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01
09:30

Tax at the Crossroads: Driving Business Value in an Era of Transparency, Technology & Total Scrutiny

The tax function is at an inflection point, moving beyond compliance into a strategic role influencing business outcomes. With rising scrutiny, global reforms, and digital disruption, tax leaders must redefine their approach to remain relevant and impactful.

  • Evolution of tax as a strategic business function
  • Impact of enforcement-led and data-driven tax regimes
  • Aligning tax with enterprise risk and financial performance
  • Preparing for global tax changes including BEPS 2.0
  • Building resilient and future-ready tax functions
02
09:50

Tax as a Business Enabler: Moving from Compliance to Value Creation

Tax functions are increasingly expected to contribute beyond compliance by supporting business growth, optimizing structures, and improving financial outcomes. This shift requires a mindset change and closer alignment with business strategy.

  • Embedding tax into business decision-making
  • Driving value through tax-efficient structuring
  • Balancing compliance with strategic contribution
  • Enhancing collaboration with business and finance teams
  • Measuring tax function performance beyond compliance
03
10:40

AI in Tax: Separating Hype from Reality – Where to Invest, What to Avoid

Despite growing investments in AI, many tax functions struggle to achieve meaningful outcomes. A pragmatic, use-case-driven approach is essential to ensure technology delivers real value.

  • Practical AI use cases across tax functions
  • Common pitfalls in AI and automation adoption
  • Identifying high-impact areas for implementation
  • Integration challenges with legacy systems
  • Evaluating ROI from tax technology investments
04
11:00

Rethinking Tax Transformation: Why Most Initiatives Fail & How to Get It Right

Many tax transformation initiatives fail due to poor data, lack of alignment, and unrealistic expectations. Organizations must rethink their approach to achieve sustainable and scalable outcomes.

  • Key reasons behind failed transformation initiatives
  • Aligning people, process, and technology
  • Importance of data readiness and governance
  • Change management and stakeholder alignment
  • Building scalable and future-proof tax frameworks
11
15:00

Pillar Two & Global Tax Reforms: Readiness, Challenges & Business Impact

Global minimum tax under Pillar Two is reshaping international taxation, requiring organizations to reassess structures and compliance readiness.

12
15:20

Panel Discussion 2 – Global Tax in Action: Aligning Transfer Pricing, Substance & Business Substance

Increasing transparency and cross-border data sharing are intensifying scrutiny on global tax practices, requiring stronger alignment and consistency.

13
15:50

Managing Tax Litigation & Strategy: Documentation & Resolution in a High-Scrutiny Environment

Rising tax disputes require a structured and proactive approach to litigation, backed by strong documentation and clear strategies.

14
16:10

Staying Audit-Ready: Managing Tax Uncertainty, Faceless Assessments & Reassessments

Continuous scrutiny and faceless assessments require organizations to be audit-ready at all times, with strong processes and controls in place.

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