The 2025 Worldwide Conference is an annual gathering organized by BKR International, a leading global association of independent accounting and business advisory firms. This event brings together professionals from member firms worldwide to discuss industry trends, share best practices, and foster collaboration.
The conference will cover a range of topics pertinent to the accounting and business advisory sectors, including emerging technologies, regulatory updates, and strategies for firm growth. Attendees can expect sessions on innovative practices, client service enhancement, and global market insights.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offers ample networking opportunities, including a gala dinner at the historic Palacio Negralejo, featuring welcome drinks, a refined dinner, and live music and dancing. A Cultural Gymkhana is also planned, providing a guided exploration of Madrid's iconic sites through interactive challenges.
This conference is ideal for partners, managers, and professionals from BKR International member firms seeking to expand their knowledge, network with peers, and stay abreast of developments in the accounting and advisory fields.
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Speakers(4)
Dan Solin
President at Solin Strategic LLC and Evidence Based Advisor Marketing
Dan Solin is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. Dan is the author of the Smartest series of investment books, which consists of six investing books. Two of his books made the New York Times bestseller list. His books have been enthusiastically endorsed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and many others. Kiplingers put his Smartest Investment book on its list of the ten financial books every investor should read. His recent books include The Smartest Sales Book You9ll Ever Read, Ask: How to Relate to Anyone, and Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Millennials. Dan has appeared on many major financial television and radio programs. He is perhaps best known for his on-air confrontation with Jim Cramer during an appearance on CNBC. Dan is the founder and President of Solin Consulting, which provides digital marketing services to service-based providers.
Heather Townsend
Founder and CEO at The Accountants9 Growth Club
Heather Townsend is the author of The Go-To Expert, The Financial Times Guide To Business Networking and How To Make Partner And Still Have A Life. Shes the founder of The Accountants9 Growth Club and is globally recognised for her expertise in helping technicians step up as business and sales leaders. She has sold over 30,000 books worldwide, including How to Make Partner and Still Have a Life, The Go-To Expert, and The Financial Times Guide to Business Networking. With over a decade of experience, she has delivered hundreds of workshops and coached professionals from some of the worlds largest law, accountancy, and consulting firms. Heather regularly speaks at major industry events such as Xerocon, Accountex UK, and QB Connect, and leads two flagship platforms: the Accountants9 Growth Club and the Progress to Partner Academy. Through these, she supports firm owners and future leaders in building practices and careers that are both successful and sustainable.
Jorge Dezcallar
Director of Mediaci3n y Gerencia de Seguros
Jorge Dezcallar is a Spanish diplomat who has served as Head of the Middle East Desk and Political Director at the Foreign Ministry, and as Ambassador to Morocco, the Holy See, and the United States. He also led Spains National Intelligence Centre (CNI). An accomplished author, he has published memoirs, books on geopolitics, and spy novels, with his third novel forthcoming next year.
Kyle Turk
CEO & Award-Winning Marketing Strategist at Meerkat Marketing
Event Details
- Date
- October 15-18, 2025
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
- InterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel
- Audience
- Partners, managers, and professionals from BKR International member firms