The Travelling Lectureship Programme (TLP) is an initiative by the International Fiscal Association (IFA) designed to promote global tax knowledge and foster discussion among tax professionals, academics, and practitioners.
Through the TLP, distinguished tax experts visit various countries, delivering lectures and leading discussions on current international tax topics. The programme enhances understanding of complex tax issues, encourages knowledge exchange, and builds connections across the global tax community.
Europe
Paris, France – 27 February, Tuesday
London, UK – 28 February, Wednesday
Madrid, Spain – 15 April, Monday
North America
Montreal, Canada – 5 March, Tuesday
Washington DC, USA – 7 March, Thursday
Mexico City, Mexico – 18 June, Tuesday
Asia Pacific
Jakarta, Indonesia – 13 May, Monday
Singapore – 14 May, Tuesday
Latin America
São Paulo, Brazil – 22 April, Monday
Lima, Peru – 24 April, Wednesday
Bogota, Colombia – 20 June, Thursday
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 30 June, Monday
São Paulo, Brazil - 2 July, Wednesday
Africa
Lagos, Nigeria – 3 June, Monday

Language: French, English
Lecturer: Bruno Gibert (France)
Opening words:
Prof. Dr. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President
Phillipe Martin, President IFA France
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Inga Kondrataite, TEI
Alfred de Lassence, ICC
Achim Pross, OECD
Stéphanie Prudent, IFA France
Alexia Scott, IFA France
Location:
ICC Headquarters
33-43 avenue du Président Wilson
75116, Paris
Lecturer: Bruno Gibert (France)
Opening words:
Prof. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President
Philip Baker, President IFA UK
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Sarah Blakelock, IFA UK
Catherine Harlow, ICC
John Connors, ICC
Location:
Slaughter & May
One Bunhill Row,
London, EC1Y 8YY
Lecturer: Caroline Silberztein (France)
Opening words:
Prof. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President,
Michael Kandev, IFA Canada President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Jennifer Paul, Canada Revenue Agency
Sébastien Rheault, IFA Canada, Barsalou Lawson Rheault LLP
Josephine L. Scalia, TEI
Location:
EY
900 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest
Bureau 2300
Lecturer: Angelo Nikolakakis (Canada)
Opening words:
Prof. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President
Joshua D Odintz, IFA USA Regional Vice-President, District of Columbia
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Brian Kaufman, TEI, Capital One
Joao Braga Ribeiro, ICC, Diageo
Alan Granwell, Holland & Knight
Location:
Baker & McKenzie LLP
815 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
Language: English
Lecturer: Bruno Gibert (France)
Opening words:
Prof. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President
Abelardo Delgado Pacheco, IFA Spain President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Dr. Lluis M. Fargas, Arxada - Vice President - Global Head of Tax; TEI
Rocío Bermúdez, Repsol - Vice-chair of the Global Tax Commission; ICC
Ascensión Maldonado, Head of the International Tax Office (ONFI), AEAT
Roberta Poza, Deloitte, IFA Spain
Location:
Madrid Bar Association
Calle de Serrano, 9
Language: English
Lecturer: Prof. Adolfo Martin Jimenez (Spain)
Opening words:
Prof. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President
Betina Trieger Grupenmacher, President of IFA Brazil/ABDF
Prof. Dr. Heleno Taveira Torres, IFA Brazil President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Adolfo Martin Jimenez, Vice-Chair, Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Prof. Luis Eduardo Schoueri
Anelize de Almeida, IRS, National Treasury’s Attorney General
Rogério Araújo, Tetra Pak, Senior Tax Manager; TEI
Lionel Bonner Nobre, Dell Technologies, Vice-President, Latin America Tax
Location:
Anne Frank Theater | Hebraica Club
SP R. Hungria, 1000 - Pinheiros
São Paulo
Language: English
Lecturer: Porus Kaka, Honorary President (IFA), Senior Advocate (India) & Barrister (England & Wales), and Trustee (IBFD).
Opening words:
Prof. Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Vikna Rajah, IFA Singapore President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Ng Pei San, Tax Director of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Patrick Connolly, TEI Asia President
Sam Sim, Tax Analysts, Board Member
Luis Coronado, EY, Global Head of Tax Controversy; IFA Singapore
Location:
Marina One West Tower, The Auditorium (Level 3)
9 Straits View, Singapore 018936
Language: English
Lecturer: Adolfo Martin Jimenez (Spain)
Opening words:
Prof. Guglielmo Maisto, Global IFA President
Miguel Puga de la Rocha, IFA Peru President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Adolfo Martin Jimenez, Vice Chair, Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Fernando Becerra, Tax Administration, in charge of International Taxation and Transfer Pricing
Gabriela Haro, PwC, Tax Director
Lionel Bonner Nobre, Dell Technologies, Vice-President, Latin America Tax
Location:
EY
Av. Víctor A. Belaúnde 171
San Isidro 15073
Language: English
Lecturer: Porus Kaka (Honorary President IFA, Senior Advocate (India) & Barrister (England & Wales) and Trustee (IBFD)
Opening words:
Ichwan Sukardi, IFA Indonesia President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Dr. Mekar Satria Utama, SE., MP, Acc., Director of International Taxation – the Director General of Taxes
Patrick Connolly, TEI Asia President
Permana Adi Saputra, IFA Indonesia Secretary General
Location:
On Five
Grand Hyatt Hotel 5th Floor
Jl. MH Thamrin Kav. 28-30
Jakarta, 10350
Language: English
Lecturer: Lutando Mvovo (South Africa)
Opening words:
Jean-Blaise Eckert, Global IFA Secretary General
Dapo Ladimeji, IFA Nigeria President, Chair of Africa Region
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Robert Danon, Chair Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service
Dapo Ladimeji, IFA Africa Region, Chairman
Location:
MTN Plaza
No 1, Awolowo Road
Falomo Ikoyi, Lagos
Lecturer: Adolfo Martin Jimenez (Spain)
Opening words:
Edgar M. Anaya Bourgoing, IFA Mexico President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Adolfo Martin Jimenez, Vice Chair, Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Carlos González Gamero, Tax Administration Service - SAT
Itai Grinberg, Georgetown Law Center, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of International Economic Law
Ricardo Rendon, Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa, Partner
Sergio Ruelas, Marsh McLennan, Tax Director; TEI
Location:
Centro Asturiano Polanco Polanco Arquímedes 4
Ciudad de México, CDMX 11560
Language: Spanish
Lecturer: Adolfo Martin Jimenez (Spain)
Introduction video: Natalia Quiñones, Global IFA Vice President
Opening words:
Laura Sanint, IFA Colombia President
Moderation and introduction to the scientific programme:
Prof. Adolfo Martin Jimenez, Vice Chair, Global IFA PSC
Panel discussion:
Aura Hernandez, Marsh McLennan, Tax Director Assistant - LATAM; TEI
Catalina Hoyos Jimenez, Godoy & Hoyos Abogados, Partner; IFA Colombia
Gustavo Piedrahita, Bogota Chamber of Commerce
Clara Ramírez, National Directorate of Taxes and Customs, DIAN
Location:
Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá- Sede Chapinero
Calle 67 No. 8-32 Auditorio