The IBFD Academic Tax Conference 2026 is an annual event organized by the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), focusing on the theme "Ability to Pay in Tax Law." This conference aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of the ability to pay principle, examining both theoretical and practical challenges in its application within an increasingly complex global economy.
Key topics to be discussed include the historical and philosophical foundations of the ability to pay principle, its constitutional and legal underpinnings, and its implications for various tax domains such as income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and international taxation. Sessions will also address the positive and negative dimensions of the principle and its role within the broader tax mix.
The conference will feature a series of sessions chaired by esteemed academics and practitioners, including presentations by experts from around the world. Attendees will have opportunities for networking during coffee breaks and lunch sessions, fostering dialogue with poster program participants and fellow professionals.
This conference is ideal for tax professionals, academics, policymakers, and students interested in deepening their understanding of the ability to pay principle and its application in tax law. Participants will gain valuable insights into current research and practical challenges, enhancing their expertise in the field.
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Speakers(31)
Alison Futter
Professor at University of Cape Town
Alison Futter is a professor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on corporate taxation and the ability-to-pay principle.
Almut Breuer
Researcher at Maastricht University
Almut Breuer is a researcher at Maastricht University, the Netherlands, examining the existence of a general EU principle of ability to pay.
Charlotte Bruynseraede
Researcher at KU Leuven
Charlotte Bruynseraede is a researcher at KU Leuven, Belgium, specializing in EU tax and social security law.
Christina Dimitropoulou
Researcher at Maastricht University
Christina Dimitropoulou is a researcher at Maastricht University, the Netherlands, focusing on the realization rule in global economies.
Duván Felipe Ordóñez Gloria
Independent Researcher
Duván Felipe Ordóñez Gloria is an independent researcher from Colombia, focusing on distributive justice and tax law.
Fabiola Annacondia
Senior Principal VAT Specialist at IBFD
Fabiola Annacondia is the Senior Principal VAT Specialist at IBFD, contributing to research and publications on VAT.
Florian Haase
Professor at IU International University & RÖDL
Florian Haase is a professor at IU International University and affiliated with RÖDL in Germany, specializing in double tax treaties and taxation on a gross basis.
Gianluigi Bizioli
Professor at University of Bergamo
Gianluigi Bizioli is a professor at the University of Bergamo, Italy, with expertise in constitutional courts and tax law.
Glynn Cooreman
Doctoral Candidate
Glynn Cooreman is a doctoral candidate presenting a poster at the conference on topics related to the ability-to-pay principle.
Ira K. Lindsay
Lecturer at University of Surrey
Ira K. Lindsay is a lecturer at the University of Surrey, UK, with expertise in tax law and policy.
Jean-Philippe Van West
Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Jean-Philippe Van West is a researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, examining the link between ability to pay in EU tax and social security law.
João Félix Pinto Nogueira
Deputy Academic Chairman at IBFD
João Félix Pinto Nogueira serves as the Deputy Academic Chairman at IBFD, contributing to the development and oversight of academic programs and research.
Karl Pauwels
Professor at University of Antwerp
Karl Pauwels is a professor at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in the philosophical foundations of tax law.
Katia Cejie
Researcher at Uppsala University
Katia Cejie is a researcher at Uppsala University, Sweden, focusing on EU tax and social security law.
Larisa-Cătălina Ionescu
Lecturer at University of Bucharest
Larisa-Cătălina Ionescu is a lecturer at the University of Bucharest, Romania, focusing on constitutional law and tax principles.
Marco Greggi
Professor at University of Ferrara
Marco Greggi is a professor at the University of Ferrara, Italy, focusing on the erosion of constitutional principles in tax law.
Martin Sadovsky
Doctoral Candidate
Martin Sadovsky is a doctoral candidate presenting a poster at the conference on topics related to the ability-to-pay principle.
Miranda Stewart
Visiting Global Scholar at IBFD & NYU School of Law
Miranda Stewart is a Visiting Global Scholar at IBFD and a professor at NYU School of Law, specializing in tax law and policy.
Nicole Gibbs
Doctoral Candidate
Nicole Gibbs is a doctoral candidate presenting a poster at the conference on topics related to the ability-to-pay principle.
Nora Schreier
Researcher at University of Graz
Nora Schreier is a researcher at the University of Graz, Austria, examining the applicability of the ability-to-pay principle to VAT law.
Pasquale Pistone
Academic Chairman at IBFD
Pasquale Pistone is the Academic Chairman of IBFD, leading the organization's academic initiatives and research in international tax law.
Pedro Schoueri
Senior Associate at IBFD
Pedro Schoueri is a Senior Associate at IBFD, involved in research and analysis of international tax law topics.
Petros Pantazopoulos
Lecturer at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Petros Pantazopoulos is a lecturer at the School of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, specializing in income tax law.
Raphael Lavez
Researcher at Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT) & Superior School of Engineering and Management (ESEG)
Raphael Lavez is a researcher affiliated with IBDT and ESEG in Brazil, focusing on progressive income taxation and the ability-to-pay principle.
Ricardo André Galendi Júnior
Researcher at Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário (IBDT)
Ricardo André Galendi Júnior is a researcher at IBDT, Brazil, specializing in the intersection of tax law and fundamental rights.
Rick Krever
Professor at University of Western Australia Law School
Rick Krever is a professor at the University of Western Australia Law School, specializing in VAT and the crypto economy.
Rufus Nordman
Doctoral Candidate
Rufus Nordman is a doctoral candidate presenting a poster at the conference on topics related to the ability-to-pay principle.
Sıla Adak
Doctoral Candidate
Sıla Adak is a doctoral candidate presenting a poster at the conference on topics related to the ability-to-pay principle.
Thomas Sendke
Researcher at University of Cologne
Thomas Sendke is a researcher at the University of Cologne, Germany, focusing on the ability-to-pay principle in EU tax law.
Timur Türker
Doctoral Candidate
Timur Türker is a doctoral candidate presenting a poster at the conference on topics related to the ability-to-pay principle.
Yige Zu
Researcher at City University of Hong Kong School of Law
Yige Zu is a researcher at the City University of Hong Kong School of Law, focusing on VAT and the crypto economy.
Event Details
- Date
- May 21-22, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark
- Audience
- Tax professionals, academics, policymakers, and students