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Payments MAGnified brought together key stakeholders in the payments ecosystem and focused on the latest in payments technology. Payments MAGnified took place February 10-13, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.
MAG conferences offer a unique experience, attracting payments professionals as well as those with organizational responsibilities that include payments and related matters.
- Merchant-Only Special Interest Group (SIG) Roundtable discussions
- Timely educational sessions and networking opportunities in an intimate setting that attendees have come to value - a value that impacts your company.
- Small Group Discussions and Case Studies
Tech Forum Attendees: Payments MAGnified took a deeper dive into the technology of payments while continuing to connect merchant IT professionals and their business partners with technology sponsors through tech-focused educational sessions and engaging networking events.
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The MAG Tech Forum aims to foster collaboration, provide tech-focused knowledge, and build relationships between merchants, their payments IT and business teams, and technology providers.
Presentations are available on current industry topics that your business peers across the retail community are grappling with in their companies. Join the strategic discussions and learn best practices for today’s rapidly changing payments environment.
Beyond the in-person meetings twice a year, participate in the MAG webinar series, online learning, MAG committees, and Community of Practice (COP) efforts offered throughout the year. Want to get even more involved? Be a panelist at one of our upcoming events and share your perspective with fellow merchants.
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Last updated on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All times are in EST
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                                AllOpening Keynote: Cyber and Fraud Trends, Scams and MitigantsPresentersJohn Drechny, MAG Ranjita Iyer, Mastercard DescriptionJoin us for our Opening Keynote, where we will delve into the latest cyber and payment fraud trends affecting merchants and businesses today. We will explore the current scope of fraud and the common tactics cyber criminals use in the digital landscape and payments ecosystems. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to safeguard their organizations against cyberattacks, reduce payment fraud risks, and implement best practices for enhanced security.
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                                AllCrypto in 2025: Building the Foundation for PaymentsPresentersBryan Penny, MAG Alex Wilson, Shift4 DescriptionThe cryptocurrency industry has been on a tear over the past few months but is it ready for the mainstream? What needs to be done to bring cryptocurrency into the payments ecosystem and where might it truly provide increased value? Hear from Shift4's Head of Crypto, Alex Wilson, and Merchant Advisory Groups VP of Operations, Bryan Penny, about what you should know about accepting cryptocurrency payments and how it can help with cash flow, efficiency, and globalization.
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                                TechTech Forum Kick-Off - From Closed Standards to Open Innovation: How Merchants are Leading the Payments RevolutionModeratorsDwayne Gefferie, Gefferie/The Payments Strategist PresentersTravis Mottershead, VGS Brian Browne, Starbucks Andrew Cain, U-Haul DescriptionMerchants are no longer just consumers of payment technology—they're becoming the key drivers shaping and influencing payment services and solutions. As merchants grow more tech-savvy and knowledgeable about the complexities of payments, they are actively redefining payment ecosystems to suit their evolving needs. This new era of merchant-led solutions marks a significant shift from the past, where innovation was limited by more "closed" payment standards. Now, there’s an unprecedented opportunity for these standards to innovate by partnering with payment data infrastructure enablers to stay competitive and efficient while keeping costs low. Join payments leaders from VGS, Starbucks, and U-Haul in a panel discussion with Payments Strategist Dwayne Gefferie that explores how merchants leverage independent token vaulting to manage payments across processors, channels, global currencies, and more. Panelists will share real-world examples of merchants reshaping the payments landscape, optimizing their ecosystems, enhancing data utility, and complying seamlessly with PCI v4. Discover how this new age of empowered merchants is reshaping the payment landscape.
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                            BusinessTaking a Payments Strategy from Paper to Reality: A Case Study in Payments ModernizationTechECR Payment Test Automation Made Easy for RetailersTechWork Smarter, Not Harder: The Role of Predictive Payments Routing- 
                                            BusinessTaking a Payments Strategy from Paper to Reality: A Case Study in Payments ModernizationPresentersPatricia Partelow, EY Elizabeth Shaw, EY DescriptionTransformation can scare even the most seasoned payments industry veteran. Money movement is the bloodline of any company, if it stops coming in or going out, the entire enterprise halts. The tipping point for needed overhauls is far overdue because of the rapidly changing expectations of our customers and employees. This session will discuss a case study from a large global travel and hospitality player and look at how they went from a project wish list to a centralized proactive holistic payments strategy and roadmap, highlighting the key iterative wins along the initial phases of their journey.
