On December 16th, Ablaze Analytics & Collective is bringing together 200 CFOs, CPAs, founders, and fintech leaders for an evening that marks a turning point in how the accounting and finance industries use technology, data, and automation to grow. Future of Fintech, hosted at The Pioneer on 8th Avenue in Calgary, will spotlight the innovations redefining the financial landscape—not in theory, but in practice.
This in-person event is designed for leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve, build meaningful industry relationships, and gain insights that will shape the next decade of fintech in Western Canada and beyond.
👉 Reserve your free spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-of-fintech-by-ablaze-analytics-collective-tickets-1968860810685?aff=oddtdtcreator
Why This Event Matters
The financial profession is evolving faster than ever. Cloud computing, APIs, big data, and automation have moved from emerging ideas to the backbone of modern finance and operations. But the next frontier is already unfolding:
Hidden API data that reveals financial intelligence traditional systems can’t
Firm-wide analytics decisions happening in seconds, not months
M&A strategies built on real performance data instead of guesswork
CPA firms using technology once reserved for Big Four organizations
That next chapter is what Future of Fintech is all about.
Your Host – Jessica Kentch
The evening is led by Jessica Kentch, founder of Ablaze Analytics & Collective, and one of the most experienced voices in North America at the intersection of cloud accounting, enterprise transformation, and financial data.
Over her career, Jessica has led large-scale digital and strategic initiatives across companies including:
Intuit
Wolters Kluwer
Ceridian Dayforce
Her work includes delivering over $100M in enterprise sales, managing $300M+ in active portfolios, and contributing to $30M+ in successful CPA firm exits, proving the dramatic impact data-driven decision-making can have on valuation, scale, and market competitiveness.
In 2024, she launched Ablaze Analytics, a proprietary data-mining platform that uncovers deep insight from Intuit and Xero APIs—insight invisible on traditional dashboards. Today, CPA firms use Ablaze to:
Surface hidden performance patterns
Strengthen M&A and valuation narratives
Make strategic financial decisions quickly
Compete with the analytical power of national and global firms
She also leads a fintech collective of nearly 2,000 members, fostering collaboration and innovation across Calgary’s rapidly growing fintech sector.
Event Agenda
📍 The Pioneer, 117 8 Avenue SW
🕔 December 16 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Doors Open
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Welcome Drinks & Networking
Meet founders, CFOs, investors, and analysts shaping the future of fintech.
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Keynote with Jessica Kentch
Jessica will break down:
The untapped power of API-driven financial intelligence
How automation is changing firm operations and valuation
Why data will dominate the next decade of M&A strategy
The rise of Western Canada as a fintech innovation hub
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:
CFOs and finance leaders
CPA firms, partners, and practice owners
Founders in SaaS, finance, or tech
Investors and M&A professionals
BI analysts, engineers, and data architects
Anyone passionate about the evolution of financial technology
Reserve Your Spot
Finance is changing—and the firms, leaders, and investors who embrace data and automation now will define the industry’s next era.
✔ Free to attend
✔ In person
✔ High-impact networking
✔ Actionable industry insights
👉 Register now on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-of-fintech-by-ablaze-analytics-collective-tickets-1968860810685?aff=oddtdtcreator