17th International Atax Tax Administration Conference

Resilient Tax Systems: Navigating Uncertainty - explore the future of tax administration. The UNSW School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation (AATX) invites you to attend the 17th International Atax Tax Administration Conference, a premier biennial event bringing together tax administrators, regulators, policymakers, academics and practitioners to exchange ideas, share insights and explore emerging challenges in tax administration. About the Conference The theme of the 2027 conference is Resilient Tax Systems: Navigating Uncertainty. Tax systems continue to face rapid technological change, evolving geopolitical dynamics, and increasing expectations of fairness, transparency and inclusion. Through keynote presentations, policy discussions and leading-edge research, delegates will examine how resilient, effective and trusted tax administrations, together with other key stakeholders, can respond to uncertainty and deliver meaningful outcomes for governments, taxpayers and society. Conference Highlights • Contemporary Tax Issues Examining the evolving tax gap, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the future of tax administration and the tax profession. • Service and Compliance Innovations Exploring advances in taxpayer service delivery, compliance approaches and sustainability. • Social Justice and Inclusion Showcasing pioneering approaches to embedding Safety by Design principles and implementing Vulnerability Frameworks within tax systems and their administration. • Research Presentations Featuring scholars from around the world competing for the prestigious Cedric Sandford Medal with innovative tax administration research. • Conference Dinner An opportunity to network and connect with fellow delegates and speakers. Keynote Speakers Insights from tax administration leaders include Rob Heferen, Commissioner, Australian Taxation Office; Peter Mersi, Commissioner and CEO, Inland Revenue New Zealand; and respected thought leaders, advocates and scrutineers including The Hon Justice Kyrou AO, President of the Administrative Review Tribunal; Ruth Owen, Tax Ombudsman and Catherine Fitzpatrick CEO, Diversity Council Australia. Program Conference 6-7 April 2027 Detailed program coming soon. Day 3: Tax Clinic Workshop 8 April 2027 Hosted by the UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic, this complimentary workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into social justice themes and lived practice, with thought-provoking discussions on implementing Vulnerability Frameworks and embedding Safety by Design principles into tax systems and their administration. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Details Dates: 6-7 April 2027 Venue: Pullman Sydney Hyde Park 36 College Street, Sydney NSW 2010 Conference Dinner: 6 April 2027 Contact: [email protected] Hosted by: UNSW Business School School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation ________________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Fees Early Bird Registration - Full Conference (including conference dinner) AU$985 per person Available until 31 December 2026 Standard Registration - Full Conference AU$1,085 per person _________________________________________________________________________________________ Conference Accommodation Pullman Sydney Hyde Park 36 College Street Sydney NSW 2010 Special conference accommodation rates are available to delegates for stays between Monday, 5 April and Thursday, 8 April 2027. • Rooms from AUD $260 per night, inclusive of gst • Rate applies per room, per night, for up to two guests • Available for reservations through the dedicated conference booking link. Secure your accommodation early to take advantage of the special conference rates, available until 5 March 2027, or until allocations are fully booked, whichever occurs first. Please note: breakfast is not included in the room rate and is available at an additional cost of AUD $30 per person, per day. Phone: +61 2 9361 8400 Email: [email protected]