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Event details

4 March 2025

London

Earn up to 4.5 CPD credits

Here's a sneak peak at what to expect

Earn up to 4.5 CPD credits
(session and timings to be confirmed)

4 March

Time
Overall Agenda
Space
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Opens

Refreshments and breakfast available

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Welcome from QuickBooks

A look at the day ahead

Main Stage


Speaker:
Leigh Thomas
VP Emea
Intuit QuickBooks
 

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Product Update & Roadmap

The platform of the future: Your end-to-end solution

Main Stage


Speaker:
Nick Williams
Director of UK Product Management
Intuit QuickBooks
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Power your possible with AI

Main Stage


Speakers:
Toju Duke

Roberta Lucca

Richard Susskind
 

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Break

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions 1

Hear about our latest product innovations & from our expert speakers

Breakout Rooms


Future-proof your practice: Making Tax Digital best practices and shared learnings
In this panel discussion, learn from industry experts how they have approached MTD, and see what steps they’ve implemented in their practice to prepare their firm - and their clients - to embrace digital.

Speakers:
Lorraine Ellison
Director
Simply Additions Ltd

Eriona Bajrakurtaj
Founder and CEO
Major's Accounts

Nhlaka Mncube
General Manager
CFO360 Advisors Ltd

Heeran Patel
Partner Development Manager
Intuit QuickBooks

Room: Breakout One

How to STAND OUT and promote your business effectively
In this session, Carl Reader will share the secrets behind how the dt group have stood out and achieved remarkable growth. This session will lift the lid on the 'trade secrets' and help you elevate your practice - from the importance of personal branding and PR through to the exact marketing and sales techniques that they use to build awareness, attract leads and convert them into happy clients.

Speaker:
Carl Reader

Room: Breakout Two

New to QuickBooks: Power up your accounting with QuickBooks
In this introductory session, you’ll learn about QuickBooks tools and training to run a stronger practice. Whether you're a sole practitioner or a larger firm, you’ll learn how software can fit your unique needs, and how QuickBooks can power up your accounting expertise. This session is ideal for those new to QuickBooks, or those wanting a refresher.

Speaker:
Ethan Gortler
Senior Account Executive – Accountant Channel
Intuit QuickBooks

Room: Breakout Three

Unlock growth for your firm with QuickBooks Advanced
Discover QuickBooks Advanced, designed with larger firms in mind, and see how this robust plan can scale efficiently with your growing needs. In this session, we'll showcase the powerful features available in QuickBooks Advanced to streamline workflows, provide real-time insights, and tools to support your firm growth.

Speakers:
Danny Wetherall
Professional Services Senior Associate
Intuit QuickBooks

Kamran Shaik
Managing Director
Morgan Reach

Room: Breakout Four
 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Accounting for the SMB Economy

Main Stage


Speaker:
Rob Burlison (Moderator),
Director, International Corporate Affairs and Public Policy
Intuit QuickBooks

Jenn Barth
Founder and CEO
Symmetry Research

Eriona Bajrakurtaj
Founder
Major's Accountants

Craig Ogilvie
Making Tax Digital Programme Director, HMRC
ACCA

Glenn Collins
Head of Technical and Strategic Engagement - ACCA
Symmetry Research
 

1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
Breakout Session 2

Hear about our latest product innovations & from our expert speakers

Breakout Rooms


Making Tax Digital: How to harness QuickBooks tools to stay compliant
Learn how you can harness QuickBooks MTD tools to grow your firm and better serve your clients. In this session, see how accountants & bookkeepers can use digital tools to easily collaborate with clients, and comply with MTD legislation.

Speaker:
Julia Ognieve
Business Development Manager
Intuit QuickBooks

Room: Breakout One

Your Next Big Client Is on Social Media - Are You?
Right now, your ideal clients are scrolling, searching, and ready to connect—but are they finding you? Social media isn’t just for influencers; it’s a goldmine for accountants and bookkeepers who know how to use it right. In this session, you’ll discover the proven strategies to build authority, attract quality leads, and turn online engagement into real revenue. Whether you’re a social media novice or already posting, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to make social media work for you, not the other way around. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your online presence!

Speaker:
Bev Flanagan
Director
Bev Flanagan Financial LTD.

Room: Breakout Two

Maximise potential: enhancing your practice with AI in QuickBooks
This session is tailor-made for accountants eager to harness the benefits of AI technology in QuickBooks. Explore how AI functionalities can enhance accounting operations, improve accuracy, and automate complex processes. Gain insights into how AI in QuickBooks can help manage financial workflows more effectively, allowing you to focus on strategic decision-making and providing high-quality service to your clients. Learn practical ways to incorporate AI into your daily tasks to optimize efficiency and unlock new growth opportunities in your accounting practice. Power your professional possibilities with the innovative use of AI in QuickBooks.

Speakers:
Rineke Van Noort
Head of Data Science UK
Intuit QuickBooks

Aaron Patrick
Head of Accountacy Practice
Boffix

Room: Breakout Three

Streamline your payroll from start to finish with QuickBooks Payroll solutions
In this payroll deep dive session see how QuickBooks Payroll can save you time, reduce errors, and provide a smoother payroll experience for you and your clients. We'll cover the key features that can make payroll a breeze - and you’ll learn how to work more efficiently, take on more clients, and expand your accounting & bookkeeping services.

