July 27-28, 2026 | Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago
An invite-only leadership summit for C-suite executives of progressive CPA firms and the private equity leaders defining the next era of accounting.
100 Attendees Max  Attendees
  • Invite-only
  • Progressive firms only
  • No booths
  • Top Firms
  • No vendor pitches

Atttendees and Speakers include leaders from

What Is QXcelerate?

Not a conference. A closed forum for firm architects.

QXcelerate 2026 is a two-day, invite-only summit for the C-suite leaders of progressive CPA firms and the private equity executives reshaping the accounting profession.

No booths, no sales pitches, no vendors. 100 leaders – two days of closed-door discussions on AI, technology, firm architecture, and operating models, with the leaders who are deciding what comes next.

Last year, the conversation was Build to Evolve. This year, the mandate is Build to Outperform.

The gap between firms that lead and firms that follow is widening, and 2026 is where that gap is decided.

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The Sessions and Panel

Leaders building the profession’s future.

Mary-Delaney
Mary Delaney
CEO, Karbon Inc
Steven-P.-McCarty
Steven P. McCarty
Chairman & CEO, UHY
John-Sensiba
John Sensiba
Partner, Sensiba
Tyson-Chapman
Tyson Chapman
President & COO, Platform Accounting Group
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John LaMancuso
CEO, K1X
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Heath Alloway
Growth Partner, Sorren
Donata Ison
Donata Ison
COO, Archer Lewis
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Seth McDaniel
Partner & Former CEO, Frazier & Deeter
Biju Samuel
Biju Samuel
Chief Information Officer, Frazier & Deeter
Sheila Kurman
Sheila Kurman
Chief Human Resources Officer, Prager Metis
Stephanie Wilkinson
Stephanie Wilkinson
Partner & COO, Lumsden & McCormick, LLP
Michael Hoover
Michael Hoover
Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Bennett Thrasher
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Randy Johnston
Founder, Network Management Group, Inc.
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Kevin O'Leary
Managing Partner, MMB CPAs and Advisors
Grace Horvath
Grace Horvath
CEO & President, CPAmerica
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris
CEO, NYCPA
Sara Dayton
Sara Dayton
Managing Partner, Lumsden & McCormick, LLP
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Michael Horwitz
Executive Director, BDO Alliance, USA
Geoffrey Brown
Geoffrey Brown
President and CEO, Illinois CPA Society
Bob Lewis
Bob Lewis
President, The Visionary Group
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Sagar Ahuja
CEO, QX Accounting Services
Mike Walton
Mike Walton
Senior Consultant, Strategic Growth, QX Accounting Services
Patric Conway
Patrick Conway
VP- Sales(Technology), QX Accounting Services
Agenda

Two days designed for high-value conversations

Monday, July 27, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Pre-Event Tech Workshop (Karbon & QX)
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking
1:15 PM – 1:50 PM
Opening Keynote
1:50 PM – 2:20 PM
What’s Impacting and Changing the Value of Firms?
Calculating & driving firm value in today's marketplace
2:25 PM – 3:05 PM
Why Leading Firms Are Betting on GCCs?
How GCCs are redefining the operating model to build and outperform
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM
Is Private Equity Sustainable and What is the Next Wave with Firm Investments?
Firm leaders discuss the decisions, tradeoffs, surprises, and future of PE-backed growth.
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
How are State Societies and Accounting Associations are Dealing with Changes in the Profession?
What they are doing to help members make informed decisions, grow, and engage talent.
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Break
6:00 PM
Networking / Cocktails / Dinner
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
You Already Paid for the Tools. Why Aren’t They Working?
Why firms continue to invest in technology yet still struggle with adoption, efficiency, and execution.
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Built to Stay Independent. Why Some Firms Refused Outside Capital Investment?
Fiercely independent firms share their vision and why outside capital is not part of their current plan
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Short Break
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
What If Every Tool You Use Today Is Gone in 18 Months?
How firms can future-proof operations in a market where technology changes faster than workflows.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Open Q&A & Close
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Departures

Timings are indicative and may change. The confirmed schedule will be shared soon.

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Who Should Attend

This room is intentionally curated

Attendance is limited to senior decision-makers responsible for how their firms grow, operate, scale, and create value.

This is not a broad-market conference. It is a closed-door room for leaders making consequential decisions.

For CPA Firm
Leaders
  • CEO
  • Managing Partner
  • COO
  • CIO / CTO
  • Head of Transformation
  • Strategy / Growth Leaders
For Private Equity &
Platform Leaders
  • Operating Partner
  • Portfolio Executive
  • Value Creation Leader
  • Technology / Integration Executive
  • Strategy Leaders in accounting-adjacent platforms

If your role sits at the intersection of firm value, operating leverage, technology, and growth, this is a room worth being in.

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What’s included in the registration fee?
  • All summit sessions — both days
  • Exclusive Tech & AI Workshop (Day 1)
  • One night stay · Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago
  • Day 2 breakfast
  • Cocktail reception + formal dinner
  • C-suite peer network — 100 leaders
  • Post-event materials & insights
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Yes. You will receive a confirmation from Team QXcelerate after completing the payment.

Yes. Firms may request attendance for up to 3 senior leaders.

The fee includes access to all summit sessions, the exclusive Tech & AI workshop, one-night stay at Hyatt Regency O’Hare (Chicago), breakfast, cocktails, dinner, and curated networking access.

No. This is a closed-door summit with no booths and no vendor pitches.

A more detailed agenda will be shared with confirmed attendees closer to the event date.

The right room changes the quality of the decisions that follow.

In a year where firms are making sharper calls on AI, technology, talent, and operating design, the cost of not being in the right room is often invisible until it is too late.

This summit is designed for leaders who would rather be ahead of the conversation than reacting to it later.

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