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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.
Program
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Welcome Lunch and Registration |
| 12:30 – 14:30 |
Strategic Customer Workshop: Shape What’s Next A closed-door morning session exclusively for Silverfin customers, facilitated by our UKI and product teams. We’ll work through the topics that matter most to firms right now – from getting real value from AI to managing the people and process side of change. Come ready to contribute. What happens in this room shapes what we build next. Please note this session is exclusively for Silverfin customers. |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 – 15:30 |
The profession isn’t slowing down. Neither are we. Aleisha Hales, Head of UKI, opens Fast Forward with an honest look at what’s actually happening across the profession right now. Consolidation is accelerating, the talent pipeline is under pressure and client expectations are shifting faster than most firms anticipated. What the data tells us, what it means for your firm and where the opportunity is. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 |
The next two years: what’s ahead for modern accounting firms and how to be ready Consolidation is accelerating. AI is changing what clients expect. And the gap between firms that are ready and firms that aren’t is widening faster than most people realise. Our product team shares what they’re seeing across 1,000+ firms and 18 markets – and what it means for yours. |
| 16:00 – 16:30 |
Getting people, process and technology to work as one Technology is only part of the answer. In this session, Silverfin, Sage and Dot HQ explore what it takes to bring all three together – how to get your team on board, how to build processes that scale and how to make sure your tools are set up to support both. |
| 16:30 – 17:00 |
Firms like yours: the honest conversation about change Most transformation stories get tidied up before they’re told publicly. This one hasn’t. Hear first hand what actually happened, what they’d do differently and what they’d tell a practice sitting exactly where they were two years ago. |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Networking Drinks |
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 Scottish firms are already doing
- Honest customer panels with practitioners from across Scotland who tell it like it is
- A partner session showing what a connected, modern accounting stack looks like in practice
- And we’re closing the Edinburgh way with a tour of the Port of Leith Distillery and a whisky tasting, 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 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 growing stronger every year.
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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Secure your spot today at one of the profession’s most forward-thinking events.
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.
