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Join MAG in Music City This September

The countdown is on for MAG Payments Conference 26, and we hope to see you in Nashville September 27–30. Whether you're a merchant looking for to learn from your peers or a solution provider looking to strengthen relationships across the payments ecosystem, this is where the MAG community comes together. This event brings together payments professionals from across industries to share experiences, discuss emerging challenges, and learn from one another in an environment built on collaboration.

Networking is at the heart of the MAG conferences. Meet with solution providers, explore emerging technologies, and have meaningful conversations about today’s payments challenges throughout the Exhibit Hall. Stop by the Innovation Stage, where you'll find short, engaging presentations showcasing new ideas, technologies, and approaches that are shaping the future of payments. It's an opportunity to discover new ideas while connecting directly with the people bringing them to market.

Beyond the Exhibit Hall, the conference offers networking opportunities designed specifically for payments professionals.

• MAG Members can participate in merchant-only Special Interest Groups (SIGs), where candid, peer discussions provide a trusted environment to exchange best practices, ask questions, and learn how others are addressing today's payments challenges.
• MAG Sponsors can connect during the sponsor-only session, which offers dedicated time to hear about the content merchants want and how to deliver what they’re asking for.
• MAG Members and Tech Forum Sponsors can participate in MAG Tech Forum and dig into implementation realities and the practical decisions that drive payments forward.
• And, of course, our networking receptions bring everyone together in a relaxed setting where conversations continue, new introductions are made, and lasting professional relationships begin.
  

Registration is open, and now is the perfect time to secure your spot. Book your hotel, plan your schedule, and get ready to join the payments community in Nashville for education, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

What’s New on the MAG Learning Center?

Quite a bit, including two new microlearnings and two new merchant resources:

• Agentic Commerce – Who said yes…and what did they say yes to? Gain the essential knowledge to navigate consent, intent, and authentication in agent-driven transactions. This microlearning is available to all MAG Merchant Members and Sponsors.
• Fraud Intelligence Network This guide explores resources that help fraud professionals track trends, compare practices, and connect with peers. Only available to MAG Merchant Members.
• EU Regulatory Deep Dive: SCA in Action For merchants operating in Europe, this microlearning provides the core requirements of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), including its impact on merchant payment flows. Available to MAG Merchant Members, Tier 1, and Global Sponsors.
• Tokenisation Across Europe – A Merchant’s View, Regional Drivers, Strategies, and Merchant Realities This infographic highlights key regional differences in network tokenization strategies across Europe. Available to MAG Merchant Members, Tier 1, and Global Sponsors.
  

August Webinar: Know Your Super Bowl: Optimizing Fraud Prevention Through Peak Payment Volume Spikes

Join us on August 18 at Noon CDT for our webinar, presented by Sift, and discover how fraud and payments teams can prepare for high-volume events. You’ll learn when to adjust friction, how to set risk-tolerance thresholds, and how to avoid over-blocking legitimate customers. This webinar is open to everyone.

Did you miss our last webinar, Show Me the Money: What Consumers Expect from Refunds in 2026? The recording is now available on the MAG Learning Center (login required).

Also on Our Radar

MAG Membership Survey

MAG Merchant Members: we want to hear from you! Our first-ever annual Member Satisfaction Survey is now open. Tell us what delivers value, where we can improve, and what you need most. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and your feedback will help shape future MAG programs and benefits.

Fiserv Forum

Beth Provenzano, MAG Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Programs, is presenting at the Fiserv Forum in Las Vegas on August 18 and will share insights on the latest issues impacting merchants and payments.

Earned Media

Hear what’s top of mind for merchants in this recent interview with MAG CEO John Drechny published by the paypers.

Whether you’re planning to join us in Nashville, exploring the latest MAG Learning Center resources, or tuning into a webinar, there are plenty of ways to stay connected with the MAG community. We look forward to seeing you online and in person as we continue driving the conversations shaping the future of payments!