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April 2-4, 2025 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
Friday, April 19
7:45am
This breakfast is open to all attendees.
8:00-8:22am: Adam Fleisher, Cooley, BaaS-Past, Present…and a ‘larger participant’ Future
8:23-8:41am: Nicole Meisner, Taft, Knowing your Role: ACH Settlement Payouts and Payment Acceptance
8:42-9:00am: Chris Boone, Venable, Surcharging and Cash Discounting Compliance Best Practices
8:00am
BY INVITATION ONLY
Start the day off right by connecting and networking with your female colleagues at breakfast.
8:00am
8:30am
8:30am
8:55am
Description coming soon.
9:00am
Balancing executive presence with authenticity requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence and of course empathy. But How do you tackle this with new working norms, hybrid working model and managing teams that require different needs. Join our conversation with leaders within payments as they discuss their journey and their point of view on how to build a strong personal brand and executive presence.
Amanda Estiverne Colas (M)
Delivery Partner, Endava
Silvana Hernandez
EVP, Product and Engineering, Mastercard
Kathy Kmiotek
Director of Marketing, Fortis
Judith McGuire
SVP, Discover Global Network
9:00am
As Payments Networks, brand and reputation are the largest assets and one that must be continuously invested in. We must more closely consider brand risk beyond just regulation and fraud - certain transactions, even if legal, may pose significant brand risk. It is critical the programs implemented identify and mitigate risk in these sensitive categories. Join Discover Global Network experts Kate Weiler, Director Transaction Risk, and Gregory Wren, Senior Manager Brand Risk, as they discuss the importance of high brand risk programs and opportunities to expand and evolve within the space.
Kate Weiler
Director, Payment Services Risk, Discover Global Network
Greg Wren
Sr. Manager Fraud & Brand Risk, Discover Financial Services
9:00am
9:10am
Top 10 Payments ISVs Lightning Rounds Speakers
1. Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO &Founder of Applova Inc.
2. Sarah Adams, Chief Revenue Officer, Charge to Charge, Powered by ISVPay
3. Chris Lee, MarketTime LLC
4. Scott Campbell, Co-Founder and Head of Solutions, Paystand
5. Phil Levy, CEO, Exact Payments LLC
6. Frank Arellano, CEO, Revolv3
7. JD Rocheteau, CEO & Co-Founder, QuoteMachine
8. Andrea Kando, Chief Payments and Strategy Officer, TouchBistro Inc.
9. Shay Bloch, Founder & CEO, Jobox Inc
10. Ryan Smith, VP Operations, PaymentLOCK, Inc.
Jim Battista (M)
Managing Partner, MAPP Advisors
Alexander Renzi (M)
Managing Partner, MAPP Advisors
Sarah Adams
Chief Revenue Officer, Charge to Charge, Powered by ISVPay
Frank Arellano
CEO, Revolv3
Shay Bloch
Founder & CEO, Jobox Inc
Dave Brooks
Chief Innovation Officer, MarketTime
Scott Campbell
Co-Founder and Head of Solutions, Paystand
Andrea Kando
Chief Payments and Strategy Officer, TouchBistro Inc.
Phil Levy
CEO, Exact Payments
JD Rocheteau
CEO & Co-Founder, QuoteMachine
Dinesh Saparamadu
CEO & Founder, Applova
Ryan Smith
VP Operations, PaymentLOCK
9:30am
As women, we often downplay our uniqueness to ‘fit in’. But, this is cheating not only yourself but others around you because you aren’t bringing all of you – your authentic, unique self – to work. In this session you’ll hear from a few smart, successful, beautifully unique women who have learned that the key to success, and shining bright is to embrace your whole self.
