Scaling New Heights
Woodard’s Scaling New Heights is the premier accounting technology conference in the nation, bringing together over 1,000 accountants and bookkeepers along with 300 software executives and industry leaders. The conference empowers attendees to leverage AI and other technology innovations to make strategic advances in their practice and lead with confidence in an era of economic uncertainty and rapid technological change.
This four-day event transforms how businesses operate by equipping business advisors to provide clients with business coaching, technology consulting, and financial insights. Attendees can choose from basic, intermediate, or highly advanced technical training sessions specifically tailored for bookkeepers and accountants. The conference covers numerous accounting solutions including QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, and Sage Intacct, plus integrated platforms that work with these systems.
The 2026 theme focuses on creating significant developments in a “Strange New World” of sweeping policy changes, historic technological advancements, staffing challenges, and unprecedented levels of mergers and acquisitions within the profession. Keynote speakers include Dr. Daniel Susskind, a bestselling author and Research Professor in Economics at King’s College London who explores the future of work in the age of AI, April Rinne, a change navigator and author of the international bestseller “Flux,” and Shola Kaye, who helps organizations deepen human connection through emotional audacity.
The conference takes place at the Orlando Marriott World Center, the largest Marriott hotel and convention center in the world with over 330,000 square feet of meeting space. The venue includes multiple restaurants, a full-service spa, gym, and an 18-hole golf course on property. Located minutes from Disney theme parks, the hotel provides convenient shuttle service for attendees who want to extend their stay.
Attendees gain access to one of the profession’s largest technology expos, featuring over 100 solutions designed to automate bookkeeping and tax preparation services. The conference provides opportunities to grow and manage practices while staying current with cutting-edge accounting industry developments and online technologies, making it an essential event for accounting professionals looking to elevate their careers.