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                                            TechECR Payment Test Automation Made Easy for RetailersPresentersItai Sela, PaytestLab DescriptionLevel 200 Retailers and merchants face increasing complexity in payments acceptance testing, particularly when testing their integrated electronic cash register (ECR) with their payments software and hardware. Traditionally, these systems are tested manually or separately - an inefficient and error-prone process. This session will explore how retailers can easily transition from their current manual and independent testing of these components to a fully automated testing process of their entire solution, reducing time-to-market while ensuring full compatibility and functionality. 
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                                            TechWork Smarter, Not Harder: The Role of Predictive Payments RoutingPresentersGalit Michel, Forter DescriptionPayment managers face critical decisions in today’s complex digital payments landscape, such as when to require 3DS, whether issuers favor network tokens, when to use debit rails, and which processor to choose. Each choice impacts revenue - affecting transaction costs, customer experience, and authorization rates. This session dives into how predictive payment routing can optimize these decisions by dynamically balancing costs, authorization rates, and customer insight. We will discuss how to reduce manual effort, minimize friction, and ensure every payment takes the optimal path. Join us to learn how this approach can make your payments process smoother and more reliable.
 
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                            BusinessStreamlining Cross-Team Collaboration to Unlock the Hidden Power of DataBusinessGame-Changing Reasons to Sell to Governments and Higher Education (And How to Crush It!)TechElevate Your Payments ExperienceTechVaultless Tokenization- 
                                            BusinessStreamlining Cross-Team Collaboration to Unlock the Hidden Power of DataPresentersChristopher Tennyson, Kount, an Equifax Company Mike Farrell, Subway DescriptionImagine what life would be like if more business data were in one place. What kind of insights would you gain from breaking down silos that segment data across dozens of different platforms? It might seem like wishful thinking, but greater data transparency is possible, and we will tell you how! Join this discussion about the hidden power of data. Learn how to impact multiple business units with the resources you already have. Recognize valuable data elements and the insights they contain and connect data from different business platforms — from marketing to fraud and beyond.
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                                            BusinessGame-Changing Reasons to Sell to Governments and Higher Education (And How to Crush It!)PresentersVirginia Zimmerman, TreviPay Leah Fuller, Best Buy DescriptionGovernment and education offer lucrative sales opportunities and operational hurdles for many suppliers. From securing bids to navigating contracts and payments, this session takes a deep dive into the unique challenges and proven approaches for growing sales in these sectors.
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                                            TechElevate Your Payments ExperiencePresentersAnthony Walsh, Ingenico DescriptionLevel 100 User experience is crucial in payments systems, significantly impacting customer satisfaction and retention. This session will explore strategies to enhance user experience across various environments. We will discuss reducing friction during the payments process with one-click payments and auto-fill features. Other key topics include using customer data to tailor payments experiences and offer relevant promotions, multi-channel experiences, accessibility, security, and customer support. 
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                                            TechVaultless TokenizationPresentersMark Ericksen, Deloitte Sean Gately, Bluefin Ron Collins, CommonSpirit Health DescriptionLevel 200 This session will review the benefits and use cases for implementing vaultless tokenization in merchant or processor flows. Learn how flexible and secure solutions can drive value to organizations, discuss challenges to consider when implementing, and discover best practices for tokenizing data. 
 
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                                            AllSmall Group Discussion - Digital CurrenciesPresentersAlex Wilson, Shift4 Sterg Siabanis, TAO Group Hospitality Nitin Patel, TAO Group Hospitality DescriptionWith Bitcoin reaching $100,000 in value, and governments around the world exploring the viability of a Central Bank Digital Currency, the question has arisen again: Can digital currencies be a viable option for consumer payments? This discussion will touch on the various innovations we have seen in the past few years and how merchants should assess these novel technologies.
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                                            AllSmall Group Discussion - Pay by Bank/Open BankingPresentersSumner Francisco, BNY Ross McFerrin, Trustly Ken Grogan, Wakefern DescriptionWith the launch of FedNow last year, the U.S. is primed to be a hotbed of innovation and growth for bank transfers. Join this small group discussion to learn how merchants can leverage open banking to create value for their organization and lead the charge in payments innovation.
