London November 16,2026. Global Bookkeeping Week:Summit & Luca Award by ICB UK & ICFM & ICB Global

Bookkeepers Mean Business. Have you been to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London❓
Since 1986, the QEII Centre has been the premier venue for domestic and international events in London.
Choose your height with an international VIP global professional community.
In November, ICB Global celebrates 30 years.
We have a big week planned, starting on 16th November:
• The Bookkeepers Summit: we take over The Queen Elizabeth II Centre London QEII in Westminster.
• The Global Bookkeeping Week: where we show the world what Bookkeepers Mean Business.
• The LUCA Awards: our grand finale.
The prestigious Luca Pachouli statuette in the global financial world.
After 30 years of growing the profession together, there is no better place to celebrate. Let’s make this November a memorable one for the profession. Wee look forward to raising a glass with you everyone for what is undoubtedly the Oscar’s of bookkeeping in the financial world at the international level ❗️
Welcome and see you in London❗️
🔜The international professional community gathers the best for the main events of the year in London.
🇬🇧 Welcome to Global Bookkeeping Week in London, the official events of the year, taking place from 16th to 20th November, featuring the Summit & Luca Awards 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre and a VIP reception at the Parliament UK, The House of Lords, and a VIP business meeting on The Carlton Club*, hosted by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB UK) with official delegations from the International Network global community of the ICB Global & ICFM Global, represented in 168 countries around the world.
This year's new format gives delegates a choice of content according to their needs.
The Summit remains the only event designed specifically for bookkeepers and those who are skilled in finance.
At the Bookkeepers Summit: 20 accredited CPD sessions.
Discover the latest technologies.
Meet your next employer, mentor, software provider… or your new best friends❓
This vibrant and unforgettable event will showcase the latest trends in business, bookkeeping and management accounting, technology in education, IT and software, internal control and audit, human resources, finance, trends in management risk management and corporate governance.
We have already started forming an official delegation from Ukraine and have received an official invitation from ICB UK head office to the main events of the year in London.
This year’s annual ICB Summit will bring together the people, ideas and innovations that are shaping the future of bookkeeping and the profession.
With a new format and a growing list of expert speakers, the event offers a valuable opportunity for accountants, finance professionals and payroll professionals to learn, network and reflect on how far the profession has come.
The official delegation from Ukraine will visit London with official networking events, the Summit & Luca Awards 2026 ceremony, and a VIP business meeting at the UK Parliament, The House of Lords, The Carlton Club* from November 15 to 21, 2026, with separate travel costs depending on the country from which they will travel to London.
Applications for participation in events in London as part of the official Ukrainian delegation, and their consideration with subsequent approval, are accepted until July 20, 2026.
* We provide assistance in processing and submitting documents for obtaining a British visa.
Participants from other countries submit their applications for participation in events to the official representatives of ICB & ICFM in their countries.
The biggest event in bookkeeping is back for 2026!
Join us on Monday 16 November 2026 at the QEII Centre, London for a full day of learning, insight and inspiration. ​
Brought to you by ICB, the Bookkeepers Summit is back at QEII Centre, London - informative, friendly, and more flexible than ever.
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This year’s format means you can choose the talks that matter most to you, while still enjoying the same great mix of learning, insight and inspiration.
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Expect practical workshops, technical updates and big-picture keynotes. Whether you're an ICB member or not – all bookkeepers are welcome.
The Summit is attended by over 800 participants, 350 VIPs attend the prestigious Luca Awards, VIP business meetings in the UK Parliament, the House of Lords, the Carlton Club * and meetings with their representatives, which include top management of ICB and ICFM, representatives of official delegations of up to 50 VIPs participants, representatives of the International Network ICB Global & ICFM Global, which are present in 168 countries around the world.
🗓️ PROGRAM of participation in the events of the Global Bookkeeping Week in London for official representatives:
*QEII Centre. Since 1986, the QEII Centre has been the premier venue for domestic and international events in London.
♻️ November 15th at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London, 19:30pm - 21:30pm
Pre-summit and networking.
Address: Westminster, Queen Elizabeth II London Centre, Brad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE.
Dress code: Business Casual.
♻️ November 16th from 09:00am to 17:00pm The Bookkeepers Summit 2026, with business accessories, souvenirs, participation in the summit and presentations, networking, coffee breaks and lunch; separate exhibitions / company organisations, photo zones; including additional meetings between sessions with VIP representatives and speakers.
Address: Westminster, QEII Centre London, Brad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE.
Dress code: Business Casual, Vyshyvanka
♻️ November 16th at 18:30pm - 00:00 Opening ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth II Center, gala reception and awarding of the winners of the LUCA AWARDS 2026, aperitif, networking, festive VIP party, musical accompaniment by a popular British band, video television and locations for a photo shoot.
Address: Westminster, The QEII Center London, Brad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE.
Dress code: Black Tie
Luca Awards are the "Oscars" of the international financial world, which brings together the best representatives of their industry from different countries of the world.
Many awards over the years have recognised the best specialists of organisations, specialists of enterprises and employers, institutions, providers and tutors, IT and software companies, bookkeepers, financiers, auditors and those who have made a great and significant contribution to their country.
♻️November 17th at 11:00am meeting, presentation of new directions and year results for members of the participating countries of the International Network ICB Global & ICFM Global.
♻️ November 18th at 12:00 - 14:30pm
Business meeting, lunch, networking in the House of Lords, the UK Parliament, business meeting with the founders of ICB & ICFM Global President Garry Carter and co-founder June Carter, ICB CEO Ami Copeland, participation of the international network ICFM Global & ICB Global and representatives of the UK Parliament.
Address: The House of Lords, Parliament Square, LondonSW1A 0AA England
Dress Code: Business
‼️You need to be there 1 hour in advance, taking into account security. Be sure to have your passports and special invitations that you have been given with you.
♻️ November 19th and 20th at 14:00pm The Carlton Club * VIP business meeting and lunch with participants from UK, Ukraine, ICB Global & ICFM Global and
other countries.
🖥️ November Monday 23th and Tuesday 24th at 10:00am - 17 :00pm the annual global Summit 2026 in the online platform:
32 inspiring famous speakers;
22 accredited online CPD sessions.
Address: registration on the platform with an access code provided in advance to your personal emails.
Business meetings with representatives of participants and The Summit 2026 online.
Our 2026 Theme: Bookkeepers Mean Business.
This year, we want to celebrate what that truly looks like in practice.
Behind so many successful businesses is a bookkeeper, finance professional or payroll expert who has done far more than keep the numbers in order. They’ve offered reassurance. Spotted opportunities. Helped owners make confident decisions.
That’s the story we want to hear on stage.
We’re looking for:
Real case studies showing the wider impact of financial support
Stories that go beyond profit and into growth, stability and direction
Examples of managing cashflow, tackling late payments, improving stock control, planning succession, adopting new tech or shaping strategy
If a client is willing to join you and share their perspective, even better. Hearing directly from business owners about the difference you’ve made is powerful.

