Finance & Accounting Technology Expo - FATE 2026
Event Date
November 18–19, 2026
Location
New York, NY
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE) is a two-day event that brings together finance and accounting technology professionals to evaluate the tools reshaping the modern finance stack. Produced under the CFO Leadership/Strategic CFO360 umbrella, FATE is billed as the largest gathering of finance and accounting technology professionals in the country, bringing the market together in one place.
FATE Expo attendance is designed exclusively for finance leaders and senior decision makers from non-vendor firms, making it a curated environment for CFOs, controllers, and finance teams rather than a general trade show. The program is framed around helping finance teams evaluate finance and accounting technology, from year-round perspectives to the flagship live event.
With CFOs navigating how to plan for and implement AI, FATE is positioned as a practical way to close that gap, offering two days of immersive demos, interactive theater sessions, and peer-driven discussions that show how leading finance teams are driving agility, insight, and impact. Attendees can compare vendors side by side, meet product experts on-site, and network with peers.
Show Highlights
FATE organizes its agenda around how finance teams actually evaluate technology:
- Main Stage keynotes delivering big ideas and practical direction.
- Learning Theaters for focused, category-specific deep dives.
- Stack Hacks where attendees see real workflows demonstrated live.
- A curated Expo Floor for side-by-side vendor evaluation across best-in-class technology categories, with product experts on site.
Networking and experiences extend beyond the sessions, including role-based meetups, an evening reception, coffee lounges, relaxation lounges, and sponsor activations. Technology categories represented span AP/AR automation and payments, financial close and reporting, accounting software, spend and expense management, ERP, billing and revenue management, and accounts receivable.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the FATE Expo website. Attendance is exclusively for finance leaders and senior decision makers from non-vendor firms; companies interested in sponsorship opportunities are directed to contact the organizer separately.
- The 2026 Finance and Accounting Technology Expo pass was listed at a sale price of $295.00, reduced from a regular price of $695.00.
- A promotional offer advertised code RECHARGE100 for $100 off a pass, with discounted expo pricing extended through August.
- Each registration form is for an individual attendee; groups must submit a separate form for every registrant.
Attendees who cannot attend may notify the events team three weeks prior to the event at no penalty; cancellations with less than three weeks' notice may request a courtesy transfer to another Chief Executive Group event of equal or lesser value, while no-shows receive no refund or transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is FATE 2026 taking place?
The Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE) takes place November 18–19, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City, located at 429 11th Avenue.
Who should attend FATE?
FATE Expo attendance is designed exclusively for finance leaders and senior decision makers from non-vendor firms, such as CFOs, controllers, and finance teams. Companies interested in sponsorship or exhibiting are directed to contact the organizer.
How much does it cost to attend and how do I register?
Registration is completed online through the FATE Expo website. The 2026 pass was listed at a sale price of $295, reduced from $695, and a promotional code (RECHARGE100) offered an additional $100 off.
What can I expect at the event?
FATE offers two days of Main Stage keynotes, category-focused Learning Theaters, live Stack Hacks workflow demos, and a curated expo floor for side-by-side vendor evaluation. Networking features include role-based meetups, an evening reception, and lounges.
How do I get to the Javits Center?
The easiest way is the 7 train to the 34th Street–Hudson Yards station, directly across from the venue. The M34-SBS bus, taxis, rideshares, and a NY Waterway ferry from Weehawken, NJ also serve the area, and the venue has no dedicated on-site public parking, so nearby garages are recommended.
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