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Rob van der Woude
Chief Tax Officer, Fonoa
Fonoa's Chief Tax Officer, ex-Head of EMEA Tax at Uber, with extensive tech consulting experience in US and EMEA. Based in Bucharest & Amsterdam.
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April 14, 2026
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New York
Join your local SYNAPSE workshop
Enjoy hands-on workshops and gain practical strategies to immediately improve your tax processes.
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Why attend SYNAPSE
New York
This isn’t your average tax conference. Get into the depths of compliance with fellow business leaders while having a great time.
What to expect
We've thought through every detail so you can focus on learning and connecting.
Learning from tax experts
Join hands-on workshops and hear about Fonoa's vision for the future of tax.
Networking and collaboration
Talk with your peers about what’s actually working—and what isn't.
All the essentials
Enjoy meals, refreshments, branded gear, and a great venue in New York.
Our 2026 speaker lineup
Meet the team leading the workshops and sessions during the day.
Rob van der Woude
Chief Tax Officer, Fonoa
Ben Lewis
Director, Tax Platform, Fonoa
New York
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Ben Lewis
Director, Tax Platform, Fonoa
Ben is an ACA/CTA qualified professional with an MBA from London Business School. He has a robust background in tax transformation and technology from Big 4 advisory firms and a global entertainment company. Based in London, he is dedicated to advancing tax automation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Kamile Skinderyte
Senior Tax Technology Manager, Fonoa
New York
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Kamile Skinderyte
Senior Tax Technology Manager, Fonoa
Kamile leads the tax team for Fonoa’s Tax Engine product. She brings 10+ years of indirect tax experience across industry and product, with deep hands-on expertise in tax engines, ERPs, and global e-invoicing, and is driving AI adoption to scale efficiency and accuracy within Fonoa.
Featured sessions
Enjoy a half-day of interactive presentations and a workshop, followed by lunch and networking.
Register nowOpening session
The Path to No-Touch Tax
This opening keynote sets the tone for the day, diving into how central tax truth and data ownership work in a world evolving daily with AI and other advancements.
Workshop
Measuring Tax Tech Maturity
This interactive working session gives you the tools to diagnose the maturity of your indirect tax operations and map a path forward.
Wrap up
Turning Insight into Action
This will leave you aligned on the future of indirect tax and inspired to take the next steps on insights from the day.
Agenda
Plan your day at SYNAPSE London. Explore keynote sessions, expert talks, and interactive workshops.
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Who should attend
If your business operates at scale globally and you meet the qualifications below, we’d love to accept your registration request. Qualifications:
You own the transaction journey, or
You lead indirect tax strategy, or
You're driving tax technology forward
Register for SYNAPSE
This isn’t your average tax conference. Join us and we know you’ll agree.
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“What an electric atmosphere. It was fantastic to connect with so many brilliant minds from across tax and tech, from CFOs to leaders and beyond.”
Manish Shukla
Product at Netflix
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“5/5 stars, just perfect. Not too many breaks, not too many long sessions, good location, good food and giveaways.”
Senior Tax Manager
Kaspersky
“The day was fantastic—the speakers, location, networking.”
Global Indirect Tax Manager
Snapchat
Venue & Accommodation
New York @ The Beekman Hotel – Tuesday 14th April
The Beekman Hotel is a beautifully restored landmark in Lower Manhattan, blending historic architecture with modern luxury. Guests will arrive through a stunning atrium and enjoy stylish, comfortable spaces perfect for networking and conversation. Its central location makes it easy to reach from anywhere in the city, whether you’re coming by subway, taxi, or on foot.
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Join us at SYNAPSE
New York
This isn’t your average tax conference. Join us and we know you’ll agree.
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