Xero Roadshow is back!
Join us as we return to six cities across New Zealand this October and November. Bringing together practical learning, fresh ideas and inspiring conversations to help you navigate what’s next.
Coming to a location near you
Monday 12 October 2026
Claudelands Events Centre, Corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton 3214
Monday 12 October 2026
Claudelands Events Centre, Corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton 3214
Thursday 15 October 2026
Forsyth Barr Stadium, 130 Anzac Avenue, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9058
Thursday 15 October 2026
Forsyth Barr Stadium, 130 Anzac Avenue, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9058
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Tuesday 27 October 2026
New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Tuesday 27 October 2026
New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410
Monday 9 November 2026
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Monday 9 November 2026
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Adapt with confidence, with Xero by your side
Shape what comes next
Explore how to adapt early, build more resilient workflows and uncover practical ways to help strengthen your practice. From AI-powered tools that free up time to smarter client conversations, gain practical ideas, fresh perspectives and inspiration to take action with confidence.
The modern practice playbook: How leading firms are shaping what comes next
The profession faces a defining moment as AI, demographics and client expectations reshape the industry, much like the cloud did before. Drawing on insights from our Modern Practice Playbook report, this session explores strategies to leverage AI, boost efficiency and navigate change with confidence
Xero product showcase
Explore how Xero is helping practices and small businesses across Aotearoa work faster, with JAX, your AI finance partner, giving you more confidence, while keeping human experts in control. In this update, you'll learn how:
- ‘Accountable Intelligence’, Xero’s AI philosophy, keeps AI transparent, grounded in your real data, and always in your control.
- Smart Document Capture turns documents into ready-to-review transactions.
- Auto Bank Reconciliation matches and reconciles bank transactions, while keeping you in control of every review.
- We’re evolving Xero Partner Hub to give you portfolio-level oversight, helping you triage faster and stay on top of month-end work.
- XeroForce enables no-code workflows across Xero and connected apps.
- Clean data and automation help improve cash flow and EOFY outcomes.
The big picture: Understanding the trends and capabilities shaping the future
NZ's 'going for growth' mission hinges on small businesses, yet many are currently stuck between AI headlines and conflicting economic predictions. In this fireside chat, Xero’s EGM of Technology Research & Advocacy, James Bergin*, and Xero’s economist, Louise Southall, explore questions such as:
- Is the AI hype real, or is it noise? Are people right to be skeptical?
- Is the economy actually turning?
- Should I be worried, or is there reason to be optimistic?
- What do we make of conflicting headlines regarding productivity?
- What are the bigger underlying forces or points of tension in the trends?
- What stays human, and what should a practice actually charge for?
*Victoria Mulligan will appear in place of James Bergin in Palmerston North and Wellington
Speaker spotlight: Sir John Kirwan
Better known as JK, Sir John Kirwan is a former All Black, mental health advocate and high-performance leader. Hear one of New Zealand's most respected public figures share his lived experience and practical insights on performing well under pressure.
Your recommended breakout helps you get the most value, in two parts
Closing the gaps with clean data and better workflows
Discover how to transform your day-to-day by moving away from time-consuming manual data entry and embracing Xero's AI tools. In this session, we'll demonstrate how Smart Document Capture and automatic (auto) bank reconciliation powered by JAX, and Xero Partner Hub work hand-in-hand to deliver cleaner data, accelerate your workflows, and empower you to scale your client services.
Discover how to transform your day-to-day by moving away from time-consuming manual data entry and embracing Xero's AI tools. In this session, we'll demonstrate how Smart Document Capture and automatic (auto) bank reconciliation powered by JAX, and Xero Partner Hub work hand-in-hand to deliver cleaner data, accelerate your workflows, and empower you to scale your client services.
Disconnected tools mean friction, rework and risk. In this session, we show how Xero joins the dots, from source documents and embedded payments through to Xero Partner Hub and Workpapers, in one seamless workflow. We'll follow a real client journey to show how clean data at intake flows straight through the ledger, turning compliance from a data entry grind into a high value review.
Disconnected tools mean friction, rework and risk. In this session, we show how Xero joins the dots, from source documents and embedded payments through to Xero Partner Hub and Workpapers, in one seamless workflow. We'll follow a real client journey to show how clean data at intake flows straight through the ledger, turning compliance from a data entry grind into a high value review.
Work smarter in Xero: Cash flow, automation and everyday hacks
This session follows a real practice workflow, showing how Xero’s latest cash flow tools, automation and JAX give you better insights, route approvals, flag risks and reduce admin across both sides of the ledger. You’ll leave with practical ways to make faster, more confident calls before a small issue becomes a bigger problem.
This session follows a real practice workflow, showing how Xero’s latest cash flow tools, automation and JAX give you better insights, route approvals, flag risks and reduce admin across both sides of the ledger. You’ll leave with practical ways to make faster, more confident calls before a small issue becomes a bigger problem.
When you use Xero every day, every click counts. Often it's the smallest workflow tweaks that unlock the biggest gains in productivity. In this fast paced, demo led session, we unpack the ultimate power user toolkit, covering clever shortcuts, under the radar settings and recent releases that eliminate daily friction.
When you use Xero every day, every click counts. Often it's the smallest workflow tweaks that unlock the biggest gains in productivity. In this fast paced, demo led session, we unpack the ultimate power user toolkit, covering clever shortcuts, under the radar settings and recent releases that eliminate daily friction.
From insight to innovation: Proactive advice and custom Xero Apps
Move client conversations from reactive reporting to proactive advice using Xero Analytics, JAX, and Syft. In this session, you’ll see how easy-to-use visuals and deeper performance insights can help build client confidence, uncover opportunities and support more strategic planning conversations.
Move client conversations from reactive reporting to proactive advice using Xero Analytics, JAX, and Syft. In this session, you’ll see how easy-to-use visuals and deeper performance insights can help build client confidence, uncover opportunities and support more strategic planning conversations.
Your accounting expertise is the ultimate developer superpower to create more value from the systems you already run. Discover how Xero’s new Custom App toolkit can help turn your team’s ideas into tailored workflows, automations and bespoke apps using natural language.
Your accounting expertise is the ultimate developer superpower to create more value from the systems you already run. Discover how Xero’s new Custom App toolkit can help turn your team’s ideas into tailored workflows, automations and bespoke apps using natural language.
Questions about your breakout session or Xero Roadshow registration?
Your breakout session recommendation is designed to help you get the most value from your experience. If you have questions about your recommendation or need support, please contact your account manager or the Xero team. You can find contact details in Xero Central under the Partners tab.
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