Keep the MAGmentum Going

We are still amped after a record-setting MAG Payments Conference, and we want to keep the momentum going into the busy holiday shopping season. Here’s your monthly look at what the MAG has going on.

Thanks for the Memories, Nashville

Thank you to everyone who joined us at MAG Payments Conference 26! You made this event a success. Here are the numbers:

1,233 attendees (a new record!)
36 sessions
91 Exhibitors
4.58 (out of 5) Average Session Score
$800 in charitable contributions: $400 each to CreatiVets and PENCIL

Next Stop: Dallas

It’s never too early to start preparing for the next event! Join us in Dallas February 22-25 for Payments MAGnified 27! Go beyond general discussions and immerse yourself in specialized, merchant-driven learning. Registration opens November 19. Planning is underway!

Membership Renewal Season is Upon Us

Make room in your 2027 planning for another year of MAG connections, education, and resources. All MAG memberships renew on January 1, 2027, and renewal invoices arrive in early November. New this year, MAG has launched Global Membership, providing expanded opportunities for your organization to engage with MAG across regions and participate more broadly in MAG’s global initiatives and resources.

Here’s what’s ahead:

All Access Membership: Remains at $5,750
Global Membership: All Access Members can upgrade for an additional $750
Digital Access Membership: Increases to $2,500

For a closer look at the year ahead, read John Drechny’s article on MAG’s 2027 plans and Paul Tunstall’s article on international membership. Contact us if you have questions.

Two Webinars Remain for 2026

November 17 | Build or Buy? A Payments Leader’s Framework for Smarter Vendor Decisions

When should your team build internally, and when should you bring in a partner? Explore a framework for approaching a decision in nearly every payments team case, and bring that perspective to your next vendor conversation. REGISTER

December 15 | MAG Town Hall

Take stock of 2026 and look ahead to 2027 with MAG Chief Executive Officer John Drechny, Chief Operations Officer Troy Carrothers, and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Programs Beth Provenzano. Hear their perspectives on merchants’ accomplishments and the evolving payments industry. Learn about MAG’s priorities and find opportunities to get involved. Bring your questions for the live discussion. This webinar is open to current MAG Merchant members only. REGISTER

Fresh Resources. Broader Perspectives.

The MAG has expanded its education resources this year, adding more European and global focused learning available to all members. Whether you manage payments across borders or want to understand how other markets approach familiar challenges, these additions offer fresh perspectives to inform your work.

Haven’t explored the MAG Learning Center lately? Here’s what you may have missed:

Merchants: Here’s What Else is New for You on the MAG Learning Center

Make the most of your MAG membership. Explore the MAG Learning Center to build your payments knowledge and share relevant resources with your team.

Save the Date: March MAG Meet-Up

Save Tuesday, March 30, 2027, for a MAG Meet-Up with Optimized Payments in Atlanta. Add it to your calendar and watch for more details.