Conferences, Seminars, Symposiums, and Forums

Conferences

NEACH produces two annual conferences that have become benchmarks of excellence in the payments industry. Each event is designed to support your growth with solutions for a reimagined payments space, educate you on the future of payments, and provide you with the insights and opportunities needed to make an impact both today and in the years to come. These events bring together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and explore the latest innovations and trends in the ever-evolving payments landscape.


2026 Payments Management Conference

May 17-19, 2026 | Foxwoods Resort Casino
The Payments Management Conference is New England’s most established and respected payments conference. Join countless payments professionals at every level as you gather for a one-of-a-kind conference that gives you two days filled with education, networking, and opportunity. Attendees will include payments executives, strategists, managers, consultants, analysts, technologists, operations specialists, and other payments professionals. Learn more at pmc.neach.org.


2026 Future of Payments Symposium

November 2026 | Location TBD
The Future of Payments Symposium brings together financial institution leaders, fintech innovators, and payment strategists to tackle the rapidly changing payments landscape. With technology, regulation, and customer expectations evolving faster than ever, institutions must adapt, innovate, and rethink how they deploy resources to stay competitive. This annual event delivers high-level insights, practical strategies, and peer connections that help leaders navigate disruption, harness emerging opportunities, and future-proof their organizations. From exploring new payment technologies and digital currencies to building the teams and processes that turn innovation into action, attendees leave equipped to lead — and not just follow — the future of payments. Learn more at fps.neach.org.

 

Seminars, Symposiums, and Forums

NEACH events set the standard for payments education – bringing together leaders and experts to share insights, best practices, and innovations. Each seminar, symposium, and forum is designed to help you navigate a changing payments landscape, prepare for the future, and make a lasting impact.


Cannabis Banking Seminar: Navigating A Growing Industry

July 28, 2026 | Virtual
This session introduces participants to the evolving cannabis banking landscape, offering practical insight into regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities. Participants learn the impact of legalization trends, explore compliance considerations, and review best practices for serving cannabis-related businesses. The seminar provides clarity on risk management and equips attendees with actionable strategies to position their institution confidently in a rapidly growing market.


2026 Financial Fraud & Compliance Forum

August 25-26, 2026 | Virtual
This session introduces participants to today’s most pressing challenges in fraud, payments, and regulatory compliance, offering practical insight into strategies that strengthen institutional risk management. Attendees learn how to identify and mitigate fraud, navigate evolving compliance requirements, and apply tools and case studies to improve governance. Delivered virtually, this interactive forum equips professionals with actionable resources to prepare their institutions for emerging threats.


2026 End-User Payments Fraud Symposium

September 22-23, 2026 | Virtual
This two-day virtual event equips financial institutions and their business clients with strategies and tools to address evolving payment fraud. Day 1 provides complimentary education for corporate clients on identifying scams and safeguarding their organizations. Day 2 offers advanced content for financial institutions, featuring industry experts, emerging fraud trends, case studies, and actionable checklists to strengthen defenses against the $16.6 billion report losses last year. Financial institutions: Registration includes complimentary access for corporate clients. Corporate client registration details provided upon registration.

 

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