Digital Evolution Summit
Nov. 16-17, 2026
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Hollywood, FL
Up to 16 Hours of CPE
Where Technology Meets Transformation
Get access alongside your peers to real-world AI and automation. Hear what firms and businesses have learned, what mistakes have been made, and what's working well and why. Also, understand how your clients are approaching AI, practical implementation, governance, and measurable outcomes not just emerging technology trends.
Who Should Attend
Owners, Partners, COOs
See how AI is reshaping accounting, advisory and client service models and get a clear roadmap with actionable next steps to lead your practice into a tech-first future.
Managers, Operations, Admins
Get AI governance, automation, and workforce solutions with analysis of how technology usage, spending and investments are improving efficiency, adoption, and accuracy.
CPAs, Tax and Audit Professionals
Digital transformation leaders will show you how real-world automation is improving workflows, billing, tax prep and AI-enabled client advisory services (CAS).
IT, Risk/Compliance Teams
Reduce human and technology risks by understanding cyber threats including AI-enhanced phishing, ransomware, compromised credentials and third-party vulnerabilities.
Questions DES Will Answer
- What AI use cases have been deployed and adopted?
- What worked versus what failed?
- What is generating measurable productivity gains?
- How are firms managing risk, governance, data security, and quality control?
- How are firms training teams and driving adoption?
- What does implementation look like beyond the pilot phase?
- How is AI changing staffing models, engagement delivery, and client service?
our speakers
National Voices & Peers
Get real, unfiltered strategies from those using the tech.
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Kacee Johnson
Principal, Radical
Executive Director, AI-Native Accounting Foundation
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Begona Vizcaino Martinez
Deals Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Ian Vacin
Co-Founder
Karbon
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Brendan Roberts
Founder
Aider
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Deborah Defer
Director of CAS Consulting
Woodard
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1111 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
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