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06/24/2026 | Press release | Archived content

USCIB-OECD Tax Conference Convenes Policymakers and Experts to Discuss Pressing Global Tax Issues

USCIB and the OECD hosted the 19th annual International Tax Conference June 22-23, convening over 200 tax policy experts in Washington DC. The conference was held during a pivotal moment for international tax policy with landmark developments such as the Side-by-Side agreement and the ongoing negotiations on the taxation of the digital economy.

Policymakers and business community representatives also explored emerging issues, such as the challenges and opportunities arising from developments in tax transparency, tax dispute resolution, as well as certainty mechanisms and global mobility.

Manal Corwin, Director of the OECD Center for Tax Policy and Administration, gave the opening keynote on Day 1, providing insights into the OECD state of the union and its future tax agenda. Rebecca Burch, Deputy Assistant for International Tax Affairs at the US Department of Treasury gave the opening keynote on Day 2 providing important insights on the US positions with respect to the taxation of the digital economy and the US's continued engagement on international tax policy. US Senator Steve Daines closed the conference with a keynote on economic interdependence and the continued need for the United States to be engaged around the world.

USCIB's Whitney Baird, President and CEO, gave welcoming remarks, and Jason File, Director of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, and Gabrielle Girard, Manager, Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs, served as panelists on tax dispute resolution and taxation of the digital economy, respectively. Michael Lebovitz, Senior Vice President, International Tax Policy at USCIB, gave welcoming remarks and served as a panelist on tax transparency, in addition to co-organizing the conference to ensure the agenda reflected pressing issues around global tax issues.

This year's sponsors included: AB InBev, EY, Baker McKenzie, Eversheds Sutherland, Amazon, ExxonMobil, General Mills, KPMG, PwC, and Procter & Gamble. The conference was held in partnership with Business at OECD (BIAC).

Manal Corwin (OECD) gives opening keynote. Whitney Baird provides welcoming remarks. Whitney Baird provides welcoming remarks.
Michael Lebovitz provides welcoming remarks. Panelists: Tom Roesser (Microsoft), Isaac Wood (US Department of Treasury), Félicie Bonnet (OECD), Tim Power (HM Treasury, UK), Sinead Ryan (Department of Finance, Ireland), Daiho Fujii (Ministry of Finance, Japan) At the 2026 OECD-USCIB International Tax Conference, Michael Lebovitz introduces lunch speakers and USCIB members: Christian Kaeser (Siemens) and Daniel Smith (Google).
Christian Kaeser (Siemens). Daniel Smith (Google) at the 19th USCIB-OECD International Tax Conference. Attendees at the conference lunch.
Nicole Primmer (Business at OECD). USCIB Tax Committee Vice Chair Tom Roesser (Microsoft). Panelists: Michael Salama (The Walt Disney Company), Daiho Fujii (Ministry of Finance, Japan), Manuel de los Santos (OECD), Nicole Welch (IRS), Pat Breslin (US Department of Treasury), Daniela Rodrigues (AB InBev).
Michael Lebovitz and Whitney Baird. Whitney Baird, Susan Fridy (OECD Washington Center), Alison Hoiem. Rebecca Burch, Deputy Assistant for International Tax Affairs, US Department of Treasury gives keynote on Day 2.
Jason File, Blazej Kuzniacki (Lazarski University Warsaw), Zach Pouga (EY), Félicie Bonnet (OECD), Scott Levine (Baker & McKenzie) Jason File, Blazej Kuzniacki (Lazarski University Warsaw), Zach Pouga (EY), Félicie Bonnet (OECD), Scott Levine (Baker & McKenzie). Gabrielle Girard.
Manuel de los Santos (OECD), Tim Power (HM Treasury, UK), Pierce O'Reilly (OECD), Beth Bell (Washington National Tax Services), Danielle Rolfes (KPMG Washington National Tax Services), Gabrielle Girard. Félicie Bonnet (OECD) speaks on panel. US Senator Steve Daines gives keynote on Day 2.
Susan Fridy (OECD). 19th OECD-USCIB International Tax Conference. Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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