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Payments MAGnified will occur February 20-23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
Transforming the former MAG Mid-Year Conference and Tech Forum, Payments MAGnified will include enhanced networking opportunities and customizable experiences that cater to varying career stages for payments professionals. This event promises deep dives into industry challenges and opportunities for both business- and tech-minded individuals every February.
Tech Forum Attendees: The Payments MAGnified 2024 event will dive deeper into the technology of payments while continuing to connect merchant IT professionals and their business partners with technology sponsors through technology-focused educational sessions and engaging networking events.
Continue to check this webpage as planning continues and more information becomes available. We look forward to connecting with you!
Countdown to Payments MAGnified 2024
February 20, 2024- November 9 – Registration Opens for Payments MAGnified 2024
- January 19 – Early Bird Deadline
- February 13 at 11:59 PM CT – Online registration closes. No cancellations, refunds, or transfers after this date.
- February 20 at 2:00 PM CT – On-site registration available
- Payments professionals representing cross verticals who want to drive positive change in the payments industry.
- Payments operations or payments technology subject matter experts willing to share knowledge.
- New payments professionals looking to gain a foundational knowledge of payments and the ecosystem.
- Online registration for the Payments MAGnified will close on Tuesday, February 13.
- You must be registered for the conference to attend any of the Payments MAGnified programming.
- Registration grants access to education sessions, general sessions, case studies, and sponsor breakout sessions as well as the exhibit area.
- MAG offers Merchant-Only sessions that are restricted to MAG merchant members and guest merchants.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY!Registration Fees
- All MAG merchant members are eligible to attend both Payments MAGnified and Tech Forum. Current MAG Members receive 5 complimentary registrations that can be used for either event.
- Not sure if you are a member of the MAG? View the current list of MAG members.
- If you are not a merchant member of the MAG and wish to attend a conference, please contact Kristi Simonett, Director, Membership Engagement and Sponsorship Programs, for options and the process to attend.
The number of complimentary registrations for MAG conferences is based on your sponsorship level. View MAG Annual Sponsors and levels.
Exhibit Hall Passes
Use promo code EXHPM243220 when registering to secure the $100 Exhibitor Set Up/Tear Down Only pass.
Use promo EXHSTAFFPM243220 code when registering exhibit booth staff registration fee of $800.
- Prospective Merchant Pricing
- Complimentary passes are available for first-time attendees, limit 2 total per company, and include access to Payments MAGnified and Tech Forum agendas
- Prospective Sponsor Pricing
- Registration is $3,000/person and includes access to Payments MAGnified and Tech Forum agendas
If you are not a merchant member or a sponsor of the MAG and wish to attend a conference, please contact Kristi Simonett, Director, Membership Engagement and Sponsorship Programs, or Meg Thaxton, Manager, Sponsorship Programs, for options and the process to attend.
The MAG Tech Forum is aligned with the MAG bi-annual conference designed specifically for payment IT professionals. Technologies in payments continue to evolve at a rapid pace, and the Tech Forum provides education and networking opportunities among merchant technology professionals and leading technology providers focused on innovative uses of these new relevant payment technologies.
The objectives of holding the Tech Forum event alongside our MAG conferences is to foster collaboration, provide tech-focused knowledge, and build relationships across merchants, their payments IT and business teams, and technology focused sponsors.
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, November 15, 2023. All times are in (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Whether 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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The Innovation Stage at Payments MAGnified is where new and exciting products and innovations get to shine! Here, attendees will be able to experience curated demos and presentations of what is new in payments technology and learn more about the products available to them in 2024.
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Merchant Only SIGs
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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. -
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Explore the Exhibit Hall!
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Whether 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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Innovation Stage Presentations
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The Innovation Stage at Payments MAGnified is where new and exciting products and innovations get to shine! Here, attendees will be able to experience curated demos and presentations of what is new in payments technology and learn more about the products available to them in 2024.
