Xerocon Denver 2026 is just around the corner and Nat and Sarah are buzzing. In this episode they take you through everything they're excited about, from the agenda highlights and the people they want to interview, to the practical tips that will help you get the absolute most out of an international accounting conference. It's part preview, part love letter to the power of showing up.

Nashville Changed Everything

The episode opens with Nat and Sarah looking back at Xerocon Nashville two years ago - the conference that set the benchmark. Neither had been to Nashville before, but the combination of the city's energy, the global mix of attendees, and the sheer scale of ideas on show made it one for the memory books. Sarah admits she originally tagged along out of FOMO, but what they both walked away with was far more valuable than a good time.

The connections forged in Nashville have continued to pay dividends. When tariffs hit and Australian clients suddenly needed US-based accounting advice,



Nat and Sarah already had trusted contacts to refer to - people they'd met poolside or on the expo floor. The takeaway is transparent: international conferences break the echo chamber. Australia's accounting community is tight-knit, but it can become insular. Getting perspective from other markets - understanding where the US, Canada, and the UK sit on AI adoption, pricing models, and practice management - gives you a strategic edge you simply can't get from a local roadshow.

Roving Reporters Return

Nat and Sarah are returning to Xerocon as roving reporters, just as they did at Brisbane. They'll be recording interviews, capturing behind-the-scenes content, and producing a podcast episode from the ground. If you're attending, they want to hear from you - send them your questions and let them know if you'll be there. Their plan is to walk up to as many people as possible and get the real story of what's happening on the ground in the US accounting industry.

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