2026 Agenda
 
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Monday, May 18, 2026
6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
1 hr 30 min

Join us for an exclusive pre-conference meet-n-greet where you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, distinguished speakers, esteemed editors, and members of the advisory committee. This intimate gathering by the Bay sets the stage for meaningful connections and collaborations, offering a chance to engage in insightful discussions, exchange ideas, and forge valuable relationships within your field.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
7:30 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
13 hr
8:00 am
Pre-Conference Workshop
30 min
9:00 am
Conference Opening & Welcome Remarks
10 min
9:10 am
Keynote  Beyond the Numbers: How the 2026 Fastest-Growing Firms Built Sustainable Growth
40 min
10:05 am
Case Study
30 min
10:35 am
Networking Break
30 min
11:05 am
Technology & AI
Panel  Technology & AI
50 min
Staffing & Operations
Roundtable  Staffing & Operations
50 min
Services of the Future (Advisory/CAS)
Creating an Advisory Practice
50 min
12:00 pm
Staffing & Operations
Panel  Pricing, Operations and Client Strategies
50 min
Technology & AI
AI in Accounting
50 min
Services of the Future (Advisory/CAS)
CAS & Beyond: New Niches
50 min
12:50 pm
Networking Lunch
1 hr
Lunch Briefing
1 hr
1:50 pm
Case Study
30 min
2:25 pm
Services of the Future (Advisory/CAS)
Panel  Creating An Advisory Practice
50 min
Staffing & Operations
Recruiting & Retention
50 min
Technology & AI
Roundtable  Technology & AI
40 min
3:20 pm
Networking Break
30 min
3:50 pm
Keynote  The Private Equity Effect on Accounting Today’s 2026 Fastest-Growing Firms
50 min
4:45 pm
Awards Ceremony  Recognizing Accounting Today’s Fastest-Growing Firms
15 min
5:00 pm
Opening Night Reception Honoring Accounting Today’s Fastest-Growing Firms
1 hr
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:30 am
Networking Breakfast
1 hr
8:00 am
Pre-Conference Workshop
50 min
9:05 am
Keynote
50 min
10:00 am
Research Session  Blueprint for Growth: Lessons from Accounting Today’s Fastest-Growing Firms
50 min
10:30 am
Networking Break
30 min
11:20 am
Staffing & Operations
Panel  Recruiting & Retention
50 min
Technology & AI
Building a Tech-Forward Firm
50 min
Services of the Future (Advisory/CAS)
Roundtable  CAS and Beyond: New Niches
50 min
12:15 pm
Case Study
30 min
12:45 pm
Networking Lunch
1 hr
Lunch Briefing
50 min
1:45 pm
Case Study
30 min
2:25 pm
Services of the Future (Advisory/CAS)
Panel  CAS and Beyond: New Niches
50 min
Staffing & Operations
Pricing, Operations and Client Strategies
50 min
Breakout Session TBD
50 min
3:15 pm
Networking Break
20 min
3:35 pm
Plenary Session
50 min
4:30 pm
Town Hall  Ask the Experts
50 min
7:30 pm
Cocktails & Karaoke
3 hr 30 min

Wrap up the conference in style at our unforgettable karaoke party! Let loose and channel your inner rockstar as you choose from a wide selection of songs. Join fellow attendees for an evening filled with music, laughter, and celebration. Enjoy drinks and light bites while making lasting memories—the perfect way to end the conference on a high note!