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Iron Chef vs. Iron-Clad Compliance | Cohosted by AWS
Roadshow
April 30, 2026
4 pm – 8 pm
Private Residence of Kent Rathbun
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Event overview

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.

Speakers
Jason McGregory
Vice President
Customer Relations
Murphy & Long
Juliette Moore
Director of Tax
Compliance
Global Life Companies
Selena Hernandez
Consumer Product Tax
Compliance Associate
Best Bourbon, Inc.
William Montgomery
Chief Executive Officer
The Tax Neutralizer
Jason McGregory
Vice President
Customer Relations
Murphy & Long
Juliette Moore
Director of Tax
Compliance
Global Life Companies
Selena Hernandez
Consumer Product Tax
Compliance Associate
Best Bourbon, Inc.
William Montgomery
Chief Executive Officer
The Tax Neutralizer

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Thursday, April 30
4:00 pm

Arrivals & Registration

Arrive at Kent Rathbun’s private Dallas residence

4:30 pm

Tax in 2026: What Finance & Tax Leaders Must Change Now

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.

5:15 pm

Inside Tax Transformation: Customer Fireside Chat

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.

5:45 pm

The Future of Tax Compliance: What the Next 5 Years Will Look Like

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.

6:00 pm

Interactive Cooking Demo with Chef Kent Rathbun

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.

6:30 pm

Gourmet Dinner & Drinks

Venue

Private residence of Chef Kent Rathbun
April 30, 2026
4 pm – 8 pm
Private Residence of Kent Rathbun
Sponsors
Costco

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