Why we’ve re‑engineered FAB – the trade show powered by journalists

AccountingWEB has always been FAB’s secret sauce. Every day, more than 30,000 professionals visit the site for straight‑talking coverage of tax, tech and regulation. Those questions, insights and comment threads are the first signals of what keeps the profession awake at night. We’ve now hard‑wired that live feed into the Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show. 

Instead of waiting for an annual “theme‑picking” meeting, our newsroom is able to flag topics the moment they flare up and feed them straight into the 2026 programme. It is this rich behavioural data which will allow us to shape every element of FAB around what you actually need next – from the keynote topics and workshop formats to the vendors we invite and the networking tools we build – so that every minute you spend at the show moves your finance function forward.

A marketplace built for deal‑making

The festival spirit gave FAB its spark, and we’re carrying that energy forward – now with more room to do business. Expect meeting pods, a VIP area and twice as many pre‑booked 1‑2‑1 slots, giving senior leaders the space to make decisions on the day. Our team curates these meetings, matching finance directors, partners and CFOs with vendors that fit their brief – whether that’s AI‑driven audit, ESG reporting or a tech overhaul ahead of MTD. At FAB 25, more than 100 meetings ran across two days; for 2026 we’re looking to bolster that number significantly.

Content shaped by journalists, not slide decks

Because the agenda comes from AccountingWEB editors, sessions stay practical and hype‑free.

Speakers are briefed to give proof, not platitudes. And when vendors take the mic, it’s to showcase practical solutions which will benefit your business. We exist to provide insight, create connections and drive growth throughout the entire accounting ecosystem – and it all begins with the content programme.

What this means for you:

• Less wandering, more answers: Arrive with a problem; leave with a shortlist, a quote and a peer reference.
• Content that stays current: The programme tackles the profession’s real headaches – every topic has been road‑tested with working accountants and finance leaders before it makes the agenda.
• Year‑round value: The new Event 365 model turns every session into follow‑up articles, podcasts and webinars, all free to attendees. And for vendors, this means more exposure than just two days on a show floor.
  
  

Lock in your seat now

Early tickets are live, so secure yours today for two days in 2026 which could be transformational.