Past Conferences

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• Outlook on the outbound travel recovery. How far along is Asia Pacific in the travel recovery and what can we expect going forward?
• Domestic and cross-border spend trends. How have current economic trends impacted spending shifts and what might we expect in the coming months? 
• Which cities around the world do tourists prefer spending in and what categories are they spending on? 
• Where are the top-yielding tourists coming from for different categories of spend?

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APAC is not a homogeneous market. Within each of its markets, there are great differences in consumer behavior and preferences. In some of these markets, regulators are playing a significant role in leading the payments evolution while in other markets super apps and fintechs are taking the leading role. Greg Zheng from Discover Global Network will share his views with MAG CEO John Drechny on the opportunities and challenges facing the traditional payments network.

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Payment is the last mile of the customer experience. Seamlessness, while at the same time achieving the highest payment authorization rate, is the ultimate aspiration of the industry. Knowing how to optimize payments authorization can improve customer satisfaction and boost revenue. This discussion will open sources of experience and critical thinking to innovate ideas on how to work with stakeholders such as payments service providers, acquirers, issuers, regulators, and customers toward authorization success.

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In today's dynamic and interconnected world of payments, collaboration is no longer a choice but a necessity. Join us for an insightful discussion with payments experts as they explore the critical role of collaboration in shaping the future of payments. Our panelists will delve into the opportunities and challenges of working together to drive innovation, enhance security, meet customer expectations, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Discover how collaboration can empower businesses to adapt, thrive, and deliver seamless payments experiences in an ever-changing payments ecosystem. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for success in the collaborative world of payments.

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In the world of online payments and fraud prevention, success can be elusive. Measuring chargeback rates alone is not enough to guarantee success. Chargeback rates can be misleading and fail to capture the full scope of fraud. To truly measure success, payments providers and the merchants they serve need to consider multiple factors, including the overall profit margin and the risk of fraud. This requires a deep understanding of not just the business' financials, but also the true cost of fraud.

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dLocal's Head of Asia Joaquin Moreno will give an overview of recent and future payments developments in Southeast Asia. Learn how the integration of localized, interoperable cross-border payments will play a large role in continuing to grow the opportunity in the current fragmented payments landscape.

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• The new standards for payments – How payments are now key to crafting outstanding experiences that engage customers 
• Payments driving new growth – How leading companies globally are using payments to drive new revenue streams and unlock new markets
• Payments data as a competitive edge – How data and orchestration have become vital to optimizing operations to improve efficiency and competitiveness
• What businesses must act upon now to create value from opportunities – What payment trends are the most critical for businesses to understand and incorporate into their global strategies?

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Scaling globally comes with intrinsic challenges for businesses. Managing various in-country payments methods, higher costs of operations, and fragmented reporting are just a few of the hurdles. Worldpay is strategically placed with its innovative platform, global reach, and expertise and can play an integral part in helping merchants scale their business and extend their reach seamlessly and effortlessly.

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The ultimate networking session! Come join the most highly rated sessions of a MAG conference - these merchant-only discussion groups - led by merchant leaders - give you an opportunity in a no-pressure environment for an open and honest chat with your peers about what keeps you up at night.