AccountingWEB’s newsroom has long been FAB’s not‑so‑secret weapon. Every day more than 30,000 practitioners land on the site to swap war stories on tax, technology and regulation. Those questions, comments and page‑views are live signals of what really keeps finance professionals awake at night – and now we’ve wired that insight directly into the Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping show.
Real‑time insight, hard‑wired into the show
Forget theme‑picking meetings held once a year. Our editorial team can now spot a spike in interest – say, a flare‑up over Making Tax Digital or an unexpected twist in AI policy – and feed it straight into the 2026 programme. From keynote topics and workshop formats to the exhibitors we invite and the networking tools we build, everything is shaped around what accountants say they need next.
A marketplace built for decisive deals
The festival vibe is making way for a more grown up, business environment:
- Dedicated meeting pods & a VIP lounge – space for senior leaders to sit down, compare solutions and sign on the dotted line.
- Twice as many pre‑booked 1‑2‑1s – our team curates each match‑up, pairing finance directors, partners and CFOs with vendors that meet their brief, whether that’s ESG reporting, AI‑driven audit or a tech overhaul ahead of MTD.
- Bigger targets for 2026 – FAB 2025 hosted 100+ scheduled meetings across two days; next year we intend to blow past that number.
Journalism‑led sessions – not slide decks
Because the agenda is editorially driven, every session stays practical and hype‑free. Speakers are briefed to bring proof, not platitudes, and when vendors take the mic it’s to demo real‑world fixes, not future‑ware. We exist to provide insight, create connections and drive growth across the accounting ecosystem – and it all starts with the content.
Secure your place
Early tickets are now live. Lock in your seat for two days in 2026 that could transform your finance function – and, just as importantly, keep you one step ahead of the profession’s next big challenge.