Topic 1
Fiscal sovereignty in global economic governance: tensions between trade, investment and international tax coordination
General Rapporteur: Mónica Bolaños (Colombia)
Panel Chair: Gianni Gutiérrez (Uruguay)
Program
Academic and social agenda for the congress. Main academic topics and panelists will be published once confirmed.
Central Topics
Topic 2
Taxation and Accounting
General Rapporteur: Ofelia Seoane (Argentina)
Panel Chair: Félix Abadi (Uruguay)
Schedule
Day 1 · Tuesday, March 9
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8:00 - 19:00
Registration and information center
Foyer Grand Center
12:00 – 14:00
IFA LATAM Committee representatives meeting
14:00 – 15:00
Meetings of Tax Directors, WIN and YIN representatives
Tax Directors representatives
WIN representatives
YIN representatives
15:30 – 16:00
OPENING
Welcome remarks
Andrea Laura Riccardi Sacchi, President IUET (IFA Uruguay) – IFA LATAM
Nicolás Juan, President IFA 2027 Punta del Este
IFA Global message
Natalia Quiñones Cruz, IFA Global President
Grand Center Room
16:00 - 18:15
INAUGURAL PANEL DISCUSSION
Present and future of international taxation in the region
Part I - Tax policy (in collaboration with IFA Global)
Moderators:
Natalia Quiñones Cruz
Andrea Laura Riccardi Sacchi
Guests:
Coming soon
Part II - Tax administration and practice (in collaboration with CIAT)
Moderators:
Nicolás Juan
Marcio Verdi, Executive Secretary, CIAT
Guests:
Coming soon
Grand Center Room
18:30 - 19:15
AWARDS
Part I - IFA LATAM International Research Award
Moderator:
Serviliano Abache, IFA LATAM Academic Coordinator
Award presentation:
Coming soon
Part II - YIN Challenge
Moderator:
Nicolás Alvarado, YIN Challenge 2027 Technical Secretariat
Award presentation:
Coming soon
Grand Center Room
19:15 - 19:30
IUET RECOGNITIONS
Grand Center Room
Day 2 · Wednesday, March 10
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8:00 - 17:00
Registration and information center
Foyer Grand Center
8:30 - 11:00
PLENARY TOPIC 1
Fiscal sovereignty in global economic governance: tensions between trade, investment and international tax coordination
Grand Center Room
11:00 – 11:30
Break / Coffee
11:30 – 13:00
PARALLEL SEMINARS
Seminar 1 — Free Trade Zones in Latin America: relevance of the regime in local economies and challenges faced
Grand Center Room A
Seminar 2 — Environmental taxation and the Latin American tax landscape
Grand Center Room B
13:00 – 15:30
Open lunch
15:30 – 17:00
PARALLEL SEMINARS
Seminar 3 — WIN: The new international tax competition: how does Latin America compete to attract talent, capital and residence?
Grand Center Room A
Seminar 4 — IFA Europe: Prevention of Tax Abuse: Legislative and Case Law Trends
Grand Center Room B
Day 3 · Thursday, March 11
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8:00 - 17:00
Registration and information center
Foyer Grand Center
8:30 - 11:00
PLENARY TOPIC 2
Taxation and Accounting
Grand Center Room
11:00 – 11:30
Break / Coffee
11:30 – 13:00
PARALLEL SEMINARS
Seminar 5 — Tax Directors: Transfer Pricing: practical application of advance pricing agreements
Grand Center Room A
Seminar 6 — ILADT: Exchange of information for tax purposes: practical experiences in the use of information received through the network of agreements
Grand Center Room B
13:00 – 15:30
Open lunch
15:30 – 17:00
PARALLEL SEMINARS
Seminar 7 — YIN: Economic substance in international structures: trends, enforcement and operational reality
Grand Center Room A
Seminar 8 — Value Added Tax in the Digital Economy
Grand Center Room B
17:00 – 17:30
Break / Coffee
17:30 – 19:00
PARALLEL SEMINARS
Seminar 9 — IBFD
Grand Center Room A
Seminar 10 — Royalty, service or business profit? Classification conflicts for income under the Latin American tax treaty network
Grand Center Room B
Venue
The Grand Hotel Punta del Este ★★★★★
Rbla. Lorenzo Batlle Pacheco 20100, Playa Brava
Accommodation
Official venue
The Grand Hotel Punta del Este
Official congress venue. Check availability and special rates.
