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  • 18–19 May
  • London, UK
  • Streaming Worldwide

Join the Global Excel Summit 2027

The award-winning Microsoft Excel conference for finance and data professionals.

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Trusted by professionals from leading organisations:

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Build the Excel expertise your team relies on.

Global Excel Summit brings finance and data professionals together to discover better ways to work in Excel.

Join us to:
  • Stay current with Excel features and AI tools relevant to your work.
  • Reduce manual effort in recurring reports and reconciliations.
  • Build financial models and forecasts that are easier to review and explain.
  • Understand where Copilot, Claude and AI agents can help, as well as how to check their results.
  • Exchange ideas with professionals facing similar spreadsheet challenges.
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What to expect

Two conference days, optional masterclasses, professional connections and the Global Excel Awards.

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Five Programme Tracks

Explore the Excel techniques, tools and business applications that matter to your work.

  • Tech & Innovation
  • Data Visualisation & Analytics
  • Finance & Accounting
  • The Power Stack
  • Formulas & Automation

Explore the Agenda

02

Excel Expertise. Business Experience.

Combine expert Excel teaching with perspectives from professionals applying it inside organisations.

  • Microsoft MVPs and Excel specialists
  • Finance leaders and business practitioners
  • Data and automation experts

Meet the Speakers

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Expert Masterclasses

Develop practical skills through focused, hands-on learning with expert instructors.

  • AI workflows and reporting automation
  • Reusable tools for finance teams
  • Power Query, Power Pivot and Power BI

View Masterclasses

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Global Excel Awards 2027

Celebrate the people, teams and innovations helping others achieve more with Excel.

  • Discover outstanding Excel innovation
  • Recognise the people advancing the industry
  • Celebrate the 2027 winners

Explore the Awards

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Connect with Your Peers

Share experiences and discover how others approach the spreadsheet challenges you face.

  • Meet finance and data professionals
  • Exchange ideas with speakers and experts
  • Build connections beyond the conference

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CPD-Accredited Learning

Accredited by the CPD Standards Office every year since 2022.

  • Develop practical Excel and data skills
  • Apply relevant learning within your team
  • Receive a CPD certificate for eligible participation

What we cover

Practical techniques for the spreadsheets, models and reports your team relies on.

Tech & Innovation track visual

Copilot · Claude · AI agents

Tech & Innovation

Choose the right approach for the Excel job.

Explore Copilot, Claude and AI agents through reporting, analysis and automation tasks. Understand what to delegate, how to validate the results and what fits your organisation’s approved ways of working.

Data Viz & Analytics track visual

Dashboards · Visual design · Data storytelling

Data Visualisation & Analytics

Make the numbers clear. Make the design your own.

Build Excel dashboards and reports with clearer layouts, purposeful colour and useful interactivity. Explore how AI can speed up creation while your design choices make the result distinctive, readable and relevant to the people using it.

Finance & Accounting track visual

Valuation · Scenarios · Model review

Finance & Accounting

Build models that stand up to business scrutiny.

Connect financial models with valuation, scenario analysis and corporate finance decisions. Explore how nested arrays change model design and auditing, and strengthen the review habits that help you explain assumptions, challenge outputs and trust the numbers.

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Power Query · Power Pivot · Power BI

The Power Stack

Create a repeatable path from source data to reporting.

Prepare and combine data with Power Query, model it with Power Pivot and turn it into useful reports in Excel and Power BI. Explore how these tools work together, with automation approaches that reduce repeated preparation and reporting steps.

Formulas & Automation track visual

Core Excel concepts · Nested arrays · Automation

Formulas & Automation

Solve more spreadsheet problems with a clearer approach.

Explore the core Excel concepts that simplify everyday work, alongside modern formulas and nested arrays. Discover how Excel, VBA, Power Query and Power Automate can support reusable tools for consolidations, reconciliations and reporting – and how to keep them maintainable.

Network & have fun! track visual

London · Online · Community

Network & have fun!

Compare approaches with people who understand your work.

