About the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum
Excise duty on tobacco, spirits, wine, beer and other excisable goods is an important source of revenue for governments. This income is, however, under threat from the illicit trade in all these goods – whether in the form of contraband, counterfeiting or tax evasion.
Governments, which are losing billions each year in lost revenues, can protect themselves and this valuable source of revenue by deploying tax stamps as a vehicle for tax collection and proof of payment. And the same vehicle, in providing proof of authenticity and secure track and trace, also protects the interests of other stakeholders, including economic operators, consumers and public health bodies.
The objective of the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum is to bring together government excise and customs agencies, investigators and law enforcement, regulators, cigarette, alcohol and other excisable product manufacturers and distributors, security printers, supply chain specialists and integrators, suppliers of authentication and serialisation technologies, and systems integrators – to hear about and discuss the latest developments in tax stamp and traceability systems and learn from one another about requirements, best practice and potential solutions.
Topics Covered Typically Include:
- The problems of illicit trade and its devastating impact
- National and international initiatives to provide solutions combining technology, policing and effective enforcement
- Case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of tax stamp and traceability programmes
- Practical technology-based countermeasures to aid authentication, fiscal verification and supply chain security
Who Should Attend the Forum?
- Revenue agencies and issuing authorities
- Customs and excise officials
- Law enforcement agencies
- Investigative services
- Tobacco and alcohol regulators
- Anti-counterfeiting and IP organisations
- Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers of tobacco, alcohol and other excisable products
- Tax stamp and track and trace system and equipment manufacturers
- Security printers and integrators
- Labelling companies and packaging converters
- Suppliers of security substrates, authentication and serialisation technologies
- Data management specialists and systems integrators
Programme Outline
Pre-Conference Seminars
Our pre-conference workshops enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of a topical issue.
General Sessions
The first day of the conference is dedicated to exploring the bigger picture, discussing the principal drivers behind government policy and regulation as well as best practice in developing and enforcing tax stamp programmes.
General Sessions
On day two we take a more in-depth view of the specific authentication and supply chain security solutions available, as well as the practical implementation of these in tax stamp programmes around the world.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Elevate Your Brand
Platinum
GBP TBC
Sponsorship of the cocktail reception or sponsorship of the conference dinner (additional charges apply)
Guaranteed presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Promotional gift to delegates
Gold
GBP TBC
Priority consideration to giving a presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Plus one of the following options:
Silver
GBP TBC
Priority consideration to giving a presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Plus one of the following options:
Exhibitor Information
There will be approximately 20 exhibition booths located alongside the conference hall and the exhibition is open throughout the event. Social events such as the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Farewell Drinks and all refreshment breaks are held in the exhibition area to maximise booth visitors.
What’s Included – Mini Booth
A cost-effective option for smaller companies who only want to display literature and have a representative on the stand
- 2x1m hard-walled booth
- Includes standard power supply, information counter and chairs
- 1 full conference delegate
- Listing on website and printed programme for the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum
What’s Included – Standard Booth
Allows space to display equipment and product examples or to have seated discussions
- 3x2m hard-walled booth
- Includes standard power supply, information counter and chairs
- 1 full conference delegate
- Listing on website and printed programme for the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum
Madrid, Spain
Our Venue
Making Your Hotel Reservation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
Booking Your Stay
Delegates will be able to book their stay for the conference and receive the special Reconnaissance International rate.
Watch this space!
Beware of Unsolicited Offers
Delegates should only book their accommodation using the official reservation page when it becomes available – and not through any other agent. Disreputable companies (such as Trade Show Housing) have been known to approach delegates with unauthorised offers – and these companies cannot be trusted. Such companies have not been endorsed by us – and we never share delegate information with any housing company or travel agent. All unsolicited offers should be ignored. If you have any questions or concerns about the hotel arrangements, contact the conference team: [email protected]
+44 (0)1932 785 680
Delegate Fees
Your Path to Insight
Government representatives can attend the conference free of charge – while special rates are available to state enterprise subsidiaries, , International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members and subscribers to Tax Stamp & Traceability News.
1. State Enterprise Delegate – Applies to 100% state-owned enterprises, such as printers, systems integrators or other suppliers. State enterprises that subscribe to Tax Stamp & Traceability News are also entitled to an additional 10% discount
2. Subscriber to Tax Stamp & Traceability News – Includes a 10% discount on the standard delegate rate
3. ITSA Member – Includes a 20% discount on the standard delegate rate
4. Revenue Authority Delegate – Applies to representatives from finance ministries, revenue, customs and excise authorities, enforcement and other government agencies – at a federal, national, state or provincial level. It does not apply to state-owned production enterprises (who instead qualify for the state enterprise rate).
Pre-Conference Workshop Fees
There is an additional charge to attend our pre-conference workshop. Government delegates and ITSA members can attend for free.
Government – ITSA