THE GATE SUMMIT DUBAI
Global Accounting, Taxation & E-Invoicing
12th Feb 2026
Conrad, Dubai
Rewiring Tax, e-Invoicing & Digital Finance For A Borderless Future
About The Summit
The 3rd Edition of The GATE Summit Dubai 2026 arrives at a defining moment as the UAE accelerates into a new era of e-invoicing mandate implementation, VAT amendments, AI-powered tax automation, Global Minimum Tax adoption and cybersecurity elevation.
Bringing together 200+ elite leaders, this powerhouse gathering champions the journey from innovation to compliance to clarity to execution.
GATE 2026 delivers practical intelligence, technical depth, policy interpretation, and enterprise-ready playbooks designed to help organizations lead with confidence.
Be part of the dialogue. Lead the future.
Why GATE Dubai 2026?
Dubai is where future-ready finance meets global policy, a progressive regulatory hub enabling digital transformation at record speed. Positioned as a global business gateway, Dubai brings together multinational enterprises, regulatory authorities, and innovation leaders shaping the next era of tax, finance, and compliance.
Dubai leads because:
- Global Business Gateway
- Innovation-First Regulatory Environment
- E-Invoicing & VAT Evolution
- AI-Driven & Digital, First Ecosystem
- Cybersecurity & Governance Leadership
- Enterprise Growth Magnet
Dubai isn’t just a location – it’s the vantage point to see tomorrow.
Agenda Highlights
UAE 2026 e-Invoicing Mandate - Roadmap & Legal Framework
e-Invoicing + ERP Integration
Operational Impacts of
e-Invoicing
Exclusions & Mandatory Use Cases
AI & Automation in Tax
Global Minimum Tax (GMT) & Pillar 2
Cybersecurity in
e-Invoicing
VAT Law Amendments - Post July 2026
Data Analytics for Tax Strategy
UAE Corporate Tax - Lessons Learned & Way Forward
Networking Evening
GATE Finance Luminary Circle – Dubai 2026
“Honouring the Architects of Global Accounting, Taxation & E-Invoicing Excellence”
Speakers 2026
To be Announced
Nitin Agarwal
Director
Indirect Tax Operations, Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Shereen Chalak Maalouf
CFO
Microsoft UAE
Raj Bal
Global Head of Tax
Treasury & Customs,
Aramex
Aparna Lakshminarasimhan
MENA Tax & Group Transfer Pricing Director
GFG Alliance
Bhuvish Aggarwal
Dy, Chief Financial Officer
Vedanta Limited – Copper
Tiago Albuquerque Dias
Head of Tax
Emirates Water & Electricity Company (EWEC)
Asif Khan
Sr. Manager – Tax & Compliance
Danube Group
Mohammad Abdulhamid
Tax Director
Huawei
Grigory Shchichko
Indirect Tax & Customs Director
Passport
Kalaiarasan Manoharan
Group Tax Director
Noon
Elena Overchuk
COO
Kyndryl
Seema Sharma
Group Head of Tax & ESG
Network International
Rashmi Kapoor
DGM Taxation
Landmark Group
Abdullah Javaid
Digital Transformation and e-Invoicing Expert
Global Product Manager
Skill Quotient Technologies
Rakesh Ramachandran
Associate Partner
UHY James Chartered Accountants LLC
Mohammad Mosaj Gohar
Vice President – Technology Head (Middle East), Delivery & Pre-Sales
Skill Quotient Technologies
Vivek Raj
Chief Growth Officer
Skill Quotient Technologies
Akash Chaudhary
Vice President – Global Tax Technology
Cygnet.One
Jay Riche
Co-founder & CEO
DaribaTech
Mostapha Abdelaziz
Consulting Manager
Comarch
Why Sponsor?
Because influence begins where the leaders gather.
Direct Access to C-Suite Decision-Makers
Engage face-to-face with CFOs, Tax Directors, CIOs, CTOs, Government Authorities, and enterprise transformation leaders who control budgets, influence strategy, and make real purchasing decisions.
Thought Leadership & Speaking Exposure
Position your experts on stage to shape industry direction, share insights, and demonstrate authority in front of a high-value audience actively seeking guidance and solutions for compliance transformation.
High-Intent Conversations & Conversions
Meet decision-makers who are not just browsing - they are actively evaluating solutions, partners, and technology for immediate and upcoming strategic roadmaps.
Showcase, Demo & Position Your Tech
Demonstrate your platform or solution live, show real use cases, and prove measurable impact through hands-on interaction, product demonstrations, and curated enterprise meetings.
Align With The Region’s Most Relevant Fiscal Agenda
Connect your brand to the conversations shaping e-invoicing mandates, VAT reform, AI-powered tax automation, Global Minimum Tax execution, ERP integration, and cybersecurity readiness.
