Dear female participants,

We are delighted to inform you of the WIN activities that will take place during the 73rd IFA Congress in London from 8 to 12 September 2019.

As we gather in London we are conscious that 2019 marks 100 years of women being allowed to practice in law and accountancy in many countries around the world and therefore in tax. The IFA London branch of WIN would like to invite you to celebrate the achievements of women of the past who have contributed to and shaped the future of women working in international tax across the profession.

The IFA London branch of WIN has also organised a “Salon / WIN Lounge” where material and speakers will be found during the course of the week. We look forward to meeting you at the breaks, in the WIN lounge and celebrating “100 Years” of Women with you in September.

Read more on all activities in this newsletter and looking forward to seeing you in London!

WIN Meet & Greet 8 September

On Sunday 8 September the WIN Meet & Greet Reception will be held from 15:00 - 17:30 hours. Rhiannon Kinghall Were, Chair of the UK Women in Tax and WIN London branch representative is delighted to invite you to the WIN Meet & Greet drinks to catch up with old friends and new acquaintances. The reception is kindly supported by Macfarlanes and will be held at Brasserie Blanc at 9 Belvedere Road which is only 1-2 mins from the Royal Festival Hall. For those who wish to attend the General Council-General Assembly meeting at 16.00 hours or the YIN Meet & Greet at 17.30 hours, it will fit perfectly in your schedule. Participation is limited so please would you register your interest in advance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]

WIN Nightcap Drinks 8 September

For those of you arriving a little later in the day or suffering jetlag, Jeanne Goulet (Chair of WIN) will host informal drinks on the evening of Sunday 8 September from 21:00 hrs to midnight at Gillray's Bar in the London Marriott Hotel County Hall. There is no need to reserve a ticket for this event and drinks will be settled on your own account. We hope that this provides another opportunity to meet fellow women before the Congress begins in earnest. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

WIN Luncheon 10 September

The WIN Luncheon will take place on Tuesday 10 September from 12.00 - 13.30 hours at the L5 Function room in the Royal Festival Hall. The keynote speaker, Melanie Hall of Monckton Chambers will address the audience and the WIN regional reporters will provide a report of the WIN activities in the branches and of future plans. Separate invitations will be sent to all female participants or send an email to [email protected] 

Gala Dinner 12 September

Please be aware that at the Gala on Thursday evening (12 September) there will be WIN gala tables. Accompanying persons are welcome. The details for this arrangement will follow in August. If you wish to join please make sure to alert the receptionists when you check in at the Congress on Sunday. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the Congress organiser at: [email protected]

UK Women in Tax Breakfast meeting 13 September

For those of you who are still in London, on Friday 13 September the UK Branch of the Women in Tax network are delighted to welcome you to their regular monthly networking breakfast. The breakfast will take place at Le Pain Quotidien, a café located in the railway arches opposite Royal Festival Hall. Please drop in anytime between 8am - 9am for a coffee and /or breakfast to meet UK Women in Tax representatives. There is no need to reserve a ticket for this event, however places will be on a first-come first-served basis with breakfast settled on your own account. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].

WIN Lounge 8-12 September

2019 is a special year as it marks 100 years of women being allowed to practice in law and accountancy in the UK and in many countries around the world. The IFA London Branch of WIN would like to invite you to celebrate the achievements of women of the past who have contributed to and shaped the future of women working in international tax across the profession. With the kind assistance of the London firm, Slaughter and May, a visual montage will be displayed in the WIN Lounge at the IFA London Congress.

During the Congress we are delighted to provide access to the WIN Lounge as a space for you to meet IFA friends and make new connections. The WIN Lounge is located on Level 3 at the Royal Festival Hall. We look forward to meeting you there! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

"WIN In conversation..." Series 9 -12 September

Scheduled throughout the Congress at the Royal Festival Hall

In the WIN Lounge the WIN London Branch representatives have organised a series of "WIN In conversation …" talks with leading women in international tax that will take place for 15 minutes every day (Monday 9 September - Thursday 12 September) commencing at 8:40 am and 13:40 hrs. These bitesize conversations will take place in the WIN Lounge just outside one of the main entrances into the auditorium. The programme:

There is no need to register for these events, please just turn up. All Congress participants are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]