get ready to
transform
Your Practice

One day dedicated to practice management for accountants & bookkeepers to elevate their practices.

9am – 6pm, 25th February 2025 at ACC Liverpool, L3 4FP

Meet the Speakers

Engager LABS 2025 Agenda

A day packed with insightful talks, game-changing strategies, and practical takeaways.

Johann Goree
10:00 – 10:10 AM
10 Minutes

Opening Keynote

Johann Goree - Engager.app

Kick off Engager LABS 2025 with an energising keynote from Johann Goree and Marcus Bellis. Discover how the Engager journey began and what makes this community truly special, setting the tone for an inspiring day ahead.

10:00 – 10:10 AM
10 Minutes
Andy Grant, wearing a black jacket, gives two thumbs up. The background is a gradient of light to dark blue.
10:10 – 10:30 AM
20 Minutes

Overcoming Adversity

Andy Grant - Leg It Podcast

Be inspired by Andy Grant’s extraordinary story of resilience and determination. Learn how to transform setbacks into opportunities and ignite the spark to achieve greatness in your personal and professional life.

10:10 – 10:30 AM
20 Minutes
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10:50 – 11:10 AM
20 Minutes

Payments – The 5 Things You Probably Don't Know but Should!

Tom Pope - Adfin

Payments expert Tom Pope dives into essential insights you may be overlooking. Learn five game-changing tips that could transform your approach to managing payments and optimising workflows.

10:50 – 11:10 AM
20 Minutes
Ami Copeland, CEO of the ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers)
11:15 – 11:35 AM
20 Minutes

The Future of Bookkeeping

Ami Copeland - ICB

With Making Tax Digital Income Tax (MTD IT) on the horizon, Ami Copeland offers a forward-thinking perspective on the future of bookkeeping. Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights to future-proof your practice.

11:15 – 11:35 AM
20 Minutes
Profile photo of Nick Entwhistle
11:40 – 12:10 PM
30 Minutes

How to go viral on social media

Nick Entwistle - One Minute Briefs

Creative guru Nick Entwistle reveals the secrets behind creating social media content that captures attention and goes viral. Perfect for firms looking to amplify their reach and engagement online.

11:40 – 12:10 PM
30 Minutes
Lucy Brown Profile Photo
13:25 – 13:45 PM
20 Minutes

AML – A Look Beyond Client Due Diligence

Lucy Brown - Calathea Solutions

Go beyond the basics of Anti-Money Laundering with Lucy Brown as she shares insights into enhancing your AML processes and ensuring compliance in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

13:25 – 13:45 PM
20 Minutes
Eriona Bajrakurtaj Profile Picture
13:50 – 14:10 PM
20 Minutes

Digitalising your practice

Eriona Bajrakurtaj - Volt & Majors Accounts

Digital transformation leader Eriona Bajrakurtaj walks you through the roadmap to fully digitalising your accounting or bookkeeping practice, improving efficiency and client satisfaction.

13:50 – 14:10 PM
20 Minutes
Stu McEwan of FreeAgent
14:10 – 14:30 PM
20 Minutes

MTD IT: Transforming Compliance into Opportunity for Accountants and Clients 

Stu McEwan - FreeAgent

Get MTD IT-ready with Stu McEwan’s practical session. Gain clarity on the requirements, timelines, and strategies you need to navigate the upcoming changes with confidence.

14:15 – 14:35 PM
20 Minutes

Jo Wood
14:35 – 14:55 PM
20 Minutes

Proactive communication & Al

Jo Wood - Hey Monika

Jo Wood explores how proactive communication, powered by artificial intelligence, can elevate client relationships and help your practice deliver a standout client experience.

14:40 – 15:00 PM
20 Minutes

A man, identified by his ID badge as Aaron Patrick, wearing glasses and a green Formula 1 jacket adorned with various patches, stands against a gradient background. He is smiling confidently at the camera.
14:55 – 15:15 PM
20 Minutes

How Engager saved my practice

Aaron Patrick - Boffix & Ask The Accountant

Join Aaron Patrick as he shares a personal and powerful story of how Engager revolutionised his practice, saving time, streamlining processes, and transforming his business.

15:05 – 15:25 PM
20 Minutes

Profile photo of Karen Reyburn
15:45 – 16:05 PM
20 Minutes

Brand & Marketing

Karen Reyburn - We Are PF

Karen Reyburn delivers expert tips on crafting a memorable brand and effective marketing strategies to attract clients and differentiate your firm in a crowded market.

15:55 – 16:15 PM
20 Minutes

Profile Picture of Sam Tasker-Grindley of Nexus
16:10 – 16:40 PM
30 Minutes

Growing Your Firm via Additional Services

Sam Tasker-Grindley - Nexus

Discover how to grow your firm by offering additional services with Sam Tasker-Grindley. Learn practical ways to identify new revenue streams and provide more value to your clients.

16:20 – 16:50 PM
30 Minutes

Johann Goree
16:45 – 17:00 PM
15 Minutes

Product Update, and What’s to Come

Johann Goree - Engager.app

Get an exclusive look at the future of Engager with Johann Goree and Marcus Bellis. From exciting new features to the product roadmap, be the first to hear what’s coming next!

16:55 – 17:10 PM
15 Minutes