Annual Taxation Conference 2024

Glimpses of the Conference 2024

Harmonising International Tax Cooperation in an Era of Sustainable Development

The agenda features a series of sessions focusing on critical topics such as the Global Minimum Tax, the role of the OECD and UN in international tax cooperation, and the challenges of space taxation. Attendees will benefit from insights provided by marquee speakers who will explore critical international tax issues, including treaty entitlement, tax transparency, and the effects of disruptive technologies on tax disputes. The conference seeks to foster dialogue among tax professionals and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable tax practices globally. This event promises to be a pivotal platform for discussing the future of international taxation.

Agenda and Sub-Themes

Day Time Session Details
Day 1 - December 06, 2024 09:00 – 10:30 Opening Ceremony Speakers: Mukesh Butani, Hon’ble Shri Justice C.V. Bhadang, Prof. Dr. Robert J. Danon
11:00 – 12:45 Session I: Treaty Entitlement and Anti-Abuse in an Era of Multilateralism Chair: Monique van Herksen
Panel Leader: Philip Baker
Panellists: Pranav Sayta, Fereshte D Sethna, Sriram Govind
12:45 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:45 Session II: Tax Transparency as a Panacea for Base Erosion and Illicit Financial Flows Chair: Prof. Dr. Robert J. Danon
Panel Leader: Pascal Saint-Amans
Panellists: Dinesh Kanabar, Chetan Rao, Dr. Achim Pross, Shikha Gupta
15:45 – 16:15 Tea Break
16:15 – 17:45 Session III A: Global Minimum Tax
Session III B: Space Taxation
Session III A Chair: Bijal Ajinkya
Session III B Chair: Dr. Sunil Moti Lala
Panellists: Rajesh Simhan, Carlos Protto, Dr. Dhruv Janssen-Sanghavi
17:45 – 18:00 Closing Remarks
18:00 Onwards Mocktails & Canapes
Day 2 - December 07, 2024 08:35 – 08:45 Opening Remarks
08:45 – 10:15 Session IV: Disruptive Technologies in Resolving Tax Disputes Chair: Sriram Govind
Panel Leader: Parul Jain
Panellists: Vidhi Motwani Raja, Pramod Kumar
10:15 – 10:45 Tea Break
10:45 – 12:30 Session V: Status of the Work at the UN and the OECD on International Tax Cooperation Co-Chairs: Kuntal Dave, Michael Lennard
Panel Leader: Sanjay Tolia
Panellists: Indra Anand, Carlos Protto, Philip Baker
12:30 – 13:15 Luncheon Special Address Prof. Dr. Robert J. Danon: Recent Trends Regarding Beneficial Ownership in Tax Treaty Practice
14:00 – 15:30 Session VI A: Revitalising Pillar One
Session VI B: Environmental Taxes
Session VI A Chair: Radhakishan Rawal
Session VI B Chair: Tatiana Falcao
Panellists: Dr. Vikram Chand, Ng Pei San, Bhaskar Goswami
16:00 – 17:15 Session VII: India’s Ascent to a Top 3 Economy Chair: Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Special Address: India's Ascent to a Top 3 Economy
18:20 – 18:30 Closing and Pleasantries Valedictory Address