Ixiim Flores (M)
Head of Strategy & Business Planning Operations, US Acquiring & Enablement, Visa
Joy Canonigo
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Discover Financial Services
Kim Molinaro
VP, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Fiserv
Deana Rich
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Infinicept
9:45am
As the industry races towards instantaneous financial interactions, the delicate balance between robust fraud prevention and positive customer experiences becomes increasingly crucial. One of the challenges in this fast-paced environment is the rise of fraudsters exploiting cutting-edge technologies, like Generative AI-powered deepfake technology, to deceive and compromise transaction security. Join us in this session to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving world of real-time transactions and the role of next generation fraud prevention. Discover how to navigate the complexities of modern financial interactions, protect against emerging threats, and position your organization at the forefront of customer-centric, secure, and efficient transactional practices.
Krithika Ramadoss
Vice President, Risk Strategy, BILL
Yinglian Xie
CEO and Co-Founder, Datavisor
10:30am
Throughout your career you will find yourself with opportunities to lean into the uncomfortable, where you think you’re stretching beyond your current capabilities. While terrifying at times, challenging yourself and understanding your true edge can ultimately serve you well! After all, what challenges you changes you. Come and listen to this panel as they share their stories about their own leaps of faith and lessons learned about success and failure and why embracing the uncomfortable is a win for all.
Elly Aiala (M)
Chief Compliance Officer, Boost Payments
Gretchen Bender
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Embedded Payments, MAPP Advisors
Deirdre Cohen
SVP, Head of Global Acceptance Client Services, Visa
Megan Mountain
Executive Director, Head of Pay By Bank U.S., J.P. Morgan
10:30am
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital interactions and data exchange, the imperative to establish and maintain trust between consumers and the entities handling their data has become paramount. Join the discussion as this panel of experts delves into the vital interplay between consumer trust and data security. They’ll discuss the dangers associated when that trust fails, the multifaceted aspects of authentication, and the frameworks and protocols to use for successfully building that oh-so-important trust.
Scott Perry (M)
Principal, Crypto and Digital Trust Services, Schellman
Greg Gittrich
Chief Commercial Officer, Orum
Seckin Yilgoren
SVP, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions, North America, Mastercard
10:45am
The payments industry is transforming rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. In this dynamic landscape, ISVs face both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. To thrive and remain competitive, ISVs must adapt and equip themselves with the right strategies and tools. Come and listen to two highly successful Top 10 Payments ISV Award recipients share their lessons learned and strategies for success in this dynamic industry.
Danny Mikhail
Founder & CEO, Melka Capital
Garima Shah
Co-Founder & President at Biller Genie
11:00am
Often, we find ourselves climbing a ladder or following a course that was designed for others and those pegs are infinite and the destination of success defined by others. This panel will be about charting your own course including how do you navigate different organizations ranging from large to small, understanding the hidden rules and finding success on your own terms. Scientific studies still show multiple standards for women and the same assertive leadership behaviors demonstrated by men are judged differently in women, even more so for minorities. Learn about how to leverage your personal brand, find advocates and being intentional about your career choices while walking the tightrope of expectations of female leaders. From a diverse panel with different backgrounds, learn how to leverage personal brand, allies and navigate complex perceptions of female leadership and the hidden rules, to rise to the top and still remain true to yourself.
Patricia Yun (M)
Head, Digital Commerce, TD Bank
Aimee DuCasse
Marketing Director, MAPP Advisors
Theresa Kananen
Partner, Arnall, Golden, Gregory
Melissa Sutherland
VP Risk and Strategy, EverC
11:00am
Business identity theft looms large as a threat to the payments industry, and defending against it can add to the complexity of merchant onboarding. Business identity theft stems from fraudsters impersonating employees, hacking accounts, and forging registration documentation. That threat presents payments companies with the challenge of verifying a business’s information and its ultimate beneficial owners in a way that meets customer expectations for onboarding security and convenience. Listen in as this panel shares best practices, real-world examples and strategies for establishing and maintaining trust in online business-to-business relationships despite the peril of business identity theft.
