THE GATE SUMMIT BELGIUM
Global Accounting, Taxation & E-Invoicing
2026
Brussels, Belgium
Beyond the Mandate: Architecting the Future of Frictionless Finance
About The Summit
The 4th Edition of the Global Accounting, Taxation & E-Invoicing (GATE) Summit arrives in Belgium at the most critical moment in European fiscal history.
With Belgium’s mandatory B2B e-Invoicing “Big Bang” live from 1 January 2026, and the EU’s ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) framework officially adopted, enterprises are now operating under continuous compliance, real-time reporting, and automated transaction controls.
GATE Summit Belgium 2026 is where policy architects, CFOs, tax leaders, ERP heads, and solution providers decode what has changed, what is breaking, and how to architect compliance systems that actually work.
GATE is not discussion. It is execution.
Be part of the dialogue. Lead the future.
WHY GATE BELGIUM?
Belgium is where Europe’s compliance future becomes reality. As the first major EU economy to move all VAT-registered entities to mandatory e-Invoicing at once, Belgium has become the testing ground for ViDA, Peppol interoperability, and real-time tax control models.
- Live B2B e-Invoicing mandate (Jan 1, 2026)
- Peppol as the compulsory national framework
- ViDA-aligned digital reporting roadmap
- Corporate tax reform + global minimum tax alignment
- High urgency for ERP modernisation & automation
- Direct proximity to EU policy architects
Belgium isn’t just hosting the change. Belgium is defining it.
Agenda Highlights
Belgium’s B2B e-Invoicing Mandate — Post-Go-Live Reality Check
ViDA & EU Digital Reporting Requirements (DRR)
Peppol, PINT EU & Multi-Country Interoperability
ERP Modernisation: Legacy vs Cloud
Supplier & Access Point Onboarding at Scale
AI, RPA & Autonomous Finance
Real-Time Audit Trails & Data Governance
Global Mandates: EU vs GCC vs APAC vs LATAM
CFO Leadership in the Compliance “Big Bang” Era
GATE Leadership Circle 2026
Speakers
To be Announced
Ashok Mehngi
Mohamed Ghazala, CA
Prateek Bothra
Saurabh Taparia
Ramkumar Balasubramaniam
Chief Financial Officer MEA
Barclays (UAE)
Joao Cabral
Manish Kothari
Head of Group Tax
AW Rostamani Group
Elena Overchuk
COO | ex-CFO
Kyndryl
Rahul Dinodia
Head of Group Tax | Group Finance
Al Naboodah Group
Harsh Kedia
Head of Tax, Corporate and International Tax
United Arab Bank
Asiya Zargar
Group Head of Tax
Mantrac Group
Vishnu Bagri
Partner
Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP
Seema Sharma
Group Head of Tax and ESG
Network International
Ajay Rotti
Founder & CEO
Tax Compaas
Salil Goyal
Managing Director- EMEA and SEA
Tax Compaas
Adil Khan
Partner
Alliott Hadi Shahid
Varun Chablani
Award-winning GCC
Tax Strategist
Sheetal Soni
Partner
MICS International
Yeeshu Sehgal
UAE Tax Lead
AKM Global
Nandaraja Shetty
Deputy General Manager
Tally Solutions
Ramadoss TamilSelvan
Group Finance Risk & Business Transformation Officer
RMB Group
Tamer Abomosalam
Ex-Group CFO
Emaratech
Shilton Symon
Group Tax and Compliance Manager
Western International Group
Sharmin Dastoor
Tax Manager – MEA
Temenos
Manish Sharma
CFO (Engineering & Services Group)
Oasis Investment Company (Al Shirawi Group)
Mohammad Shehab
Vice President Finance
Schneider Electric
Ahmed Mostafa
GCC Tax Head
Keeta
Fuad Shahin
Group Head of Tax
DHL Group MENA
Saba Wahaj
Group Tax Manager
ALEC
Seema Sharma
Group Head of Tax
Network International
Elena Overchuk
COO
Kyndryl
Bhuvish Aggarwal
CFO
Fujairah Gold – Vedanta Limited
Neha Sheth
Tax Enthusiast
ADNOC Global Trading
Arjun Bhagyavenkat
Project Business Analyst
Skill Quotient Group
Ekansh Agrawal
Associate Director – Indirect Tax & Tax Technology
KPMG UAE
Niraj Hutheesing
Founder & Managing Director
Cygnet.One
Anil Bahl
Senior Partner & Regional Head Indirect Tax
Moore JFC Consulting, LLC
Ajay Rotti
Founder & CEO
Tax Compaas
Salil Goyal
Managing Director- Tax
Tax Compaas
Sanju Sangameswaran
Business Head – Middle East
Skill Quotient Group
Who Sponsors?
