E-INVOICING EXCHANGE SUMMIT APAC - November 2025

Delve into the enigmatic world of E-Invoicing, where seemingly humble administrative documents wield unparalleled influence. This session will unravel the complexities of E-Invoicing, covering essential topics including:
+ Terms and Abbreviations: Decipher the jargon and acronyms.
+ E-Invoicing as a Business Process: Explore how E-Invoicing transcends mere paperwork to become a cornerstone of modern business operations.
+ Why Small Businesses are the Elephant in the Room: they aren't at the table, yet they dominate the debate.
+ Why Governments Care (A Lot): Understand why tax and other regulators simply cannot leave the invoice alone.
+ Supporting Characters: Meet the other crucial actors that contribute to the E-Invoicing ecosystem.
+ Models and Frameworks: Discover the diverse array of business and regulatory models and frameworks that shape E-Invoicing.
+ Regional, Sectoral, and Cultural Differences: how regional, sectoral, and cultural factors influence its implementation and adoption.
+ Global interoperability: The GENA/Peppol incubation project

+ Global interoperability supporting international trade
+ Understanding the Peppol International Invoice (PINT)
+ Latest Update on the progress in APAC in adopting the Peppol International Invoice

Your networking experience starts right here. All participants and speakers are invited to attend the Icebreaker Reception and to pick up their badges for the two conference days.

Johannes researches, organizes and runs knowledge and networking platforms that help the industry to benefit from new technologies and cope with changing legal and regulatory frameworks. His events make sure that all stakeholders learn, discuss and network with like-minded experts, practitioners and thought leaders. His main focus lies on E-Invoicing since 1999, carrying out the E-Invoicing Exchange Summits in Europe, Asia and the US, the E-Rechnungs-Gipfel in Germany, and the Swiss Payment Forum in Zurich.
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This session will explain the current and future adoption rates for E-Invoicing as well as the main influencing factors and the effects it has on all stakeholders such as companies, service providers, tax authorities and associations.

Raymond and Phil will debate perspectives from each corner of the industry, including suppliers, buyers, technology partners, advisors, and regulators. 
+ Business: what’s keeping small businesses up at night; and, what’s the size of the challenge for big corporates. How to unlock ‘free of charge’ automation
+ Tax authorities: should regulators go even further? Discover the hidden road to economic growth
+ Technology providers: what is said versus what is delivered. How true interoperability is the key to scale and innovation
+ The changing world and the evolution of tax, finance & supply chains in an AI-driven world

Discuss the most pressing business-relevant topics with your peers and gain valuable information.
More roundtables to be published soon.

The term "4-corner model" is bandied about throughout our community and it represents essential network topology concepts in document interchange interoperability. But not everyone has heard or has understood the term before. This roundtable session visually demonstrates for non-technical audiences the important principles of different network topologies and why the 4-corner model works so very well for the exchange of electronic invoices and other documents.

All participants and speakers are invited to enjoy dinner and refreshments in a casual atmosphere. Use this perfect opportunity to intensify your business contacts and grow your network.

This session will discuss the state-of-play for E-Invoicing mandates and what lessons can be learnt from regions that have already implemented E-Invoicing. Learn how E-Invoicing can help you transform your AR and AP functions with discussion of the typical challenges of E-Invoicing implementation projects and the obvious and not-so-obvious mistakes in early stages of implementation.

+ Discussing APAC E-Invoicing Requirements
+ Possible agenda or the local service provider community
+ Networking with the community