Forvis Mazars at the IFA Congress 2026

Join us in Melbourne for the 78th International Fiscal Association Congress

Forvis Mazars is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 78th International Fiscal Association (IFA) Congress, taking place from 18–22 October 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The congress will bring together tax experts, legal professionals, academics, advisers and decision-makers from around the world to explore the latest developments and challenges in international tax law.

 

Meet us at the congress

Visit the Forvis Mazars stand to meet our international tax specialists and discuss the issues shaping cross-border business. Located near the conference barista, our stand will feature a device-charging station and a welcoming space to pause, connect and prepare for what comes next.

Recharge with a coffee and enjoy one of Australia’s most iconic treats, a Tim Tam, while exchanging perspectives with our team.

 

Supporting the IFA community

Alongside our Silver Sponsorship of the congress, Forvis Mazars is proud to support the Women of IFA Network (WIN) and sponsor the Young IFA Network (YIN) Lounge. Together, these initiatives champion women in tax and nurture the next generation of tax professionals, while the YIN Lounge offers delegates aged 40 and under a dedicated space to relax, connect and exchange ideas.

 

Our international delegation

Our delegation brings together senior specialists from Australia, Asia, Africa and Latin America, ready to share practical perspectives on international tax.

  • Asma Charki — Partner, Morocco
  • Jonathan Stuart-Smith — Partner, Thailand, and APAC Regional Tax Leader
  • Lauren Hill — Partner, Australia
  • Gene Kwee — Partner, Singapore
  • Evan Beissel — Partner, Australia
  • Sofia Orbegozo — Partner and Head of Tax, Chile
  • Pjotr Prins — Senior Manager, Singapore
  • Robert James — Partner, Australia
  • Lara Lonsdale — National Head of Marketing, Australia

Connect with our team throughout the week to discuss international tax, transfer pricing and the evolving regulatory landscape.

 

Join us during IFA week

Forvis Mazars cocktail reception 

Monday 19 October 2026 | From 6:00 pm AEDT

Join Forvis Mazars colleagues, clients, academics and members of our professional network for an exclusive evening in Melbourne. Enjoy drinks, canapés and entertainment in a relaxed setting—an ideal opportunity to make new connections, reconnect with familiar faces and experience the city after dark. Places at this event are strictly limited.

Australia–Latin America tax roundtable     

Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 12:00–2:00 pm AEDT                                                                     

In partnership with the Australian Latin American Business Council, Forvis Mazars will host an exclusive roundtable exploring business between Australia and Latin America.

Designed for CFOs, finance leaders and organisations operating, investing or expanding across these markets, the discussion will examine:

  • Emerging transfer pricing developments and audit trends
  • Tax reform and evolving compliance obligations
  • Key differences between Australian and Latin American tax regimes
  • Public country-by-country reporting and Pillar Two considerations
  • Sustainability-related tax developments in Latin America
  • Practical considerations when investing or doing business across the two regions

The interactive session will feature specialists from Australia and Latin America, followed by an open Q&A and networking lunch.

For further details on our upcoming events, please reach out to our events team at Australia@forvismazars.com

 

Contact us

For information about Forvis Mazars events during IFA week or our sponsorship of the 2026 IFA Congress in Melbourne, contact Australia@forvismazars.com.

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