The Top Payments Conferences in 2026 You Can't Afford To Miss

The global payments landscape continues to evolve rapidly. From AI-driven fraud prevention to the rise of real-time payments and embedded finance, 2026 promises to be a pivotal year. Attending the right conferences is essential for staying ahead of trends, fostering key partnerships, and networking with industry leaders.

Here is the essential, payments conference calendar lineup for 2026.

January to March: Setting the Foundation

These early-year events set the stage for the biggest trends in fintech, and risk management.

Africa Payments & Reg Tech Forum, February 12, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

This premier forum gathers banking, FinTech, and compliance leaders to address payment innovations, regulatory compliance, and financial inclusion across Africa.

ePay Summit (ePayConnect), February 23–25, 2026 in National Harbor, MD. 

A major U.S. event for payment stakeholders, covering operations, compliance, fraud, and risk, with a key focus on Faster Payments Council initiatives and instant payment strategy workshops. 

Payments Magnified February 17–20, 2026 in San Diego, CA. 

Hosted by the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG), this event offers deep insights into merchant payments challenges, opportunities, and the latest solutions and technology.

Spreedly will be there, so make sure you come and find us! 

Marketplace Risk Austin February 25, 2026 in Austin, TX. 

This one-day conference focuses on risk management and fraud strategies specifically for founders and operators of marketplaces and digital platforms.

NextGen Payments & Reg Tech Forum, March 5, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland. 

This European forum explores how banks, fintechs, and regulators are optimising operations and unlocking growth through instant payments, Open Finance, AI in compliance, and data privacy. 

Identity and Payments Summit March 2–4, 2026 in Houston, TX. 

This summit is the primary North American event uniting the payments, identity, and access ecosystems to discuss digital trust, biometrics, and AI-driven fraud detection.

MRC Vegas March 16–19, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. 

MRC’s flagship North American conference is the leading forum for payments technology, fraud prevention, and security for the global commerce industry.

We’ll be in Vegas for the conference, so make sure to connect with us while you’re there! 

ETA Transact March 18–20, 2026 in Atlanta, GA. 

This is the premier annual conference and trade show for the payments technology ecosystem, gathering fintech, banking, and retail professionals for networking and education.

Pay360, March 25–26, 2026 in London, UK. 

One of Europe's largest payments events, organized by The Payments Association, covering regulation, fraud, AI, blockchain, and embedded finance.

Fintech Meetup March 30 – April 1, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. 

Considered one of the largest fintech events, it is known for its high volume of meetings between banks, credit unions, fintechs, and investors, emphasizing partnerships and scaling solutions.

If you’ll be there, be sure to connect with us! 

April to June: Global Commerce and European Focus

The second quarter features major regional events and the biggest industry gatherings across Europe.

Women in Payments EU Symposium, April 28–29, 2026. 

This European symposium focuses on celebrating and developing women in the payments industry, offering tailored sessions on leadership and industry advancements. 

MRC London April 13–15, 2026 in London, UK. 

Europe's premier gathering for payments, fraud prevention, and risk leaders, offering practical strategies on payment optimization, chargeback reduction, and emerging threats.

Also, you better believe we’ll be there, and we can’t wait to connect with you at the show! 

NACHA Smarter Faster Payments, April 26–29, 2026 in San Diego, CA. 

This event is the go-to source for insights on ACH and real-time payment rails, with sessions covering AI strategies, cybersecurity, and legal issues in money movement.

MPC (Payments Management Conference), May 2026 at Foxwoods Resort Casino. 

This is an annual conference focused on end-user payments fraud, cybersecurity, and emerging trends for financial services and government. 

Women in Payments LATAM , May (Dates TBD), 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. 

This event celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of women working in finance within the Latin American region. 

MRC São Paulo May 25–26, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. 

This is the premier Latin American conference for payments and fraud management, focusing on regional threats and payment innovations.

We’re not going to miss this one, so be sure to reach out to us to connect if you’re going. 

Money 20/20 Europe (M2020 EU), June 2–4, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 

Europe's #1 Fintech Event. Attendees explore digital wallets, cross-border complexities, and the future of open banking across the continent.

Make sure to connect with our Partnerships team while you’re there! 

Payments Leaders Summit USA, June 2026 in Miami, USA. 

This is an exclusive, invite-only event tailored for senior payments leaders and decision-makers to discuss strategy, orchestration, and AI.

We’ll be in attendance and would love to meet with anyone who wants to chat while there. 

July to September: Summer Strategy and Fall Essentials

These major summer events provide amazing opportunities to strategize, learn, and secure partnerships for the coming year.

PaymentsEd Annual Forum July 27–29, 2026 in Boston, MA. 

This forum offers high-value education, diving deep into payment operations, from chargebacks management to interchange fee optimization.

MAG Payments Conference September 27–30, 2026 in Nashville, TN. 

This flagship event for the Merchant Advisory Group offers deep-dive sessions on merchant-centric payments solutions and innovation.

Marketplace Risk Management NYC, September 2026 in New York, NY. 

This New York conference addresses the shifting dynamics of marketplace risk in the age of GenAI, focusing on fraud, identity, and platform integrity. 

Payments Leaders Summit EU (PLS EU), September 30 – October 1, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 

This exclusive, invite-only event is a major gathering for senior payments leaders from across Europe to discuss Payments Strategy, Open Banking, Orchestration, and AI. 

October to December: Closing Out the Year with a Global Focus

Payments Leaders Summit UK October 21–22, 2026 in London, UK. 

This exclusive, invite-only gathering brings together senior payment executives who are driving innovation in open banking, account-to-account (A2A) payments, and next-generation commerce in the UK.

Money 20/20 USA October 26–29, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. 

The U.S. edition of Money20/20 is the largest event in payments innovation, embracing open banking, embedded finance, and the further evolution of digital payments infrastructure.

Let's Connect in 2026

The future of payments is open. Joining these top payments conferences of 2026 is an investment in your strategy. We look forward to connecting with you at these key events to discuss how an open payments platform can help drive innovation, expand globally, and optimize your strategies.

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