Join the MSI Specialist Interest Group Festival taking place 16 - 20 November 2026. A week dedicated to fresh thinking, collaboration, and cross-border conversations.
Fifteen sessions. Nine Specialist Interest Groups. One global festival.
MSI colleagues from around the world come together for one-hour sessions of presentations, discussion and knowledge exchange on the issues shaping legal and accounting firms.
- 15 sessions to choose from
- 9 Specialist Interest Groups
- Scheduled across multiple time zones
- Open to all professionals at MSI member firms.
New for November: Operations & Administration SIG
Our newest Specialist Interest Group is for the professionals who keep member firms running day to day, such as firm and practice administrators, workflow managers, tax administrators, and resource, scheduling and operations managers.
For a one page overview of all SIGs, please download the timetable, which also includes registration links for each SIG.
View sessions below
Please expand the individual tabs to see what will be covered in each SIG, and to register.
Audit & Accounting
Audit & Accounting
Join this interactive SIG session focused on the key issues, trends and opportunities shaping the audit and accounting profession. This discussion will provide a forum for sharing practical insights, exchanging experiences and exploring developments that may impact firms and clients across different markets.
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Session 1
- 08:00 London
- 13:30 Delhi
- 16:00 Singapore
- 19:00 Sydney
Session 2
- 09:00 Chicago
- 11:00 Los Angeles
- 12:00 New York
- 17:00 London
International Tax
International Tax
Join this interactive International Tax SIG session to discuss current developments, regulatory changes and practical issues affecting cross-border taxation.
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Session 1
- 19:00: Sydney
- 16:30: Singapore
- 11:00: Delhi
- 06:00: London
Friday, 20 November 2026
Session 2
- 17:00: Chicago
- 12:00: New York
- 11:00: London
- 09:00: Los Angeles
Labour & Employment
Labour & Employment
Join this interactive Labour & Employment SIG session to discuss current developments, emerging workplace issues and practical challenges facing employers and employment advisers across different jurisdictions. Share experiences, exchange perspectives and explore approaches to supporting clients in an evolving regulatory and business environment.
Monday, 16 November 2026
Session 1
- 19:00: Sydney
- 16:00: Singapore
- 13:30: Delhi
- 08:00: London
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Session 2
- 20:00: Sydney
- 15:00: Singapore
- 14:00: Delhi
- 12:00: London
Marketing & Business Development
Marketing & Business Development
The Marketing and Business Development SIG brings together marketing and BD professionals from MSI member firms to share what's working, compare approaches and learn from each other's experience. The are two sessions to choose from:
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Session 1: 'Growing the firm from the inside and out'
Winning work in new markets, getting people across offices working together, and persuading busy fee earners that business development is worth their time - most of us are tackling at least one of these. Three marketing and business development leads from MSI member firms will share how they're approaching them.
- 17:00: Chicago | 12:00: New York | 11:00: London | 09:00: Los Angeles
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Session 2: 'AI and data in marketing and business development'
There is no shortage of AI tools promising to make marketing and business development more efficient. Working out which ones actually deliver is the hard part. Three marketing and business development leads from MSI member firms will join us and talk us through what they use, and why.
- 19:00: Sydney | 16:00: Singapore | 13:30: Delhi | 08:00: London
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Join this interactive Mergers & Acquisitions SIG session to discuss deal activity, market trends and practical considerations impacting transactions across different markets. Exchange insights, share experiences and explore the opportunities and challenges facing advisers and clients in today's M&A environment.
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Session 1
- 21:00: Sydney
- 18:00: Singapore
- 15:30: Delhi
- 10:00: London
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Session 2
- 19:00: Chicago
- 14:00: New York
- 13:00: London
- 11:00: Los Angeles
Operations & Administration
Operations & Administration
Join us for this new SIG session to discuss operational efficiency, process improvement and administrative best practices that support firm growth and service excellence. Share ideas, challenges and practical solutions with peers responsible for managing and supporting their firms' day-to-day operations.
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
- 17:00: Chicago
- 12:00: New York
- 11:00: London
- 09:00: Los Angeles
Private Clients
Private Clients
Join this interactive Private Clients SIG session to discuss the issues, opportunities and developments affecting private clients and their advisers. Share experiences, explore cross-border considerations and discuss practical approaches to meeting the evolving needs of individuals, families and family-owned businesses.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
- 20:00: Sydney
- 17:30: Singapore
- 12:00: Delhi
Technology
Technology
Join this interactive Technology SIG session to discuss the latest developments in technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation and innovation. Share experiences, explore emerging trends and exchange practical insights on how technology is shaping firms, clients and professional services.
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Session 1
- 20:00: Sydney
- 17:00: Singapore
- 14:30: Delhi
- 09:00: London
Friday, 20 November 2026
Session 2
- 20:00: Sydney
- 15:00: Singapore
- 14:00: Delhi
- 12:00: London
US Tax
US Tax
Join this interactive session for US tax professionals to discuss regulatory developments and practical issues affecting US tax planning and compliance. Share knowledge, exchange perspectives and explore the challenges and opportunities facing clients and advisers in an increasingly complex tax environment.
Monday, 16 November 2026
- 15:00: New York
- 14:00: Chicago
- 12:00: Los Angeles