The Tax Technology and Compliance Summit 2026 is a premier event scheduled for November 18, 2026, in Dubai. Organized by Infinity Pulse Events, this summit brings together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest advancements, regulatory updates, and strategic solutions shaping the future of tax compliance and technology in the GCC region.
Key topics at the summit include the evolution of the GCC's tax landscape, advancements in e-invoicing and corporate income tax, and the role of automation in tax compliance. Attendees will gain insights into global compliance trends, strategies for minimizing errors and fines, and the latest technologies revolutionizing tax compliance processes.
The event offers outstanding presentations and invaluable opportunities for networking and collaboration. With Phase 1 of E-Invoicing reporting expected to go live in Q2 2026, the summit serves as an ideal platform to discuss emerging trends, share the latest updates, and prepare for upcoming changes in the tax landscape.
Professionals such as Chief Financial Officers, Heads of Tax, Finance Directors, and Financial Controllers will find this summit particularly beneficial. It provides a platform to connect with peers, share knowledge, and explore collaborations to enhance compliance and efficiency within their organizations.
Speakers(29)
Ammara Kazmi
Managing Partner at AKAZIM Advocates & Legal Consultants
Ammara Kazmi is a seasoned international corporate and commercial transaction lawyer with over eight years of experience. As Managing Partner at AKAZIM Advocates & Legal Consultants, she leads a global practice with offices in the UAE, Turkey, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Pakistan. AKAZIM specializes in corporate and commercial law, offering legal advisory, consultancy, arbitration, litigation, and out-of-court settlements. The firm represents leading public and private entities worldwide, handling complex civil, constitutional, and regulatory matters with precision and professionalism.
Clara Montero
Head of IT Business Relationship Management
Clara Montero is a seasoned transformation leader with a proven track record of driving process optimization, performance improvement, and strategic cost management across global organizations. With expertise in designing and implementing operating models that enhance finance, tax, and technology functions, Clara has spearheaded initiatives that streamline compliance, elevate governance, and integrate automation for efficiency gains. Her leadership in business relationship management leverages technology to enhance accuracy, reduce operational burdens, and unlock strategic value. Clara has successfully led the deployment of automation centers of excellence, orchestrated enterprise-wide change programs, and implemented governance frameworks that improve decision-making and cost efficiency. A champion of continuous improvement, Clara brings a dynamic perspective to tax technology, ensuring organizations harness innovation to drive compliance, transparency, and long-term success.
Debasish Roy
CEO at YouCloud
Diana Caceres
E-invoicing Advisor at Liwa Analytics
Diana Caceres is a seasoned e-invoicing advisor at Liwa Analytics, with a strong track record in guiding governments and corporations on electronic invoice implementations. Since 2015, she has been at the forefront of tax technology advancements in the GCC, leading landmark projects such as the implementation of e-invoicing in Saudi Arabia during her tenure at Thomson Reuters. She also played a key role in developing VAT software to support the region’s VAT rollout.
Ekansh Agrawal
Associate Director - Indirect Tax & Tax Technology at KPMG UAE
Harsh Kedia
Qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA, DISA, MBA Taxation Leader
Qualified Chartered Accountant | CPA (USA) | DISA (ICAI) | MBA Taxation Leader with 15+ Years of Global Experience in Corporate Tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax (GST/VAT), and Tax Technology. Throughout my career, I have worked with Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors such as logistics, shipping, retail, public utilities, NBFCs, and banking—spanning regions across South Asia, Western Asia, North America, and the Middle East. My experience includes leading complex, high-impact tax projects such as GST implementation in India, E-invoicing rollout in Saudi Arabia, ERP tax sensitization, tax restructuring initiatives, and harmonizing intercompany reporting for transfer pricing compliance. I have also advised on tax optimization strategy on the launch of new products, tax planning, tax controls, tax accounting, tax audits, tax assessment/litigation in various jurisdictions. Throughout these engagements, I have collaborated with global and regional stakeholders including Big 4 firms, country embassies, tax authorities, business leaders, and external advisors.
Hassan Fadda
Partner and Corporate Tax Leader
Hussam Zainuddin
Partner at HH Tax Advisors
Hussein Tabbaa
GCC Tax Manager at Citi
Ishan Kathuria
Partner at PwC
Ishan is Tax Partner with PwC and UAE eInvoicing lead with over 16 years of experience in providing tax advisory services to clients in the Middle East region and India, which includes 5 years experience in one of the largest e-commerce and consumer markets business. Professional experience: Launched major technology initiatives in the region, including the implementation of eInvoicing systems in KSA and Egypt, and integrating tax engines for automated invoicing. Actively worked on engagements involving representations made to Ministry of Finance in the MENA region on various indirect tax matters, including eInvoicing strategies. Led Indirect tax advisory services, including business structuring advice. Led projects related to business and tax strategy, from design to implementation while optimizing operating models. Supported one of the largest e-commerce clients leading their indirect tax advisory and compliance function in the UAE, KSA, and Egypt, ensuring tax compliance and offering practical, compliant solutions that benefit the business financially and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
Jade Leigh Wilkinson
Senior Corporate Tax Advisor
Jesús Ricart
Head of Indirect Tax at Leading Family Group in UAE
Jesús Ricart is currently working as Head of Indirect Tax for one Leading Family Group in UAE. He is a tax professional who has worked in different firms and multinational companies obtaining extensive experience in areas such as indirect taxes, tax technology, transformation of the tax department, corporate taxes, or international taxes. He has successfully managed projects for VAT implementation, ERP tax awareness, e-invoicing, tax restructuring, or tax dispute resolution in different jurisdictions in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. He is also an active participant in various initiatives aimed at disseminating issues related to the implementation of technology in the field of taxation.
