Indirect Tax Forum 2020
November 24, virtual event
The ITR Indirect Tax Forum 2020 is now a virtual event
The ITR Indirect Tax Forum is now a virtual event taking place on November 24. Indirect tax and VAT professionals from across Europe will come together online to gain critical insight and advice on key indirect tax issues facing today's taxpayers.
Key topics to discuss will inevitably include the impact of Covid-19 on tax regimes, but there will also be focus on the increasing need for new technologies, digitalisation and automation of the tax department, as well as VAT regime changes. All of these aspects make for a challenging environment so join this one-day virtual event to deep-dive into these topics and gain actionable insights.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL FORUM?
Much like an in-person conference, a virtual conference is an online event that brings together top industry experts and industry peers. Through the use of a specially designed events platform, all content, presentations, panel discussions and participation in breakout sessions and networking groups, can be viewed live from a desktop computer or mobile device. You can also view all sessions on demand at a time that suits you.
Valuable networking through AI matchmaking
Our event platform will suggest the best connections for you to meet with based on your profile interests that you input and through AI powered matchmaking. Growing your network with the right people has never been more efficient.
Content on demand
Join live panel discussions, presentations and a variety of digital formats or watch at a more convenient time to suit your needs. Engage with our speakers in live Q&A and polling to get insights and answers to your questions like never before.
Same event, online venue
The online event platform means you can do all the things you would expect at an in-person event. Get full interaction from joining panel discussions with live Q&A and polling, taking part in breakout sessions, and downloading resources. Alternatively, watch all the content at a more convenient time to suit your needs.
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SIGN UP ONLINE
Register your place online - sign ups are limited to support several hundred attendees during live sessions.
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ACCESS YOUR INVITATION
An exclusive attendance link will be sent to you. This link will provide you with access to all of the event's content and sessions.
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WATCH LIVE OR ON DEMAND
Once logged in, you can view all sessions live, at a later date to suit you and can download any available presentation materials.
VIRTUAL AGENDA 2020
Keynote addresses, panel discussions, presentations and breakout sessions will be hosted over two days. All session times are in CET unless stated otherwise.
Tuesday, November 24
Chair's opening comments
9.30 - 9.35 CET
Opening keynote: trends and developments in the VAT world
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9.35 - 10.05 CET
Prof. David Hummel
European Court of Justice
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Networking break
10.05 - 10.20 CET
Regulation - international VAT regime changes
10.20 -11.20 CET
Update on VAT related actions in recent commission tax action plan and ongoing VAT reforms
Challenges of recent changes and compliance requirements for industry
The EU after quick fixes
Global updates on VAT regimes
Iman Deschâtres
Head of tax, Taxamo (moderator)
Aicha Nianzou
Global indirect tax director, WABCO
Patrice Pillet
Head of unit – VAT unit, European Commission
Ruud van der Hoeven
head of tax Europe and Middle East, Johnson Electric
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Networking break
11.20 - 11.35 CET
Presentation: indirect tax digitalisation
11.35 - 12.10 CET
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Trends in indirect tax technologies and digitalisation
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Difficulties - how to estimate the future development, complexity of planning procedures
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Real time reporting requirements and the future of the in-house indirect tax function
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Country specific measures on the implementation of e-invoicing and/or e-reporting
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Reece Duncan
Indirect tax technology specialist – enterprise EMEA, Avalara
Lunch and networking
12.10 - 13.10 CET
VAT challenges for the digital economy
13.10 - 14.00 CET
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Digital service tax developments
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VAT challenges with development of digital economies
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The new rules for payment service providers
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VAT liability regimes for online platforms
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e-Commerce regulation effective 2021
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Peter Boerhof
VAT director, Vertex
Stephan Hodgson
head of indirect tax, GVC Group
Gorka Echevarria
global VAT leader, Lexmark
Erik Stessens
senior vice president, tax – Europe/APMEA, Mastercard
Networking break
14.00 - 14.15 CET
Challenges for in-house VAT functions
14.15 - 15.05 CET
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Focusing on the right priorities under heavy IDT regulation
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Recent trends related to limited VAT deductions
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VAT impact on bad debts or warranties
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How will Brexit be managed?
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Positive outcome for businesses from recent ECJ cases
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Claude Seynhaeve
Group indirect tax manager, international tax manager Europe, Bekaert (moderator)
Torsten Sandkühler
Head of tax, Provinzial
Gunjan Tripathi
Senior proposition manager, indirect tax, Thomson Reuters
Cécile Fournis
global indirect tax specialist, ION Group
Closing remarks
15.05 - 15.10 CET
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ATTENDEE PROFILE
With more opportunities to connect than ever before, this will be one of Europe's largest virtual meetings of indirect tax professionals.
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"The ability to network and speak with so many smart and talented women
"Course content, ability to network and emphasis on woman leaders
"Open discussion among stakeholders with different perspectives: regulators, corporates and advisors
"The substance and speakers were excellent
"Knowledgeable speakers and topics that keep us current.
SPEAKERS
If you feel you have something to contribute or would like to position yourself as an expert in your field, please get in touch with Lucy Huckle for corporate speaking enquiries or Jamil Ahad for tax advisories or service provider opportunities.
Nihan Mert-Beydilli
NERA
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Niraja Srinivasan
Dell
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Harlow Higinbotham
NERA
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Lorraine Eden
Texas A&M University
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Dara Kasouaher
Mondelez International
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Keith Brockman
Welbilt
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Dasantila Maksutaj
Terumo Medical
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Pat Dervin
Aon
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George Stasny
Halliburton
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Carmen White
Microsoft
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Nicole Williams
Celanese
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Yoshio Uehara
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
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Amy Pinson
Bayer
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Tosin Akande
Citi
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Jason Wiegand
Procter & Gamble
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Sadia Nazir
Clarios
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Oscar Campero
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
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Register your place today
Get access to the ITR Indirect Tax Forum below. Registration includes:
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Watch all panel discussions and presentations live
ON DEMAND ACCESS
Watch any of the recorded sessions at a time that suits you
ONLINE NETWORKING
Get access to an exclusive AI-driven networking platform online
ADVISORS
Access to all sessions is £595 + VAT
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Partners and of counsel
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Associates
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Tax consultancy and advisories
