The profession isn’t slowing down. Neither should you. Join us for a day packed with sharp thinking, meaningful connections and ideas you’ll want to act on straight away.
The firms thinking ahead are the ones getting ahead
Fast Forward brings accountants together for a day built around one theme: Accounting that flows.
The reality is, the profession is changing fast. And the firms that thrive are the ones investing in their knowledge, their people and their technology. Expect fresh thinking, honest conversations and practical takeaways you can put to work immediately.
Expect sharp perspectives from people who understand the realities of running a modern accounting firm and practical sessions you can actually apply. You’ll leave knowing what’s coming next and how to get there first.
This isn't your standard industry day out
Fast Forward isn’t just another industry event. It’s specially curated so that every moment has purpose, whether you’re in a workshop, a panel or a conversation over lunch.
- Fresh thinking on where the accounting profession is heading and what the most forward-thinking UK firms are already doing.
- Honest customer panels with practitioners from across the UK who tell it like it is.
- A partner session showing what a connected, modern accounting stack looks like in practice.
We’re ending the day in true Bristol fashion, with a boat ride on the canal, where the conversation keeps flowing.
The full programme is coming soon, but trust us, you’ll want to be there.
Fast Forward goes global
To celebrate a decade of Fast Forward, we’re taking it further than ever. This year, alongside our flagship event in Flanders where it all began 10 years ago, we’re bringing the same sharp thinking, genuine connections and forward momentum to eight events, eight new markets, including right here in the United Kingdom.
From Wallonia and Luxembourg to the Netherlands, the UK and Ireland, the Fast Forward community is going from strength to strength.
A decade of Fast Forward
Fast Forward started in 2016 as a gathering of ambitious accountants in Belgium. What began as one event has become the go-to conference for finance professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
This year, we’re marking a decade of innovation by taking Fast Forward global for the first time. Eight events. Eight markets. One shared vision: accounting that flows.



























Made possible by Silverfin
Founded in 2013, Silverfin is the cloud-based accounting platform that eliminates manual data entry and fragmented processes in financial reporting and compliance. We automate working papers, accounts production and tax for more than 1,000 firms across 18 countries, freeing accountants to focus on what matters most: delivering real value to their clients. Trusted by all Big 4 firms and backed by the Visma Group.
Built for the people driving the profession forward
Partners • Senior managers • Advisory specialists • Compliance managers • Technology decision-makers
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If you ask me, accountancy, accountants anyway, all those digital platforms, that gives me a bit a a headache. But today here, at Fastforward Unplugged, it's an oasis of We came here because we always want to be part of the digital story and we want to learn a lot, also to chat with other offices. Get inspired, that's actually the most important thing. Especially how the AI is evolving. Very inspiring today, very nice to see what is moving on the market. It's really well put together, very interesting topics that have come up. We'll leave with a booklet of tips and tricks today. When I hear from the panel discussion how other offices use it, such as with libraries and stuff, I do think that can help us even further, yes. Super interesting, lots of fun sessions, met and talked to a lot of cool people. I had a lot of relaxation today. I'm cellphone free today. I love this feeling of being unplugged. Don't spend too much time on the mobile. And focus on of what's happening here. It sits nicely in my box. Not opened yet. We've inspired a lot of people again today. We as an organization get a lot of energy out of it and I'm especially looking forward to next year. It will be another top edition.
Everything you need to know
Who is Fast Forward for?
If you’re a partner, director, senior manager or finance professional at an accounting firm and you’re involved in shaping how your modern accounting firm uses technology, Fast Forward is for you. It doesn’t matter whether you’re already using Silverfin or just curious about where the profession is going. You’ll leave with something useful.
Can I attend more than one event?
Absolutely. Every event shares the same theme and core content, but each location brings its own local speakers and market-specific insights. Attending more than one is a brilliant way to see how firms in different markets are tackling similar challenges.
What's included?
- Fresh thinking on where the accounting profession is heading and what the most forward-thinking firms are already doing.
- A partner session showing what a connected, modern accounting stack looks like in practice.
- A customer panel with honest, unscripted conversations from firms across the UK and Ireland.
- Direct access to the Silverfin team across all departments, including senior leadership.
- Catering throughout the day.