Partners
To be Announced
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Exibiting Partner
Networking Partner
Media Partners
What to Expect
Power-Packed Keynote Sessions
Featuring tax authorities, CFOs, and global thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
Deep-Dive Panel Discussions
Covering critical themes like tax tech, ERP integration, e-invoicing compliance, and building future-ready finance functions.
Exclusive Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation with top CFOs from across the GCC, sharing strategic insights and real-world experiences.
Live Tech Showcases
Explore innovative solutions from leading tech and advisory partners through live demonstrations.
250+ Decision-Makers in Attendance
Connect with senior finance leaders, regulators, consultants, and technology providers.
Premium Networking Opportunities
Engage in high-impact networking with the region’s most influential finance professionals.
Why Attend?
- Because 2026 changes everything.
- UAE’s e-invoicing mandate explained
- ERP + API integration clarity
- Tax automation & AI roadmaps
- GMT & Pillar Two readiness
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Post-July 2026 VAT amendments
- UAE Corporate Tax - lessons + next steps
- Tax data analytics for strategic decisioning
- Leave with clarity, strategy & competitive advantage.
Who Attends?
- A high-quality mix of senior leaders driving financial transformation:
- CFOs & Finance Leaders
- Tax Directors & VAT/TP Heads
- Chief Accounting Officers
- Heads of e-Invoicing & ERP
- Compliance & Audit Leaders
- Digital Transformation & Data Heads
- Regulators & Government Representatives
- Consulting, Advisory & Tech Innovators
- Only those who shape decisions. Only those who build the future.
THE GATE IMPACT HONOURS 2026
Recognising the Architects of Tax, Compliance & Digital Finance Transformation
The future of tax, compliance, and digital finance is not shaped by regulation alone — it is built by leaders who translate policy into performance, data into intelligence, and compliance into competitive advantage.
THE GATE IMPACT HONOURS 2026, hosted at GATE Summit Dubai, is a premier recognition platform celebrating the individuals, enterprises, and solution providers driving real, measurable transformation across the UAE and global markets.
This is not a popularity contest. This is recognition for impact, execution, governance maturity, and leadership that stands up to enterprise and regulatory scrutiny.
Who Can Be Nominated?
WHY THE GATE IMPACT HONOURS MATTER
As the UAE accelerates through Corporate Tax evolution, e-Invoicing mandates, Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two), digital audits, and AI-led compliance, organisations are under pressure to move faster — and smarter.
The GATE Impact Honours spotlight:
- Leaders driving enterprise-scale tax and compliance transformation
- Organisations delivering audit-ready, future-proof frameworks
- Innovators enabling automation, intelligence, and trust
- Decision-makers turning regulation into strategic advantage
- Being recognised at GATE sends a powerful signal to boards, regulators, partners, and global stakeholders.
WHO SHOULD NOMINATE
Nominations are open to:
- CFOs, Tax Directors & Finance Leaders
- Heads of Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT & Compliance
- Digital Finance, ERP & Transformation Leaders
- Multinational Enterprises & Regional HQs
- Advisory, TaxTech, RegTech & ERP Solution Providers
- Consulting, Audit & Professional Services Firms
WHAT MAKES THESE HONOURS DIFFERENT
- Impact-driven, not title-based
- Execution-focused, not theoretical
- Enterprise relevance over marketing narratives
- Jury-led and credibility-first
- High-visibility recognition at a senior leadership forum
- Each honour reflects outcomes that matter, governance strength, compliance resilience, operational excellence, and digital maturity.
Award Categories
INDUSTRY DELEGATE / ENTERPRISE LEADERS CATEGORIES
Tax Transformation Leader of the Year
CFO Impact Leader – From Compliance to Strategy
Transfer Pricing Excellence Award
Pillar Two Readiness Champion
e-Invoicing & Digital Compliance Leader
Corporate Tax Governance Excellence Award
Finance Digital Transformation Leader
VAT & Indirect Tax Impact Award
Data-Driven Tax Intelligence Leader
Regional HQ Compliance Leadership Award (UAE/GCC)
INDUSTRY SPONSOR / SOLUTION PROVIDER CATEGORIES
Tax Technology Innovator of the Year
e-Invoicing Solution Excellence Award
Pillar Two Enablement Partner of the Year
Transfer Pricing Advisory Excellence Award
ERP & Finance Transformation Partner of the Year
AI-Powered Compliance Innovation Award
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Excellence Award
RegTech Solution of the Year
Global Advisory Firm Impact Award
Trusted Compliance Partner of the Year
THE MOMENT OF RECOGNITION
The GATE Impact Honours 2026 will be presented live on stage at GATE Summit Dubai, before an elite audience.
- NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
- Nomination Deadline: 6th February 2026
- Limited Honours | High Prestige
Nominate now and take your place among the Architects of Transformation.
It is a moment of recognition — and a statement of leadership.
