THE GATE SUMMIT
Global Accounting, Taxation & E-Invoicing
Shaping the Future of Finance, Compliance, and Digital Innovation
About The GATE Summit
The Global Accounting, Taxation & E-Invoicing Summit (GATE Summit) is the leading international platform dedicated to exploring the evolving world of finance, compliance, and technology.
Each edition brings together policy makers, regulators, tax authorities, CFOs, finance leaders, technology providers, and innovators to discuss the most pressing developments in accounting standards, digital taxation, e-invoicing adoption, and regulatory frameworks.
Hosted across major global hubs – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and beyond – the GATE Summit series delivers knowledge, networking, and partnerships that empower both public and private sectors.
Be part of the dialogue. Lead the future.
Why The GATE Summit?
Global stage for accounting, taxation & e-invoicing innovation
Strategic platform connecting regulators, enterprises, and solution providers
Spotlight on regional compliance mandates & international frameworks
Exclusive partnership & networking opportunities
The GATE Summit Editions
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Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
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Saudi Arabia
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India
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SEA
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Qatar
The GATE Speakers
The GATE Summit series features a lineup of global thought leaders, including:
- Regulators & Policy Makers: Ministers, tax authorities, and standards boards.
- Global CFOs & Finance Leaders: Shaping enterprise compliance strategies.
- Technology & Innovation Experts: Driving digital finance adoption.
- Consulting & Advisory Leaders: Offering insights on cross-border taxation and frameworks.
Speakers represent government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, Big Four consultancies, fintech innovators, and regional regulators, ensuring every session delivers both policy depth and industry relevance.
Series Speakers
Ashok Mehngi
Mohamed Ghazala, CA
Prateek Bothra
Saurabh Taparia
Ramkumar Balasubramaniam
Chief Financial Officer MEA
Barclays (UAE)
Joao Cabral
Manish Kothari
Head of Group Tax
AW Rostamani Group
Elena Overchuk
COO | ex-CFO
Kyndryl
Rahul Dinodia
Head of Group Tax | Group Finance
Al Naboodah Group
Harsh Kedia
Head of Tax, Corporate and International Tax
United Arab Bank
Asiya Zargar
Group Head of Tax
Mantrac Group
Vishnu Bagri
Partner
Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP
Seema Sharma
Group Head of Tax and ESG
Network International
Ajay Rotti
Founder & CEO
Tax Compaas
Salil Goyal
Managing Director- EMEA and SEA
Tax Compaas
Adil Khan
Partner
Alliott Hadi Shahid
Varun Chablani
Award-winning GCC
Tax Strategist
Sheetal Soni
Partner
MICS International
Yeeshu Sehgal
UAE Tax Lead
AKM Global
Nandaraja Shetty
Deputy General Manager
Tally Solutions
The GATE Partners
The GATE Summit thrives on powerful collaborations. Each edition is powered by a mix of:
Title & Strategic Partners
Platinum & Gold Partners
Technology & Solution Partners
Knowledge & Association Partners
Media & Community Partners
Series Partners
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Testimonials
The GATE Summit brought together an extraordinary group of tax and finance leaders. The exchange of regional and global perspectives was both refreshing and highly practical. It’s rare to find such a forum that balances technical depth with strategic foresight.
Prateek Bothra, VP – Tax, Gulf Islamic Investments (UAE)
What stood out for me at The GATE Summit was the diversity of thought in the room. From multinational corporations to regional family businesses, the conversations reflected the real challenges and solutions shaping the tax and compliance landscape today.
Vishnu Bagri, Partner, Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP
The Summit created a platform where peers could openly share challenges and best practices in an evolving regulatory environment. The level of engagement and relevance of discussions made it an invaluable experience for any tax or finance professional.
Rahul Dinodia, Head of Group Tax | Group Finance, Al Naboodah Commercial Group LLC
For CFOs, the ability to step back from the day-to-day and connect with industry peers is essential. The GATE Summit offered that space, with conversations that were forward-looking, practical, and very relevant to the business realities we face.
Saurabh Taparia, CFO, Dubai Holding Group
I was impressed by the quality of organization and the clarity of discussions at The GATE
Summit. The event provided a rare opportunity to exchange ideas on tax and finance transformations that are directly shaping industries like healthcare.
Ashok Mehngi, Group Financial Controller, NMC Healthcare
The GATE Summit went beyond technical tax discussions-it touched on leadership, transformation, and the bigger picture of finance in a digital world. That multidimensional approach is what makes this platform so impactful.
Elena Overchuk, COO | ex-CFO, Kyndryl
It was a privilege to engage with so many experienced professionals at The GATE
Summit. The dialogue on regional tax frameworks and global developments offered practical insights that I can take back to my organization immediately.
Mohamed Ghazala, Head of Tax, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverage (GCC Region)
The GATE Summit highlighted how collaboration between regulators, advisors, and corporates can drive progress in the tax landscape. The conversations were both intellectually stimulating and solution-driven.
Harsh Kedia, Head of Tax, Corporate and International Tax, United Arab Bank
