Global Tax Update: Key Trends, Policy Shifts, and Business Impact – EY-AmCham Business Breakfast

We are pleased to extend an exclusive invitation to a truly rare opportunity:

join us for an engaging discussion featuring first-hand insights from Craig Hillier, Global Leader – International Tax and Transaction Services at EY, on the latest trends and developments in US foreign tax policy.

We will also explore the OECD’s global minimum tax framework under a new Pillar 2, examining its challenges and opportunities for businesses, and how it can support strategic planning, attract investment, and contribute to a more transparent and balanced global tax landscape.

Additionally, we will cover the latest developments in customs and tariffs, as well as discuss Hungary’s strategic role and opportunities for attracting new US investments.

Schedule:

08:00-09:00: Arrival & Networking Breakfast

09:00-09:05: Welcome by Ákos Janza, President of AmCham

09:05-09:10: Welcome by Miklós Sánta, International Tax and Transaction Services Leader, EY Hungary

09:10-10:00: Keynote by Craig Hillier, Global Leader – International Tax and Transaction Services at EY, followed by Q&A

10:00-11:00: Roundtable Discussion - Sectoral Challenges for Europe and Hungary Amid Recent Developments, followed by Q&A

Panelists:

Miklós Sánta, Tax Partner, EY

Charles Wassen, General Manager Hungary, Dana Incorporated

Moderated by: Dorottya Fábián, Chair, AmCham Tax Committee

The event will be held in English without translation. 

The meeting is open exclusively to C-level AmCham member companies and guests of EY. 

Participation is free, but registration is required.

About the Keynote Speaker:

Craig A. Hillier, EY Global International Tax and Transaction Services Leader

Craig is the EY Global International Tax and Transaction Services Leader and has worked as an advisor to large multinational corporations, start-ups and privately-owned businesses.

With over 25 years of experience, Craig is seasoned in tax issues associated with cross-border M&A, group financing structures, foreign tax credit planning, intellectual property planning, tax treaty planning, taxable and tax-free reorganizations as well as cross-border and domestic financial instruments.

His work with tax directors and financial executives across Europe and the US has helped him bring a unique perspective to cross-border tax issues. Craig is also experienced in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) controversy matters and has represented clients in IRS Appeals.

A member of the Colorado Bar Association as well as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, Craig earned his LLB from the University of Canterbury School of Law and his LLM (Tax) from the University of Denver School of Law.