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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.

2027 Theme: Build It. Trust It.

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Trusted by professionals from leading organisations:

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For the people behind the spreadsheets everyone relies on.

Join people who understand your work and share your curiosity. Explore better ways to build, analyse and make decisions with Excel and AI.

Join us to:
  • Discover Excel features and AI tools worth bringing into your workflow.
  • Reduce manual work in recurring reports and reconciliations.
  • Build models that are easier to review and explain.
  • Understand when Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT can help, and what to check.
  • Exchange ideas with people facing spreadsheet challenges like yours.
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What to expect

Two conference days, Build It and Trust It, plus optional masterclasses, a community that understands your work and the Global Excel Awards.

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Five Programme Tracks

  • Formulas & Modern Excel

  • Data & Automation

  • Dashboards & Storytelling

  • Finance & Modelling

  • AI for Excel

Explore the Agenda →

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Excel Expertise Meets Business Experience

  • Microsoft MVPs and Excel specialists
  • Finance leaders and business practitioners
  • Real examples from inside organisations

Meet the Speakers →

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Expert Masterclasses

  • Focused, hands-on learning
  • Expert guidance on practical challenges
  • Techniques to take back to work

View Masterclasses →

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Global Excel Awards 2027

  • Recognise outstanding contributions
  • Discover inventive uses of Excel
  • Celebrate the people taking it further

Explore the Awards →

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Find Your People

  • Meet professionals who share your curiosity
  • Compare experiences across roles and industries
  • Build connections beyond the conference

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CPD-Accredited Learning

  • Develop skills relevant to your role
  • Bring fresh approaches back to your team
  • Receive a certificate for eligible participation

What we cover

Excel is evolving. Explore what that makes possible in your everyday work.

Formulas & Modern Excel track visual

Modern formulas · New features · Core concepts

Formulas & Modern Excel

Make more of the Excel you use every day.

Explore new Excel features, modern formulas and core concepts that simplify everyday spreadsheet work. Understand where advanced calculations add value, how they affect workbook structure and what to consider when reviewing and maintaining the results.

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Power Query · Data preparation · Automation

Data & Automation

Turn repeated work into repeatable processes.

Prepare and combine data with Power Query, then explore how Excel, VBA, Power Automate and AI can support recurring reports, consolidations and reconciliations. Learn from practical examples of reducing manual work inside organisations.

Dashboards & Storytelling track visual

Dashboards · Visual design · Data storytelling

Dashboards & Storytelling

Build reports people can understand and use.

Create clearer dashboards with effective layouts, useful interactivity and purposeful design. Explore how AI can accelerate creation while your choices shape the message, reflect your organisation’s identity and help people understand and use the results.

Finance & Modelling track visual

Valuation · Scenarios · Model review

Finance & Modelling

Build models that support better financial decisions.

Connect financial models with valuation and scenario analysis. Explore how modern Excel and AI change model building, and strengthen the review practices needed to challenge assumptions, check calculations and explain the results behind business decisions.

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Copilot · Claude · ChatGPT · AI agents

AI for Excel

Put AI to work alongside Excel.

Explore Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT and AI agents for spreadsheet and analytical work. Understand how they work with files and company data, where they can help and how to check their outputs. Choose approaches that fit your task and your organisation’s requirements.

Network & have fun! track visual

London · Online · Community

Meet people who understand your work

You don’t have to explain your love of Excel here.

Bring the formula you finally solved, the reporting challenge you’re still working through or the question nobody else wants to discuss. Exchange ideas with people who enjoy the detail as much as you do, in London and online.

Two days. A clear purpose.

Build better solutions on Day 1. Strengthen your confidence in the results on Day 2.

Day 1: Build It

18 May 2027

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Registration, badges and coffee

Registration, badges and coffee for all onsite attendees. Coffee kindly provided by EASA Software.

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Welcome and opening remarks

Hosts Giles Male and Fay Bordbar welcome you to Global Excel Summit 2027 and introduce the day ahead.

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Formulas & Modern Excel
Opening Keynote by Microsoft

A keynote speaker from Microsoft opens the Summit with a look at what's new in Excel and where the product is heading. Speaker to be announced.

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Data & Automation
Excel Is Still a Superpower: How I Used Excel to Automate Processes, Create Templates and Make Life Easy for NZ Government

Just because Claude, ChatGPT and open-weight models are trending, don't write off Excel just yet. Chandoo shares three powerful case studies from his work with the New Zealand Government.

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Explore the Agenda

“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 it feels like to be here

"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

Meet us in London

Make time for the conversations between sessions. Join fellow Excel users in London on 18–19 May 2027. The venue and recommended hotels will be announced soon.

Plan Your Visit

Early Bird registration is open

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

Our 2027 Partners

Thank you to the organisations helping bring the Excel community together and supporting the people taking it further.

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