progression with confidence.
Friend or foe – the impact of AI and digitalisation on the accounting profession
Chris Downing, Alistair Brisbourne, Donna Beddis
Examine the transformative impact of AI and digitalisation on the accounting profession. This session explores emerging technologies, opportunities for efficiency and innovation, potential risks, and the skills accountants need to adapt. Gain insights on leveraging technology strategically to enhance decision-making, future-proof careers, and maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving industry.
Anti–money laundering (AML)
Karen Eckstein
Join Karen Eckstein, solicitor, risk adviser, and business growth and resilience expert, for a session on Anti–Money Laundering (AML). Explore key regulations, risk management strategies, and practical compliance measures. Gain insights to protect your organisation, strengthen controls, and build resilience against financial crime in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