Who attends?
Across our in-person and virtual events during Global Bookkeeping Week, we host over 800 bookkeepers.
Predominantly ICB members, we also welcome non-ICB bookkeepers who value the unique mix of community, inspiration and networking.
Recent data tells us:
65% are sole traders
The average practice has 35 clients
7% have over 100 clients
54% run successful practices part time
78% are female
Most run small, agile practices and work closely with the businesses they support. They are thoughtful decision-makers who prioritise what benefits their clients.

What do they want to hear?
ICB Bookkeepers are forward-thinking, tech-savvy and community-minded. They are interested in:
Practical new ideas and smarter ways of working
Software and tools that genuinely make life easier
Insight on running and growing their own businesses
Clear updates on tax, legislation, payroll and wider business trends
Attending the Summit is a significant investment of time and money. Delegates expect sessions that educate, inspire and entertain.
It’s a competitive space. We’re looking for original content they won’t have heard elsewhere. And absolutely no sales pitches.
Closing of the events in London.
Bookkeepers Mean Business.
Step by step - to the heights of success with new opportunities.
We think globally, we act locally.
We do our business where we are - together
Welcome to London.
Applications for participation in events in London as part of the official Ukrainian delegation, and their consideration with subsequent approval, are accepted until July 20, 2026.
* We provide assistance in processing and submitting documents for obtaining a British visa.
Participants from other countries submit their applications for participation in events to the official representatives of ICB & ICFM in their countries.
✍️ For questions regarding participation as part of an official delegation in events in London, upon receipt of an official invitation from the head office of ICB UK and an official letter from the ICFM Ukraine & ICB, please contact:
Наталія Професіонал
Leading specialist in organising and conducting business events
and
Наталія Яблонська
PR manager and relations specialist for working with corporate clients and VIP partners.

https://t.me/ICFMUkUkraine
Try to move in your continuous professional development - change and move this world together with the international community.
ICB Global and its international Board of Directors manage the ICB & ICFM Institutes.
Organisations which accredit or recognise ICB Global or its constituent organisations include: Accredited by the Commonwealth of Nations;
International Association for Accounting, Education & Research (IAAER);
The Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors (OPBAS), the ICB is designated as a registered supervisory body;
Australian Taxation Office (ATO);
New Zealand Inland Revenue Approved Advisor;
Official approval for the coat of arms from the Royal House of Heraldry;
His Majesty’s Treasure (HMT - UK);
His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC - UK);
Member of the Genesis Group Council in the UK Parliament on professional knowledge of the financial sector;
Member of the Committee on International Educational Standards for Accounting Education (IAESB);
Advisor to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Small and Medium Business UK;
Cooperation with The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI UK);
Has many other advisory powers and co-ordinator functions with recognition in the UK and in 56 The Commonwealth countries;
Cooperation and partnership with Governments bodies in many countries of the world.
Head office in London.
ICB Global is registered in England under 05722167 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation.
Founding Royal Patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO CD KStJ
ICB Global has registered in excess of 299, 000 students and members across 168 countries. It hosts the annual Bookkeepers Summit which takes place each year in London.
It also holds the prestigious annual LUCA Awards which recognises excellence in bookkeeping, finance, software, accounting, tutors, strategy, HR, the best companies and employers, risk management, audit and internal audit.
Several ICFM Ukraine nominees have been awarded LUCAs, most of whom have travelled to London to be presented personally with this highest accolade by HRH Prince Michael.
ICB Global operates The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) registered in England under 03274864 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation and The Institute of Certified Financial Managers (ICFM) registered in England under 05871159 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation.
The ICB syllabus is based on the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within each country and the ICFM syllabus is based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).