EBT Community Council Conference
Unlock revenue potential with fast, secure, seamless payments.
American Banker’s PAYMENTS FORUM is back! This is the premier destination to gain the leading insights and strategies you need to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive payments space. From tackling the risks of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service to unlocking the potential of instant, social and stablecoin payments, this is where you’ll get guidance on the most urgent topics and emerging opportunities.
Hear from more than 100 innovative executives from across the payments ecosystem—banks and financial institutions, fintechs, crypto companies, regulators, venture capitalists and management consultants—including Remitly’s Saema Somalya, Spade’s Oban MacTavish, EY’s Paul Brody, Coinbase’s Mark Troianovski, Superstate’s Reid Cuming and The Clearing House’s Elena Casal. Plus, learn from executives at JPMorgan Chase, PayPal, Bank of America, DailyPay, U.S. Bank, Amazon, Citizens Bank, Visa, Fifth Third Bank, QED Investors, TD Bank, Binance.US, HSBC, Pathward and so many others reimagining what’s possible in payments.
We’re diving deep into the leadership, technologies, trends and regulations reshaping how consumers and businesses adopt new payment options, including AI-driven mobile payments, digital wallets, open finance and emerging crypto solutions. Join us in San Francisco March 4-6, 2025, to connect and collaborate with the brightest, boldest minds in payments—and leave with the knowledge, go-to-market strategies and tools necessary to capitalize on swiftly evolving innovations, optimize partnerships and navigate regulatory complexities to foster customer trust and speed adoption of new, faster, cheaper payment choices.
High praise from Payments Forum 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.
Payments Forum is a well organized event that makes it easy to make connections and learn from industry experts.
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!
The intimate nature of the setting allowed for candid conversation in panels and discussions thus making it a fruitful event
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Room rate: $345 + taxes per night
Room reservation cutoff date
February 10th, 2025
Government Rate: $259 + taxes per night
*At check in, please present your government ID. If you do not qualify you will be charged the regular rate
Making reservations via phone:
(888) 575-8934
Booking code: Payment Forum 2025
Keynote Speaker
Recognizing and Celebrating the Most Influential Women in Payments
Testimonials From Past Sponsors
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!
Learn. Innovate. Accelerate. Lead the Future of Payments
American Banker’s PAYMENTS FORUM is back!
Join us May 4-6, 2026 in San Francisco at the Grand Hyatt and gain actionable insights, strategies and connections you need to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive payments space. This isn’t just another conference — it’s the epicenter of payments innovation where leaders stay ahead of the curve.
Why PAYMENTS FORUM Is Different
Unlock the Future of Payments
The global payments landscape is evolving faster than ever and financial institutions are under pressure to modernize. As real-time payments, stablecoins, and agentic AI transform how money moves, banks and fintechs are in a race to rebuild the infrastructure of trust, speed, and scale that the next decade demands.
PAYMENTS FORUM brings together the visionaries, disruptors, and decision-makers at the center of this transformation. From B2B payments to cross-border settlement, from AI-driven commerce to fraud defense, this is where the industry’s biggest opportunities and toughest challenges take center stage.
Apply To Join the Demo Program During PAYMENTS FORUM!
See Who Was On Stage In 2025!
Paul Brody
Sabrina Tharani Libby
Matthew Friend
Elena Casal
Reid Cuming
Lia Cao
Mark Troianovski
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!