Preferred rateOther accommodation options
AWA Hotel
Book →Single or double base per night
| Category | Rate per night |
|---|---|
| Superior Deluxe | USD 148 |
| Executive | USD 183 |
| Suite Deluxe | USD 263 |
Don Majestic
Book →Single or double base per night
| Category | Rate per night |
|---|---|
| Standard room | USD 165 |
La Capilla
Book →Single run of house rate, single or double base per night
| Category | Rate per night |
|---|---|
| Run of house (standard, superior and suites) | USD 140 |
Airbnb - Playa Brava, Punta del Este
Independent option not managed by the organization or Jetmar.
View optionsTransfers
Official provider
Jetmar
Official congress provider. Ask about special rates.
Transfer options
| Vehicle | Capacity | Rate per service |
|---|---|---|
| Executive car | Up to 2 passengers | USD 217 |
| Van | Up to 6 passengers | USD 301 |
| Sprinter van | Up to 12 passengers | USD 435 |
Rates in USD per service. Private, direct transfer. Applies to arrival and departure.
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Registration
Register one or more participants in the same submission. Billing details are requested to issue the corresponding receipt.
| Category | Early Bird (until 15/10/2026) | Registration (until 31/12/2026) | Registration (from 01/01/2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFA / IUET Member | USD 550 | USD 600 | USD 700 |
| Non-Member | USD 600 | USD 650 | USD 750 |
| Companion (*) | USD 400 | USD 400 | USD 400 |
* Payment processing costs may be added in checkout.
(*) The companion fee includes access to the Welcome Cocktail, the Sunset hosted by WIN and the Closing Party hosted by YIN.
Discover Uruguay
La Mano (Los Dedos)
Iconic sculpture on Playa Brava.
Playa Brava
Atlantic coast, waves and fine sand.
Playa Mansa
Rio de la Plata and calm waters.
Puerto Punta del Este
Marina and signature gastronomy.
Casapueblo
Paez Vilaro museum in Punta Ballena.
Jose Ignacio
Picturesque village, gastronomy and wineries.
La Peninsula
Historic district and lighthouse.
Isla Gorriti
Island reachable by boat from the port.
Experiences
Bodega Garzón
| Experience | Includes | Rate / person |
|---|---|---|
| Garzón Single Vineyard Tour | Winery visit + Single Vineyard wine tasting + cheese and olive oil board | USD 68 |
| Lunch at Bodega Garzón Restaurant (without transfer) | 4-course Francis Mallmann menu + welcome drink + water + coffee | USD 115 |
| Lunch at Bodega Garzón Restaurant (with transfer from Punta del Este) | Reserva Tour + 4-course menu + round-trip shared transfer | USD 218 |
Rates in USD per person. Experiences available Wednesday to Sunday. Subject to availability and advance booking.
Colonia del Sacramento getaway - 2 nights
Colonia del Sacramento getaway - 2 nights
Book →Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort | Low season March 2027 | Double base per night
| Category | Sun-Thu / night | Fri-Sat / night | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Golf View | USD 196 | USD 220 | Breakfast buffet + Wi-Fi |
| Classic River View | USD 244 | USD 267 | Breakfast buffet + Wi-Fi |
Rates in USD per room per night. Breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi included. A mandatory Resort Fee of USD 22 per room per night applies, payable at destination. Transfer from Punta del Este to be quoted according to group size.