--- title: "Our #Xerocon Brisbane Recap" description: "What an inspiring two days! We had an incredible time at #Xerocon Brisbane over the last two days, and we loved getting the chance to meet some of you there! For those of you that weren't able to join, check out this quick recap post of our favourite tweets." image: https://blog.spotlightreporting.com/hubfs/Xerocon%20Feature.jpeg --- [![Return to homepage](https://blog.spotlightreporting.com/hubfs/Brand_attributes/spotlight%20reporting%20logo.svg "Return to homepage")](https://www.spotlightreporting.com/) - [Solutions](https://spotlightreporting.com/our-solutions/) - [Product](http://spotlightreporting.com/product/) - [Pricing](http://spotlightreporting.com/pricing/) - [Resources](http://spotlightreporting.com/resources/) - [Our team](http://spotlightreporting.com/our-team/) - [Blog](https://blog.spotlightreporting.com) - [Free trial](http://go.spotlightreporting.com/Member/Signup) [Login](https://go.spotlightreporting.com/Member/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f) # Blog Keep up to date with all industry news, special events and thought leadership # Our #Xerocon Brisbane Recap Posted by [Paul Gray](https://blog.spotlightreporting.com/author/paul-gray) on 06 Sep 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) What an inspiring two days! We had an incredible time at #Xerocon Brisbane over the last two days, and we loved getting the chance to meet some of you there! For those of you that weren't able to join, check out this quick recap post of our favourite tweets. We kicked it off with a Spotlight team catch-up and ended with an epic wrap-party (and boogie) on Day 2! And there was so much good stuff in between. Take a look: ### **Kicking off with a kebab on 'Day Xero'** > And great to have the ⁦[@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)⁩ crew for [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) together over a spot of Turkish [pic.twitter.com/Uy7uoufG44](https://t.co/Uy7uoufG44) > > — Richard Francis (@RFrancisWellyNZ) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/RFrancisWellyNZ/status/1168840907329720321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Follow [@Richard Francis.](https://twitter.com/RFrancisWellyNZ) ### **Inspiring opening keynote from Steve Vamos** > Cloud adoption a given, [#technology](https://twitter.com/hashtag/technology?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) the means, [#compliance](https://twitter.com/hashtag/compliance?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) the hygiene, but [#people](https://twitter.com/hashtag/people?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and their aspiration and dreams are why great [#accountants](https://twitter.com/hashtag/accountants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) need to embrace [#advisory](https://twitter.com/hashtag/advisory?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) as just what we do every day - great slide Steve Vamos [@Xero](https://twitter.com/Xero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/Csl1g3qeIs](https://t.co/Csl1g3qeIs) > > — Richard Francis (@RFrancisWellyNZ) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/RFrancisWellyNZ/status/1169031719682564096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Our CEO [@stevevamos](https://twitter.com/stevevamos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) just kicked off [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Brisbane with a message that means everything to Xero – improving the quality of life for [#smallbusiness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/smallbusiness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) owners & our community around the world 🌍 [pic.twitter.com/fWz1PIfaDB](https://t.co/fWz1PIfaDB) > > — Xero (@Xero) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/Xero/status/1169030897347309568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### **Our CEO, Richard Francis owning the stage** > Great panel discussion happening on cash flow, digital invoicing and payments and lending here at [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) with [@Xero](https://twitter.com/Xero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@GoCardless](https://twitter.com/GoCardless?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@NAB](https://twitter.com/NAB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) all on one stage [pic.twitter.com/aRfNfdV6AR](https://t.co/aRfNfdV6AR) > > — Byron McLean (@simcore) [September 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/simcore/status/1169140436130291712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### **Can you spot Richard and Kylie?** > Good morning from [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Brisbane Day 1! ☀️ > > Best [#selfie](https://twitter.com/hashtag/selfie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) challenge? We've stepped it up a notch – best video with [@stevevamos](https://twitter.com/stevevamos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! Show us your videos! 🤳😀 [https://t.co/LvAMwEHymw](https://t.co/LvAMwEHymw) > > — Xero (@Xero) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/Xero/status/1169009689247518727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### **Steve Kafritsas looking sharp** > Start the day with a fresh cut![@StevenKafritsas](https://twitter.com/StevenKafritsas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/1XPBVMr58h](https://t.co/1XPBVMr58h) > > — Emily Mason (@emily\_spotlight) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/emily_spotlight/status/1169010757327040513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Follow [@Emily Mason](https://twitter.com/emily_spotlight) and [@Steve Kafritsas](https://twitter.com/StevenKafritsas) ### **Proud to be a part of the Xero Ecosystem** > This is our ecosystem army at [#xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Brisbane! > > 300+ amazing people, 80+ [@Xero](https://twitter.com/Xero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) app partners and an incredible week ahead of us! > > [#ecosystem](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ecosystem?