Featured Events

Blue J had the privilege of sponsoring, exhibiting, and speaking at CPA Canada the ONE 2025 in Ottawa. As proud partners with CPA Canada, we’re committed to advancing the accounting profession in Canada through the use of leading-edge technology. It was a pleasure to connect with so many forward-thinking tax professionals and see this shared vision come to life. 

To everyone who stopped by our booth or attended our session, thank you! We look forward to continuing the conversation about the future of tax research. 

‍Blue J Session: Navigating Tax with Artificial Intelligence

Friday, September 19 |  10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Like so many technologies, artificial intelligence is bringing disruption to the tax profession. But will A.I. result in increased efficiency and productivity, or will it result in errors and loss of critical knowledge? In this session, we explored these questions and demonstrated how tax professionals can unleash the power of A.I. in their firms.

Blue J was proud to participate in the CPAmerica 2025 Leading Partners Retreat in Napa, CA. As a trusted partner of CPAmerica, we were thrilled to connect with member firms and share with them the latest insights on the future of tax research.

Blue J Session: AI In Tax: Current State and Future Horizons 

Our session, AI in Tax: Current State and Future Horizons, led by Sean Erjavec, Chief Revenue Officer at Blue J, highlighted the growing performance gap between AI adopters and non-adopters, the real-world efficiency gains firms are achieving, and why now—not later—is the time to make the switch. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you missed the session, you can still discover the latest insights on the rise of AI-powered tax research in Blue J’s AI Tax Research Solution Outlook Report, co-produced with CPA.com, which explores the current tax research solution landscape and the emergence of AI-powered tax research.

Blue J was proud to be a gold sponsor at the 2025 Tax Summit, hosted by the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). Held at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City from July 28–30, this event brought together over 400 members of the enrolled agent community for three days of tax-focused networking, learning, and insights. 

Blue J Session: Tech Demo — Transforming Tax Research with AI
Tuesday, July 29 | 3:15 p.m.

Hosted by Naufil Rasheed, this session showcased how Blue J delivers verifiable tax answers in seconds, drafts high-quality client communications, and empowers your team to deliver better client experiences.

Whether you joined us at this session, at the Blue J booth, or didn't get a chance to connect during the event, we invite you to reach out to our team and discover how generative AI can transform your tax research.

As a partner of NATP, we were proud to sponsor Taxposium 2025. This event brought together forward-thinking tax professionals from across the U.S. to discuss the future of the profession, featuring speaking sessions by top experts in tax.

From July 21–23 in Las Vegas, attendees had the opportunity to connect with the Blue J team and discover what the future of tax could look like for their firms—with better tax answers powered by generative AI.

Blue J Session: Harnessing Generative AI for Better Answers & Practice Growth
Monday, July 21 | 3:45 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

Led by Benjamin Alarie, Blue J Founder and CEO, this session showcased how generative AI tools like Blue J, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are transforming tax research and streamlining practice management.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the event and explored how AI is reshaping the future of tax.

Blue J was thrilled to connect with accounting professionals at this year’s Scaling New Heights conference in Orlando. The event offered a unique combination of technology-centric training and practical professional education, equipping accountants to develop intentional, proactive responses to the disruptions and opportunities within the profession.

At the Blue J booth, visitors had the opportunity to explore live, personalized demos of Blue J’s generative AI for tax research. They saw firsthand how our solution can streamline complex research, accelerate drafting, and help firms enhance their expertise with confidence.

Blue J was a silver sponsor at this year’s Super Seminar, hosted by the California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA). 

Held at the Peppermill Resort & Spa in Reno, NV, from June 17 to 19, the event brought together over 700 members of the tax preparer community—both in person and online. 

Over the course of three days, our team was on-site, delivering personalized demos to firms eager to transform their tax research with generative AI. It was a pleasure to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of tax and accounting with professionals who are actively shaping the industry.

Blue J was proud to sponsor AICPA & CIMA Engage in partnership with CPA.com, as their preferred partner for tax research.

From June 9–12 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, attendees had the chance to see how Blue J is transforming tax research with the power of generative AI. Our Tech Demo drew a full crowd- with not a spare headset in sight- as professionals gathered to see how AI can deliver fast, verifiable answers to even the most complext tax questions.

