General Information

Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
150 Anza Boulevard
Burlingame, California 94010

Program:

COST’s 2027 AI/Digital World Workshop will be held March 1^st through 3^rd. The Workshop will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the 1^st with sessions focused on AI that will be interactive. There will be sessions all day on the 2^nd, and evening receptions will be held on both days.  The Workshop will wrap up on the 3^rd around noon.

COST’s 2027 AI/Digital World Workshop will cover the key state and local tax issues that affect anyone using technology in their operations (and isn’t that just about everyone?).  The first day of the Workshop will focus exclusively on AI and will provide an overview of the leading AI platforms available to SALT practitioners and discuss the factors to consider when determining which platform is best suited for specific use cases  as well as  providing hands-on demonstrations of AI agents operating in a corporate tax environment, showcasing how these technologies can automate workflows, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights that enable tax teams to work smarter and faster. The Workshop is for someone at all levels of state and local tax experience. No advance preparation is needed. Only employees of COST industry member and non-COST industry member companies are invited to attend.

This course is tentatively approved for 11 CPE (50 min.) hours. There are no prerequisites for this Workshop and the program level is intermediate.  COST will also assist in securing CLE credits with state bar associations.

Registration Fees: 

COST is offering a 3 for 2 registration promotion through February 17^th.  Contact Tiffany Frazier to apply for the promotion.

NOTE: Hotel reservations are not included in the registration fee.

NOTE: Hotel reservations are not included in the registration fee.

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:

A limited number of rooms are available for a discounted rate of $209 plus tax. To make a reservation at the reduced rate you will need to call the hotel at 650-342-4600 and ask for the “Council On State Taxation – AI/Digital World Workshop Courtesy Room Rate”. 

Your company must be in good standing with COST at time of registration and at time of program in order for its employees to attend at the COST Industry Member rate.   

Cancellation Fees:

A $50 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations received on or before February 16, 2026; cancellations after February 16^th will not be refunded.

For complaints and special refund policies you can contact Karen Galdamez ([email protected]), 202.484.5220.

Continuing Education:

COST will assist you in applying for Continuing Education credit for the COST 2026 SALT in a Digital World Workshop. COST is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Accessibility & Dietary Accommodations
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all attendees. If you have any dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, or require special accommodation to participate in our events, please let us know in advance. Please contact Karen Galdámez at [email protected] or (202) 484-5220, and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. 

Weather:

March's average high in San Francisco is in low 60’s and the average low is in the high 40’s. Dress for the conference is business casual.  We encourage you to bring a sweater or jacket to the meeting as the meeting rooms tend to be on the cooler side.

Permission:  

By registering for COST’s conferences, workshops or schools, attendees hereby agree to allow COST to use any photos taken of them during the conference/workshop/school in news media, website, publications, articles, marketing pieces, etc.

For More Information: Please contact Karen Galdámez: [email protected]