GPA Payroll Symposium
Date: 5th November 2024
Time: 13.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Shangri-La Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd Near Financial Metro Station - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Join us on 5th November in Dubai for the GPA Payroll Leadership Symposium, focusing on the Complexities of Payroll Globally and within the GCC region. This free event will explore how strategic payroll leadership can drive organisational success by aligning payroll strategies with overall business goals.
Key discussions will include the latest HR & Payroll Legislation updates, adapting to transformations, and understanding the impact of AI and Earned Wage Access (daily pay), on payroll operations and the employee experience. We will round up the day with a panel discussion on How advancements in technology will influence the future role of payroll leaders
Gain valuable insights, connect with industry experts, and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the evolving business landscape. We look forward to seeing you there!
Session One
Tax Compliance in Africa: The Do’s, the Don’ts and the Consequences
Navigating tax compliance in Africa comes with unique challenges. This presentation explores the key challenges faced by payroll professionals and taxpayers in maintaining tax compliance. It also outlines practical steps to reduce the risk of non-compliance. With a specific focus on South Africa, this session also explores the financial and potential criminal consequences of non-compliance. Finally, the presentation will outline the remedies available to non-compliant taxpayers under the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, enabling them to restore compliance, mitigate financial losses, and reduce the risk of criminal persecution.
Speaker: Deoné Ferreira, Tax Manager, Praxima
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
Session Two
Payroll and the Tech Revolution
The payroll industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Key trends include the rise of artificial intelligence, increased system integration, automated validation processes, and improved payment distribution mechanisms. These innovations are unfolding against the backdrop of a strained global economy, where organizations are pressured to achieve more with fewer resources.
Despite these challenges, the core mission of payroll remains unchanged: delivering accurate and timely pay while maintaining compliance and data security. The methods to achieve this will evolve rapidly, with the pace of change expected to accelerate in the coming years. How do we meet this challenge and turn it into an opportunity?
Speaker: Grayson Hopkins, Partner, Axiomatic
Session Three
Payroll in Focus: Today’s Realities and Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Join us for a lively discussion on the current state of payroll and what the future holds. Our experts will explore today’s biggest challenges — from compliance and workforce change to payments and technology — and share insights on how innovation is reshaping the future of payroll.
Panellists:
Grayson Hopkins, Partner, Axiomatic
Tom Cook, Head of Sales – Mass Payments, Ebury
Emile Siegers, VP of Growth Markets, ADP
The Agenda
The Speakers
The Venue
Shangri-La Dubai
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 75880 United Arab Emirates
Phone: (971 4) 343 8888
E-mail: sldb@shangri-la.com
Public Transportation
Financial Centre Metro Station - 0.45 kilometers
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station - 1.00 kilometers
Emirates Towers Metro Station - 1.30 kilometers
World Trade Centre Metro Station - 2.30 kilometers
Business Bay Metro Station - 2.50 kilometers
The Sponsor
TransferMate is an international payments solution that helps companies save thousands on global payroll payments. TransferMate also integrates with the most popular accounting and payroll software, so it’s even easier and faster to pay your international employees.
Melanie Pizzey
CEO
Global Payroll Alliance
Grayson Hopkins
Partner
Axoimatic
Deoné Ferreira
Tax Manager
Praxima
Emile Siegers
VP of Growth Markets
ADP
Tom Cook
Head of Sales - Mass Payments
Ebury
GPA Payroll Symposium
Date: 6th November 2025
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Sandton Sun & Towers, Corner of Alice Lane &, 5th St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Join us where Payroll & HR professionals will come together for an afternoon of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration.. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or expanding your network with new industry peers, this symposium offers a unique platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and stay ahead in the evolving payroll landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and build meaningful connections in a vibrant professional setting!
The Venue
Sandton Hotel
Located on the Northern edge of the Sandton CBD, we are within easy reach of the Sandton Gautrain Station, Benmore shopping centre, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City and the many corporate offices that make this the economic heart of Johannesburg.
Address: 5 Benmore Rd, Benmore Gardens, Johannesburg, 2196
Phone: +27 11 395 4777