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Global Exchange Network Association
Fostering a Trustworthy Global Ecosystem for Seamless and Secure Digital Data Exchange
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Who we are
The Global Exchange Network Association (GENA) is the leading international community shaping the future of digital trade. With over 150+ members in 27 countries, we unite service and solution providers across e-invoicing, compliance, procurement, ERP, finance, and network technologies to drive interoperability, innovation, and market adoption worldwide.
As the global voice of the industry, we work with governments, standard bodies, and industry stakeholders to build a seamless, secure, and globally connected digital transaction ecosystem and provide a platform for industry information. As a neutral, not-for-profit association, GENA empowers its members to collaborate, influence regulation, and accelerate the transition toward fully automated digital trade. GENA gives its members reach, recognition, and impact in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
2011
Initially established as EESPA (European E-Invoicing Service Providers Association) in 2011.
150+
A robust association with a membership base that exceeds 150 full and associate members.
Not-for-Profit
Organized under Belgian law as an International Not-for-Profit Association (AISBL/IVZW).
Who we serve
Who we serve
Discover more about who GENA is helping and working for.
Solution providers
Today’s business environment is more complex than ever.
Global trade processes have rapidly evolved into a fragmented digital ecosystem:
• Multiple exchange networks (Peppol, proprietary platforms, API-based models)
• Increasing e-invoicing mandates and compliance requirements
• A growing number of service providers with overlapping propositions
• Constant pressure to reduce cost while ensuring scalability and control
For corporates, this results in:
• Lack of transparency in provider capabilities
• Vendor lock-in risks
• Inefficient decision-making based on incomplete knowledge
• High integration and operational costs
💡 Service providers play a critical role in solving these challenges—by enabling connectivity, compliance, and automation.
However, choosing the right provider and right model remains difficult.
Tax authorities
Support authorities with reporting models
Corporates
Improve company and end-user reach
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