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The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) remains at the forefront of the fast-paced transformation occurring in the payments ecosystem—advocating for merchants, advancing industry standards, and providing valuable forums for dialogue and innovation. With the release of our first-ever Payments Technology Industry Engagement Report, along with several exciting events on the horizon, we’re proud to offer new opportunities to learn, connect, and lead in 2025.
NEW! Payments Technology Industry Engagement Report
The MAG is excited to launch the first edition of our Payments Technology Industry Engagement Report, a quarterly publication designed to keep our members informed about the critical work being done by key industry and standards organizations.
This first edition highlights developments from Q1 2025, offering updates on the activities of EMVCo, Financial Data Exchange (FDX), the Secure Technology Alliance, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and X9.
The Payments Technology Industry Engagement Report aims to deliver timely, actionable insights into how these groups influence the payments landscape, empowering our members to engage and advocate effectively.
Summer SIGs
MAG Members value collaboration and networking, making its Special Interest Groups (SIGs) a membership highlight. These industry-specific forums allow merchants the opportunity to discuss challenges and share ideas.
2025 Summer SIG Schedule (all time CDT):
- Mass Merchant: June 2, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- eCommerce: June 2, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Technology: June 3, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Small Ticket/Restaurant: June 5, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Petroleum/Convenience Store: June 5, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Recurring/Subscription Billing: June 6, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
MAG Payments Summit-London 25
The global payments community will gather at the MAG Payments Summit–London 25 from 9–11 June, 2025, at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate. With more than 200 attendees expected, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore key European market trends and solutions.
Hot topics include:
- Pay by Bank
- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
- Omni-Commerce
- And much more!
If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time! Online registration closes on 2 June at 11:59 BST; onsite registration will also be available. Merchant attendance is complimentary, but registration is required. MAG Sponsors receive complimentary passes—check out the benefits chart for details.
Registration Opening Soon! MAG Payments Conference 25
Mark your calendars! Registration for MAG Payments Conference 25 opens on June 5, 2025. Taking place from September 8–11, 2025, in San Antonio, TX, this flagship event will bring together payments professionals for four days of thought-provoking sessions, expert insights, and cutting-edge solutions.
Attendees will benefit from:
- Deep dives into payment innovations
- Exclusive networking with industry leaders
- Live demos at our Exhibit Hall and Innovation Stage
Stay tuned to the MAG website for registration details and updates as planning continues.