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
2022 in Numbers
Attendees
Countries
Organisations
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.
Exhibition Opening & Welcome Cocktail Reception
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.
Evening Dinner
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.
Farewell Drinks
Monday 2 October – 09h00 to 12h00
What’s Next for the International Tax Stamp Standard?
Come to this workshop to have your say on the next version of the international tax stamp standard.
In 2018 the International Standards Organisation (ISO) published ISO 22382, ‘Guidelines for the content, security, issuance and examination of excise tax stamps’. This standard is primarily intended as guidance for tax stamp issuers – including specifiers and designers – but it has proven useful to suppliers in facilitating their discussions with customers. Some revenue agencies have already referred to ISO 22382 in their requests for proposals.
It is ISO procedure to review a standard every five years, so this standard is now due for review.
The review is the opportunity to update and improve the standard based on the experience of its first years since publication and to incorporate new developments. The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), which contributed to the development of the standard, has launched a preliminary consultation with stakeholders to learn their view of the standard and – more importantly – how it should be improved through this review.
The Project Leader for this review is Ian Lancaster, who will therefore lead this workshop. He will present a draft of the proposed changes so that you – if you attend this workshop – can give your views and ideas on what should be changed, taken out of, or added to the standard.
This will also be your chance to consider not only how to improve this guidance standard, but whether there should be a corollary compliance standard for tax stamp suppliers, ie. so that suppliers can be certified as meeting the requirements of that standard, making it easier for customers to know that their chosen supplier is indeed suitable as a security stamp supplier.
All stakeholders in the tax stamp environment – revenue agencies, tax stamp issuers, stamp producers and suppliers, component producers and tax stamp inspectors – should have their say, so come to this workshop to contribute and hear others’ views on the next version of this important international standard.
Admission is free for government authorities and ITSA members.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum
Sold-Out
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
Includes one exhibition booth (max. 5x2m) with two delegates
Priority consideration to giving a presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Plus one of the following options:
The sponsor to meet the cost of equipping these
The sponsor to meet the cost of equipping these
If none of the above options are suitable, an option may be chosen from the silver tier.
Silver
Includes one exhibition booth (max. 4x2m) with one delegate
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.
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
Mini Booth (2m x 1m)
EUR 3,550
EUR 3,950
Standard Booth (3m x 2m)
EUR 5,750
EUR 6,400
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
MIni Booth (2m x 1m)
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 3,550
EUR 3,950
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
Standard Booth (3m x 2m)
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 5,750
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
Please note that local VAT at the prevailing rate will be added to all invoices where relevant.
Our Venue
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
Making Your Hotel Reservation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
Booking Your Stay
The online booking is currently not available, watch this space in order to benefit from the special Reconnaissance International rate.
Contact Details
20 Telavi Street
Tbilisi 0103
Georgia
+995 322 77 20 20
Website
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:
events@reconnaissance-intl.com
+44 (0)1932 785 680
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
Delegate Fees
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.
Further discounts apply for early registration – ends on 01 June 2023
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
Standard Delegate
EUR 2,250
EUR 2,500
State Enterprise Delegate 1
EUR 1,550
EUR 1,700
Subscriber to Tax Stamp & Traceability News 2
EUR 2,050
EUR 2,250
ITSA Member 3
EUR 1,800
EUR 2,000
Government First Two Delegates 4
Free of charge
Free of charge
Government Additional Delegate 4
EUR 1,150
EUR 1,250
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. Government Delegate (Revenue Authorities) – Applies to representatives from revenue, customs, enforcement and other government agencies – at a federal, national, state or provincial level
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
All Other Delegates
Pre-Conference Workshop
Free of charge
EUR 350
Delegate Fees
Government representatives can attend the conference free of charge – while special rates are available to state enterprise subsidiaries, ITSA members and subscribers to Tax Stamp & Traceability News.
Further discounts apply for early registration – ends on 01 June 2023
Standard Delegate
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 2,250
EUR 2,500
State Enterprise Delegate
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 1,550
EUR 1,700
State Enterprise Delegate – Applies to 100% state-owned enterprises, such as printers, systems integrator or other suppliers. State enterprises that subscribe to Tax Stamp & Traceability News are also entitled to an additional 10% discount
Subscriber to Tax Stamp & Traceability News
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 2,050
EUR 2,250
Subscriber to Tax Stamp & Traceability News – Includes a 10% discount on the standard delegate rate
ITSA Member
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 1,800
EUR 2,000
ITSA Member – Includes a 20% discount on the standard delegate rate
Government First Two Delegates
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
Free of charge
Free of charge
Government Delegate (Revenue Authorities) – Applies to representatives from revenue, customs , enforcement and other government agencies – at a federal, national, state or provincial level
Government Additional Delegate
Ends 01 Jun 2023
After 01 Jun 2023
EUR 1,150
EUR 1,250
Government Delegate (Revenue Authorities) – Applies to representatives from revenue, customs , enforcement and other government agencies – at a federal, national, state or provincial level
Pre-Conference Workshop Fees
There is an additional charge to attend our pre-conference workshop. Government delegates and ITSA members can attend for free.
All Other Delegates
Pre-Conference Workshop
EUR 350