ERP & E-Invoicing Platforms
Peppol Access Point Providers
Tax, Audit & Advisory Firms
AI, Automation & Workflow Platforms
Finance & Accounting Software
Cybersecurity & Data Governance Solutions
Why Sponsor?
Because this is Europe’s highest-intent compliance audience.
Every delegate attending GATE Belgium:
- Has a live regulatory deadline
- Has an approved transformation budget
- Is actively seeking technology or advisory partners
Sponsors gain:
- Direct access to senior enterprise decision-makers
- Main-stage thought leadership & live showcases
- Curated 1:1 enterprise matchmaking
- Qualified buyer conversations, not casual leads
- Positioning as a preferred compliance transformation partner in Europe
High-Intent Conversations & Conversions
Meet decision-makers who are not just browsing - they are actively evaluating solutions, partners, and technology for immediate and upcoming strategic roadmaps.
Showcase, Demo & Position Your Tech
Demonstrate your platform or solution live, show real use cases, and prove measurable impact through hands-on interaction, product demonstrations, and curated enterprise meetings.
Align With The Region’s Most Relevant Fiscal Agenda
Connect your brand to the conversations shaping e-invoicing mandates, VAT reform, AI-powered tax automation, Global Minimum Tax execution, ERP integration, and cybersecurity readiness.
This is not visibility. This is deal-flow.
Partners
To be Announced
Platinum Partner
Exibiting Partner
Coffee and Networking Partner
Media Partners
What to Expect
Power-Packed Keynote Sessions
Featuring tax authorities, CFOs, and global thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
Deep-Dive Panel Discussions
Covering critical themes like tax tech, ERP integration, e-invoicing compliance, and building future-ready finance functions.
Exclusive Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation with top CFOs from across the GCC, sharing strategic insights and real-world experiences.
Live Tech Showcases
Explore innovative solutions from leading tech and advisory partners through live demonstrations.
250+ Decision-Makers in Attendance
Connect with senior finance leaders, regulators, consultants, and technology providers.
Premium Networking Opportunities
Engage in high-impact networking with the region’s most influential finance professionals.
Why Attend?
- Because 2026 is the year compliance goes live and mistakes get expensive.
- At GATE Belgium 2026, attendees will:
- Decode Belgium’s live B2B e-Invoicing mandate
- Prepare systems for real-time e-Reporting (2028)
- Understand ViDA, PINT EU & cross-border implications
- Navigate corporate tax reform, Pillar Two & SME incentives
- Build ERP + Peppol interoperability roadmaps
- Learn how Agentic AI is transforming dispute resolution
- Design audit-ready, real-time compliance architectures
- Mitigate regulatory, cyber, and operational risk
- Leave with clarity, control, and competitive advantage.
Who Attends?
