2026 Deloitte Africa Annual Tax Conference: Clarity drives progress, confidence builds resilience

Navigating change - Enabling growth - Shaping the future of tax in Africa

In an environment defined by geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty, digital disruption and heightened regulatory scrutiny, tax has become a critical lever of resilience, competitiveness and growth. This three-day conference brings together leading voices from across Africa and beyond to unpack the forces reshaping the tax landscape — and what they mean for business leaders, tax executives and decision-makers.

From global tax and trade policy to technology-enabled enforcement, to the future of tax leadership and operating models, the programme is designed to provide practical insight, strategic perspective and forward-looking dialogue on the issues shaping business in Africa.

Day 1 | Global Dynamics, Economic Policy, Trade and the African Tax Environment

Understanding the geopolitical, economic and regulatory forces shaping taxation and business decisions in Africa

Day 1 explores the global and regional dynamics influencing Africa’s business and tax environment. The agenda examines the evolving global tax and trade policy landscape, and the conditions required to unlock certainty, investment and growth. A key focus of the afternoon is trade and supply chain resilience — exploring how financing structures, trade flows, market shifts and global disruption are reshaping business strategy, cross-border trade and tax outcomes across Africa.

Day 2 | Tax Technology and Administration

The new era of tax enforcement

Day 2 focuses on the rapid modernisation of tax administration and the rise of data-driven enforcement, including tax governance. Sessions explore how technology, AI, e-invoicing and more sophisticated audit approaches are transforming compliance, disputes and the day-to-day realities of the tax function. Day 2 will also focus on global taxation and cross-border complexity, including Pillar Two, as well the role of tax policy in shaping sustainability.

Day 3 | Future of Tax in Africa

The future of work: Leadership, operating models and capability-building for a digital-first tax function

Day 3 looks ahead to the future of the tax function - how it will be led, structured and enabled in a changing world. The programme considers the next wave of reform in Africa, the evolution of tax operating models, and the leadership capabilities required to build agile, future-ready tax functions.

Accommodation

Preferential rates are available at the below selected hotels. Participants are encouraged to contact the hotels directly to make their bookings. Please contact africataxconference@deloitte.com for any queries. 

Location guidelines

The Le Méridien Île Maurice Hotel will follow strict safety guidelines to safeguard the overall safety of participants. If you have special accessibility needs, please advise the organising team, or indicate this during the registration process.

Participants are responsible for safekeeping of their personal property while within the conference premises.

Deloitte guidelines

The safety and wellbeing of guests at events sponsored by Deloitte Africa is always our top priority. Deloitte Africa takes considerable measures to prepare for and provide a safe environment for all guests. If you become ill while attending this event, please contact the Deloitte Africa Annual Tax Conference team for assistance.

The dress code for this event is smart casual. In October, the temperature ranges from 25–30°C in Mauritius.

Participants would be served with breakfast, lunch with intermittent coffee breaks beginning with light breakfast on Tuesday, 6 October and concluding with lunch on Thursday, 8 October. Please indicate any food allergy or dietary preference during the registration process.

Mauritian Rupee (MUR): View current market conversion rates.

Make the most of your trip to Mauritius and unwind after three days of engaging conference activities. We will have a list of curated optional tours in collaboration with third party vendors for your relaxation.

Stay tuned for more information.