Speaker:
Philip Bedford
Partner Development Manager
Intuit QuickBooks

Room: Breakout Four
 

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Break

Opportunity to network and meet with our app partners

Exhibition Hall

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Breakout Session 3

Hear about our latest product innovations & from our expert speakers

Breakout Rooms


Session to be announced

Speakers:
Craig Ogilvie
Director of MTD
HMRC

Rob Burlison
Director, International Corporate Affairs and Public Policy
Intuit QuickBooks

Room: Breakout One

Optimise your firm with QuickBooks
This session will showcase robust features in QuickBooks and provide a detailed comparison against competitors in the market. The team will guide you through the key functionalities that QuickBooks offer, and how these can support your practice growth. Additionally, discover the seamless migration tools and services available to get set up with QuickBooks.

Ruaridh Kerr
Senior Marketing Manager
Intuit QuickBooks

Chris Mason
Senior Corporate Account Executive
Intuit QuickBooks

Robert Kayley
Service Delivery Senior Associate
Intuit QuickBooks

Room: Breakout Two

Supercharge your bookkeeping: QuickBooks tips & tricks
Get ready to bring speed, efficiency, and accuracy to your bookkeeping processes. Hosted by a QuickBooks expert trainer, this hands-on session will share tips and tricks to clean up and optimise client data, and show you how to review staff work to ensure pristine books. You’ll also get tips on how to leverage QuickBooks to get ready for Making Tax Digital. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or a seasoned pro, you'll walk away with actionable tools to take your bookkeeping to the next level. This session is ideal for bookkeepers.

Speakers
Ros Hodgson
Director
BCAMS and BCAMS Academy

Room: Breakout Three
 

3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Closing Keynote

Main Stage


Speaker:
Leigh Thomas
VP Emea
Intuit QuickBooks
 

4:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Post-Event drinks

Exhibition Hall

The Venue

Event Location

Tobacco Dock
Tobacco Quay
Pennington Street
London
E1W 2SF

https://www.tobaccodocklondon.com/

Public Transport:

Based in East London, Tobacco Dock is well served by public transport. 

Shadwell Station
5 minute walk (DLR and London Overground)
Wapping Rail Station
6 minute walk (London Overground)
Canary Wharf DLR
15 minute walk (DLR)
Tower Hill Station
15 minute walk (District and Circle Lines)

Parking:
There is a YellowPark car park opposite the venue’s Wapping Lane entrance. Spaces can be booked in advance via their website.

Speakers

Aaron Patrick

Aaron Patrick

Chartered Accountant and Head of Accounts
Boffix

Beverly Flanagan

Beverly Flanagan

Director of Bev Flanagan Financial LTD.

Chris Mason

Chris Mason

Senior Corporate Account Executive

Craig Ogilvie

Craig Ogilvie

HMRC
Director of MTD

Danny Wetherall

Danny Wetherall

Professional Services Senior Associate
Intuit QuickBooks

Eriona Bajrakurtaj

Eriona Bajrakurtaj

Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA

Ethan Gortler

Ethan Gortler

Senior Account Executive
Accountant Channel

Gill Byrne

Gill Byrne

Senior Product Manager
Intuit

Glenn Collins

Glenn Collins

Head of Technical and Strategic Engagement
ACCA

Jennifer Barth

Jennifer Barth

Symmetry Research
Founder and CEO

Julia Ognieva

Julia Ognieva

Product Manager
Intuit

Kamran Shaikh

Kamran Shaikh

Founder and Managing Partner
Morgan Reach

Leigh Thomas

Leigh Thomas

VP EMEA
Intuit QuickBooks

Lorraine Ellison

Lorraine Ellison

Founder
Simply Additions Ltd

Michael Benjamin

Michael Benjamin

Director of Marketing
Intuit UK

Nhlaka Mncube

Nhlaka Mncube

General Manager
CFO360 Advisors Ltd

Nick Williams

Nick Williams

UK Director of Product Management
Intuit QuickBooks

Phil Bedford

Phil Bedford

Partner Development Manager
Intuit QuickBooks

Richard Susskind

Richard Susskind

Special Envoy for Justice and AI to the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

Rineke van Noort

Rineke van Noort

Head of Data Science UK
Intuit

Rob Burlison

Rob Burlison

Director for Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy
Intuit

Robert Kayley

Robert Kayley

UK Team Lead
Service Delivery Support

Roberta Lucca

Roberta Lucca

Co-founder
Bossa Studios

Ros Hodgson

Ros Hodgson

Director
BCAMS and BCAMS Academy

Ruaridh Kerr

Ruaridh Kerr

New Business Marketing Manager
Intuit QuickBooks

Stephen Mangan

Stephen Mangan

Acclaimed Actor

Toju Duke

Toju Duke

Founder
Diverse AI

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Frequently asked questions

Get Connected is an annual event for accounting and bookkeeping professionals.
No, Get Connected is completely free to attend.
Get Connected will be hosted as an in-person event. Some of the content will be available on demand once the roadshow series is complete.

Feel free to drop us a note at ukevents@intuit.com. We will respond as quickly as possible.

There is no on-site parking at Tobacco Docks. There is a YellowPark car park opposite the venue’s Wapping Lane entrance. Spaces can be booked in advance via their website.

Please contact ukevents@intuit.com to enquire about available accessibility services.