Juned Halai
Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory
CA Juned Halai is a seasoned tax professional with over 10 years of experience in taxation, specializing in strategic corporate tax advisory. As a Corporate Tax Manager at FAME, he delivers expert tax solutions to a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients across the UAE and GCC region. With extensive expertise in tax planning, compliance, and regulatory interpretation, Juned Halai has a strong track record of optimizing tax liabilities, enhancing transparency, and helping businesses navigate complex tax frameworks. His advisory experience spans multinational corporations and family-owned groups, covering areas such as group restructuring, family foundations, and cross-border structuring support. He is recognized for his proven ability to address complex tax challenges and deliver value-driven insights to clients.
Kaveri Shajan
Tax Manager at Taaleem
Mahendra Khiani
Director at KPMG
Manish Kothari
Group Head of Tax at AW Rostamani Group
Manish Kothari is a seasoned tax leader with 20 years of experience managing large teams across multiple geographies. He specializes in corporate and indirect taxes, M&A, global tax planning, transfer pricing, tax compliance, and strategic tax litigation. Manish has successfully led tax functions for multi-billion-dollar corporations, driving tax automation, improving frameworks, and supporting expansions into new markets. Known for his strong leadership, commercial focus, and ability to build lasting relationships with stakeholders, he combines technical expertise with a digital-savvy approach to optimize tax processes and compliance.
Muhammad Awais
Finance Director at Augustus Media Group
Nadhir Mohammed Abdul Rahman
Senior Tax Consultant
Nimish Makvana
Co-Founder & President at Taxation Society
Nirav D. Shah
Director at FAME Advisory DMCC
Nirav, a Chartered Accountant from Gujarat, India, ranked 6th in Inter CA and 36th in CA Finals. With 25+ years of experience spanning international tax, finance, and compliance, he has worked with leading firms, family-owned corporations, and across 12+ jurisdictions. He specializes in corporate structuring, business acquisitions, asset protection, succession planning, and compliance management. Nirav has trained 1,600+ professionals from 550+ companies through platforms like ICAI Dubai and JITO Dubai. He is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Planners (STEP).
Paresh Pramod Bafna
CEO at Covoro UAE
Pradip Thakkar
Senior Manager at Deloitte Middle East
Pratik Shah
Founding Partner at TMSL Group
Pratik Shah, a Chartered Accountant with over 22 years of experience, is the visionary Founding Partner of TMSL Group. Specializing in GCC VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and India GST, he provides innovative, technology-driven tax solutions tailored to business needs. Pratik excels in delivering comprehensive tax-efficient strategies, focusing on business restructuring, supply chain optimization, and succession planning. His expertise spans advisory, compliance, refunds, assessments, litigation, and tax technology, with a proven track record of helping businesses enhance efficiency across industries such as manufacturing, free zones, retail, hospitality, and real estate.
Shemeem CK
Associate Director at Cleartax Middle East
Sneha Chedda
Associate Director, Direct Tax at MMJS Consulting
Sneha is a seasoned tax professional with over 11 years of experience in corporate and international tax, with a strong background in tax and regulatory advisory. At MMJS Consulting, she supports clients with inbound structuring, cross-border tax issues, international tax considerations, and corporate tax implementation. Over the course of her career, Sneha has successfully led and delivered multiple complex tax projects, advising on business modeling, jurisdictional analysis, tax due diligence, tax planning, tax-efficient exit strategies, and inbound and outbound structuring. She has extensive experience across various industry sectors, including chemicals, retail, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Prior to joining MMJS, Sneha worked with EY India, where she advised clients on international tax and treaty concepts such as Permanent Establishments, Place of Effective Management, Principal Purpose Test, cross-border structuring and its impact on Indian operations, BEPS Action Plans, and BEPS Pillar 2. She also assisted clients with corporate tax and regulatory issues in India, including tax controversy and compliance-related assignments. In addition, Sneha has a proven track record of conducting training sessions for clients on tax updates and digital tax tools and platforms.
Tarun Narang
Tax Transformation and Digital Solutions Expert
Vanita Nagpal
Senior Manager, Indirect Tax at MMJS Consulting
Vanita Nagpal is a seasoned Indirect Tax professional with over 12 years of experience in advisory, compliance, and strategic tax planning across sectors such as IT/ITES, FMCG, Retail, and Telecom. Her expertise spans multiple tax jurisdictions, including India GST, European VAT, and the MESA region. She has led key tax automation initiatives, such as e-invoicing, ERP implementations, GST/VAT integrations, and system-based tax reconciliations. Her work focuses on tax optimization, business restructuring, and driving large-scale tax projects for corporate clients. Additionally, she has supported clients in managing GST and VAT audits, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Varun Chablani
GCC Tax Strategist, Strategic Tax Planning and Compliance, Educator and Author
Yedukondalu Mallela
Director - Indirect Taxes at Young Global
Event Details
- Date
- November 18, 2026
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dubai
- Pricing
- 100,000 د.إ
- Audience
- Chief Financial Officers, Heads of Tax, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers
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