In a world of change, particularly in international taxation, it’s helpful to know where things stand and where they are heading. Join us for a conversation with leading international tax experts from around the world, covering issues that matter to practitioners in international taxation. 

What Will Survive, What Will Thrive in ’25?: DSTs, the OECD/UN Dance, Taxing the Wealthy Conference Preceding the GWU and IRS 34th Annual Institute on Current Issues in International Taxation.

Dive into the Global Tax Policy Discussion! We’re bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and professionals to discuss crucial topics.

Exclusive Access to IBFD'S Tax Research Platform (TRP) 

In addition to admission, you’ll receive complimentary trial access to IBFD’s Tax Research Platform (TRP). This powerful tool offers comprehensive insights into international taxation, with detailed analysis, country-specific tax laws, treaties, international tax news and transfer pricing guidelines. With intuitive search capabilities and up-to-date content, the TRP ensures you stay ahead of the latest developments in the tax landscape.

You'll get access to the latest information on DSTs, developments at both the OECD and the UN, wealth taxes, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the platform firsthand!

The trial provides complimentary access for two weeks.

Agenda  

Starting at 12:30 PM with Lunch 

12:45 PM Keynote: Are DSTs Really a Violation of Global Trade Rules? And Does it Matter? 
               Speaker: TBA 

1:20 PM Panel One: Making Sense of DSTs: Harmonizing the Rules and Administration 
              Moderator: Mariam Ahmadi, IBFD
              Speakers: David Rosenbloom, Caplin & Drysdale; Jessie Gaston, Orrick;
              Rick Minor, International Tax Counsel, USCIB; and Jigar Raval, India Revenue Service, Embassy of India (invited).

2:35 PM Panel Two: One Year Later: Are the OECD and the UN Even Dancing to the Same Music? 
              Moderator: Peter Barnes, Caplin & Drysdale
              Speakers: Diane Ring, Boston College Law School; Chip Harter, Retried from PwC;
              Itai Grinberg, Georgetown University Law Center; and Belema Obuoforibo, IBFD Knowledge Centre. 

3:50 PM Refreshment Break

4:05 PM Panel Three: Taxing the Wealthy: What is Possible? What works?
              Moderator: Stuart Gibson, IBFD 
              Speakers: Karen Brown, George Washington University Law School; Jesse Gaston, Orrick;
              Stefano Giuliano, CMS Italy; and Victor Jaramillo, Caplin & Drysdale. 

5:30 PM Cocktail Reception

Media with credentials can attend for free. 

REGISTER HERE 

Venue
 

This will be an in-person conference, hosted in the JW Marriott Hotel in the Pennsylvania Avenue Terrace Meeting Room.

Please also consider attending GW Law 34th Annual Institute on Current Issues in International Taxation on December 12-13 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C.

If you are planning to attend both What Will Survive, What Will Thrive in ’25?: DSTs, the OECD/UN Dance, Taxing the Wealth Conference and the IRS/GW Law 35th Annual Institute on Current Issues in International Taxation a room block has been created for the Institute. Please ask for the GWU Tax Institute guest room block when contacting the JW Marriott Hotel. The reservation cut-off date is November 21, 2024. Please note that the room block sells out 2-3 weeks PRIOR to the reservation cut-off date, so we recommend that you make your reservations ASAP. Room Rate: $181.00, plus tax

Please click here to make your hotel reservation online or call Marriott’s toll-free number.