Alternative Accountancy Tech

For technology leaders in the UK’s mid-top tier accountancy firms

2-3 March 2027
Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire

#AccTech2027

Learn from firms shaking up the accounting tech landscape

Alternative Accountancy Tech provides a strategic roadmap for delivering digital transformation in your firm through a fusion of knowledge sharing activities with a sprinkle of fun!

The summit is designed for an exclusive audience of IT directors, CIOs, CTOs, heads of innovation, IT partners and managers working in the top 300 UK accountancy practices.

Join the event on 2 March alongside managing partners, CEOs and audit partners from Alternative Accountancy Management and the Alternative Accountancy Audit with keynotes and panel discussions on key tech topics.

AND THEN… after lunch tech attendees take part in a dedicated agenda, researched with and designed for firm leaders.  Take part in roundtable discussions with like-minded people.  End the first day with a lively Samoan Circle debate followed by drinks and dinner – giving you time to have fun after a day of critical thinking.

The summit continues to the final day with more discussion and insightful content, closing with a spectacular version of The X Factor that puts accountancy tech talent in the spotlight.

Delegates attend for free which includes overnight stay and dinner.

Be part of something special in the event’s 10th year

Watch our highlights reel from the 2026 summit

Reasons you should attend

Think bigger. Lead smarter. Connect deeper.

From boardroom strategy to back-office tech, accountancy firms are reimagining how they lead in the age of AI. Hear what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next - from the people making it happen.

Group therapy sessions

AI is here - but humans aren’t going anywhere

Discover how firms can turn tech disruption into strategic advantage, rethink how value is delivered, and ensure people remain at the heart of the profession.

Leadership

Who is leading the AI changes?

Discover how firms are navigating the blurred lines between IT and leadership. Gain insight into how to position AI strategically, communicate its value, and take ownership of your firm’s future.

Digital transformation in accountancy

Tech you'll actually want to use

Ditch the jargon - discover real tools that solve real problems. Meet the minds behind the tech and see demos and showcases to enable you to evaluate solutions first-hand.

“A comparison to other accountancy events isn’t fair – the calibre of delegates is significantly higher”

Marcus Batson

Head of Customer Success, Xama Technologies Ltd

The Alternative Events Summit provides two key benefits to myself and our firm. Firstly, the seminars provide me with personal development by seeing how peers in the industry and external experts navigate the modern problems we face in terms of management and tech. Secondly the event provides a more intimate environment when speaking with existing and potential software vendors meaning we have more opportunity to deepen those relationships than perhaps other events allow.

James Jarman

Partner – Head of Systems & Processes, Galloways Accounting

The networking level in this event is outstanding and it’s very different to any other events or conferences that I have attended in the past. You can build more quality connections

James Camilleri

CEO, Fyorin

It’s a unique event properly tailored to the tech leaders, IT directors and digital innovators in the accounting world. It’s a place where you can have really valuable conversations with exactly the people you want to. The format works well, it’s a balanced programme with the right amount of and length of networking breaks. The food was delicious & lovely location. It’s an event where real progress is made in terms of business and communication.

Zoe Jackson

Sales Enablement Lead, Summa Tech

The Accountancy Tech Summit 2025 was incredible!  So much skill, knowledge and experience in one place.

Dayle Rodriguez

Systems Advisory Manager, Kreston Reeves

I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear from and speak to some really insightful individuals. The intimacy of the event makes these conversations really valuable and I came away with so many more takeaways than any other conference or event I have attended.

Becca Durrant

Cloud Accounting Manager, Saffery

One of the most valuable events with the highest ROI of all

Evan Jones

Azets

The most thought provoking and stimulating events that always give you something to take back and improve on

John Toon

Beever and Struthers

A group of competitors that come together and actively share their knowledge to improve the industry norms

Kayleigh Williams

Duncan and Toplis

Interesting and informative, with some great conversations along the way

Toby Woodhead

Armstrong Watson

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 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

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

Olivia Gates

Enterprise Executive, Suralink

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

Seniority of delegates – all were the decision makers. The way the event was structured with plenty of opportunities for networking and making connections. Just the right balance between plenary sessions, breakouts and networking. I’ve never seen this done so well at a conference before. The app was also very good.

Williams Lee

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

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

Wolters Kluwer

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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