Annual Conference 2025 - Foundation for International Taxation

Annual Taxation Conference 2025

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