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#smallbusiness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/smallbusiness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#smb](https://twitter.com/hashtag/smb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/5QsugkPatH](https://t.co/5QsugkPatH) > > — Bryan Williams (@BryanWi11iams) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/BryanWi11iams/status/1169019808198922242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### **New connections and friendly faces** > Catching up with awesome clients Shelley & Michael [@BDONewZealand](https://twitter.com/BDONewZealand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) at [#xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Representing [@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) with pride 😀 [pic.twitter.com/sSPiuybKkZ](https://t.co/sSPiuybKkZ) > > — Naomi (@Spotlight\_Naomi) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/Spotlight_Naomi/status/1169020425323651072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Follow [@Naomi De Kock](https://twitter.com/Spotlight_Naomi) > Great to see Adam and Janelle from Pilot Partners loving the [@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#forecasting](https://twitter.com/hashtag/forecasting?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and divisional reporting [#advisory](https://twitter.com/hashtag/advisory?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#winning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/winning?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/DxtlD8dmRb](https://t.co/DxtlD8dmRb) > > — James Hoare (@james\_hoare\_) [September 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/james_hoare_/status/1169023419616305153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Follow [@James Hoare](https://twitter.com/james_hoare_) > Always love catching up with the ninjas from [@growthwise](https://twitter.com/growthwise?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) at [#xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/kLkNFQpK08](https://t.co/kLkNFQpK08) > > — David New (@DavidNew\_Sydney) [September 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/DavidNew_Sydney/status/1169106496669356032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Follow [@David New](https://twitter.com/DavidNew_Sydney) > Finally caught up with everyone on my list from [@Xero](https://twitter.com/Xero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) on day 2 of [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). Good to meet [@patrickfrigo](https://twitter.com/patrickfrigo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and [@RobStone20](https://twitter.com/RobStone20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) IRL and see [@simcore](https://twitter.com/simcore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) again [pic.twitter.com/D7ovSqzRjg](https://t.co/D7ovSqzRjg) > > — Kylie Wing (@kyliewingNZ) [September 5, 2019](https://twitter.com/kyliewingNZ/status/1169493359460671488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Follow [@Kylie Wing](https://twitter.com/kyliewingNZ) ### **Shoutouts from stoked Spotlight customers!** > Great to hear Ryan Richardson of TNM talking about how he’s used [@spotlightrep](https://twitter.com/spotlightrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) to provide his clients with valuable business advisory and significant funding in short time! [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/unsK0tgsHO](https://t.co/unsK0tgsHO) > > — David New (@DavidNew\_Sydney) [September 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/DavidNew_Sydney/status/1169094517816844291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Read [Ryan's story](https://blog.spotlightreporting.com/ryan-richardson-tnm-consulting). ### **Shoutouts to stoked Spotlight customers!** > [@RFrancisWellyNZ](https://twitter.com/RFrancisWellyNZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) giving shoutouts to our longest standing customers in the room: [@growthwise](https://twitter.com/growthwise?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@BDONewZealand](https://twitter.com/BDONewZealand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@laurensonca](https://twitter.com/laurensonca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@ChangeGPS](https://twitter.com/ChangeGPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and Fresh Accounting [pic.twitter.com/kyj5EfdjAj](https://t.co/kyj5EfdjAj) > > — Kylie Wing (@kyliewingNZ) [September 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/kyliewingNZ/status/1169206662873223168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### **See you at #Xerocon London 🇬🇧** > Getting goosebumps for [#Xerocon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xerocon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) London!! > 💙💜💙 [https://t.co/UBzzwqwVNE](https://t.co/UBzzwqwVNE) > > — Sharon Pocock FCCA 💜 (@KinderPocock) [September 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/KinderPocock/status/1169332625288417281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### **Thanks for visiting!** ### ![EDm_6RYU4AI2hxC](https://blog.spotlightreporting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EDm_6RYU4AI2hxC.jpeg?width=2048&name=EDm_6RYU4AI2hxC.jpeg) ### Recent Posts --- ### Posts by Month - 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