Programme
From Monday, 17 November, to Friday, 21 November 2025, The International Tax Week offers a week full of lectures, case studies, and social events. Work in multinational teams, tackle real-world scenarios, and learn from experts in international taxation.
Check the full daily schedule to see what’s happening each day!
Monday 17 November
15:30–17:00
🧳 Arrival & Check-in
Lobby
17:15–17:30
👋 Welcome Everyone!
Zuiddiep
17:30–18:00
🎥 City & University Intro Video – Part 1
Zuiddiep
18:00–19:00
🍽️ Dinner in Group Teams
Restaurant
19:00–20:00
🧠 Group Assignment (IC Cup - Assignment A)
Common Areas / Lounge
20:15–20:45
🎬 City & University Intro Video – Part 2
Zuiddiep
21:00–22:30
🍪 Tax Snacks
Zuiddiep
Tuesday 18 November
7:30–8:45
🍳 Breakfast
Restaurant
9:00–10:00
🎤 Guest Lecture — Mark Holmes, Birmingham City University
Zuiddiep
10:15–12:00
📘 Case Study Work (Part 1)
Group Rooms
12:00–13:15
🥗 Lunch
Restaurant
13:30–14:30
🎓 Guest Lecture — Deloitte Transfer Pricing (Dirk Coppejans & Pieter Fossé)
Zuiddiep
14:30–15:30
💼 Assignment Finalisation
Group Rooms
16:00–17:45
🧑⚖️ Board of Directors (Group Time Slots)
Foyer
17:00–18:00
🏐 Sport Activity (Groups 1,2,5,6,9,10,13,14)
Sports Hall
18:00–19:15
🍽️ Dinner
Restaurant
20:30–22:00
🧠 Quiz Night
Foyer
Wednesday 21 November
7:30–9:15
🍳 Breakfast
Restaurant
9:30–11:45
📘 Case Study Work (Part 2)
Group Rooms
10:45–11:30
💬 Helpdesk
Lounge
11:30
⏰ Deadline: Part 2 Submission
11:45–12:45
🥗 Lunch
Restaurant
13:00
📸 Group Picture (Meet Outside)
Vayamundo
13:15–14:15
🚌 Bus to Ghent
Vayamundo
15:00–17:00
🏙️ Group Assignment (IC Cup – Assignment B)
Ghent City Centre
17:00–21:45
🌆 Free Time in Ghent
Ghent City Centre
22:00–23:00
🚌 Bus Back to Ostend
Parking Gent Dampoort
Thursday 20 November
7:30–9:15
🍳 Breakfast
Restaurant
9:30–10:15
📘 Case Study Work (Part 3)
Group Rooms
10:30–11:30
🎓 Guest Lecture — Peter Chiau, FPS Finance
Zuiddiep
11:30–12:15
💬 Helpdesk & Group Work (Part 3)
Group Rooms / Lounge
12:15–13:15
🥗 Lunch
Restaurant
13:30–15:30
📘 Assignment Finalisation
Group Rooms
15:30–17:15
🧑⚖️ Board of Directors (Group Time Slots)
Foyer
16:30–17:30
🏐 Sport Activity (Groups 3,4,7,8,11,12,15,16)
Sports Hall
18:00–19:15
🍽️ Dinner (Group Teams)
Restaurant
20:00–20:30
🏆 Award Ceremony – TP & IC Cup
Zuiddiep
From 21:00
🎉 Closing Night
Bar des Amis, Langestraat Ostend
Friday 21 November
7:30–9:15
🍳 Breakfast
Restaurant
🧳 Check-out (by 10:00)
Lobby
🧼 Return bedding, dishes & trash
Ground Floor Baskets
👋 Departure