Baker Tilly returns as platinum exhibitor at FATE 2026

Baker Tilly will return as a Platinum Exhibitor at the Finance & Accounting Technology Expo on Nov. 18-19, 2026, at New York City’s Javits Center. The firm plans two sessions on AI, data governance and finance transformation as FATE enters its third year.

Why it matters: - FATE is positioning itself as a major meeting point for finance leaders and technology providers. - Baker Tilly’s return signals continued interest in practical, finance-focused guidance on AI and digital transformation. - The firm’s sessions are aimed at helping attendees adopt AI with more control over data quality and risk.

What happened: - The Finance & Accounting Technology Expo said Baker Tilly will return as a Platinum Exhibitor for the third annual event. - The expo takes place Nov. 18-19, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City. - Baker Tilly will present two sessions focused on building an AI-ready organization for finance teams. - The firm is promoting hands-on frameworks for clean data, governance and AI platform selection. - Attendees are being invited to visit Baker Tilly on the expo floor to discuss finance technology and transformation strategies.

The details: - One session is titled “Garbage In, Governed Out: Clean Up Your Financial Data Before It Cleans You Out” and is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 1:55-2:20 p.m. - The second session is titled “Designing the AI Operating Model for Finance: Native ERP AI, Frontier AI Platforms, and the Decisions That Matter” and is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 10:15-10:40 a.m. - Baker Tilly describes itself as a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with a coast-to-coast and global footprint. - The firm says its services help organizations navigate complex challenges and drive business transformation. - FATE describes itself as the largest gathering of finance and accounting technology professionals in the country. - FATE says the event is designed as a curated, high-signal environment for evaluating technology, learning from peers and comparing solutions. - Attendees can learn more and register using code FATEMEDIA for $100 off an expo pass.

Between the lines: - Baker Tilly’s presence suggests exhibitors see demand for concrete advice, not just product demos, as finance teams sort through AI options. - FATE is leaning into a conference model built around peer learning and solution evaluation, which may help it stand out in a crowded events market. - Ryan Brown, Products Director at Baker Tilly, said the firm was impressed by the quality of conversations with finance leaders across industries and company sizes. - Brown also said the event format offers a range of topics and technologies that fits Baker Tilly’s multi-faceted business and digital advisory team.

What's next: - FATE 2026 will continue building its exhibitor and session lineup ahead of the November event. - Baker Tilly will meet attendees on site and present its AI and data governance sessions during the two-day expo. - Organizers expect returning partners to help reinforce FATE’s role as a destination for finance technology discovery.

The bottom line: - Baker Tilly is using FATE 2026 to showcase where finance technology is headed: cleaner data, smarter AI choices and more disciplined transformation.