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1 7 th Zurich Regional and Global Headquarters Conference Switzerland in a global setting securing the benefits while managing the costs Thursday, 2 November am to 3.30 pm, with a networking lunch at the Kameha Grand

2 Invitation Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to invite you to the 7 th Zurich Regional and Global Headquarters Conference. Successful multinational HQ s like yours, value Switzerland as an increasingly attractive business location from which to navigate through challenging times. It is crucial to monitor political and legislative developments near and far to reap the benefits from global trade. At this year s HQ conference, we will put the spotlight on two such influences: the relation ship between Switzerland and the EU and the potential US tax reform. The keynote speakers will give you insights into how Switzerland can keep the balance in its relationship with the European Union and into the impacts of US tax reform on HQ s operating out of Switzerland. We will combine plenary sessions on topical subjects and break-out sessions focused on additional specific issues. It is our goal to provide a lively platform with sufficient networking opportunities for you to interact with speakers, your peers and experts from PwC. The PwC Event App will enhance your experience, it will enable you to access information at your fingertips, interact with speakers and other participants, and develop your network. We look forward to welcoming you to this year s event. Maire Walsh Tax Partner Martin Kennard Assurance Partner Register on hqzhconference2017

3 Programme am Registration, coffee and networking am Welcome and introduction Maire Walsh, Tax Partner, PwC Switzerland Martin Kennard, Assurance Partner, PwC Switzerland am Opening Switzerland in a global setting Dieter Wirth, Leader Tax, Legal and HR Services, PwC Switzerland am The European Union inside the machines Edwin Visser, Tax Policy Leader EMEA, PwC Netherlands am Location Switzerland risks and opportunities Martin Godel, Deputy Head Economic Promotion Directorate and Head SME- Policy Division, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) am Overview on break-out sessions am Break am Break-out sessions, round 1: (please select one topic) Topic 1: Income tax accounting dealing with uncertainty and transparency Arno Groenewoud, VP Global Finance and Tax, Idorsia Ltd. moderated by Martin Kennard, Assurance Partner and Reto Inauen, Tax Senior Manager, PwC Switzerland Topic 2: Innovative cost management: digital in finance organizations Frederic Devienne,Vice President Finance EME & APA, AGCO moderated by Darioush Zirakzadeh, Advisory Director, PwC Switzerland Topic 3: Swiss tax update in the international context Corporate speaker tbd moderated by Martina Walt, Tax Partner and Armin Marti, Tax Partner, PwC Switzerland

4 pm Lunch and networking pm Break-out sessions, round 2: (please select one topic) Topic 1: Income tax accounting dealing with uncertainty and transparency Arno Groenewoud, VP Global Finance and Tax, Idorsia Ltd. moderated by Martin Kennard, Assurance Partner and Reto Inauen, Tax Senior Manager, PwC Switzerland Topic 2: Innovative cost management: digital in finance organizations Frederic Devienne,Vice President Finance EME & APA, AGCO moderated by Darioush Zirakzadeh, Advisory Director, PwC Switzerland Topic 3: Swiss tax update in the international context Corporate speaker tbd moderated by Martina Walt, Tax Partner and Armin Marti, Tax Partner, PwC Switzerland pm US tax reform latest updates Live video cast from Washington D.C. Rohit Kumar, Principal and Leader Washington National Tax Services (WNTS), PwC US moderated by Tom Quinn, Partner, PwC US pm Panel discussion: perspectives on the future of Switzerland in a global setting Panel members (tbc) pm Conclusions followed by a networking coffee Please use our PwC Events App: Our «HQ Conference» goes digital!

5 Key topics Switzerland in a global setting Income tax accounting dealing with uncertainty and transparency The European Union inside the machines Innovative cost management: digital in finance organizations Location Switzerland risks and opportunities Swiss tax update in the international context

6 Organisation Date Thursday, 2 November 2017 Time 8.00 am to 3.30 pm, with a networking lunch Venue Hotel Kameha Grand Dufaux-Strasse Opfikon PwC Events App: Our HQ Conference goes digital! Access information at your fingertips, interact with speakers and other participants, and develop your network. Your login information will be sent to you one week before the event. Experience an interactive session with our HQ App at an early stage and share the areas you want to cover with our PwC hosts. Fee The participation fee for the conference is CHF 500 including 8% VAT, documentation, lunch and refreshments. Participants The number of participants is limited. Registration Please register online via the PwC Switzerland Academy website at Registrations close on 15 October Please indicate your two preferred break-out topics select from those listed in the programme overleaf. Contact Pamela Bissig Grafenauweg Zug pamela.bissig@ch.pwc.com

6 th Zurich Regional and Global Headquarters Conference

www.pwc.ch/hqzhconference2016 6 th Zurich Regional and Global Headquarters Conference Switzerland resilience and stability amongst uncertainty and geopolitical turmoil Wednesday, 5 October 2016 8.15 am