3RD EDITION · TAX TECHNOLOGY & COMPLIANCE SUMMIT
THE FUTURE OF TAX IS
DIGITAL
Where tax, technology and compliance converge.
- 18 November 2026
- Two Seasons Hotel, Dubai
01 / WHY NOW?
TAX IS NO LONGER JUST ABOUT COMPLIANCE.
Technology is transforming the way tax is managed, reported and enforced. Across the GCC, businesses are navigating e-invoicing, corporate tax, automation, AI and increasingly connected financial systems.
The organisations that adapt now will be better prepared for what comes next.
E-INVOICING
From periodic reporting to increasingly real-time compliance.
AI & AUTOMATION
Turning tax operations from manual processes into intelligent workflows.
E-INVOICING
From periodic reporting to increasingly real-time compliance.
DIGITAL TAX
Building technology-enabled tax functions ready for a changing regulatory landscape.
02 / KEY THEMES
THE ISSUES SHAPING THE
NEXT ERA OF TAX.
Technology is transforming the way tax is managed, reported and enforced. Across the GCC, businesses are navigating e-invoicing, corporate tax, automation, AI and increasingly connected financial systems.
The organisations that adapt now will be better prepared for what comes next.
01
UAE
CORPORATE TAX
From compliance
to strategy.
Corporate tax return cycles, FTA expectations, QFZP challenges, compliance risks and what businesses need to prepare for next.
02
TAX RISK
& GOVERNANCE
Building stronger, audit-ready tax functions.
Tax audit readiness, documentation, defence strategies, governance frameworks, board responsibilities and managing compliance risk.
03
E-INVOICING & TAX TECHNOLOGY
From manual processes to intelligent compliance.
E-invoicing, ERP integration, automation and digital systems transforming how tax is managed, reported and monitored.
04
AI & THE FUTURE
OF TAX
How intelligence is reshaping the profession.
AI, data analytics and automation are changing tax departments, advisory services and the way businesses approach compliance.
05
INTERNATIONAL TAX & PILLAR TWO
Navigating an increasingly connected tax landscape.
Global minimum tax, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, permanent establishment risks and international reporting obligations.
06
SPECIALISED TAX STRATEGIES
Preparing businesses for what comes next.
From family offices and private wealth to R&D incentives and innovation-led businesses, exploring opportunities and evolving tax strategies.
03 / WHY ATTEND?
ONE SUMMIT.
A FULL DAY OF WHAT'S NEXT.
Join tax, finance, compliance and technology professionals for a focused day of expert insight, practical strategies and high-value connections.
04 / WHO WILL ATTEND
BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE SHAPING TAX.
Whether you lead a tax function, advise businesses, manage financial operations or build the technology behind them, the summit brings together the people responsible for navigating the next era of tax and compliance.
TAX & FINANCE
LEADERS
CFOs · Heads of Tax · Tax Directors · Finance Directors · Financial Controllers
TAX & COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS
Tax Consultants · VAT & Corporate Tax Specialists · Compliance & Risk Leaders · Regulatory Affairs
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
IT Directors · Tax Technology Leaders · Digital Transformation Leaders · Technology Consultants
ERP, FINANCE SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
ERP Managers · Finance Systems Managers · AP/AR Managers · Shared Services Leaders
ADVISORY, LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Legal & Compliance Advisors · Audit & Advisory Firms · BPO Professionals
GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIA & INVESTMENT
Tax Authorities · Public Sector Professionals · Academics · Researchers · Investors
ONE ROOM. EVERY PERSPECTIVE THAT MATTERS.
Connect with decision-makers, practitioners, advisors and technology leaders shaping the future of tax and compliance across the UAE and beyond.
05 / THE FACULTY
THE PEOPLE SHAPING WHAT COMES NEXT.
Meet the tax, finance, technology and compliance leaders bringing practical experience and regional insight to the summit. From UAE corporate tax and e-invoicing to AI, international tax and digital transformation, our faculty brings expertise across the issues shaping the next era of tax.
Nimish Makvana
Conference president
Co-Founder & President Taxation Society
Tarun Narang
Scientific Committee • Speaker
Tax Transformation Lead, DAMAC Group
Varun Chablani
Scientific Committee • Speaker • Moderator
GCC Tax Strategist
06 / CONFERENCE AGENDA
ONE DAY. BIG QUESTIONS.
10:00 – 10:30
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING COFFEE
10:30 – 10:40
OPENING REMARKS / Welcome Address & Conference Opening
10:40 – 11:00
UAE Corporate Tax – Key Lessons from the Third Corporate Tax Return Cycle & What Businesses Should Prepare for Next
11:00 – 11:20
Substance Over Form in the UAE – International Case Studies
11:20 – 11:40
UAE Corporate Tax Compliance: FTA Expectations, QFZP Challenges & Risk Management
11:40 – 12:00
Tax Audit Readiness in the UAE – Best Practices for Documentation, Defence & FTA Audit Preparedness
12:00 – 13:00
EXECUTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION...
07 / THE VENUE
Two Seasons Hotel, Dubai
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Two Seasons Hotel Dubai provides a convenient setting for a full day of conversation, networking and business connections, with Dubai’s major business and commercial districts within easy reach. With dedicated meeting and conference facilities, comfortable spaces for networking and a central Dubai location, the venue is designed to bring speakers, delegates, partners and industry leaders together in one place.
08 / THE ORGANIZER
INFINITY PULSE EVENTS
Infinity Pulse Events brings together the people, ideas and expertise shaping the future of business. We create focused, high-impact events designed to spark meaningful conversations, share practical knowledge and build valuable connections across industries.
