New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) today announced the addition of Oprah Winfrey to its lineup of main stage speakers at the upcoming QuickBooks Connect conference, taking place Nov. 2-4 in San Jose, Calif.
The unique event will unite small businesses, entrepreneurs, accountants and developers under one roof to educate, connect and inspire them to take their businesses and skills to the next level.
Winfrey joins a lineup of main stage speakers at QuickBooks Connect, including Robert Herjavec, a leading shark on ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit "Shark Tank" and founder of Herjavec Group;
Jessica Alba, founder and chief creative officer of The Honest Company; Brian Lee, co-founder and chief executive officer of The Honest Company; Brian Grazer, Academy Award-winning producer and co-founder of Imagine Entertainment; Sekou Andrews, poetic voice and entrepreneur; and Bill Rancic, entrepreneur and first winner of NBC's "The Apprentice." The complete QuickBooks Connect agenda can be found online.
Winfrey, a global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress, has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world for nearly 30 years. Her accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist have established her as one of the most respected and admired figures today. As Chairman and CEO, she's guiding her cable network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the founder of O, The Oprah Magazine and oversees Harpo Films. Winfrey was host of the award-winning talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for 25 years, a producer of the Academy Award-winning film "Selma" and is also an Academy Award-nominated actress for her role in "The
Color Purple." In 2013, Winfrey was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
In addition to the main stage presentations on Nov. 3, the three-day agenda also features breakout sessions targeted at small businesses, entrepreneurs, accountants and developers, all of which were designed to provide compelling and informative content.
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Goo Goo Dolls as Musical Headliner
The rock group
Goo Goo Dolls will close the main stage day on Nov. 3. The band formed in 1986 and became known for their No. 1 charting singles "Name," "Iris" and "Slide," all of which were also included in Billboard's "Top 100 Pop Songs 1992-2012." The band's latest album, "
Magnetic" debuted at No. 8 on Billboard's "Top 200 Albums" chart, making it the band's fourth consecutive record to open in the Top 10.
Registration Details
Attendees can register for a Nov. 3 main event pass for $149. A full three-day pass, which is good for all accountant breakouts, certification preparation courses and an accountant-focused kickoff event on Nov. 2, is $449. Developers and others interested in multi-day passes should visit the QuickBooks Connect website for details and pricing.
About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. creates business and financial management solutions that simplify the business of life for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services include QuickBooks® and TurboTax, which make it easier to manage small businesses and tax preparation and filing. Mint.com provides a fresh, easy and intelligent way for people to manage their money while ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants.
Founded in 1983, Intuit had revenue of $4.2 billion in its fiscal year 2015. The company has approximately 7,700 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom,
India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.
