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AI is moving VAT compliance beyond automation toward predictive insight and intelligent monitoring. This session examines where AI delivers measurable value, how organisations are deploying it today and how to balance innovation with governance.
Discussion points:
- Where AI adds the most value – classification, anomaly detection, compliance monitoring
- The balance between automation and accountability
- AI adoption – how organisations can, are and should adopt
Hear from industry experts
Speakers
Mark Cliffe
Mark is a senior engineering leader with over 25 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance software in regulated, data-sensitive industries. As Chief Engineer at Fintua, he leads the modernisation of enterprise platforms to enable international growth and seamless client onboarding. Mark has a proven track record in building systems that support high-volume transactions with near-limitless scalability. He combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver secure, reliable, and future-ready solutions. Known for developing high-performing global teams, Mark ensures strong governance, continuous innovation, and alignment between technology and business success.
Venkatesh Periyathambi
Venkatesh Periyathambi is a Principal Data & AI Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale cloud data platforms for enterprise organisations. He has led complex migration programmes on AWS, bridging legacy systems with modern, cloud-native ecosystems. A recognised thought leader at the intersection of data architecture and enterprise AI, Venkatesh is a frequent conference speaker and author of blogs and technical whitepapers on database migration, modernisation, and AI-powered knowledge systems.
Joe Healy
Joe Healy has over 20 years experience supporting clients ranging from start-ups to multinationals. Joe has driven strategy, solution development, business development and partner integration at Fintua for over 14 years and during his tenure Fintua has become the dominant global VAT technology and services provider in the market.
