Practice Management Conference

Dates: January 21-23, 2026
Location: Fontainebleau, Miami, FL

The Annual Practice Management Conference (PMC), hosted by the Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF), is the premier event for owners and managers of Black-owned CPA, financial management, and professional services firms. This exclusive three-day conference is designed to provide you with the tools, insights, and connections necessary to scale your business, increase profitability, and position your firm for long-term success.

Firm Growth & Strategy

Discover strategic approaches for expanding CPA firms. Topics include sustainable growth models, mergers and acquisitions, transitioning to advisory services, leadership mindset shifts, and optimizing marketing strategies. The goal is to help firms scale intelligently, diversify services, and strengthen their market presence. 

Talent & Team Management

The success of your firm depends on your people. Gain actionable insights into recruiting and retaining top talent in a competitive market. Sessions will cover effective management of remote and hybrid teams, succession planning, building a culture that fosters engagement, and launching initiatives that support meaningful and sustainable team development.

Client Acquisition & Marketing

This is your chance to gain actionable strategies for growing a client base. Topics include leveraging digital marketing, boosting referrals, specializing in niche markets, and mastering sales techniques tailored for professional services. The emphasis is on increasing visibility, credibility, and conversion without compromising authenticity.

Technology & Innovation

Stay ahead of the curve with sessions focused on leveraging technology for efficiency and security. Topics include the integration of AI and automation, cybersecurity best practices, and optimizing your tech stack to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.

Financial & Operational Management

Improve your firm’s financial health and operational effectiveness. Explore value-based pricing models, key performance indicators every managing partner should track, outsourcing strategies for scalability, and communication techniques that strengthen team collaboration and performance.

Leadership & Personal Development

Support your personal growth and leadership journey with sessions on stress management, work-life balance, and leading through change. Learn how to build resilience, adapt to technological and economic shifts, and guide your firm through periods of transformation with clarity and confidence.

Networking Opportunities

The Annual Practice Management Conference is more than just a learning experience—it’s a powerful networking event. Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to connect with corporate supplier diversity decision-makers, government agency representatives, and fellow Black-owned firm leaders and industry experts.

Why Attend?

  • Tailored Learning: Gain access to expert-led sessions specifically designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black-owned firms.
  • Actionable Insights: Learn practical strategies you can implement immediately to grow your business, attract top talent, and secure valuable contracts.
  • Networking Powerhouse: Build relationships with government agencies, corporate supplier diversity leaders, and fellow firm owners who are eager to collaborate and support each other’s success.

Leave the conference with new relationships, business opportunities, and insights that will help your firm thrive.

Early Bird (Deadline September 30) 

$750 – DOF Members

$825 – NABA Members

$900 – Non-Members

Regular Registration (Deadline: November 30)

$900 – DOF Members

$975 – NABA Members

$1,050 – Non-Members

Late Registration (After November 30)

$1,050 – DOF Members

$1,125 – NABA Members

$1,200 – Non-Members