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                                            AllSmall Group Discussion - Refund StrategyPresentersJeremy Balkin, TodayPay Joe Vasterling, Best Buy DescriptionJanuary is the busiest month for refunded purchases as clothes that don't fit, unneeded tech, and other gifts make their way back to stores after the holidays. This discussion will focus on how merchants are optimizing their policies and agreements for the best customer experience in a returns environment.
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                                            AllSmall Group Discussion - DebitPresentersPaul Fischer, FIS Melissa Shields, Starbucks DescriptionThis small group discussion will focus on how merchants are strategizing their debit acceptance in varied environments since the Reg II clarification went into effect. We will discuss in-app, online, in-store, and stored credentials to ensure maximized routing capabilities and efficiencies.
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                                            AllSmall Group Discussion - FraudPresentersDoriel Abrahams, Forter Aly Jackson, Chick-Fil-A DescriptionFraud is the fastest-growing and changing aspect of payments acceptance as fraudsters find new and innovative ways to game the system. Join this group to learn how the ecosystem is fighting back with merchant strategies and provider innovations.
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                                            AllSmall Group Discussion - AIPresentersMaja Lapcevic, Mastercard Don Emery, CHS Inc DescriptionAs the industry continues to evolve and innovate during this AI boom, merchants have more questions than answers. This discussion will center around how merchants can utilize AI to help with payments acceptance and where it best fits in a payments stack.
 
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                                            AllInnovation Stage: Arcot by BroadcomModeratorsMatthew Scribner, Arcot By Broadcom James Jenkins, Arcot By Broadcom DescriptionIn North America, market authorization approval rates average between 85 - 90% for card-not-present transactions compared to 95%+ for card-present transactions. For non-3DS eCommerce transactions, issuers are missing critical information in the authorization message, such as device and location insights and cardholder address to authenticate their cardholder and approve the transaction. We will discuss leveraging 3DS to Improve payments approval rates and reduce chargebacks, which helps merchants improve customer experience, increase revenue, and reduce operational expenses.
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                                            AllExplore the Exhibit Hall!DescriptionWhether it is for a mid-day pick-me-up of snacks and beverages or competing in the Exhibitor Quest for a chance to win great prizes, you will definitely want to spend time in our conference Exhibit Hall. This is the best opportunity to network with providers and find the solutions your teams need. See you there!
 
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                                AllInnovation Stage: AffirmPresentersBryan Penny, MAG Vishal Kapoor, Affirm DescriptionAs the financial landscape rapidly evolves, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has emerged as one of the most transformative trends in consumer finance. This fireside chat will provide an in-depth exploration of how BNPL is reshaping how consumers pay for more of their purchases while simultaneously driving growth and enhancing customer loyalty at checkout. Gain insights into why BNPL is becoming so popular among shoppers and what that means about the future of payments. Hear how merchants and partners can leverage BNPL solutions to drive growth and engage with their customers. You will also hear predictions about where the industry is heading and how technology like generative AI might transform BNPL and payments.
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                                AllInnovation Stage: American CryptoFedPresentersScott Moeller, American CryptoFed Xiaomeng Zhou, American CryptoFed Bryce Jurss, Nuvei DescriptionCryptoFed has developed a blockchain-based monetary system with two tokens: Locke (governance) and Ducat (currency). Ducat pays consumers (5.5%-10%) and merchants (1%-4%) for purchases, plus an extra 3% to cover acceptance costs. Ducat holders earn interest 2% above the Real Federal Funds Rate. The system eliminates acceptance costs, inflation, and deflation, turning payments into a profit center. CryptoFed is distributing Locke tokens (40% voting power) for free to MAG merchants and conference attendees. Each attendee is eligible for 10 million tokens, ensuring merchants can maintain favorable Ducat rates.
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                            AllMerchant Only SIG: Small Ticket/RestaurantAllMerchant Only SIG: Mass MerchantAllMerchant Only SIG: Recurring/Subscription BillingAllMerchant Only SIG: Petroleum/Convenience StoreAllMerchant Only SIG: eCommerceAllMerchant Only SIG: TechnologyAllSponsors Only Session: The Merchant’s Perspective: What Merchants Really Want from Their Payment Partners- 
                                            AllMerchant Only SIG: Small Ticket/RestaurantDescriptionThe 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.
