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On June 9-10, 2026, the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) brings its flagship European event to London, hosted at 155 Bishopsgate in the heart of the city.
The MAG Payments Summit - London 26 is not just another industry gathering; it’s a working forum for merchants, technologists, and fraud and payments leaders to unpack what’s next. This year’s agenda has been carefully curated to go beyond surface-level trends, diving into the real-world implications of emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. From AI-driven commerce to the evolution of global payments infrastructure, the sessions are designed to challenge thinking, spark debate, and deliver practical insight.
Key Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss
FX: From Pain to Profit
Foreign exchange has long been seen as a cost centre for global merchants. This session explores how businesses can flip that narrative by leveraging FX strategy, pricing, and partnerships to unlock margin and drive revenue.
Agentic Commerce: Managing Risk, Fraud, and Compliance in Autonomous Retail
As AI agents begin to transact on behalf of consumers, merchants face a new frontier of risk. This discussion tackles fraud prevention, compliance frameworks, and maintaining control in an increasingly autonomous ecosystem.
Beyond Omnichannel: Orchestrating the Era of ‘Everywhere Payments’
Commerce is no longer confined to channels; it’s embedded everywhere. Learn how merchants can unify experiences across physical, digital, and emerging touchpoints while maintaining consistency and performance.
Global Payment Networks and Payments Ecosystem Upgrade in the AI Era
Payment networks are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Explore how AI is reshaping infrastructure, driving efficiency, and enabling smarter routing, authentication, and decision-making at scale.
The Next Generation of Loyalty: Powered by Biometric Identity
Loyalty is evolving beyond points and perks. With biometric identity entering the mainstream, this session examines how merchants can create seamless, secure, and highly personalised customer experiences.
Bank on File: How to Start Building for the Next Era of Recurring Payments
Cards are no longer the only option. As account-to-account payments gain traction, merchants need to rethink how they store and manage payment credentials for recurring transactions.
Agentic Commerce: Re-architecting Merchant Strategy, Trust, and Payments Infrastructure
Get a deeper strategic lens on agentic commerce, what it means for merchant operating models, trust frameworks, and the underlying payments architecture required to support it.
Why These Topics Matter to Merchants
- AI is no longer optional; it’s actively reshaping fraud, authorisation, and customer experience.
- Margins are under pressure, FX optimisation and smarter routing can unlock hidden value.
- Customer expectations are evolving fast, and seamless, invisible payments are becoming the baseline.
- New payment methods are scaling globally from account-to-account to digital assets, choice matters.
- Trust is the new currency, particularly in a world of autonomous, agent-led transactions.
- Infrastructure decisions today will define competitiveness tomorrow; therefore, flexibility and scalability are critical.
More Than Content: A Summit Designed for Connection
Beyond the sessions, the summit is built to maximise interaction. With dedicated networking spaces and a highly engaged merchant community, attendees will have countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share insights with peers facing similar challenges.
Important Note for Summit-Goers
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!
Bring your walking shoes! You’ll hit your daily step goal without even trying. The venue offers ample space for networking, movement, and exploration, so expect to be on the move throughout the day.
If you’re serious about staying ahead in payments, MAG Payments Summit - London 26 is where those conversations start. Register today.