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Program
The digitalisation of Europe’s economy already reshapes the way we live, work, and consume. These technologies – like Blockchain, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics – are also greatly affecting the accountancy profession. Large companies and accounting firms are investing heavily to cope with these changes and capitalize on these technologies. But how does digitalisation stand to impact small- and medium sized enterprise (SMEs) and their advisors, small- and medium-sized accountancy practices (SMPs)? How can they best rise to the challenges and leverage the opportunities? This event will address these pressing questions..
09:30 REGISTRATION
10:00 Opening Remarks – BODO RICHARDT, EFAA President
10:20 Session One – DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES UPDATE
This session will update you on those digital technologies that have critical implications for business and society and present the greatest challenge and opportunity for the profession. Each speaker will summarise the key aspects of a particular technology with a focus on its implications for SMEs and SMPs. The session will include a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
LEON KATSNELSON – Director & CTO IBM WATSON Artificial Intelligence
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NARAYANAN VAIDYANATHAN – Head of Technology Insight, ACCA Blockchain
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MARCO LOURENCO – Cybersecurity Analyst Lead ENISA Cyber Security
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KURT CALLEWAERT – Lecturer Howest Campus Brugge, Belgium – General Data Protection
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CHAIR: NOEL DE RUDDER – Member of EFAA Digital Working Group
12:15 LUNCH BREAK
13:15 Session Two – SOCIETAL AND POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS
This session will comprise key note presentations looking at the profound effect of digitalisation on society, business, the future of work and the political landscape, with expert insights from Europe and Asia.
MAXIMILIAN STROTMANN – Cabinet of Vice-President Ansip, Digital Single Market, European Commission
DANIEL MAES, Accountant – Tax advisor, IEC-IAB
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MP VIJAY KUMAR – Central Council Member The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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CHAIR: BODO RICHARDT – EFAA PRESIDENT
14:45 COFFEE BREAK
15:00 Session Three – THE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
This session will focus on how SMPs, with help from their institutes and regional bodies, can best adapt to and leverage off digital technologies and secure their position as the trusted business advisors to SMEs. Their expectations are explained by V. Willems. Our American speaker shows how he helps US CPA firms forge strategies for leveraging technology to improve client service and achieve growth. Our European speakers are demonstrating with examples how to leverage technology to develop new and broader services for their clients.
VERONIQUE WILLEMS – Secretary General UEAPME
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MICHAEL CERAMI – Vice-President Business Development & Corporate Alliances AICPA
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ANGELIQUE KOOPMAN – Partner Audit Innovation EY
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GRIFFIN ANDERSON – Founder BALANC3
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CHAIR: MARTIN DE BIE – Chair of EFAA Digital Working Group
