By Accountex MembersConnect with AAT at Accountex London3 Mar 2025 Accountex London, the world’s largest accounting and finance expo, is returning to Excel on the 14-15 May 2025. Over 11,500 attendees from around the world are expected to reunite, after the 2024 show was hailed the biggest and best show in Accountex history.“Every year Accountex proves itself as THE one-stop-shop for the accounting and finance community. And this edition is no exception! There are lots of new features to help attendees leave with ideas that they can immediately put into practice, and boost their careers.As always, the education programme is packed with exclusive industry updates, and the exhibitor list is full of both established brands and up-and-coming start-ups. By this point, visitors know to expect a few surprises, and we can’t wait to see the reactions!” Said Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden.‘Accountex is a treasure trove of knowledge and connections’Attendees will have the chance to reconnect with existing suppliers, learn about the latest product launches, and explore new solutions, to streamline their business processes, reduce time and costs.The exhibitor list boasts 300 fintech companies including leaders like FreeAgent, Intuit QuickBooks, IRIS, Sage, TaxCalc, Wolters Kluwer, and Xero. As well as emerging brands and first-time exhibitors such as AY Business Law, Briefcase, Business Fitness, Accounting Flow, AuditBot and Adsum.“Without Accountex, I would never have come across a lot of the companies I am now working with, growth would have been slower and my systems would not have been as good. You just do not know what you’re missing out on until you have experienced it yourself.” Commented visitor Mark Freed, Accountant, Freed Accountancy.The CPD-accredited seminar programme, is compiled of 160+ seminars across 12 theatres. Programme themes incorporate everything that affects accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals in and out of the office. Topics include practice growth strategies and developments in AI to ESG, AML and Making Tax Digital updates from HMRC.“Accountex was a brilliant and insightful day out. As a small practice owner, I had so many ideas and lightbulb moments while listening to industry professionals. Absolutely will be returning next year!” Said visitor Travus Wynne, Director, Happy Days MK Ltd. For the second year running AAT are sponsoring the Future Leaders Theatre, which has a packed line-up to equip visitors with the right tools to become the next generation of successful leaders. Attendees can expect to dive into the role of data insights vs gut instincts in making effective leadership decisions, and a session on how to inspire those around you.After the huge success at last year’s Accountex, AAT will be sponsoring British Sign Language interpretation at the show, on stages 5, 6 and 8. The interpreters are part of a collaboration between the qualifications and skills provider and event organisers that has AAT named Accountex’s first-ever ‘Accessibility Partner’.Secure your free ticketVisitors will also be able to meet the AAT team at stand 260 and have their questions answered in person, as well as exploring the opportunities they have on offer. “My first time at Accountex this year and it was such a buzz – who knew that Accounting and Finance could be so much fun! The sessions were great and included some professional, inspirational speakers that I would have paid good money to see, but Accountex is free!” Said visitor Sarah Wheatley, Accounts Manager, ACE Scaffolding Contractors Ltd.Accountex London is taking place at Excel on the 14-15 May 2025.For more information and to book your free ticket, please visit www.accountex.co.uk/london. Use priority code ACX422 when booking. Accountex is Europe's No.1 Accountancy & Finance Conference and Expo.