Where Fast-Moving Innovation Meets Forward-Looking Leadership
The payments industry is transforming at an unprecedented pace. As real-time cross-border capabilities, digital assets, and AI move from experimentation to execution, financial institutions are under pressure to modernize faster than ever. The competitive landscape is shifting—and so are the expectations of customers, regulators, and partners.
PAYMENTS FORUM brings together the leaders navigating this evolution, offering perspectives from top executives and innovators that surface the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping the next era of payments innovation—and the strategies that will define what comes next.
Why You Can’t Miss This Event
B2B accounts payable remains the single-largest opportunity in payments. Learn how banks and fintechs are building the rails, partnerships, and data-driven tools to capture their share.
Hear how leading banks are reimagining merchant servicing platforms, implementing real-time payments, and leveraging blockchain and stablecoins to enable faster, more reliable transactions.
Understand how changing rules will shape compliance, risk, and innovation strategies in 2026 and beyond.
Agentic AI is poised to drive up to $17.5 trillion in commerce by 2030. Explore how leading payment players are deploying AI to lower costs, increase personalization, and transform the customer experience.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Umar Farooq
Kim Fitzsimmons
Eynat Guez
Ather Williams III
Featured Speakers
Rubail Birwadker
Virginie Dhouibi
Allysun Fleming
Jen Martin
Sean Murray
Anand Natarajan
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High Praises From PAYMENTS FORUM Previous Attendees
The informative sessions, networking opportunities, and insights in to this rapidly evolving industry makes this conference the premier place to gain vital knowledge that informs thoughtful organizational decision making.
The American Banker Payments Forum is an exceptional opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders while digging into next-gen concepts and thought-provoking insights.
The banking event of the year, especially for seasoned industry experts, with more intimate opportunities for networking and learning about the latest payment trends.
The American Banker Payments Forum is one of the highlights of our conference schedule each year. We’re thrilled with the thought that is put into the physical layout of the event space and the opportunities for networking. As a sponsor, we love that the exhibits are visible and easily accessible throughout the event. High marks on venue choice and refreshments as well!
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Grand Hyatt San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94108
Travel & Accommodations
Room Rate: $289 per night + taxes