Keynote Speakers
Hear from leaders shaping the future of finance and accounting
The Conversations Everyone Will Be Talking About
Finance and accounting leaders are navigating constant disruption as regulations shift, technology accelerates, and client expectations continue to expand.
That’s why ENGAGE brings voices from beyond the profession to the main stage.
This year’s keynotes are designed to challenge how you think, how you lead, and how you prepare for the next wave.
Ryan Reynolds
Business, Brilliance... and Hotdogs
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, and Entrepreneur
Ryan Reynolds is one of the most recognizable creative leaders of his generation, known not only for his success on screen, but for redefining how brands connect with people in an age of skepticism and noise.
As a producer, entrepreneur, and creative strategist, Reynolds has built businesses that blend humor, authenticity, and sharp financial instincts. Through ventures like Maximum Effort, Mint Mobile, Aviation Gin, and Wrexham AFC, he’s proven how storytelling and a willingness to challenge the status quo can drive growth, loyalty, and cultural relevance.
At ENGAGE, Reynolds will offer perspective on what happens when leaders stop playing it safe and start building something people truly care about.
Richard Galanti
Richard Galanti
Former Costco CFO
Richard Galanti knows what it takes to lead finance in an organization that never stops evolving.
He spent over four decades at Costco, serving as CFO and guiding financial strategy and stewardship through massive growth, market shifts, and the long-term decisions that separate good companies from legendary ones.
At ENGAGE, he’ll share what he learned about balancing risk and opportunity, making the case for financial discipline when others want to move faster, and leading through pressure that never lets up. If you’ve ever wondered how CFOs at scale think about the decisions that matter most, this is your chance to hear it directly.
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Ryan Reynolds will be joined on stage by Richard Galanti for a keynote conversation that brings together creative leadership and operational excellence.
Geopolitics and the Future of the Global Order
Ian Bremmer
President and Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media
Ian Bremmer makes sense of the chaos. As the founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, he has spent his career translating global upheaval into actionable intelligence for leaders who can’t afford to guess wrong.
At ENGAGE, he’ll bring clarity to the forces reshaping markets and institutions, and what it means to lead when the ground won’t stop shifting beneath you.
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Ian Bremmer
Mark Koziel
President & CEO
AICPA
Erik Asgeirsson
President & CEO
CPA.com
AICPA Town Hall — Live from ENGAGE
The award-winning AICPA Town Hall Series — the profession’s leading resource for timely updates, real-time analysis, and actionable strategies — takes center stage for the first time as the opening keynote during ENGAGE’s 10-year celebration. Airing LIVE from the conference, this high-impact broadcast will deliver the latest news, expert insights, and practical guidance to help accounting and finance professionals understand and respond to the most pressing issues shaping the profession and drive long-term success.
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The Washington Update
Mark Peterson
Executive Vice President — Advocacy, AICPA
Join Mark Peterson, Executive Vice President — Advocacy at the AICPA, for a timely Washington Update that breaks down the latest legislative, regulatory, and policy developments impacting the CPA profession and the broader business community.
This session will provide insights into key federal issues, emerging priorities on Capitol Hill, and what advocacy efforts mean for firms and finance leaders in the year ahead. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what’s happening in Washington - and how it may affect their organizations and clients in 2026 and beyond.
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