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                                            AllSponsors Only Session: The Merchant’s Perspective: What Merchants Really Want from Their Payment PartnersModeratorsChris Storbeck, MAG PresentersJohn Laffoon, Home Depot Beau McGavran, Banner Health Chris Priebe, Southwest Airlines DescriptionThe payments industry is evolving, and merchants are continuously looking for innovative, cost-effective solutions to maintain their competitive edge. With so many options available, selecting the right payments partner can be a challenge. Hear from a group of merchants as they discuss their experiences choosing payments providers, highlighting the key factors they prioritize in their partnerships.
 
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                                            AllInnovation Stage: AdyenPresentersMichael Bernstein, Adyen DescriptionWith 70% of shoppers preferring unified commerce experiences, in-person payments are evolving rapidly. Join us as we illustrate how businesses can meet changing expectations while staying ahead of payment innovations.
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                                            AllExplore the Exhibit Hall!DescriptionWhether it is for a mid-day pick-me-up of snacks and beverages or competing in the Exhibitor Quest for a chance to win great prizes, you will definitely want to spend time in our conference Exhibit Hall. This is the best opportunity to network with providers and find the solutions your teams need. See you there!
 
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                                AllInnovation Stage: TreviPayPresentersDanny Cates, TreviPay DescriptionTreviPay combines 40 years of expertise in B2B payments with cutting-edge technology to offer zero-touch accounts receivable for B2B sales. Imagine never spending another minute evaluating creditworthiness, creating invoices, applying payments, chasing payments, or thinking about bad debt. This session will demonstrate TreviPay’s full Order to Cash solution: - Onboarding
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 We will also discuss TreviPay’s partnership with Mastercard to introduce Universal Acceptance, offering the convenience of credit card checkout with the full power of B2B trade credit. 
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                                AllWomen In Payments - Learning from the BestModeratorsLeslie Crisp, MAG PresentersKim Ford, Fiserv Stephanie Meyers, CommonSpirit Health Veronika Young, Netflix Anna Blom, NACS DescriptionA panel of women leaders will share their experiences working in payments. You will hear about how they have each navigated their career paths as well as their perspectives on our evolving, tech-forward industry.
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                            BusinessUnlocking the Future: Biometrics and Passkeys in Payment AuthenticationBusinessEnhancing Fan Loyalty Through Data-Driven ExperiencesTechNetwork Tokens and Payments Orchestration Benefits for MerchantsTechThe Hidden Cost of Card Testing Attacks: Why Prevention Matters Even When Transactions Fail- 
                                            BusinessUnlocking the Future: Biometrics and Passkeys in Payment AuthenticationPresentersKevin Crockett, Visa Acceptance Solutions Jason Paguandas, Fiserv Randy Gibbons, Southwest Airlines DescriptionWave goodbye to bulky passwords and outdated SMS OTPs. Step into the future of payments authentication where security meets simplicity and user experience is frictionless. This session will explore how biometric authentication and FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standards are set to revolutionize the payments ecosystem, making digital transactions secure and seamless.
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                                            BusinessEnhancing Fan Loyalty Through Data-Driven ExperiencesPresentersJohn Nicola, Fiserv Doug Raymond, Fanatics DescriptionJoin us for an insightful session where Doug Raymond, Head of Payments at Fanatics, teams up with Fiserv to explore how Fanatics leverages data to create unparalleled game-day experiences. Discover the innovative payments strategies behind Fanatics' approach to building and maintaining fan loyalty and learn how data, analytics, and personalized interactions transform how customers engage with their favorite brands. Gain valuable insights into the future of fan engagement and customer loyalty programs.
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                                            TechNetwork Tokens and Payments Orchestration Benefits for MerchantsPresentersMeera Kavathia, Discover Global Network Christopher Wolz, Discover Global Network DescriptionLevel 100 As the eCommerce market continues to grow, the demand for network tokenization as an underlying technology for a variety of payments experiences will only grow stronger. Merchants continue to focus on providing frictionless, one-click payments experiences for their customers and saving their card information. Customers should be able to trust that the merchant will protect their card data from online fraudsters and data breaches. Network tokens offer merchants the ability to reduce friction by ensuring real-time account updates of customers, reducing the risk of losing sales due to an expired card on file. Join us as we discuss the benefits of tokenization. 
