Intuit Inc.’s (Nasdaq:INTU) QuickBooks Connect opens this week, attracting thousands of accounting professionals, small businesses, entrepreneurs and developers looking to take their business to the next level.

The three-day event, being held at the San Jose Convention Center, promises to deliver content with a series of speakers that will help attendees learn how to build an awesome business and unleash breakaway success. The full agenda is available at http://quickbooks.intuit.com/connect/.

Featured speakers, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Martha Stewart, Arianna Huffington and Marc Andreessen will take the stage on Oct. 22. Those outside the region can participate virtually through a free live stream feed available at http://www.qbconnectlive.com starting at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Online attendees can also join the conversation on social media by following QuickBooks on Facebook or Twitter and using hashtags #QBConnect and #QBLive.

Registration Still Open

Local businesses can still register to attend for $199 at www.QuickBooksConnect.com. The price covers the main conference pass; some pre- and post-conference activities will be available by invitation or at an additional cost.

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®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, which make it easier to manage small businesses and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. Mint.com provides a fresh, easy and intelligent way for people to manage their money, while Demandforce® offers marketing and communication tools for small businesses. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had revenue of $4.5 billion in its fiscal year 2014. The company has approximately 8,000 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.