MAG Meet-Ups are free, in-person events designed by merchants, for merchants. Each Meet-Up brings merchant payments professionals together in the U.S., Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the UAE for peer networking, education, and regional collaboration.

Hear from subject matter experts at service providers as they share updates on innovation and strategies to solve payments challenges.

Find a Meet-Up Near You

U.S.

Connect with merchant peers in cities across the United States and discuss the payments issues shaping the U.S. market.

Europe

Join merchants across Europe to discuss regulation, innovation, and cross-border payments with regional peers.

Asia-Pacific

Meet merchants across the Asia-Pacific region and learn how peers manage payments across multiple markets.

UAE

Merchants in the UAE and wider MENA region explore local regulation, the Middle East payments ecosystem, and emerging technologies with regional peers.

Upcoming Meet-Ups

Dubai Meetup Save Date

UAE Meet-Up | 24 March 2027

Meet-Up Overview

Who is Invited?

MAG Meet-Ups welcome merchant payments professionals from operations and technology teams. Current and prospective MAG members attend at no cost. Registration is required.

What to Expect

  • Regulation Understand evolving regulations and their impact on merchant payments strategies and operations.
  • Payments Optimization Learn best practices to make payments processes more scalable and flexible.
  • Collaborative Discussions Work through industry challenges with peers and service provider experts.
  • Fraud Prevention

    Explore innovations that strengthen security, prevent fraud, and enhance customer experience.

  • Customer Engagement Learn data-driven personalization strategies for the customer journey.

Benefits of Attending

  • Cost-Free Networking Meet merchant payments professionals across verticals and experience levels.
  • Expert Education Hear about best practices, trends, and technology shaping payments.
  • Actionable Insights Hear how peers solve common challenges and apply those approaches to your role right away.
  • Focused Discussions Join small-group conversations aimed at positive change in payments.
  • Regional Relevance Get content built around each region's markets, regulations, and payment preferences.
The Merchant Advisory Group

Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry serving merchants' interests globally through collaboration, education, and advocacy.