The AI Skeptic
If you’re reading this, it’s because someone thought you should be in the room. And they were probably right.
A private gathering for the industry’s most trusted builders.
The AI Skeptic is a private, invite-only event hosted during the BDO Alliance EVOLVE 2025 conference.
It convenes a small group of forward-thinking executives – the firm partners, CTOs and business leaders who aren’t swayed by every AI trend. In this closed-door session, participants share candid perspectives on the promises and pitfalls of AI.
No slides or sales pitches – just an honest exchange of ideas, live demos, and high-value networking under the Chatham House Rule (off-the-record, so everyone speaks freely).
Speakers
Named among Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, a Top 25 Thought Leader by CPA Practice Advisor, and one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
David Wyle is the President and CEO of SurePrep, a leading provider of tax productivity solutions to U.S. public accounting firms.
Ellen Choi is the Co-Founder and Advisor at Aiwyn, a technology company helping accounting firms streamline their practice management.
Leroy Kerry is the co-founder and CEO of Filed, the AI tax preparer that boosts offshore team quality and frees onshore teams to focus on higher-value work, helping firms deliver faster, better service to their clients.
Why we’re gathering
Unfiltered Insights
Engage in honest discussion beyond the buzzwords. Ask tough questions and get candid answers from peers who have tested AI’s promises in the real world. It’s a forum for truth over trend.
Real solutions, real talk
See show-and-tell demos of AI in action with a frank discussion of what works and what doesn’t. No hype, no pressure – just practical examples and lessons learned from the field.
High-value network
Build connections with a curated group of senior leaders and innovators who value critical thinking. In this intimate setting, every participant is as qualified and curious as you are – a rare chance to expand your network with true peers.
Strategic takeaways
Leave with actionable insights to inform your AI strategy. By separating myth from reality, you’ll be equipped to identify opportunities (and avoid pitfalls) in your business’s AI journey after the event.
Apply for your seat
Think this gathering is for you? Request an invitation by filling out the form below. Due to very limited seating, each application will be reviewed and approved by our team. If your seat is confirmed, we’ll reach out with a personal invitation and all the details to join.
“In a world of AI hype, skepticism is your compass to truth.”
Join us at AI Skeptic to navigate the future of AI with insight, integrity, and an exclusive network by your side.
