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Women in Tax NSW Lunch
28 October 2026 | Ivy Ballroom Sydney
AI: From Disruption to Opportunity – Leading the Future of Tax
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how tax professionals work, learn and lead. While much of the discussion focuses on technology, the bigger question is human: how do we build successful and fulfilling careers when roles, skills and expectations are evolving faster than ever?
This panel will explore how AI is changing the future of the tax profession and what this means for leadership and career development. Rather than focusing solely on technical applications, the discussion will centre on adaptability, resilience, continuous learning and the uniquely human capabilities that will remain critical in an AI-enabled world.
Bringing together regulatory, in-house, smaller practice and professional services perspectives, the session will explore how AI is being approached, adopted and used across different parts of the tax profession. The discussion will compare the opportunities, challenges and expectations each environment is facing, while also examining responsible adoption, governance and trust from both leadership and people perspective.
The panel will consider how professionals can strengthen distinctly human capabilities such as judgement, influence, empathy, ethics and relationship building, how leadership expectations are evolving, and how emerging professionals can prepare for careers and roles that may not yet exist.
Attendees will gain practical insights into navigating change with confidence, developing future-ready skills and careers, and leading teams through transformation.
Panellists
- Anna Rizzo, CTA, Demasi & Company Services
- Rajitha Srikhanta, Deputy Chief Tax Counsel, Australian Taxation Office
- Jenny Travis, Head of Indirect Tax & Tax Technology, Canva
Facilitator
- Elke Keeley, Chief Data & Product Officer, EY
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Time: 12:00-2:30pm
Venue: Ivy Ballroom, 320 George Street, Sydney
To register a table of 10 please complete the registration form on the brochure and email to customeradmin@taxinstitute.com.au
About Women in Tax Sydney
Held twice a year, the Women in Tax Lunch is a flagship event celebrating connection, leadership and professional growth within the tax profession. The April 2026 edition will be held at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney and will feature an engaging panel discussion, a seated lunch and valuable networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
The event provides a platform for women and allies across the profession to share experiences, explore leadership pathways and build meaningful professional relationships. By bringing together professionals from advisory, corporate and government tax environments, the event supports open conversations about leadership, career development and the future of the tax profession.
Event Details
Individual registration
$ 170 Member
$ 565 Event & New membership bundle
$ 185 Non member
Table registration (10 attendees)
$ 1,700 (table registration)
- When28-October-2026 - 28-October-2026
- FormatFace-to-face
- CPD Hours1