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SYNERGY2019

November 10-13, 2019 | Denver, Colorado
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
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  1. Overview
  2. Schedule
  3. Fees
  4. Awards
  5. Hotel
  6. Entertainment
  7. Sponsors
  8. FAQ

Thomson Reuters SYNERGY User Conference 2019 for corporations

We invite you to join us in Colorado for SYNERGY2019 — a gathering of the industry elite and an opportunity to share expertise, energize your connections, and empower your circle of influence. You'll be able to attend educational sessions and learn from the best and brightest in the tax industry — plus you'll spend four days earning CPE credit, getting hands-on training, learning about technology updates, and being inspired by tax and technology experts.

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4 days of interactive learning

Learn, discuss, share, and have fun as you explore the future of tax and accounting with users and experts from around the country.

  • 50+
    Speakers
  • 100+
    Sessions
  • 100+
    Experts
  • 17
    CPE Credits

2019 schedule

Explore the full potential of Thomson Reuters tax technology

Sunday, November 10

2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 Registration opens
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
 Sponsor exhibits
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
 Experience zone
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 Welcome reception

Conference features

Welcome reception
Kick off the conference at our SYNERGY welcome reception. You'll mix and mingle with other Thomson Reuters customers and staff.

Social media
Join the conversation! Connect with us on social media by using #SYNERGYTaxTech.

Innovation Lab
Get a first-hand look at the latest ONESOURCE and Checkpoint technology developments and share your feedback and ideas.

Monday, November 11

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Registration
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
 Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
 Opening general session
9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 Experience zone
9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 Sponsor exhibits
9:45 a.m. – 11:50 p.m.
 Educational sessions
11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
 Lunch
12:50 – 5:30 p.m.
 Educational sessions
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
 Exhibitor reception

Conference features

Exhibitor reception
Visit with our SYNERGY sponsors while enjoying a cocktail and light snack.

Taxologist
Taxologists are tax professionals who embrace technology to yield remarkable results. Nominations for 2019 Taxologist Awards opening soon.

Tuesday, November 12

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information desk
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
 Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
 Sponsor exhibits
7:30 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
 Experience zone
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 Educational sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
 Lunch
12:30 – 5:40 p.m.
 Educational sessions
7:30 – 11:00 p.m.
 Tuesday night special event

Conference features

Tuesday night event
Experience Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum located on the former Lowry Airforce Base during our Tuesday night event.  And we’re bringing the outdoors inside a massive 182,000 square foot hanger so you can try activities like kayaking and rock climbing — plus amazing acts like Flying Ace athletes flying high with skis and snowboards.

We guarantee a Colorado experience to remember!

Demo theatre
Stop by the experience zone to view the full schedule of demonstrations covering best practices, solution ideas, and more.

Checkpoint
Learn how hundreds of thousands of tax and accounting professionals use
Thomson Reuters Checkpoint every day to do their jobs faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. Test drive Checkpoint Edge and experience for yourself how it delivers the latest in artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, and machine learning technologies, combined with the tax and accounting expertise of our editorial staff.

Wednesday, November 13

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information desk
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
 Breakfast
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
 Closing session
9:45 – 10:40 a.m.
 Educational sessions
12:05 – 1:05 p.m.
 Lunch
1:05 – 3:10 p.m.
 Educational sessions

Conference features

Closing session
Join us as we wrap up an eventful conference, and enjoy a moderated Reuters panel discussing the constant state of change from tax regulations to the geopolitical landscape and how they impact organizations.

Customer center
Visit our customer center at this year's conference to learn how to use this powerful platform for your ONESOURCE product support needs or to create your OnePass account.

Community
Connect with other ONESOURCE users in our customer-only online community.

 

 

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$1975

through August 31 with early bird pricing.

Registration includes:
Welcome reception, keynote addresses, exhibitor reception, educational sessions,  up to 17 hours of CPE credit, special Tuesday evening event, and seven meals.

After August 31, 2018, the registration fee will be $2,225.

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2019 Taxologist Awards

The Taxologist Awards program recognizes outstanding tax departments and individuals who have excelled in maximizing tax function effectiveness and driving significant value to their organization together with Thomson Reuters.

Nominations will open summer 2019. Please check back for updates.