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                                            TechThe Hidden Cost of Card Testing Attacks: Why Prevention Matters Even When Transactions FailPresentersLiz Flynn, PayPal Vik Westermann, PayPal DescriptionLevel 200 Card testing attacks—where fraudsters use stolen card information to make small, seemingly insignificant transactions—are a growing concern for merchants worldwide. Even when these transactions don’t go through, the impact is far-reaching. From increasing operational costs to damaging relationships with payment processors and card issuers, unchecked card testing attempts can have serious consequences. This session will uncover the often-overlooked costs of card testing attacks and explore why preventing these attempts at multiple levels is critical—not just for immediate protection but to maintain trust with issuers and the broader financial ecosystem. 
 
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                            BusinessBeyond PLCC: How Imprint and SPARC Transformed Eddie Bauer's Rewards ProgramTechAutomating Financial Operations to Maximize Revenue and Accelerate Financial CloseTechFaster, Better and Smarter Platform DevelopmentBusinessCreating Exceptional Customer Experiences in an Omnichannel World- 
                                            BusinessBeyond PLCC: How Imprint and SPARC Transformed Eddie Bauer's Rewards ProgramModeratorsJosh Pynn, MAG PresentersDaragh Murphy, Imprint DescriptionGet a behind-the-scenes look at Imprint and SPARC Group’s partnership to revamp Eddie Bauer's credit card program. Discover how both companies collaborated to transition Eddie Bauer from a traditional PLCC to a cutting-edge co-branded credit card program. Learn about the unique challenges they faced, the innovative strategies they employed, and the remarkable results they achieved in terms of increased customer lifetime value, spend, and loyalty. Walk away equipped with actionable strategies to take your customer relationships to the next level in the post-fee ruling era.
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                                            TechAutomating Financial Operations to Maximize Revenue and Accelerate Financial ClosePresentersNilesh Desail, Optimus Fintech Benoit Lamoureux, Under Armour DescriptionLevel 100The complexity of finance and payments operations is skyrocketing. Data fragmentation and manual methods impede organizational ability to understand, monitor, and analyze the data at a transaction level, leading to significant revenue losses, operational inefficiencies, and increased costs. This session will explore how AI can revolutionize your finance operations by exploring the challenges of manual finance operations including transaction leakages, fee overcharges, high chargeback rates, and rising operational costs. Discover how AI-powered solutions can maximize revenue while reducing churn, cost of acceptance, and chargeback rates.
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                                            TechFaster, Better and Smarter Platform DevelopmentPresentersElizabeth Carefoot, J.P. Morgan Kevin Bentley, Jollibee Jayne Stegemiller, Jollibee DescriptionLevel 200 APIs play an increasingly important role in eCommerce platform development by streamlining developer access to tools, protocols, and definitions required to optimize payments acceptance and the overall customer experience. J.P. Morgan payments and technology experts will share real-world insight into how API modularity, scalability, and security can help merchants develop more robust, feature-rich, and adaptable platforms faster and more efficiently. 
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                                            BusinessCreating Exceptional Customer Experiences in an Omnichannel WorldModeratorsDrew Soinski, J.P. Morgan PresentersPrashant Sharma, J.P. Morgan Ben See, Fanatics DescriptionA thoughtfully designed omnichannel commerce platform can provide consumers with a seamlessly integrated shopping and payments experience across multiple sales channels, including online, in-store, mobile, and other points of sale. J.P. Morgan will join merchants in a panel discussion focusing on the ways omnichannel payments can create more consistent, unified, and personal customer experiences – regardless of how or where they choose to make a purchase.
 
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                                            AllInnovation Stage: StripePresentersJesse David, Stripe DescriptionOur revenue and finance automation suite enables you to manage money and more easily generate revenue. Learn how to use Stripe Billing to grow your revenue with recurring payments, launch new pricing models, including usage-based billing, and recover more failed payments. You will also see how to expand across borders with the help of Stripe Tax and better capture insights from your data with Sigma Assistant.
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                                            AllExplore the Exhibit Hall!DescriptionWhether it is for a mid-day pick-me-up of snacks and beverages or competing in the Exhibitor Quest for a chance to win great prizes, you will definitely want to spend time in our conference Exhibit Hall. This is the best opportunity to network with providers and find the solutions your teams need. See you there!
