E‑Invoicing in an AI‑Driven World: Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage
New UK and European regulations are transforming how AP and AR teams process invoices. Join 15 senior finance leaders to explore practical steps for staying compliant and turning e‑invoicing into a genuine competitive advantage.
Date
30 June 2026
Time
08:15 – 11:00
Venue
Sea Containers Events Space
Location
London
Why attend
All your e‑invoicing, VAT and AI questions, answered
Digital VAT requirements are evolving fast, and finance leaders need clarity on what it means for their operations. This is a candid, peer‑level conversation where we cut through the complexity, share what's working, and give you practical steps to stay ahead.
To help us make the content and discussion as relevant as possible, we encourage you to share your top 3 e‑invoicing and AI questions or issues that you would like us to address.
What's actually changing, and when
A breakdown of UK and European e‑invoicing requirements, HMRC's digital VAT direction, and the 2029 timeline every finance team needs to plan for.
What this means for your AP and AR teams
How upcoming regulations will affect day‑to‑day invoice processing, VAT determination, and reporting, and where the biggest operational risks sit.
Where AI and automation cut errors and speed up processing
Real examples of how automation streamlines VAT decisions, checks invoices in real time, and reduces manual tasks, cutting errors and freeing up your team.
How to build digital trust under regulatory scrutiny
Governance, data integrity, and stakeholder confidence, what auditors and regulators now expect from your invoicing infrastructure.
What your peers are prioritising right now
Candid benchmarking with peers and senior finance leaders. Hear what's working, what's not, and where others are seeing the fastest ROI.
Practical steps to stay compliant and future‑ready
Walk away with a clear framework for turning compliance into a platform for finance transformation and competitive advantage.
Ideal for
- CFOs and Finance Directors
- Heads of Tax and Compliance
- VP / Director of Shared Services
- AP/AR and Invoicing Leaders
- Finance Transformation Leads
- Senior decision-makers in UK/European organisations
What you'll walk away with
- A clear picture of what UK and European e‑invoicing regulations mean for your finance operations
- Practical ideas for using AI and automation to reduce errors and speed up processing
- Peer benchmarks on what other senior finance leaders are prioritising right now
- A framework for turning compliance into a genuine competitive advantage
- Connect and network with peers facing the same challenges
- Answers to your specific questions, shaped into the panel discussion before the event
Agenda
Your morning at a glance
A morning of focused content and peer discussion. Every session is designed around practical takeaways you can act on straight away.
Arrival & Breakfast
Networking and breakfast
Welcome & Scene Setting
CorporateLeaders frames the challenge, why e‑invoicing has moved from future requirement to immediate priority for UK finance teams
The Evolving E‑Invoicing Landscape
Ian Bowden & Amit Dev (BDO) break down what's changing across Europe and the UK, the 2029 timeline, new digital VAT requirements, and what this means for your AP, AR, and tax functions
AI‑Enabled E‑Invoicing in Practice
Jon Levy (Oracle) on where automation drives measurable outcomes, streamlining VAT decisions, checking invoices in real time, reducing manual tasks, and cutting errors
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Luke Darbyshire (Namos) on the practical steps organisations are taking, building digital trust, governance, and a transformation roadmap that prepares you for continuous transaction controls
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
All speakers join for candid dialogue, shaped by the questions you submit at registration. Chatham House Rules apply.
Networking
Continue conversations over coffee
Your panel
Meet the speakers
A blend of tax advisors, product leaders, and implementation experts, each bringing a different lens on the same challenge your finance team faces.
Ian Bowden
inBDO
Will cover
The evolving e‑invoicing landscape and what the UK 2029 timeline means for your organisation
Ian leads BDO's Global Tax Automation and Transformation practice, bringing nearly 30 years' tax experience, including 20 years at PwC as national head. He will cut through the noise on what's actually changing and what you need to act on now.
Amit Dev
inBDO
Will cover
How smarter systems and automation can transform the way you manage VAT and indirect taxes
Amit co‑leads VAT Technology nationally at BDO. He began his career in software engineering before training as a VAT adviser at KPMG, giving him a rare combination of deep VAT expertise and hands‑on experience with digital tools, data management, and compliance systems. He is also speaking at the ICAEW's e‑invoicing series.
Jon Levy
inOracle
Will cover
Where AI-enabled automation drives measurable outcomes, accuracy, audit readiness, and real-time intelligence
Jon leads the Cloud Applications Outbound Product Management team for EMEA at Oracle, covering ERP, SCM, and HCM, and is a member of Oracle's Fusion AI Strategy Group. Prior to this role, he spent 10 years as Vice President of ERP at Wood plc, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion across 45,000 employees in more than 50 countries. With over 30 years of experience across industries including Energy, Financial Services, Engineering, High Tech, Government, and Transportation, Jon has worked for major consultancies, end clients, and began his career with Oracle Consulting in 1995.
Luke Darbyshire
inNamos Solutions
Will cover
Building a practical transformation roadmap, from compliance to competitive advantage
Luke has 14 years of finance experience across O2C and P2P functions and is a certified Oracle Receivables Implementation Professional. He will share the practical steps organisations are taking to move from compliance burden to strategic edge.
Track record
What senior leaders say about our events
“Fantastic meeting with a lot of open sharing from companies in different industries and disciplines. I got a lot of good ideas as feedback on my own initiatives that we drive in the company and many good take-aways to drive innovation even further.”
Peter Holmark
HR Director, Nokia
Questions
Frequently asked
Don't wait for the 2029 deadline to start preparing
To help us make the content and discussion as relevant as possible, share your top 3 e‑invoicing and AI questions when you register.
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