Growing Stronger Firms Together
A leadership and practice management retreat for accounting firm owners, partners, and firm leaders.
Running a successful accounting firm requires more than technical expertise. It requires strong leadership, sound business decisions, and the opportunity to step back from the day-to-day to think strategically.
Practice Connection is a 2.5-day retreat where accounting firm owners and leaders step away from the day-to-day to learn from peers, explore new ideas, and focus on the future of their firms. Through practical learning, facilitated conversations, and meaningful connections, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, valuable relationships, and a clear plan for moving your firm forward.
October 14 – 16, 2026
Hyatt House Winnipeg South
Winnipeg MB
Registration Opens at 3:00 pm on October 14 | Retreat concludes at 3:30 pm on October 16
Practice Connection combines expert insights, practitioner experiences, facilitated conversations, and meaningful connections to create a learning experience that extends well beyond the presentations.
Why Attend The Practice Connection?
Practical Ideas
Discover strategies and approaches you can apply in your practice.
Meaningful Conversations
Connect with firm owners and leaders who understand the realities of running an accounting firm.
Fresh Perspectives
Step away from the day-to-day to think differently about your business and its future.
Real-World Insights
Learn from experienced practitioners and industry experts who bring practical perspectives and real-world experience.
Greater Clarity
Leave with renewed focus, practical next steps, and greater confidence about where your practice is heading.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll have opportunities to think differently about your practice, connect with fellow firm leaders, and return with practical ideas you can put into action.
Three-Day Experience
| Wednesday, October 14 3:00 pm Registration 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm Program and After Hours Setting the Direction Leadership Strategy Technology Practice Stories Begin the retreat by stepping away from the day-to-day to explore the leadership decisions, emerging technologies, and real-world experiences shaping today’s accounting firms. | Thursday, October 15 8:30 am – 7:30 pm Learning, Experiences and Social Building a Better Practice Profitability Marketing Leadership People Explore practical ideas to strengthen your firm’s profitability, visibility, leadership, and people through expert insights, practitioner experiences, and meaningful conversations. | Friday, October 16 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Sessions and Closing Moving Forward Technology and AI Best Practices Strategy Implementation Bring your learning together through technology, best practices, practical discussions, and implementation planning so you leave with practical ideas and greater confidence in your next steps. |
Explore Today’s Practice Management Priorities
Leadership • People • Profitability • Technology & AI • Best Practices • Growth • Strategy
Running a successful accounting firm requires balancing today’s priorities while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. Practice Connection creates space to step back, exchange ideas with fellow practitioners, and explore practical strategies that strengthen your firm.
Who Should Attend?
The Practice Connection is designed for:
- Accounting Firm Owners and Partners
- Sole Practitioners
- Practice Leaders
- Operations Leaders and Office Managers
- Firm owners and leadership teams preparing for growth, succession, technology, or the next stage of their practice.
Registration Includes
- 2.5 day retreat experience
- Expert-led sessions and facilitated discussions
- Breakfast, lunches, refreshments, and networking
- Practice Connection After Hours
- Professional headshot opportunities
- Interactive learning experiences
- Opportunities to connect with speakers and fellow practitioners
Beyond the learning sessions, enjoy Practice Connection After Hours, peer conversations, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect with speakers, experience partners, and fellow practitioners.
Registration
$1,500 CAD + GST
Early Bird Pricing until September 14, 2026.
Team Pricing for 3 or more
$1,350 CAD + GST per person
Bring your leadership team and save $150 per attendee.
Contact us to access team pricing and register your group.
Accommodations
Make the most of your retreat experience by staying at the Hyatt House Winnipeg South, the host hotel for The Practice Connection.
A preferred room rate is available for attendees.
Plan Your Visit
Find information about accommodations, transportation, local attractions, and ideas to help you make the most of your visit.
Questions?
Have questions about the retreat, accommodations, or whether The Practice Connection is right for you? We’re happy to help. Contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Practice Connection this October.
LMVA Consulting 