Conference
SYNERGY for Corporate Legal, Tax and Trade Professionals
SYNERGY is the must-attend annual event from Thomson Reuters
Connecting corporate professionals with exclusive insights and premier content-enabled technology
Topics, technology, training, and people you care about
SYNERGY gives you an exclusive opportunity to connect and learn from experts and peers, gain deeper understanding of the latest insights and trends, share proven best practices, and exchange new ideas. Go beyond the day-to-day and immerse yourself in the world of technology and innovation, gain invaluable insights from thought leaders, and build lasting connections.

Who should attend SYNERGY?
SYNERGY for Corporate Professionals is ideal for customers and prospects who want a better understanding of how to leverage ONESOURCE, Checkpoint, Legal Tracker, HighQ and other Thomson Reuters solutions.
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Discover innovative solutionsDiscover the latest breakthroughs and emerging technologies that help increase the value you bring to your organization.
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See what's changingStrategic insights you need to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the rapidly-changing business environment.
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Connect with expertsInteract and build long-lasting relationships with industry experts, customers, partners, and peers who share your passion for growth.
Generative AI at SYNERGY
See first-hand how Thomson Reuters is making AI work for you and your organization at SYNERGY. Hear from our President & CEO, Steve Hasker, on the state of the industry and how Thomson Reuters is incorporating generative AI to build technology for the future with over $100M invested annually beginning in 2023. With 13 AI-focused sessions and our new immersive AI lab featuring hands-on activities, demos, and presentations, you'll leave SYNERGY with greater confidence to take your organization to new heights in 2024.
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200+sessions over three days
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1200+peers in attendance
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50+industry-leading experts
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16Earn up to 16 CPE credits
Live at SYNERGY
Venus Williams
Keynote speaker
Legendary Tennis Champion: 7-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion, 5-Time Wimbledon Champion, 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Gavin DeGraw
Performing live at our Tuesday night event
GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum singer and songwriter
2023 session catalog and conference focus
SYNERGY will showcase and provide specialized tracks and sessions around ONESOURCE, Checkpoint, Legal Tracker, HighQ and other products, along with a conference agenda filled with breakout sessions, keynote speakers, activities, networking and specialized experts centering around content-driven technology solutions and innovation for Corporations.
Hundreds of key sessions over three days
200+ key sessions spanning product strategy, product training, and thought leadership will be presented this year at SYNERGY. These sessions will be delivered by a range of Thomson Reuters experts, industry experts, and most importantly -- our valued customers. This year, we’ll be offering more opportunities to connect with presenters and sponsors on your important questions. The tax, trade, and legal landscape continues to evolve with constant regulatory changes, requirements, and economic challenges. We are dedicated to delivering the sessions that matter most to you.
Browse our full session catalog and sign up for classes today.
Customize your experience
Conference attendees will be able to shape and personalize their own conference experience by selecting sessions and activities to create a custom agenda for a perfect mix of networking, education, and training experiences.
Hotel information
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
SYNERGY will be held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Standing at the edge of the Front Range, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center showcases the state’s alpine charm and offers guests a welcome reprieve from the typical mountain resort stay.
To receive the Thomson Reuters discounted room rate, please reserve your room through the link below.
Testimonials
Synergy was one of the most impactful conferences I have attended. I met amazing people that I cannot wait to collaborate with.
I have attended this conference for at least 10 years now. Every year I come out with new ideas and am able to plan for our future enhancements by seeing what is coming.
2022 Awards for Corporate Professionals
The awards presented at SYNERGY recognize Corporate professionals like you who excel at using technology to maximize effectiveness. This is an exclusive chance for you and/or your peers to gain professional recognition for outstanding accomplishments and to celebrate with us at SYNERGY this year.
Judging information
A panel made up of industry and Thomson Reuters specialists will be reviewing and selecting winners for each category which will be announced this fall. Award nominations closed September 30.
