Alternative Accountancy Management

1-2 March, 2027
Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire

#AccMgmt2027

Empowering accountancy firm leaders – drive growth through people, clients, and technology

Alternative Accountancy Management’s aim is to inspire innovation for your firm’s strategic roadmap, future sustainability and profitability.

The agenda is curated by and tailored for an exclusive audience of managing partners, senior partners, managing directors and CEOs working in the UK’s top 300 accountancy practices.

Hear from insightful keynotes, panel sessions and take part in roundtable discussions on key management topics.

Qualified delegates attend for free which includes dinner and overnight accommodation.

Be part of something special in this event’s 6th year

Watch our highlights reel from the 2026 summit

Reasons you should attend

Think bigger. Lead smarter. Connect deeper.

 Get insider insights from top leaders on growth, risk, and the digital revolution. Hear what’s driving success - and what’s holding firms back. From strategy to tech, this is where the profession’s future gets debated, defined, and disrupted.

AI & automation: all the gear, no idea?

Learn how other accountancy firms are using generative AI to sustain and boost profitability. Discover the traps, challenges and benefits so far.

Myths, managed

Join three managing partners and our chair as they unpack provocative statements about the profession. Expect live voting, instant reactions, and no-holds-barred discussion. From “corporate vs partnership” models to “Will AI wipe out junior roles?”- we’re asking: true, false, or it’s complicated? What side of the fence are you on?

Talent, succession and renumeration - Legacy vs Leadership

What does the next generation expect - and what will they reject?  Explore how firms are navigating the tension between tradition and transformation.  From pay to progression, succession to structure, this session asks: are you building a future they'll want to lead? 

A very valuable couple of days where I could compare, contrast and reset ready to go back and continue the path of improvement.

Mary Jane Campbell

Partner, Simpkins Edwards LLP

I now consider this a ‘must attend’ event, thanks to the quality of the content and the opportunities to network with peers and suppliers in a relaxed yet professional environment.

Steve Revill

Managing Director, Richard Ludkin

Fantastic to mix with other mid-tier firms and hear from industry experts on what trends are emerging in our marketplace.

Nikki Adams

Joint MD, Ad Valorem Group

Alternative Events has been amazing, so much to learn, so many great people to meet and collaborate with…the knowledge was at top level, so many takeaways

Gavin Spencer

Managing Director, Beech Accountants

I hope you continue to ensure the programme is set by the attendees and their agenda. Too many events are driven by vendors and exhibitors. One of the unique and refreshing things about this programme was that it seemed to be very much set by the customers.

IRIS

The venue was spacious and perfect for networking. The food was amazing. All the organisers were friendly and helpful.

Wolters Kluwer

Really buzzy, a constant stream of busyness (and business!) The right people, engaged and genuinely interested in our product. Food and drinks were great, nice healthy options and hotel accommodation nice. Also a strong range of speakers and panel talks.

Zoe Jackson

Summatech

Everything about the way these events are structured and organised is exceptional. There is exactly the right balance between plenary, break-out sessions and networking. The speakers and topics always hit the mark in terms of issues most impacting the sector. Attendance is very well managed to attract an audience of senior decision makers and sponsors are supported in a way that is unique to any other conference we have invested in. Thank you!

Williams Lea

We had high hopes being new exhibitors, and these were simply met – great conversations with exactly the size and quality of firms we are targeting. The content of the sessions was A+ too.

Ian Cooper

Head of UK Operations, FYI

The event was great, the format of vendors, speakers and delegates worked perfectly and the conversations we had were very productive

Olivia Gates

Enterprise Executive, Suralink

A very positive exhibiting experience and a great environment to connect with new and existing firms

Gavin Sneddon

Account Director, Dot HQ

The event was a big success for us. As first-time exhibitors we didn’t know exactly what to expect, but it exceeded our expectations. We had great conversations with a large number of firms

Lachlan Macindoe

VP Marketing, Karbon

It’s a great conference that is now reflecting some of the best ideas that the profession has to offer in the professional development space. And CPD too!

Paul Richmond

Managing Director, theGrogroup

Fantastic day, fully packed agenda, great job by all.

Maria Mason

Partner, BDO UK LLP

Superbly organised, clearly a lot of thought and preparation had gone into the setup which gave the event a real buzz. Most impressive was the level of high profile delegates that attended.

Warren Munson

Founder, Evolve Members

A very valuable experience, with great connections made

Karen Wardell

Partner, Moore Kingston Smith LLP

The only industry event that’s a must do

Jim Brown

Partner, Blick Rothenberg

Hearing from other firms with similar challenges and about solutions.

Jonathan Booty

IT Systems Manager, Bulley Davey Limited

Networking with other similar sized and forward-thinking practices.

Sarah Slade

Digital Development Manager, Ensors Accountants

Honest sharing of information and struggles of other professionals.

Ercan Demiralay

Partner, Wellers

Meeting people going through the same challenges and size is relevant – meeting great new people.

Rebecca Trudgett

Director, Switchfoot Accounting Limited

Hearing that the larger accountancy firms had made the same decision as I had on their choice of practice software.

Jessica Pillow

Managing Director, Pillow May

I thought that all the speakers were excellent, and the topics were very relevant to the conference.

Ian Thomas

IT Manager, Bevan Buckland LLP

Understanding where everybody else is on the journey to a new age of accounting. It was useful to validate our challenges against those faced by other organisations.

Stuart Seed

IT Manager, MHA Moore and Smalley

Excellent keynotes. Breakouts were a great opportunity to hear others’ experiences of the journeys we wish to embark on or are already going through and discuss the challenges and successes that they and we have had along the way. Speaking to sponsors and networking with other delegates.

Kylie Grant

Project Director, Menzies LLP

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