Ryan Reynolds and Costco's Ex-CFO to Keynote AICPA ENGAGE 2026
Event summary
- AICPA ENGAGE 2026 will feature a keynote conversation between actor Ryan Reynolds and former Costco CFO Richard Galanti.
- The event will take place June 8-11, 2026, at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
- Additional keynotes include Ian Bremmer on global conditions and political risk, and a live AICPA Town Hall with CEO Mark Koziel.
- The conference will explore themes like technology, practice innovation, and global change in accounting and finance.
- AICPA ENGAGE 2026 marks the event's 10th anniversary.
The big picture
The AICPA ENGAGE 2026 conference brings together high-profile speakers from diverse industries to explore the future of accounting and finance. The event highlights the growing importance of creative risk-taking, storytelling, and financial strategies in an evolving professional landscape. With a focus on technology and global change, the conference aims to equip attendees with practical insights for navigating the next wave of industry transformation.
What we're watching
- Brand Strategy
- How Ryan Reynolds' approach to brand-building will influence accounting and finance professionals.
- Retail Finance
- Whether Richard Galanti's insights on Costco's financial strategies can be applied to other industries.
- Global Risk
- The impact of Ian Bremmer's analysis on political risk and its implications for the accounting profession.