2018 Taxologist Award winners

Corporate Tax Department

  • Ricardo Gomez
    Director of Tax, Skanska USA, Inc.
  • Caleb Tevis
    Manager, Tax Technology and Operations,
    VF Corporation.
  • Carmen Nielsen
    Tax Process and Technology Manager,
    CUNA Mutual Group
  • Sharon Rosiak
    Tax Technology Manager,
    Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Global Corporate Tax Department

  • Sandhya Edupaganty and Judy Chu
    Tax Compliance and Technology Director;
    Tax Technology Manager,
    Texas Instruments Incorporated
  • Smita Taank
    Senior Tax Leader Special Projects,
    Tax Management, Honeywell Control Systems Ltd.
  • Lashell Estes
    State Income Tax Manager, WestRock Company
  • Heather Finley Brasher
    Principal, Tax Accounting, Sabre Corporation

Certified Implementer Partner

  • Ryan Lynch
    Managing Director, Tax Automation Services, Global Tax Management, Inc.

New Customer of the Year

  • Nick VanDerlyke
    Senior Tax Manager, Income Tax, Sonepar USA

Trust Tax Management

  • Gwen Schroeder
    Tax Specialist, Trust Point Inc.

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Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center
Denver, Colorado
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Entertainment

Enjoy a Colorado adventure at this year's SYNERGY!

Colorado is known for its beautiful scenery, great food, and awesome outdoor activities. And you’ll get to experience it all during our Tuesday night event at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum located on the former Lowry Airforce Base.

We’re bringing the outdoors inside a massive 182,000 square foot hangar so you can try a variety of activities, like kayaking and rock climbing — plus enjoy amazing acts like Flying Ace athletes flying high with skis and snowboards.

We guarantee a Colorado experience to remember! 

Thank you to our 2018 sponsors

If you're interested in being a SYNERGY2019 sponsor, please contact Terry Storholm at terry.storholm@tr.com or call 651 687 7327 for more information.

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Platinum

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Frequently asked questions

Registration

  • Click on the orange Register Now button located at the top right corner of this web page and complete the registration form.

  • If you need to cancel your registration, you may process that directly via the website.  To view the refund policy, go to registration, select the Fees & Policies tab and then click on the Details link next to the conference fee and registration date that apply to you.  No refund is provided if you register after September 30, 2019.

    If you have registered for the conference and are unable to attend, you may substitute another person from your company.  The original registered attendee must submit a written cancellation request, including their substitute’s first name, last name and email address to onesourceuserconference@tr.com or call 703.738.9146.

  • A limited number of discounted hotel rooms at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, starting at $279, are available until October 18, 2019.    

  • You can book at hotel room directly with the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center online, or by calling 720-452-6900 and asking for the Thomson Reuters SYNERGY Corporate Conference group block.

Agenda and sessions

  • The SYNERGY agenda is available under the Agenda tab on the registration site.  Check back regularly to see the most current agenda.

  • Session selection is available as you register for SYNERGY. The full schedule of sessions will be available in early summer. If you register for SYNERGY prior to the session schedule being available, simply return to the registration section using the link in your confirmation email. To simplify your session selection, use the Select a Topic and Advanced Search capabilities.

  • Thomson Reuters offers a private, online Tax Community for customers only. Within Community is a subject for "SYNERGY for Corporations," with several sub-topics and various subjects for ONESOURCE and Checkpoint.

Travel

  • No, the hotel and travel fee are separate from the price of the SYNERGY conference.

  • The Denver International Airport is closest to the resort and conference center.

  • Find more information about the Denver area by visiting https://www.denver.org/. 

Miscellaneous

  • Your adult guests (over 21) are welcome to join us for the following selection of evening events and meals:

    • Welcome Reception:  $175
    • Exhibitor Reception:  $100
    • Entertainment Evening:  $200

    Guest selection includes food, beverage, and entertainment for selected meals and/or events.  It does not include access to general and breakout sessions.  Guests are responsible for their hotel accommodations, air and ground transportation, other meals, and optional activities.

  • The dress code for the event is business casual. We recommend you bring additional attire if you plan to explore the city. The Tuesday night event is casual.

  • We recommend you bring what you would normally pack for a business trip.  However, we encourage you to bring extra chargers for electronic devices, any printed materials you may want for sessions (SYNERGY sessions will be paper-free) and extra business cards.

  • You’ll receive an email with specific instructions for downloading the app in late October.

Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting Professional Software & Service is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

All complaints should be submitted to Tonya Clark, Director, ONESOURCE University for resolution. Complaints regarding content or delivery of sessions will be reviewed by SYNERGY staff and Product Management. All other complaints will be reviewed by SYNERGY staff and ONESOURCE University management. Corrections made will follow the standards that are stated in the National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy's (NASBA) CPE administration policies. All interested parties: CPA, State Board, etc. are then notified of the resolution.

Tonya Clark, Director ONESOURCE University
972-250-8226
tonya.clark@tr.com

ONESOURCE University
972-250-8132
onesource.university@tr.com