BOOKKEEPING EVENT OF THE YEAR
Bookkeeping Conference 2026
Join us on Friday, 14 August 2026 for an intensive, hands-on day designed for New Zealand Bookkeeping Professionals ready to level up their skills and business.
Expect expert insights, practical workshops, and valuable networking – all in one power-packed, bootcamp-style conference.
Get your Conference Agenda now!
See what’s in store for Bookkeeping Conference 2026 – expert panels, hands-on sessions, and networking.
BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE BOOKKEEPING LANDSCAPE
Key Event Details
Date? Price?
- Friday, 14 August 2026
- Between 7:00am and 5:00pm
- $219 + GST
- Member discounts available
Where?
- Due Drop Events Centre
- 770 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland
Your command team is assembling!
The 2026 Bookkeeper Bootcamp is well underway – and we’re excited to start introducing you to the people behind the mission.
You’ll now see our first speakers and exhibitors announced, with more being added as we lock in the final details.
What you can expect:
- A carefully selected Command Team bringing real-world insights and practical experience
- Mission Partners (our exhibitors) showcasing tools and support designed for Bookkeepers
- A full day of learning, connection, and conversations that actually move your business forward
We’re continuing to build out the lineup, so keep checking back as more names are revealed.
This mission is just getting started.
MEET THE SPEAKERS / COMMAND TEAM
Mission Briefing: Meet Your Command Team
Your mission for 2026 is clear – level up, think bigger, and lead with confidence.
To make that happen, we’ve assembled a powerhouse Command Team. From bold keynotes to sharp panel discussions and high-impact sessions, each speaker has been carefully selected to deliver practical insights, fresh thinking and real-world strategies you can take straight back to your business.
This isn’t theory.
This is tactical leadership for modern Bookkeepers.
Mission accepted?
Your Mission, should you choose to accept it…
Dr Ellen Joan Ford is on a mission to improve the working world – and she doesn’t do small goals.
An award-winning leader, military veteran, researcher and international speaker, Ellen blends real-world leadership experience with sharp commercial insight. From serving in the NZ Army to advising senior leaders on culture change, she knows what it takes to build teams that thrive.
Her leadership model – Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose – delivers practical strategies that boost engagement, performance and results. As our Commander-in-Chief and MC, Ellen will challenge our thinking, lift the energy in the room, and guide us through the day with warmth, intelligence and just the right amount of firepower.
OUR EXTRAORDINARY PANELISTS / ELITE TROOPS
Meet our Elite Troops – seasoned operators bringing frontline experience, sharp strategy and real-world insight.
These are the specialists who’ve been in the field, solved the tough problems and built strong bookkeeping businesses. Expect honest conversations, practical tactics and ideas you can deploy immediately.
No fluff.
Just intelligence you can act on.
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THE PANEL TOPICS
Mission:
Protect Yourself and Your Clients
Focus: Threat Assessment & Risk Control
Bookkeepers sit at the centre of risk – and what you put in place early matters.
This session covers the essentials to protect both you and your clients, from strong onboarding and clear engagement terms to documentation, audit trails, and the insurance that actually counts.
We’ll also highlight where Bookkeepers are most exposed – and how to avoid those risks before they escalate.
Mission Intelligence:
The State of Play
Focus: What’s happening across NZ businesses right now
Bookkeepers have a front-row seat to what’s really happening in small business.
This session unpacks the current state of play – from cashflow pressure and funding challenges to the ripple effects of late payments.
We’ll highlight where risks are building and where Bookkeepers can step in with more proactive, forward-looking support.
"Alone, the mission feels impossible. Together, we make it happen."
- Kenn + Sandi
Pre-Conference Networking event
Join us for our pre-conference networking event and start the conference experience in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Thank you to our exhibitors for partnering with us and supporting the bookkeeping profession.
Your energy, expertise, and resources will play an important role in making this conference valuable and impactful for every Bookkeeper in the room.
