Episode 12

The Opening Up of Live Events in the Accounting & Fintech World

Published on: 21st September, 2021

Episode 12. On today's episode, Martin Bissett & Rob Brown of the Accountants Influencers Podcast discuss the importance of accounting and fintech events returning to 'in person' and live.

Key shownotes include:

➩ How much the accounting and fintech world have missed in person events due to Covid

➩ Whether we might return to how events, exhibitions and big conferences of pre-Covid times

➩ While many events have cancelled, most of the world's biggest shows like Accountex and Engage will take place with thousands of attendees in 2022

➩ Why many software vendors and tech companies are putting marketing budget back into live accounting and fintech events

➩ The main factors that might prevent the return to previous levels of engagement for big face to face events

➩ The business case for hybrid or remote accounting and fintech events now that we've proved they can work

➩ How a long period of isolation will test the social skills of accounting and fintech professionals once they return to in person events

➩ How hybrid and remote events in accounting and fintech world have expanded geographical reach for companies and firms

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About the Podcast

Accounting Voices Podcast
Accounting Voices helps people in the accounting world stay relevant visible and vocal. Host Rob Brown interprets trends reshaping the profession and gives listeners insight to build authority influence and a stronger voice in firms and markets.
Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, helps decision makers and leaders in accounting and finance stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by technology, private equity, regulation and shifting client expectations. Each episode interprets the trends disrupting accounting and finance such as AI, automation, M&A, talent and the move to advisory and translates them into practical insight that strengthens authority and influence.
Accounting Voices is also a platform for the wider ecosystem of networks, associations, educators, consultants, software vendors and technology experts who serve accountants and finance professionals worldwide. It extends into regular Accounting Voices networking sessions that connect this audience and amplify ideas that move the profession forward. With its international reach and long shelf life the show delivers credibility and commercial value for listeners and sponsors alike. Search for "Accounting Voices" on YouTube for all episodes and connect with Rob Brown on LinkedIn to find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

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Rob Brown

ob Brown is the creator and host of the Accounting Voices Network, a media platform that includes the flagship solo podcast Accounting Voices and the panel shows Accounting M&A and Accounting Tech. He chairs conferences, panels and virtual events worldwide and is recognised as a leading advocate for the accounting profession.

He is an accomplished speaker and authority on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, succession, executive presence and the forces shaping the future of accounting. Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk The Personal Brand of You has been viewed more than 400,000 times.

A former co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable, Rob now focuses on amplifying the voices of leaders, firms, networks, vendors and influencers across the global accounting ecosystem.

Outside of work he is a stroke survivor, lives with epilepsy, holds a black belt in kickboxing and is based in Nottingham, UK. He plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.