Many others stopped by our booth to connect with our team and explore how we are reshaping the future of tax research.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to explore how AI can elevate your tax research and deliver better client outcomes.

Blue J Session: Tech Demo: Transforming Tax Research with AI

Monday, June 9  at 6:15–6:40 PM 

We hosted a live walkthrough of Blue J, showcasing how AI is reshaping the way firms approach tax research- from solo practitioners to the world's largest advisory practices.

Blue J showcased how firms can transform their tax research at AGN International's 2025 Americas Regional Meeting. From June 1–3, attendees met with our expert team at The Delta Hotel in Toronto. The event provided a valuable opportunity for AGN members to network and explore how their firms had been leveraging trends in technology, compliance, and workforce evolution.

Blue J Session: The New Ethics of Generative AI in Tax Research

Monday, June 2 | 3:20 PM to 4:10 PM 

Hosted by Blue J’s CEO & Founder, Benjamin Alarie, this session explored the ethical challenges involved in adopting AI tools in tax work, including accuracy, bias, and data privacy. Attendees gained practical insights into mitigating these risks while using AI tools to improve efficiency and remain compliant with evolving ethical standards.

Blue J was a proud sponsor of the Allinial Global 2025 Executive Team Conference, hosted at Lowes Coral Gables in Miami. Blue J and Allinial Global have joined forces to bring Blue J’s generative AI-powered tax research solution to Allinial Global member firms. 

This year's theme of Empowering Excellence in Firm Culture really resonated with the Blue J team. Our approach to innovation has always been about empowering tax professionals. All the work we put into our generative AI solution is in service of helping those professionals to research expertly, draft instantly, and grow their expertise.

Blue J is a trusted solution for hundreds of leading accounting firms and members of PS+. As a proud sponsor of the 2025 Professional Services+ Leaders Conference, Blue J’s expert team was on hand to walkthrough how accounting firms are using Blue J to accelerate their research and create exceptional client experiences. 

Blue J Session: AI in Your Tax Department

Wednesday, May 21 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 

Presented by Steve Kampa and Blue J’s own Sean Erjavec. This in-depth discussion explored how AI-powered tax solutions are empowering firms to accelerate research, expand capacity, and deliver superior client outcomes.

Blue J headed back to the UK for AccountEx London, May 14-15 at ExCeL London. Bringing together more than 11,000 accountancy and finance professionals, this event offered a unique opportunity to hear from industry-leading speakers, explore hundreds of new products and services, and connect with peers across the profession.

Blue J Session: Revolutionizing AI for Tax Research

Thursday, May 15 | 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM GMT

Hosted by Mike Shubat, this session showcased how Blue J delivers verifiable tax answers in seconds, drafts high-quality communications, and empowers your team to focus on the work that provides the most value to clients.

This year, Blue J joined the ABA May Tax Meeting, where we exhibited in partnership with Tax Notes. Hosted at Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC, this event provided an opportunity to engage in conversations with the nation’s top tax attorneys and government leaders, as they explored the latest developments in federal, state, and local tax policy—and beyond.

Blue J Session: A New Era of Enforcement: Utilization of Government and Private Sector Artificial Intelligence Methods in a Reduced IRS Workforce Model.

Saturday, May 10 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Susan Massey, VP, Tax Research at Blue J spoke on a panel session, exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in tax enforcement and compliance, particularly in light of a potentially reduced workforce at the IRS.

We’re proud to have been a Bronze level sponsor at BDO Evolve 2025—and even more proud to be a trusted partner of BDO Alliance USA. This was an incredible opportunity to connect with so many forward-looking firms. During this event, we were honoured to have Blue J's work recognized with the BDO Alliance USA Excellence Award Winner for Innovation. We’re excited to keep building the future of tax—and to bring our generative AI solution to even more tax professionals. 

Blue J Session: Tax Consultative Strategy and the Role of AI

Wednesday, May 7 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST

Blue J CRO, Sean Erjavec joined other industry leaders to discuss how AI is reshaping tax advisory. From transforming research workflows to elevating strategic client conversations, the message was clear: the opportunity for innovation is now.