Informal kick-off for young tax professionals.
The YIN Meet & Greet is sponsored by Vertex.
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Informal kick-off for young tax professionals.
The YIN Meet & Greet is sponsored by Vertex.
The YIN Breakfast session brings together YIN members from different regions for an interactive exchange. Join the session to foster networking and discussion in a relaxed setting.
Light breakfast will be provided.
Speakers:
Colm Brussels (Ireland)
Loes van Hulten (Netherlands)
Horacio Sánchez Pangrazio (Paraguay)
Chair: Daniela Lavin (Uruguay)
Speakers:
Brett Cotler (USA)
Estephanie Munar (Colombia)
Anita Nair (India)
Tristan Tan (Australia)
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) refers to the transformative era where the boundaries between physical, digital, and biological worlds are blurring.
Unlike previous revolutions, 4IR is defined by its velocity of change and systems impacts, with systems of production, management, and governance being fundamentally disrupted. With the convergence of, for example, artificial intelligence and robotics, we are already seeing 'cobots" working alongside humans to perform complex tasks autonomously.
With the pace of change only expected to accelerate, this will inevitably serve to put even greater pressure on already strained nexus, attribution, and value creation constructs in international tax law. The YIN seminar will consider the challenges that the 4IR will likely give rise to in an international tax context and consider how tax administrations and taxpayers may respond. It will consider such questions as:
The YIN Seminar is sponsored by Vertex.
Following the Cultural Evening at the Melbourne Recital Centre, all Congress delegates are invited to join the YIN Party at Ms Collins.
Although organised by the Young IFA Network (YIN), the event is open to the entire Congress community and provides an ideal opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
With music provided by the resident DJ, guests will enjoy exclusive access to one of Melbourne's most renowned venues for dining, entertainment, and nightlife.
Catering: Savoury and sweet canapés
Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided only from Ms Collins to
the MCEC (Congress venue) between 23.30 and 01.00 h.
Dress code: Semi-formal
Included in the registration fee.
The YIN Party is sponsored by EY.
Guests will enjoy a selection of savoury and sweet canapés throughout the evening. Before heading to the YIN Party at 21:30, participants may wish to have dinner either in Melbourne's Arts Precinct following the Cultural Evening at the Melbourne Recital Centre or closer to Ms. Collins. A selection of recommended restaurants near the venue is provided below.
Dining options
The IFA 2026 Congress team has curated this list as a recommendation for delegates; it does not form part of the official Congress programme.
Trattoria Emilia
An intimate Italian restaurant serving authentic dishes from the Emilia-Romagna region, with handmade pasta and seasonal produce at the heart of the menu.
Opening hours: Tuesday 17:00-22:00
Bookings: Recommended
Longrain
A Melbourne favourite serving modern Thai cuisine designed for sharing, complemented by an excellent cocktail programme.
Opening hours: Tuesday from 17:30
Bookings: Recommended
Lollo
Classic Italian flavours meet contemporary flair in the heart of Melbourne, where sharing-style dishes take centre stage.
Opening hours: Tuesday 18:00-22:00
Bookings: Recommended
Maha
Maha’s menus bring together bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavours, seasonal produce and a generous shared dining style in the heart of Melbourne CBD.
Opening hours: Tuesday from 18:00
Bookings: Strongly recommended