- Where Decision-Makers Meet
- A high-quality mix of senior leaders driving financial transformation:
- CEOs, CFOs & COOs
- Group Controllers & Treasury Heads
- Heads of Tax, Finance, Accounting & VAT
- Directors of E-Invoicing & Financial Systems
- ERP & Digital Transformation Leaders
- IT, Data & Cybersecurity Heads
- Audit, Legal, Compliance & Advisory Firms
- Peppol & B2B / B2G Integration Specialists
- Government & EU Regulatory Policymakers
- FinTech, RegTech, AI & Automation Innovators
- Only decision-shapers. Only future-builders.
GATE Leadership Circle 2026
Recognising Organisations & Leaders Powering Peppol & ViDA Transformation
2026 marks a defining shift in global compliance. With Belgium’s mandatory B2B e-Invoicing mandate live and ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) reshaping real-time reporting across Europe, organisations and leaders faced a moment of truth. Some complied, others led the transformation.
The GATE Leadership Circle 2026 recognises both organisations and the individuals representing them who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, execution excellence, and measurable impact in navigating Peppol, ViDA, ERP modernisation, and real-time digital compliance.
This is not an award ceremony. It is a mark of industry trust and leadership.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Organisations
Enterprises, public-sector bodies, and industry leaders that have successfully:
- Implemented Peppol at scale
- Built ViDA-ready digital reporting architectures
- Modernised ERP and finance systems
- Delivered compliance with business efficiency
- Set benchmarks for governance, security, and transparency
Why Be Recognised
- Position your brand as a trusted compliance and transformation leader
- Gain high-visibility recognition among enterprises, regulators, and policymakers
- Strengthen credibility with customers, partners, and investors
- Showcase real-world impact — not marketing claims
Leaders
CFOs, Heads of Tax, Finance, Accounting, Digital Transformation, and Compliance who have:
- Led complex Peppol and ViDA programs
- Driven cross-border VAT and reporting strategies
- Championed automation, AI, and real-time controls
- Delivered transformation under live regulatory mandates
Why Be Recognised
- Be recognised as a change-maker shaping Europe’s compliance future
- Elevate professional standing across finance, tax, and technology ecosystems
- Earn peer recognition from regulators, enterprises, and solution leaders
- Build legacy beyond implementation — leadership that lasts
Recognition Categories
Recognition Categories for Industry Delegates & Organisations
Honouring Enterprises & Leaders Driving Compliance from Within
Pioneer of Peppol Implementation
ViDA Visionary Organisation
CFO Leadership in Digital Transformation
Excellence in ERP Modernisation for Compliance
Real-Time Reporting Readiness Award
Best Cross-Border VAT Automation Strategy
AI-Driven Compliance Excellence
Data Governance & Audit Trail Excellence
Cyber-Resilient Compliance Organisation
Green Ledger Leadership Award
Recognition Categories for Solution Providers & Technology Leaders
Recognising Platforms, Providers & Innovators Powering the Ecosystem
Peppol Enablement Solution of the Year
ViDA-Ready Compliance Platform
Best ERP Integration & Interoperability Solution
Tax Automation & AI Innovation Award
Real-Time Reporting Technology Leader
Cross-Border Compliance Technology Excellence
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Excellence
Best Access Point / Network Solution Provider
Outstanding Advisory & Implementation Partner
Digital Compliance Innovator of the Year
Entry Guidelines
- Open Nominations
Nominations are invited from enterprises, solution providers, technology vendors, consulting firms, and strategic partners across Europe and beyond.
- Structured Evaluation Process
All entries will be assessed by an independent panel of industry experts based on Measurable impact, Excellence in execution, Scalability and future readiness and Leadership vision and influence
- Recognition Categories
Honourees will be recognised under two distinguished tracks:
- Organisation Excellence
- Leadership Impact
- Official Induction
Selected organisations and leaders will be formally inducted during the GATE Summit Belgium 2026, in the presence of global industry peers and decision-makers.
- Global Visibility & Promotion
Awardees will receive extensive visibility across:
- GATE digital platform
- Official media partnerships
- Post-event reports, publications, and social amplification
- Nomination Deadline: 15th February 2026
