Welcome to FAB 2027
The Finance, Accounting and Bookkeeping Show (FAB) brings together senior finance, accounting and bookkeeping leaders who are ready to make decisions.
Across two focused days, FAB helps firms and finance teams move from discussion to action. Attendees come with clear priorities, from technology and investment choices to growth, efficiency and succession planning, and use the event to progress them with confidence.
Leave FAB with clarity on what to do next and why it matters.
With VIP Connected Buyer Meetings, Boardroom Debates and AccountingWEB AI Labs, the agenda is built for practical conversations that drive real progress.
FAB: where growth-focused finance leaders come to make decisions.
27+years supporting the UK accountancy profession
40+hours of CPD content - boost your learning
80+speakers delivering keynotes, panels and workshops
100+suppliers & tech demos across the show floor
6000+finance peers expected to attend FAB in 2026
2026 Speakers
What you’ll gain
- Clearer growth priorities, and confidence in where technology can genuinely support them
- Direct access to 100+ suppliers aligned to your stage, goals and investment decisions
- Practical insight from speakers and workshops focused on scaling, productivity and margin
- The chance to compare tools, services and approaches side by side, with context and accountability
- A realistic growth plan backed by evidence, peer experience and informed choices
Come ready to make progress. FAB brings senior finance and practice leaders together for two focused days at the NEC. Build a personalised agenda, compare solutions side by side, and get real answers from people who’ve done it.
Leave with clarity, momentum and a growth plan you can act on immediately.
Discover ACCOUNTING TECH THAT SUPPORTS GROWTH
Explore 100+ accounting software providers and experience live, hands-on demos to help grow your business.
PRACTICAL INSIGHT FROM EXPERTS WHO'VE MADE THE DECISIONS
Hear from 100+ honest, practical speakers who cut through the noise with real advice and actionable steps.
ACCOUNTINGWEB AI LABS: TEST, CHALLENGE, DECIDE
Step inside a practical environment to explore how AI can support productivity, advisory and scale.
PEER NETWORKING THAT MOVES THINGS FORWARD
Networking with senior leaders like you who have been through situations like yours and found the answers.
Why you should be at FAB 2027
Two focused days designed to turn active priorities into actionable decisions, supported by real-world examples and peer-tested solutions.
Whether your goal is to grow revenue, scale services, improve margins, or reduce operational risk, FAB gives you the people, insights, and platforms to move decisions forward.
EXPLORE WHAT'S NEW
Who should attend
Partners, CFOs, finance directors, operational leads and technology decision-makers who are responsible for investment, change and strategic direction, and want to progress real business decisions rather than browse ideas.
WHY ATTEND
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Evaluate solutions in context to progress your growth plans
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Test ideas and decisions with peers who’ve faced the same challenges
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Connect with relevant suppliers who can move plans forward
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Earn CPD hours while leaving with a practical, actionable plan
Built for every role in the profession
2026 Additions
You spoke, and we listened. Here's what's WAS new for you at FAB 2026.
BOARDROOM DEBATES
Boardroom Debates are exclusive roundtable discussions for senior peers. Focused on practical progress for the topics that matter most. Walk away with real benchmarks, proven tactics and immediate clarity.
Debate topics:
- AI and automation
- Talent and retention
- Growth strategies
- Using data for better decision-making
VIP CONNECTED BUYER MEETINGS
Exclusive, pre-arranged meetings for senior finance decision-makers. The focus: meaningful connections that drive measurable business progress.
- Pre-matched meetings with suppliers and partners aligned to your business priorities, budget, and strategy
- Dedicated concierge team to manage and schedule all meetings
- Access to a private VIP Leaders Lounge for high-value conversations
ACCOUNTINGWEB AI LABS WITH SAGE
The AI Labs are a guided, practical learning workshops where you can explore how AI supports real finance and accounting work, in a safe and supportive setting.
Inside the Labs, you’ll be able to:
- Explore real-world AI workflows
- Try AI tools with expert guidance
- Learn directly from Sage specialists and peer practitioners
- Understand how AI supports both client-facing and internal finance operations
Partner at FAB
For vendors, FAB is more than a two-day event – it’s a year-round platform fuelled by live intent data from over 30,000 finance professionals visiting AccountingWEB daily.
We match businesses with buyers at the right moment in their buying cycle, long before the show floor. That means shorter sales cycles, warmer conversations, and ROI that extends far beyond March.
Expect:
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Year-round demand generation via AccountingWEB’s audience of 30,000+ finance professionals
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Target senior decision makers when they are buying, not browsing
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Pre-booked 1-to-1 meetings and high-intent introductions with CFOs, FDs and partners
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Content support that attracts buyers to you, not just footfall past a stand
The latest news from AccountingWEB and FAB
Want to find out what’s happening? Get the scoop on the news about the latest vendors and speakers right here.
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