Kiran Kumar
VP, Trulioo
Brian Lichterman
Business Development, Paay
Leo Patching
CEO, Kompliant
Scott Roth
CEO, Legitscript
11:10am
How are ISVs transforming payments by utilizing ’embedded’ technology to create a richer payment experience for consumers? In this panel discussion, hear from 5 industry experts with decades of experience in the areas of loyalty, gift cards, fraud protection, payments and ‘smart’ terminal technology share how embedded technology is transforming payments.
Peter Vogel (M)
CRO, vPromo
John Arato
SVP - Retail Solutions, Pax Technology
Manny Garcia
CEO, On The Fly
Pat Ward
Head of ISV Partnerships, DishOut
11:30am
Join Jon Marler from VikingCloud as he gives a fun demonstration of how A.I. deepfake technology can be used for fun and games or for critical social engineering attacks that can steal billions of dollars. Learn more about these new cutting-edge fraud attacks and ways that your organization can stay ahead of these bad actors.
11:30am
Like life, our careers are a journey, with both intentional and unexpected moves. There are no wrong answers to the moves you make, and with each one comes a new opportunity to grow and even pivot. Join Kahina Van Dyke for this very personal and interactive discussion on how she has navigated her career - from barriers of entry to lessons learned. You'll be glad you stayed to hear this - her journey is not only impactful but so inspirational!
11:40am
With digital payments rapidly becoming the method of choice for all age groups, and Gen Z shaping the future of payments, it’s more important than ever for organizations to implement embedded technology in their software ecosystems. And why not? The upside is tremendous, creating brand stickiness at every touchpoint through better automation, stronger data and transaction security, and overall better customer experiences. Join this panel of embedded payments experts as they share why and how to take advantage of the new world of embedded payments.
Andy Davies (M)
Global Head of Payments, Endava
Gretchen Bender
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Embedded Payments, MAPP Advisors
Sebastien Delasnerie
Executive Vice President, Global Head Commercial Card, Mastercard
12:00pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
12:50pm
Dive into this power-packed workshop with Tiffany Johnson, NMI's Chief Product Officer, and Erin Lydon, President of Poker Power, and learn how poker can elevate women and empower them to navigate and excel in every scenario—from the poker table to virtual meetings to the boardroom. You’ll learn how to:
• Master the art of timing and know when to when to wait and when to take decisive action.
• Cultivate the confidence to trust your instincts and bet on your own success.
• Analyze and act decisively with imperfect information—there's a strategic move for every situation.
• Sharpen your negotiation skills by refining the art of strategic bluffing.
• Evaluate and judge the potential reward of every risk, both in and out of the game.
• Hone your ability to spot subtle cues for valuable insights in diverse situations.
Get ready to master the game and unleash your power with confidence!
Tiffany Johnson
Chief Product Officer, NMI
April Oury
Business Development Lead, Poker Power
1:35pm
The mentor/mentee relationship holds particular significance for women in the workplace. Mentees benefit from their mentors' experiences, gaining insight into negotiation techniques, leadership skills, and career development opportunities. Mentors serve as advocates, amplifying their mentees' voices, and providing access to networks and resources that can accelerate their professional growth. The result is a supportive environment where women are empowered to overcome obstacles and move ahead. Listen and learn from this panel of mentors and mentees as they discuss how to go about finding each other, what makes a good, productive, meaningful relationship for both, and how this relationship may change during one’s career. Leave this session inspired to play a part in intentional Ment-HER-Ship. It’s a win for all!
Andrea Kando (M)
Chief Payments and Strategy Officer, Touch Bistro
Megan Mountain
Executive Director, Head of Pay By Bank U.S., J.P. Morgan
Deana Rich
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Infinicept
Madison Sherrett
Senior Director of Business Development, Acceptance Fast Track , Visa
2:15pm
2:30pm
Mentorship is a critical element that can help shape and guide one's career. During this session, mentees will have the opportunity to meet with, and discuss their main career challenges with their assigned mentor.