Join Sovos and AWS for an exclusive experience designed to bring clarity to what’s ahead for the tax industry hosted at the private Dallas residence of Iron Chef winner Kent Rathbun. You’ll hear practical insights, real-world perspectives from partners and customers, and a Sovos vision session outlining how organizations can prepare strategically for what’s next.
Following the discussion, the experience shifts from strategic conversation to interactive culinary artistry. Chef Kent Rathbun will host a live cooking demonstration inside his personal home, culminating in a gourmet, chef-curated dinner.
Arrive at Kent Rathbun’s private Dallas residence
A Practical discussion covering highlights from tax season and the regulatory landscape ahead — including the IRS transition from FIRE to IRIS, global e-invoicing mandates, the rise of AI in tax operations, and broader compliance trends.
In this candid fireside chat facilitated by Sovos & AWS, a tax leader will share the unfiltered story of transforming their compliance strategy: what made the status quo impossible to defend, where their existing process broke down first, and what they wish someone had told them before they started.
This session offers an honest look at the future: the rise of continuous transaction controls, real-time reporting, ERP-native compliance, and AI-assisted tax operations. Plus, an overview of how Sovos approaches continuous compliance — so organizations can stay ahead without complexity.
Following our insightful discussions, Chef Kent Rathbun will host an interactive cooking demonstration inside his personal home. You’ll enjoy a live culinary experience with behind-the-scenes techniques and storytelling. This is a rare opportunity to engage with one of Dallas’s most celebrated chefs in an intimate, private setting.
Kent Rathbun is one of America's most celebrated chefs — a James Beard Award nominee, Iron Chef winner, and the culinary force behind some of Dallas's most iconic dining destinations. Known for his mastery of bold flavors and effortless hospitality, Kent brings the same passion to his private kitchen as he does to his acclaimed restaurants. An evening in his home is a rare and remarkable privilege.