Xerocon London is sort of right here. With a packed agenda boasting all the things from top-notch keynotes to sensible breakouts in addition to an entire host of different actions to participate in, together with on-the-ground haircuts and occasional and cream chillout zones, we are able to’t wait to welcome you again.
Most vital, nonetheless, is the possibility for us to collect collectively once more with out the necessity for screens, webcams and time spent determining your finest Zoom angle. However don’t take our phrase for it – we spoke with three wonderful accountants to search out out what they’re most wanting ahead to at Xerocon London 2022.
A prolonged absence
In-person occasions have been a lot missed these previous few years, with our accountants describing an extended interval with zero Xerocons.
Malcolm Pope, Accomplice at Shorts, says, “Xerocon has genuinely been a spotlight of the crew’s yr, and subsequently not with the ability to go (for comprehensible causes) has felt like one thing has been lacking from our lives. A few crew members even began to make a case for attending abroad Xerocons earlier than the London dates have been introduced.”
And Malcolm and his crew aren’t alone. Russell Frayne, Head of UK Digital Accounting Options at Azets, provides, “I’ve actually missed the chance to community and blend with plenty of like-minded people. I’ve additionally missed face-to-face delivered content material somewhat than by means of a display screen and, after all, the Xerocon occasion.”
We additionally spoke with Kathryn Wellum-Kent, Enterprise Service Director at Monahans, who will probably be attending Xerocon London for the primary time this yr.
Kathryn shares, “That is my first alternative to return alongside to Xerocon. I modified roles throughout the pandemic so I’m now extra concerned with Xero and the entire digital accountancy world so I’ve been ready patiently for Xerocon to return again so I can expertise it, after all the things I’ve heard. I’ve received excessive expectations now, however I’m positive you’ll ship.”
Again with a bang
Whereas absence makes the center develop fonder, we’re completely thrilled to be returning this month.
Requested what she was most excited concerning the occasion, Kathryn says:
“So many issues! I’m wanting ahead to listening to some nice audio system, assembly up with individuals who I don’t get to see fairly often, and discovering out what Xero is planning over the following yr. Principally, I’m wanting ahead to the sensation I’ll have on the way in which dwelling after I’ll be each energised and shattered by all the things that has occurred over the earlier 48 hours.”
Malcolm additionally shares his plans for the occasion: “We’ve elevated the variety of crew members who attend Xerocon every year, so there’s a mixture of Xerocon expertise throughout the 9 of us who’re attending. I at all times get pleasure from seeing that first response of somebody experiencing Xerocon for the primary time.”
As for what he’s most wanting ahead to, Malcolm provides:
“I’ve discovered that the Xerocon expertise helps the crew bond extra carefully – the occasion most likely helps with this! And personally, I’m wanting ahead to catching up with different companies who we’ve come to know by means of Xero, in addition to the Xeros (previous and current) and app companions who we’ve labored carefully with over the previous ten years. I’m an enormous believer which you could at all times be taught from others, and Xerocon offers you the chance to do that in a relaxed and open manner.”
Russell additionally discusses his expectations for Xerocon London: “I’m wanting ahead to seeing the brand new product releases from Xero and plans for the long run (there’s at all times a bombshell dropped at Xerocon!) in addition to developments within the wider ecosystem so as to add additional worth to our shopper providing.”
Lastly, Malcolm describes his enjoyment of the steadiness of talks and breakout periods.
“The problem of discovering one thing related for a number of thousand accountants appears to be met with ease,” he says. “I at all times see this as a vital a part of my yr and on condition that 100% of the crew who have been invited stated ‘sure’ inside hours, I’d recommend that they see it the identical manner too!”
Counting all the way down to Xerocon London
Xerocon London is simply across the nook, and we are able to’t wait to see you there on 20-21 July at Tobacco Dock, London. Within the meantime, why not be part of the dialog on social media, utilizing the hashtag #Xerocon, or try our Twitter or Instagram for dwell updates on the occasion.