Global Product Showcase Dublin 2024

Attention Accountants, Bookkeepers, and Business Owners!

Join us for an afternoon of innovation, compliance insights, and networking at the QuickBooks Product Showcase 2024. This exclusive event is your gateway to mastering the latest advancements in the industry, connecting with top leaders, and networking with peers to enhance your firm's profitability and competitive edge.

Why You Should Attend:

• Discover the Future: QuickBooks is leading the charge in cloud innovation. Whether you're already a user or considering a switch, learn how QuickBooks cloud solutions can revolutionize your accounting practices.
• Expert Insights and Real Success Stories: Gain firsthand knowledge from experts about the transformative power of technology in accounting. Learn about the latest enhancements in QuickBooks and how they can streamline your operations.
• Prepare for What's Coming: Stay ahead with a sneak peek into future developments in the industry and how they can impact your business.
• For Small Business Owners: This is an ideal opportunity for your accountants to catch up with the latest in accounting technology and industry updates — make sure they attend!
• Celebrate at the Summer Party: Mingle with peers and industry leaders in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

Agenda Highlights:

• 1:30 PM: Arrival and Registration Kickstart with refreshments and prepare for an enlightening afternoon
• 2:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction with Alex Magill, Senior Sales Manager @ Intuit QuickBooks Learn about Intuit’s vision for Ireland, our global customer support, and our innovative product
• 2:15 PM: Product & App Showcase with Alex Magill, Senior Sales Manager @ Intuit QuickBooks Explore in-depth features of QuickBooks Online Accountant, including client accounting, tax management, and practice management. Discover why the automation and customization delivered by QuickBooks Advanced is a game-changer, and get a look at the newly launched QuickBooks Ledger. Celebrate with us as we highlight our 100 app partners, providing you with an overview of the tools available to help your business grow - including a first look at e-invoicing solutions
• 3:00 PM: Keynote session with Christiaan Van Der Valk, GM Tax Technology and VP Regulatory @ Sovos Compliance. Hear from our keynote speaker Christiaan Van Der Valk from Sovos, an internationally recognized voice on e-business strategy, law, policy, best practice and commercial issues. He'll be discussing emerging trends in digitisation, e-invoicing, banking, and AI.
• 4:10 PM: Industry panel and Q&A: Digitisation and Building a Scalable Firm Hear firsthand from digitalisation and accounting experts Clive Hand (Bluestone Accounting) and Kevin Barry (Barry Accountants) on practical strategies for sustainable growth and learn to leverage digital tools to enhance your accounting practice's efficiency and scalability, and become invaluable to your clients.
• 4:40 PM: Wrap, plus summer party, drinks and networking Network with peers and conclude the event with drinks and canapes

SPEAKERS

Christiaan Van Der Valk

GM Tax Technology and VP Regulatory at Sovos Compliance.

Prior to Christiaan’s role at Sovos, he was President and co-founder of TrustWeaver AB which Christiaan co-founded in 2001 and which Sovos acquired in 2018. During his 25+ years of experience, Christiaan has served on numerous executive and supervisory boards for European and international businesses and organizations. He was elected a World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Leader for Tomorrow in 2000. Earlier in his career, Christiaan was Deputy Director of Policy and Business Practices at the Paris-based global headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Among other industry roles, Christiaan is currently Vice Chair of the Global Exchange Network Association (GENA) and Chair of the Digitalization Dialogue of the Inter-American Centre of Tax Administrations (CIAT). He is a French and Dutch dual citizen and holds a law degree from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Clive Hand

Director @ Bluestone Accounting

Clive Hand is an ACCA accountant and owner of Bluestone Accounting. Started in 2020, Bluestone Accounting is an online digital accounting practice providing an outsourced finance function for Small and Medium Enterprises in Ireland and the UK. Clive has spent most of his 20-year career working in industry, understanding and tackling business and accounting challenges from within across various sectors. He now takes this experience and brings it to the wider business community with his online offering from Bluestone Accounting.  His passion is to help business owners to build a business that works for them through the use of the right tools, automation, and best practices, to give clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to his clients. 

Kevin Barry

Founder @ Barry Accountants

Kevin Barry is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and the founder of Barry Accountants in County Galway, Ireland. Kevin and Barry Accountants offers a wide range of services including accounting, tax preparation, personal tax planning, and business consulting. He is passionate about helping business owners enhance their profitability and operational efficiency. 

Alex Magill

Senior Sales Manager @ Intuit QuickBooks

Alex Magill leads Accountant Sales teams for international markets within Intuit's Rest of World portfolio. Alex started his career as a business owner, understanding first-hand the deep need to modernize accounting practices in the workplace. He went on to lead Sales teams for QuickBooks UK during one of the most significant regulatory shifts in tax history - Making Tax Digital. Alex is now accelerating adoption in countries across Europe, Africa and Latin America who are undergoing rapid growth and transformational change. Throughout this journey, he has overseen the change management of over 10000 accountant and bookkeeping firms while converting over 100000 SMBs to compliant cloud software. 

Seats are limited, so don't wait –reserve your spot today!

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take your firm to the next level!

Host or Publisher Intuit QuickBooks