Happy 2025! The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) is excited to celebrate another year of advancing payments alongside our members, sponsors, and valued partners. With a new year, comes many new changes that we are thrilled to share.
You may notice a new look for MAG Insights. We’re focusing on producing fewer, more impactful pieces. We have streamlined our newsletter into six key sections, featuring a mix of new names and familiar favorites. Look forward to articles under these streamlined categories:
- MAG Insider: Everything MAG-related, including committee updates, conference news, SIGs, webinars, benefits, educational offerings, and more.
- Policy Perspective: In-depth analysis of federal and state issues, brought to you by our advocacy team.
- Leadership Lens: Insightful thought leadership articles from MAG Officers and Board members.
- International Perspective: Now revamped, this section goes beyond event updates to provide insights on payments industry topics, with a focus on APAC and Europe.
- Payments Technology: Explore technology-driven topics and in-depth analyses of future innovations shaping the industry's landscape.
- Advancing Payments: Dive into the latest business trends and collaboration breakthroughs driving the future of payments.
January MAG Insider: Payments MAGnified Highlights
SIGs and Snacks, Small Group Discussions, Case Studies, and More!
In this month’s MAG Insider article, we take a closer look at what’s in store for Payments MAGnified 25. From engaging SIG sessions and interactive small-group discussions to insightful case studies and networking opportunities, this event is packed with resources to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving payments landscape.
By popular demand, SIGs and Snacks is back at Payments MAGnified 25, happening February 10-13, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. Based on your feedback, our third annual SIGs and Snacks will bring topic- and vertical-specific tables featuring themes such as healthcare, airlines, hotels, and so much more!
We've revamped the setup to better align with your suggestions:
- Topic-centric and vertical-specific discussions across 20 tables
- Participants can move freely between tables during the 45-minute session
- The table below showcases the key topics and verticals that will be featured:
Please note that this is not a recorded session, and no notes will be taken or distributed afterward. SIGs and Snacks is merchant-only. If you have any questions or suggestions for future improvements, please reach out to Kelly Andrus.
In addition to this exciting lineup at Payments MAGnified 25, we are bringing back:
- Case Studies – Dive into comprehensive, hands-on explorations of crucial industry topics, addressing the challenges and solutions that will shape the future of payments.
- Small Group Discussions – A special opportunity for merchants and sponsors to share their expertise in a collaborative setting, covering key topics like:
- Refund Strategy
- Digital Currencies
- Pay by Bank
- AI
- Fraud
- Debit
These sessions are designed to encourage dynamic conversations and provide actionable insights you can implement immediately. This is a chance to connect, learn, and help drive the future of payments.
We look forward to seeing you very soon at Payments MAGnified 25! For questions regarding conference content, registration, or lodging, please reach out to Andrea Rouse.
For communication requests or topic suggestions, please reach out to Abby Arseneau, Erica Forman, or Leslie Crisp.