Corporate Legal Award Categories
- Top Legal Department (Golden Cheetah): How have you used Thomson Reuters Legal Technology solutions (Legal Tracker, HighQ, etc) to tackle major challenges, overcome odds, spearhead a culture of change, and ultimately deliver results back to your department and greater organization?
- Legal Ops – Innovator of the Year: How has your in-house counsel leveraged Thomson Reuters Legal Technology solutions (Legal Tracker, HighQ, Practical Law, Westlaw) for cutting-edge process/automation initiatives to achieve strategic operational goals?
- Trailblazer Award: This key contributor or team leverages Thomson Reuters technology to push boundaries and drive systematic change within their organization, industry, and our communities.
- Partner of the Year: How have you demonstrated commitment to delivering innovative solutions and business results for your market and your customers through partnership with Thomson Reuters suite of products?
Corporate Tax & Trade Award Categories
- Corporate Tax or Trade Department and Key Individual Contributor: Show how your tax or trade department and a key influencer/contributor have challenged the status quo and improved the effectiveness of your department.
- Global/Multi-National Corporate Tax or Trade Department and Key Individual Contributor: How have your global or multi-national tax or trade department and a key influencer/contributor challenged the status quo and improved the effectiveness of your department?
- Cutting Edge Innovator: How have you, your tax or trade department, a team member, or an industry peer used ONESOURCE or Checkpoint for cutting-edge process automation innovations, including: use of RPA, APA, AI, and more?
- Certified Implementer Program of the Year: How has your Certified Implementer mastered the knowledge and use of ONESOURCE™ to maximize tax function effectiveness at a corporation?
- Partner of the Year: How have you demonstrated commitment to delivering innovative solutions and business results for your market and your customers through partnership with Thomson Reuters suite of products?
- Taxologist of the Year: This key contributor is a tax professional that excels in the use of technology to maximize tax function effectiveness with their innovative use of ONESOURCE or Checkpoint.
- Global Trade Innovator of the Year: How has your trade compliance department and key individual contributor used technology to create more effective and efficient processes to help manage global trade for your organization?
- Trailblazer Award: This key contributor or team leverages Thomson Reuters technology to push boundaries and drive systematic change within their organization, industry, and our communities.
Winner benefits
We can’t wait to honor all the outstanding Corporate Legal, Tax, and Trade professionals! Here’s how we will give them the recognition they deserve:
- Unveiling the winners at this year’s SYNERGY conference in Washington, D.C. Join us here!
- Recognizing winners with press and social activities and providing an opportunity for them to share their best practices with the world.
- All finalists will receive welcome gift, VIP seating for themselves plus a guest during day two keynote presentations, and VIP invites to a social reception with leaders ahead of SYNERGY social.
- Winners will receive a grand prize valued at $500
Congratulations to the 2022 award winners!
The winners of the 2022 awards have been announced at the SYNERGY2022 conference.
Golden Cheetah – Top Legal Department
- Grace Lu – San Manuel
Taxologist of the year
- Luis Perez – Dell EMC
Partner of the year
- Mark Thorp – SAP
Cutting edge innovator
- Dante Colonna – Global Tax Management
Trailblazer award
- Jonathan Martin – Kellogg Brown & Root
Legal Operations – Innovator of the Year
- Lyndsey Wurst Somsen – Securian Financial Group
Corporate Tax or Trade Department & Key Individual Contributor
- Nick Ball – Sunrun
Certified Implementer Program of the Year
- Chris Karalis – KPMG LLP
Global/Multi-National Corporate Tax or Trade Department & Key Individual Contributor
- Audrey Watzman – FTI Consulting
Global Trade Innovator of the Year
- Thomas Behr – J.M. Huber Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors
Platinum elite sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Silver sponsors
For additional information or assistance with registration, please contact the SYNERGY Corporates Team at SYNERGYsupport@thomsonreuters.com
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All CLE credits are pending final approval by the individual regulatory authorities. If you have any questions, please email the West LegalEdcenter team at WLECAccreditation@thomsonreuters.com.