 
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                                AllInnovation Stage: FlexaPresentersTrevor Filter, Flexa DescriptionLearn how your business can quickly enable acceptance of digital currencies like bitcoin, ether, litecoin, USD Coin, and more—as well as the pros and cons of supporting this new form of payment in light of recent industry developments. Flexa cofounder Trevor Filter will share a landscape of the digital currency ecosystem and perspectives on what kind of growth we can expect in 2025.
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                                AllInnovation Stage: AccruePresentersMichael Hershfield, Accrue DescriptionThe payments landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. As consumers demand more seamless, efficient, and secure transactions, businesses must adapt to remain competitive. Join Accrue as they share insights on the future of payments and the innovative solutions reshaping the industry. Explore the latest trends in digital payments, including the rise of digital wallets, and learn how these advancements enhance customer experiences and drive operational efficiencies for businesses. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the payments space, as well as the role of regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
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                                AllSIGs and SnacksDescriptionThe ultimate networking session! The inaugural SIGs & Snacks was a hit and is making a comeback at Payments MAGnified. Join your fellow merchants for open and honest discussion about the latest going on in payments to collaborate and problem-solve together.
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                                AllPerspective on Payments: How MAG Engages the Industry to Drive ChangeModeratorsJohn Drechny, MAG PresentersBryan Penny, MAG Kelly Andrus, MAG Steve Cole, MAG Leslie Crisp, MAG DescriptionThis session will explore MAG’s perspective of the evolving payments landscape, reflecting on major developments over the past year and how networking, collaboration, and advocacy through the MAG have shaped industry discussions. We’ll also discuss our priorities for 2025, addressing key questions on security, innovation, and merchant readiness.
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                                AllShaping Payments Through Policy and PartnershipModeratorsBeth Provenzano, MAG PresentersMadison Rose, Worldpay Matt Foley, Chipotle Eva Rigamonti, Pilot DescriptionExplore how public policy is shaping the future of payments. Gain insights into effective strategies for coalition building and messaging to diverse audiences—both internal and external—and learn how collaborative efforts among stakeholders can influence outcomes in key legislative and regulatory debates impacting the payments system, especially when navigating a new Administration and Congress. With perspectives from merchants and industry sponsors, this session will demonstrate the importance of collective action in navigating the evolving payments landscape. 
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                                AllHow Cross-Functional Collaboration Advances Merchant InterestsModeratorsSteve Cole, MAG PresentersKelly Andrus, MAG Brendan Woodbury, Amazon Mike Lindberg, CHS Inc Stephanie Johnson, National Grocers Association (NGA) DescriptionAlthough the U.S. payments industry migrated credit and debit cards to EMV chip technology, not all types of payments cards have made that journey. In 2023, stakeholders across the ecosystem came together to improve the security of EBT cards by implementing chip technology. This session provides perspectives on how cross-functional collaboration drives progress in advancing payments.
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                                AllNavigating Change: Payments Policy in an Evolving EnvironmentModeratorsBeth Provenzano, MAG PresentersAusten Jensen, Retail Industry Leaders Association Dan Swanson, DCSwanson LLC Owen Glist, Constantine Cannon DescriptionIt is crucial for merchants and their advocates to stay attuned to the latest developments shaping the payments landscape as the Administration transitions under President Trump and the new Congress convenes. Panelists will examine how changes in legislative agendas, regulatory approaches, and significant court rulings are impacting the payments ecosystem and its stakeholders. They will also highlight the need for merchant engagement, providing actionable strategies to ensure their voices are heard in this dynamic environment.
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                                AllState of Play: Key Insights into State-Level Policy and RegulationsModeratorsJohn Drechny, MAG PresentersKevin Carroll, RaceTrac Rob Karr, IRMA Elizabeth Tansing, FMI DescriptionStaying informed on state-level policy and regulatory trends is critical for merchants navigating the rapidly evolving payments ecosystem. This panel will explore emerging legislative initiatives, regulatory shifts, and impactful court decisions shaping the industry at the state level. Panelists will discuss how these developments affect merchants and their operations, offering actionable strategies to help businesses proactively engage in policy discussions and advocate for their interests in an ever-changing environment.
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                                AllAn In-Depth Look at Our Active Communities of PracticeModeratorsBryan Penny, MAG PresentersLee Marez, Discount Tire Kyle Tanton, Costco DescriptionCommunities of Practice (COPs) serve as a task force to address various merchant-driven issues and concerns within the payments industry. In this session, we will discuss what our current COPs are working on.
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