Today’s regulatory environment demands far more than simple compliance; it compels finance leaders to rethink the very foundations of their finance, tax, and invoicing operations. With the accelerating pace of AI and digital innovation, alongside increasing tax transparency requirements and the urgent need for operational resilience, the way organisations manage and process invoices is undergoing a fundamental shift. As countries roll out e-invoicing mandates, businesses are presented with a step-change opportunity to operate under a common data model, wherever they operate in the world. With this shift, embracing AI in e-invoicing not only enables businesses to streamline compliance but also unlocks new efficiencies, provides avenues for enhanced big data analytics, including error and fraud prevention, and delivers measurable business value across the organisation.

Traditional invoicing processes are rapidly becoming unsustainable. As Member States around Europe go-live with their mandates this year and the coming years, including the UK from 2029, finance leaders must address a host of new questions:

• Are existing invoicing and tax processes ready for a digital-first, regulated future?
• How can organisations overcome the risks of errors, inefficiency, fraud, and non-compliance in their invoicing systems?
• What opportunities exist to unlock automation, accuracy, and strategic business value through e-invoicing and AI?

To help address these questions, CorporateLeaders, together with Oracle and Namos Solutions, is hosting the E-invoicing in an AI-Driven World: Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage executive breakfast briefing, keynoted by Ian Bowden (Partner) and Amit Dev (Director) from BDO. In their keynote, they will share the requirements, the timeline towards 2029, what is being seen in the marketplace, and the options available to Finance to keep up with the evolving UK tax landscape, as well as best practices for VAT and digital compliance.

Their presentation will set the stage for a dynamic roundtable discussion on what it truly takes to move beyond compliance and turn regulatory change into a catalyst for business improvement. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and actively participate in the conversation with a panel of experts, each bringing a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of finance, tax, compliance, invoicing, AI, and digital transformation:

• Ian Bowden - Partner and Amit Dev - Director, BDO 
  Addressing the evolving UK tax landscape and best practices for VAT and digital compliance.
• Andy King, Senior Director, Product Management EPM, Oracle
  Offering strategic insights on leveraging AI and automation to elevate finance and compliance excellence.
• Luke Darbyshire, Director of Solution Architecture, Namos
  Providing practical guidance for overcoming implementation hurdles and maximising business value.
  
  

Over breakfast, attendees will gain insights into invoicing challenges, driving compliance, and achieving measurable business and tax outcomes through AI-driven finance modernisation, including:

• Visionary insights from industry leaders on leveraging AI-enabled e-invoicing to streamline processes, reduce risk, and create enterprise-wide value
• Practical frameworks for building agile finance functions that thrive amid regulatory and market change
• Proven strategies for using real-time data to strengthen tax compliance, enhance audit readiness, and unlock powerful business intelligence
• Guidance on fostering digital trust—ensuring robust governance, data integrity, and stakeholder confidence in an era of heightened scrutiny

The session concludes with further networking, providing an opportunity to continue conversations, build new connections, and explore future collaboration.

This event is designed for CFOs, finance directors, heads of tax, compliance leaders, and those responsible for invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Attendance is limited to 15 executives.