Peppol Conference Europe 2026 draws 37 countries to Brussels for digital trade collaboration
OpenPeppol's June 2026 conference in Brussels brought together policymakers, service providers, and businesses from 37 countries to discuss the expanding role of Peppol in e-invoicing, logistics, and tax reporting.
The Peppol Conference Europe 2026 took place on 16-17 June in Brussels, drawing fully booked attendance from 37 countries. Participants explored how governments and the private sector are using Peppol standards to accelerate digital transformation and enable cross-border trade.
The Peppol Conference Europe 2026 convened on 16-17 June at the Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s Hotel in Brussels. The fully booked event brought together policymakers, Peppol Authorities, service providers, businesses, and digital trade experts from 37 countries across Europe and beyond.
Participants shared practical experiences of implementing Peppol at the national level. Representatives demonstrated how interoperability delivers measurable benefits: increased efficiency, reduced administrative burdens, improved compliance, and enabled cross-border trade.
Scope beyond e-invoicing
The conference highlighted the expanding role of the Peppol Network beyond e-invoicing alone. Sessions explored developments in:
- Logistics
- Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC)
- Tax reporting
- The evolving digital trade ecosystem
These discussions illustrated how Peppol standards continue to support new business processes while upholding the core principles of openness, trust, and interoperability.
Community engagement
The event was distinguished by vibrant engagement across the Peppol community. Conversations extended well beyond formal sessions, continuing throughout networking events and across social media. Participants described the conference as a valuable opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, establish new partnerships, and exchange practical experiences with peers from the global Peppol ecosystem.
OpenPeppol stated that the discussions, partnerships, and ideas that emerged from the conference will continue to shape its work as it builds the next generation of interoperable digital trade.