About this session
From January 2026, e-invoicing via Peppol becomes mandatory for all Belgian companies. For many SMEs and larger organizations, it's still unclear how to approach this in practice, especially when working with custom software or international ERP systems.
During this session, we will not only show how to meet the obligation, but especially how to use Peppol smartly to make your organization more efficient. You'll discover that the network already goes far beyond invoicing, and how SMEs can use it to automate administration, orders and deliveries without replacing their existing systems.
What you'll learn
- What the e-invoicing mandate entails and what exactly changes in 2026
- How to integrate Peppol easily into your current ERP, invoicing or accounting systems
- Which steps companies should take today to be ready by 2026
- How SMEs use Peppol as a lever for automation and efficiency
- Concrete examples such as approval flows, order flows, deliveries and analytical posting via Peppol
- How Recommand’s open-source Peppol API makes integration fast, secure and transparent
This is not a theoretical lecture, but a practical story that prepares SMEs for the new reality.
Who is it for?
Business owners, finance leads, IT managers and operations profiles at SMEs who want to know how to tackle the Peppol mandate smartly while structurally improving their processes.
Program
1. The mandate and the why
- What is Peppol, and why is it becoming mandatory?
- Timeline and legal obligations from 2026
- What should your company do today?
2. From obligation to advantage
- How Peppol forms the foundation for digital collaboration
- Less administration, faster payments, fewer errors
- The broader potential: orders, deliveries, contracts and reporting
3. Getting started with Recommand
- Short technical intro: UBL, validation and network structure
- Live demo: sending, receiving and tracking documents via Peppol
- Integration with existing ERP or accounting software
4. Q&A & networking
Afterwards there is room for questions, experiences and networking over a drink.
Speakers
Kobe Indemans and Daan Lenaerts, co-founders of Recommand — the Belgian open-source Peppol Access Point that helps companies evolve from compliance to automation.
Practical info
- Date: Thursday 6 November 2025
- Time: 17:30 – 19:00
- Location: Smartspace Hasselt, Gouverneur Roppesingel 81-83, 3500 Hasselt
- Language: Dutch
- Participation: Free, registration required
