Preconference Workshop (please RSVP on your registration form) EMV workshop, 3:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 12; includes presentation by EMV experts from the U.S. and Canada, and a discussion among merchants about how they are preparing for EMV implementation Conference Agenda Working groups reports: Alternative Payments, Best Practices, Chargebacks Merchants-only session with panel discussion and open forum Acquirers panel Separate sessions with Payment Brands Concurrent sessions: EMV Update, Online Security Update on Payments Roadmap Special presentation on cybersecurity by U.S. government expert Annual outing Registration Includes: Admittance to all educational sessions and presentations Standard accommodations at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas for Tuesday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 13 (the hotel is a non-smoking facility) Cocktail reception (Tuesday, for MAG Members and Elite Sponsors only) Breakfast and lunch (Wednesday and Thursday, for all attendees) Dinner and special outing (Wednesday evening, for all attendees) Reserve Your Airport Shuttle At least 48 hours before your scheduled arrival time, call or e-mail Jimmy Richardson with Preferred Transportation Service, 972.765.7867 or jimmyr@preferredtransportationservice.com. Mention that you're with the MAG and get a 20% discount on your fare. Extend Your Stay The rate for standard accommodations is $142 per night (plus taxes and fees) for attendees who choose to extend their visit before or after the conference. Contact the hotel directly through Reslink to make your reservation. Remember not to include Tuesday or Wednesday in your check-in/check-out range. For assistance with registration or more information about the conference, please contact Rhonda Sullivan. Conference registration deadline: Friday, September 10.