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Case Studies
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Case Studies involve merchants, usually supported by sponsors, presenting a specific scenario, process, or example for participants to examine. They are intended to provide enough information for the participants to explore solutions and identify how to apply those solutions in real-world contexts. The goal of a Case Study session is to initiate discussion, foster interaction, and provide real-world examples of specific tasks, actions, solutions, and project timelines merchants can consider applying within their current environments. -
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Networking Lunch
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Explore the Exhibit Hall!
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Explore the Exhibit Hall!
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Whether 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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Innovation Stage Presentations
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The Innovation Stage at Payments MAGnified is where new and exciting products and innovations get to shine! Here, attendees will be able to experience curated demos and presentations of what is new in payments technology and learn more about the products available to them in 2024.
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Sponsors: Please join us for a sponsor-only session to discuss the value of being a MAG sponsor, provide ways to get the most out of your sponsorship, and network with your fellow MAG sponsors. We will also have a Q&A session to learn what is most important to you, our sponsors. -
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The 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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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. -
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Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors
Payments MAGnified 2024 will offer a variety of opportunities to show your support for the MAG and gain additional exposure as you showcase your brand to conference attendees.
Benefits of Becoming a Conference Sponsor and/or Exhibitor Include:
- Boost Brand Visibility and Gain Exposure - Showcase your company, new products, and services to leading payments industry attendees representing cross-industry merchant verticals.
- Connect with Merchants - Attendees at MAG conferences are the key decision-makers for their payment teams. Take advantage of networking and exhibit hours on each conference day to interact with these key attendees.
- Build Relationships - Strengthen existing relationships, understand merchant needs, and objectives, and generate new leads.
REMINDER: You must be a current MAG Annual Sponsor in good standing to be a Payments MAGnified 2024 Conference sponsor. View the MAG Annual Sponsor Listing here.
Review Conference Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
Visit the Conference Sponsorship & Exhibitor Selection Portal to create your user credentials. You will then be able to review the interactive exhibit floor plan and select your booth and/or your conference sponsorship opportunity.
Important Deadlines
December 11, 2023
- Deadline to sign up as a MAG Annual or Tech Forum Sponsor
- Deadline to sign up as a Payments MAGnified 2024 Sponsor and/or Exhibitor
Exhibit personnel who will staff your booth must be registered for the conference and can register using one of the options below:
- Standard Sponsor registration using either a comp or purchasing a full conference pass.
- Please refer to the Annual Sponsor Levels and Benefits to determine how many complimentary registrations your company receives.
- $100 Exhibitor Set Up/Take Down Only*: EXHPM243220
- $800 Exhibit Booth Staff Pass for Payments MAGnified**: EXHSTAFFPM243220
*Grants access to the Exhibit Hall for set up on Tuesday, February 20 from 8 AM-5 PM CT and take down on Thursday, February 22 from 5:00 PM – 9 PM CT.
** This pass will not allow access to other conference elements including the general or education session. This pass is for those who will only be staffing your booth but will not be attending sessions.
Payments MAGnified 2024 sponsorships and exhibits will not be guaranteed or promoted until payment has been received. We encourage you to submit your payment as soon as possible.
Once your conference sponsorship and/or exhibit selection is made and approved, a MAG Staff member will reach out for payment. Due to proximity to the conference, preferred payment is via ACH/WIRE. If you’d like to pay with ACH/WIRE, contact MAG Staff, Amy Sellheim Payment can also be made by check. Please make your check payable to "Merchant Advisory Group" and mail to the address below
Merchant Advisory Group
4248 Park Glen Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Though your booth is complimentary, you must visit the Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor website to make your exhibit booth selection.
Please let us know by December 11, 2023, if you will not be utilizing your exhibit space.
Conference Sponsorship & Exhibitor Questions: Contact Jennifer Whitlock..
Interested in Becoming a MAG Annual Sponsor? Contact Meg Thaxton.
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