2023 agenda

12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Early registration
Grab your badge early, and skip the line on Monday.
5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Welcome reception | Exhibit Hall opens
Explore the Exhibit Hall, engage with QuickBooks experts, and build new partnerships.
9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Registration
Check in, and say hello to your QuickBooks community.
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
ProAdvisor Hydration Station
Stop by the Terrace on Level 3 and say hi to the ProAdvisors. Sip mimosas from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, take home a QuickBooks Connect branded water bottle, and connect over fun games like Jenga and cornhole.
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Lunch
Enjoy lunch and network with others in the QuickBooks Cafe on Level 3, or attend a QuickHits session for CPE credit.
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Breakout sessions
Learn the latest in business trends and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
2:30 PM–3:00 PM
Afternoon break
Refuel with drinks and light bites between breakouts at the QuickBooks Cafe.
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Breakout sessions
Learn the latest in business trends and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Afternoon break
Take a moment to say hi to friends you haven’t seen in a while.
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Breakout sessions
Learn the latest in business trends and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
5:30 PM–6:00 PM
Opening remarks
Drumroll please! Experience the high-energy unveiling of the Exhibit Hall on Level 1. Reunite with your community and hear from Intuit’s Ted Callahan and Ashleigh Sutter as they share what’s to come on Main Stage and beyond. Plus, don’t miss your first chance to pick up QuickBooks Connect freebies at the Swag Spot.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Welcome reception
Meet our sponsors, and enjoy good music, good food, and good company in the Exhibit Hall.
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall (Closed during Main Stage sessions)
Start your day at the Exhibit Hall by visiting sponsor booths, engaging with QuickBooks experts, and building new partnerships. Plus, discover fun surprises inside.
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Registration
Check in, and say hello to your QuickBooks community.
7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Breakfast
Share breakfast with a side of peer-to-peer networking in the QuickBooks Cafe on Level 3.
9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Welcome and product keynote
Join event host Carla Hall and Intuit leadership for the Main Stage welcome, and learn all about the latest innovations during the Product Keynote from Intuit’s Cassie Divine and Dave Talach. Plus, unlock the power of purpose with Jade Simmons in her one-of-a-kind musical keynote.
10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Morning break
Refuel with drinks and light bites outside the QuickBooks Cafe and Exhibit Hall, or relax with a Sound Spa session. (For the Sound Spa, limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.)
10:45 AM–11:45 AM (60 min)/12:25 PM (100 min)
Breakout sessions
Get fresh insights on business growth and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Lunch
Grab lunch, visit sponsor booths in the Exhibit Hall, and network in the QuickBooks Cafe on Level 3.
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Breakout sessions
Get fresh insights on business growth and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
2:30 PM–3:00 PM
Afternoon break
Refuel with drinks and light bites in the QuickBooks Cafe and Exhibit Hall or relax with a Sound Spa session. (For the Sound Spa, limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.)
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Breakout sessions
Get fresh insights on business growth and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Afternoon break
Shop curated goods from small businesses in the QB Market, complete a ConnectQuest challenge, or relax with a Sound Spa session. (For the Sound Spa, limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.)
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Panel discussion and fireside chat with Ryan Reynolds
Listen to Intuit’s Jeremy Sulzmann and members of our accountant community discuss talent acquisitions, charting the course for the future, and more. Then join Intuit’s Cassie Divine for a conversation with Ryan Reynolds on his success in business, the power of marketing, and finding new opportunities.
6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Connectfest
Celebrate community with a night of great music, fun surprises, and signature drinks at the Marquee Nightclub at the Cosmopolitan.
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Exhibit Hall (Closed during Main Stage sessions)
Explore the Exhibit Hall, engage with QuickBooks experts, and build new partnerships.
8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Registration
Check in, and say hello to your QuickBooks community.
8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Breakfast
Join fellow attendees for breakfast and networking opportunities in the QuickBooks Cafe on Level 3.
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Breakout sessions
Discover new business strategies and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Morning break
Refuel with drinks and light bites outside the QuickBooks Cafe and Exhibit Hall or relax with a Sound Spa session. (For the Sound Spa, limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.)
10:30 AM–11:30 AM (60 min)/12:10 PM (100 min)
Breakout sessions
Discover new business strategies and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Lunch
Grab lunch in the QuickBooks Cafe on Level 3, and stop by sponsor booths in the Exhibit Hall for one last networking moment.
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Fireside chat with Adam Grant and closing remarks
Get inspired by Carla Hall’s fireside chat with Adam Grant on empowering teams, igniting innovation, and breaking boundaries. Intuit’s Ted Callahan and Ashleigh Sutter will then close out QuickBooks Connect by reflecting on the connections made, knowledge gained, and experiences shared.
2:30 PM–3:00 PM
Afternoon break
Refuel with drinks and light bites in the QuickBooks Cafe and Exhibit Hall or relax with a Sound Spa session. (For the Sound Spa, limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.)
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Breakout sessions
Discover new business strategies and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Afternoon break
Shop the QB Market and Swag Spot, or relax with a Sound Spa session. (For the Sound Spa, limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.) Don’t forget to complete your ConnectQuest!
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Breakout sessions
Discover new business strategies and QuickBooks solutions with interactive, expert-led breakout sessions, along with hands-on workshops, meetups, and small group discussions.
5:30 PM
QuickBooks Connect wraps
Cheers to another year of celebrating our QuickBooks community!

Make 2023 delightful discoveries

Attendees experienced meaningful moments, made new connections, and collected keepsakes everywhere they went.

Entry tunnel

Level 2

Enter the QuickBooks Connect space through a tunnel of light, sound, and color that tracks every movement. Get ready for an immersive and responsive experience that grows stronger and brighter with each person in the tunnel.

Sound Spa

Level 1

Find your flow through the power of sound meditation at the Sound Spa. A 15-minute restorative session will reset your energy and open your mind to new connections. (Limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Reserve a spot while creating your schedule.)

Two-gether Spot

Exhibit Hall, Level 1 inside the QuickBooks Booth

Make new connections and memories at the Two-gether Spot, an interactive photo opportunity that brings QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and friends together.

Swag Spot

Exhibit Hall, Level 1

Stop by the Swag Spot for free goodies, including a backpack. Plus, win prizes by completing 6 ConnectQuest challenges in the mobile app.

QB Market

Exhibit Hall, Level 1

Shop official QuickBooks merch along with a selection of curated products that support small businesses.

QuickBooks Booth

Exhibit Hall, Level 1

Dive into demos, get expert support, chat with Mailchimp, and learn more about the latest AI innovation, Intuit Assist. Plus, enjoy a fun photo surprise!

The Headshot Studio

QuickBooks Booth, Level 1

Step into the QuickBooks photo studio for an instantly downloadable professional headshot.

Discussion Lounges

Exhibit Hall, Level 1 hallway, and Level 2 hallway

For scheduled meetups, small group discussions, and casual networking, make use of the Connect Lounge, the Harmony Lounge, and the Garden Lounge. Conversation will flow, and great ideas will come together in these spaces.

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