Discuss the report you want to automate, the model you need to review or the tools your organisation allows. Exchange ideas with finance and data professionals, speakers and practitioners – in London and online.

Conference Day 1

19 May 2026

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8:00 am
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9:00 am
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Doors open, late registration and coffee

Doors open for late registration and coffee before Day 2 begins.

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9:10 am
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9:40 am
Tech & Innovation
From Spreadsheet to Agent: What Changes When AI Answers From Your Company's Data

Leon explains what changes when AI agents answer from your company's own data, and what finance and analytics teams need in place before they can trust an agent's answer.

Leon Gordon
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10:05 am
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10:45 am
Formulas & Automation
Excel Minimalism

How little do you need to know to do almost everything in Excel? Mark shows how a small set of core concepts solves most real-world problems, and which ones matter most.

Mark Proctor
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10:45 am
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11:15 am
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Coffee Break ☕️

Take a break, grab a coffee and enjoy a quick snack.

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“It's the connections that make this event special. There's something about being surrounded by people who get excited about Excel that you just can't replicate online. Go in person if you can..”

Leila Gharani, Founder of Xelplus

“We were amazed by the scope of the event, the quality of the presenters, and the engagement of the community.”

Jason Clarke, VP of Sales at Pleasant Solutions

What People Say

"The content was world-class."

I've been wanting to attend for longer than I care to admit - it exceeded every expectation I had. Every speaker showed up fully - sharp, prepared, and genuinely passionate about what they shared. My heart is full of joy and my brain is buzzing with new ideas on how to put everything we shared into practice.

Enrico de Crescenzo
May'26 | Attended in-person
Head of Finance, STS Digital Group
"What a week it has been! I’m still trying to process everything we experienced at the event!"

The energy of the attendees was incredible, and the sessions were each better than the last. I’m returning with my luggage full of a python in Excel "cloud" of knowledge about Excel and Python, and my batteries fully charged!

Korina Katsani
May'26 | Attended in-person
Software Engineer, OTE Group of Companies (HTO)
"Expectations were high… but I have to say, they were more than exceeded."

Two intense and inspiring days, organised flawlessly. The sessions were extremely insightful and I’m coming back with new ideas, renewed energy… and the confirmation that the greatest value of these events lies in the relationships we build.

Emmanuelle Vietti
May'26 | Attended in-person
Microsoft MVP & Owner of Experta Business Solutions Srl
"Let's just say that the vibe was off the charts"

Well I did a thing....for the third year in a row! The Summit showed off the best and brightest of Excel uses and amazing tricks. The entire shindig was put together to celebrate everything Excel and let's just say that the vibe was off the charts.

Avnish Hirani
May'26 | Attended in-person
Data Solutions Manager, Publicis Media
"Top event, top venue, top people"

The speaker quality was amazing and it's true what they say about community, connection and opportunity.

Thanks to the organisers - top event, top venue, top people, you enabled the SME's, Champions and decision makers to come together, share and learn - thank you!

Damien Bird
May'26 | Attended in-person
AI Global Solution Architect, Microsoft
"Great organisation, amazing sessions, awesome people and discussions."

This week was proof that the excel community is simply awesome. Special thanks to Danielle Stein Fairhurst and Carolina Lago for the masterclasses!! See you all at next year's Global Excel Summit 2027.

Clemens Zibuschka
May'26 | Attended in-person
Country Manager, tfk technologies
"This was my 3rd time at GES and I’m already looking forward to next year’s event!"

Thank you to the GES team for a fantastic event. It struck that perfect balance of being both educational and genuinely entertaining, with plenty of laughs alongside the insights, tips, and real food for thought.

Rajeev Arora
May'26 | Attended in-person
Owner, Nettle of Stockport
"One of the proudest moments I've experienced recently"

I had the privilege of attending the Global Excel Summit 2026 in London! It was an unbelievable experience, connecting with people I truly admire and sharing knowledge with like-minded professionals from around the world.

