Dear GENA Members, 

It was a great pleasure to see so many of you in Barcelona last week. We hope you enjoyed the General Assembly Meeting as much as we did. The minutes and the slide deck will be shared shortly. 

We are already looking towards our next AGM, which will take place in Milan the first week of November (save the date). 

E-invoicing and tax compliance requirements are evolving fast in the United States. To help professionals stay ahead, the GENA Academy is crossing the Atlantic for the first time, offering an intensive two-day training hosted by Vertex at the Fitler Club in Philadelphia. 

Whether you are new to e-invoicing or looking to deepen your expertise, this is a unique opportunity to gain practical, up-to-date knowledge from leading industry experts, in an international context. 

What's on the agenda? You can expect a comprehensive programme covering the latest US e-invoicing and tax reporting requirements, global developments and best practices, real-world implementation examples, technical deep dives into data formats, standards and Peppol applications, plus networking sessions. 

Date: 18 & 19 May 2026  

Location: Fitler Club, 24 S. 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103  

Fees :  

GENA members: €1,000  

Non-members: €1,200 

This Academy session will be held in English  

Register now on Eventbrite and secure your place : link. 

GENA’s chapters are blooming this year. To help you keep track you will find below the schedule of the next meetings. And remember if you are a full member, you can join the first year for free any newly created chapter! You can register on the website to join the sessions or contact the secretariat office@gena.net 

The next APAC chapter meeting is scheduled on April 8, 10:00 am (CET)/ 4 :00 pm (Singapore time) – link- with Tricia Tang as new chair. The agenda will cover shared feedback from GENA General Assembly Meeting in Barcelona, Country updates about the regional development (from the floor) and a discussion on the GENA Conference in Singapore (see more in a dedicated article below). 

The next French Chapter meeting is schedule on April 9 from 11.OO am to 12.00 am CET. The agenda will cover PPF and Peppol directories synchronization as well as the application of SP2SP in the French context. It will be led for the 1st time by the new chairs: Aihedan Dimulati, Kamila Ferhat and Nicolas Saudemont. 

The next Benelux chapter meeting is scheduled on April 21 from 9:00 am to 11:00am CET (link) Congratulations to Jan Druppel, on his appointment as Chair! 

The next UK chapter meeting is scheduled on May 12th from 11:00 am to 12:30am CET (link) with Susie West as chair. Expect a broad discussion after the last meeting held on March 31st where a lot of content was shared. Members will benefit from an overview of the UK Mandate by Rachel Stirrat and Lily Duane, HMRC followed by a full discussion and an overview of SP2SP by Michael Walther. 

The European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the eInvoicing Directive (2014/55/EU), open until 10 June 2026. The objective is to improve harmonisation and interoperability while reducing cross-border administrative burdens. The revision also aligned with the ViDA initiative, which will make e-invoicing mandatory for cross-border B2B transactions by 2030. GENA will contribute and we encourage all the members to also write their contribution to enhance the voice of service providers. The adoption is expected in Q4. 

Submit your feedback here :link 

In the meantime, the European Commission aims to better understand the practical impact of eInvoicing on businesses, including possible costs, benefits, and challenges. This is why it has launched a dedicated Questionnaire to gather feedbacks from Service Providers.  

The Questionnaire is accessible here and open until April 25. 

The European Commission is holding an online Reality Check on 27 April as part of the preparatory work for the revision of the eInvoicing Directive, This interactive session will gather feedback from businesses and stakeholders on their practical experience with eInvoicing — covering legal requirements, technical implementation, standards, costs and challenges. 

Registerhere. 

The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has officially approved the revised version of the European eInvoicing standard, now published as EN 16931-1:2026. 

The update was unanimously supported by representatives from 17 Member States during the formal vote, with the remaining countries abstaining and no objections raised—highlighting strong alignment across Europe. 

This revision reflects recent developments under the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) initiative, particularly the growing need to support e-invoicing in the context of automated VAT reporting. 

The final text was released on 18 March 2026, marking the completion of the drafting process and its formal distribution to national standardisation bodies. 

What’s next? 

• The European Commission will publish the official reference to the new standard, along with a transition period.  

• National standardisation bodies will begin the announcement and publication phases at the local level.  

• CEN is also preparing a guidance document with practical examples to help businesses and implementers address more complex invoicing requirements.

This new version represents an important step forward in strengthening harmonisation and supporting the future of digital VAT compliance across Europe. 

Link to access the document. 

The Marketing team will meet online on April 22 at 3:00PM (CET). Join us and contribute to strengthen GENA’s voice and relevance in the landscape. We will discuss our outreach ambition and a roadmap to structure the member’s acquisition strategy. We will also build a medias strategy with LinkedIn content and the newsletter and have a broad overview on the website updates. If you would like to join and contribute to this new phase, please click the link to access the meeting. 

Following the recent Executive Committee meeting in Barcelona, we are excited to announce plans for a GENA Conference in Singapore, taking place alongside the renowned Peppol Conference. 

The Peppol Conference will be held on 17–18 November, with the GENA Conference following on 19 November at the prestigious Pan Pacific Hotel. This event will bring together key industry players and place a strong focus on corporate customers, offering a unique platform for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. 

To make this event truly impactful, we are building a dedicated organising team to help shape the agenda and deliver an outstanding experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-profile international event, expand your network, and help drive the GENA community forward. While we especially welcome volunteers from the region, we encourage participation from across our global community. 

If you would like to be part of this exciting initiative, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our Secretary General, Marcus Laube, to get involved. 

Let’s make this a standout event—together. 

• Innovation working group (INWG) : April 30th at 9:00AM - Link 

• IWG : April 30th at 10:00AM - Link 

• Supply chain working group (SCWG) :  April 9th at 10:00AM -Link 

• IFWG : April 16th at 10:00AM - Link 

• PPCWG : April 23rd at 10:00AM – Link 

Please, note that you must register on the GENA website to join a working group. You can also find and register for upcoming meetings on the "Events" page. 

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