Global IFA Travelling Lectureship Programme 2024

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. 

GLOBAL IFA TRAVELLING LECTURESHIP PROGRAMME 2024: INTERNATIONAL TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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

Materials from the lectures are available on the secured section of the website.



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

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PARIS, FRANCE: 27 FEBRUARY 2024, TUESDAY

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 

LONDON, UK: 28 FEBRUARY 2024, WEDNESDAY

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

MONTREAL, CANADA: 5 MARCH 2024, TUESDAY

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

WASHINGTON DC, USA: 7 MARCH 2024, THURSDAY

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.

MADRID, SPAIN: 15 APRIL 2024, MONDAY

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 

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL: 22 APRIL 2024, MONDAY

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

SINGAPORE: 14 MAY 2024, TUESDAY

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

LIMA, PERU: 24 APRIL 2024, WEDNESDAY

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

JAKARTA, INDONESIA: 13 MAY 2024, MONDAY

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

LAGOS, NIGERIA: JUNE 3 2024, MONDAY

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

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO: 18 JUNE 2024, TUESDAY

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 

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA: 20 JUNE 2024, THURSDAY

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