Hüseyin Burak Tasçı
May'26 | Attended in-person
Finance Analyst, TUI
"It felt like the Grammy Awards"

The Soho Place Theatre in  London was grand and spectacular. But this was not the Oscars, it was the Global Excel Summit. People travelled from all over the world to learn, exchange ideas, and socialise.”

Ian Schnoor, CFM
Feb'25 | Attended in-person
Executive Director, Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)
"WOW, what a week!"

Had an amazing time in London. It’s not every day that you get to connect with such inspiring individuals who are so passionate and driven. The energy, the conversations, and the shared experiences made it truly unforgettable. Looking forward to 2026!”

Claudia Roxo
Feb'25 | Attended in-person
Quality Control Specialist, Portugal
"The Global Excel Summit 2025 was unforgettable!"

An exceptional event for anyone passionate about Excel and its evolving ecosystem. As an Excel pro and financial modeller, I appreciated the depth of topics covered. It was inspiring to exchange ideas with experts who are pushing the boundaries of Excel and AI. Looking forward to the next one!

Alberto Canclini, CPA, AFM, CA
Feb'25 | Attended in-personSenior Partner, CA Group
"It's something very special for the Excel community"

The event was superb! From the speakers to the opportunities to meet other people with the same interests as you. It really is a fantastic event for anyone who loves Excel, and I would highly recommend attending.

Giles Male, MFM
Feb'25 | Attended in-person
Co-Founder, Full Stack Modeller
"I walked in expecting to pick some Excel tips - but left with so much more..."

Meeting some of the biggest names in financial modelling and data analytics, hearing their insights firsthand, and learning modern practices that can elevate the way we build models was truly inspiring.

Eliza Arakelyan
Feb'25 | Attended in-person
Business Development, Gridlines
"I feel a sense of belonging that is hard to find in my daily life"

Global Excel Summit means you can pick one person in the room, at random, and start babbling about Excel - without the risk of being pepper sprayed. How cool is that?!

Marco Filocamo
Feb'25 | Attended in-person
Microsoft MVP & Corporate Trainer
"One of the best conferences I have ever been a part of."

The level of learning and potential to expand on knowledge was second-to-none! Wide variety of topics and knowledge building and amazing speakers and hosts!

Avnish Hirani
Feb'24 | Attended in-person
Data Visualization Engineer, Open Partners
"The whole experience was amazing! When can I book for next year?"

Stunning! It was great to have an opportunity to mingle with so many of my Excel heroes as well as with other participants from all over the world who just love Excel.

Claire Squibb
Feb'24 | Attended in-personOwner, Excel Stuff
"A lot of useful knowledge about Excel, Power Query, and Power BI!"

This was an amazing experience.It was my first time participating (only Day 3), but I got a lot of useful knowledge about Excel, Power Query, and Power BI!

Mihaela Stancu
Feb'24 | Attended online
Owner, Data Management by WOW Factor Concept
"Organisation brilliant!"

Really good, organisation brilliant, speakers very good!

Paul Martin
Feb'24 | Attended in-person
Managing Director, Excel in Business, United Kingdom
"It was an amazing experience!"

It was an amazing experience which helped me improve my finance & Excel skills and look at things in a different way.

Cédrik Morgan
Feb'24 | Attended online
Permanent Controller TraineeTELMA
"It was my first time and was a wonderful experience!"

The venue was really great, and all the MVPs presenting a theme was a good idea. Having MVPs talk about different aspects of the same subject gave us multiple views of it.

Jean-Yves Haeussler
Feb'24 | Attended in-person
Master Scheduler, Autoneum
Global Excel Summit Venue

2026 Event Venue

For two days, the Soho Place Theatre in London proudly hosts the Global Excel Summit. Situated in the heart of London, our venue is a modern setting built for Excellence.

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Soho Place Theatre
4 Soho Place
Charing Cross Road
W1D 3BG, London
UK

Early Bird registration is open

18–19 May 2027 · London & Online.
Save 20% – limited to 100 in-person and 100 online tickets.

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