Hear from 100+ visionary presenters in immersive education sessions on the show floor.

INSIGHTS

FROM INNOVATORS

INNOVATION STAGE

What are the latest and greatest technologies that are disrupting everything? Who are the newest fintech partnerships? If it’s reshaping the payments industry, you’ll hear about it here first.
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OPPORTUNITY STAGE

Explore ways to create a better payment experience, grow sales and revenue, build better partnerships with clients, and more. What will be your next opportunity – explore it here.
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TRANSFORMATION STAGE

Change is constant. Explore the transformative innovation of all things ‘embedded’ — the use cases, where it is catching on, and what this means for the future of payments and your business.
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DEEP-DIVES

FROM EXPERTS

SECURITY, RISK & COMPLIANCE

With growth comes risk – hear from the experts on the current risk landscape, where payments companies are most vulnerable, and how companies are successfully creating safe and healthy paths for growth for their customers and themselves.

Get the 411 on Security, Risk & Compliance from veterans who are tackling issues such as how AI, Machine Learning & Data are being used to fight Bad Actors and Financial Crime; how Fintech is transforming KYC & AML, and more.
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CRYPTO, WEB3 & THE METAVERSE

The world of cryptocurrency seems more volatile than ever, and with several recent crypto winters that have seen the value of investments crash, it has put enthusiasm for the crypto space on ice. But is now the time to turn our backs on this billion-dollar industry?

What are the new trends that are emerging from the fray? And how will crypto and the metaverse play a role in Web3?

EMPOW(H)ER PROGRAM

At ETA, we envision a world where women live and work in gender parity, with unlimited opportunities. A world where women have the potential to stand up and rise as high as they aspire. By advocating for women, we will drive the payments industry forward; better, together.

This program offers bespoke content, hands-on training, and networking and mentoring opportunities that empower the women in our industry to advance in their careers.
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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS

GET THE STRAIGHT TALK ON DIGITAL CURRENCIES FROM THIS DUO

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ROSIE RIOS

43rd U.S. TREASURER

On the board at Ripple, named one of the “Women of the Century” by USA Today, and currently serving as CEO of Red River Associates, Rosie Rios knows her way around money better than anybody. From Managing Director of Investments for MacFarlane Partners (a $22 billion firm), she became the U.S. Treasury’s longest serving Senate-confirmed official and recipient of the Hamilton Award. Need we say more?

MOE VELA

THE VELA GROUP

As CEO and President of D.C.-based global consulting firm The Vela Group, a former Senior Advisor to Vice Presidents Gore and Biden, and co-host of a show that gives business founders a global platform to pitch to millions of investors, Moe Vela is uniquely positioned at the intersection of law, politics, business and finance.

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TWO FIERY VOICES FOR A FIRESIDE CHAT

Sallie Krawcheck

SALLIE KRAWCHECK

ELLEVEST

Before guiding her women-focused investment platform to a landmark $1.5 billion in assets under management, Sallie led Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch and Sandford C. Bernstein, turned things around at Bank of America and headed up wealth management at Citi. She’s one of the most respected voices on Wall Street — and the world.

SAMANTHA ETTUS

PARK PLACE PAYMENTS

Named one of 2021’s 100 Women of Impact by Entrepreneur Magazine, Sam has devoted her career to guiding women to financial independence. From countless stages to co-host of iHeart’s What’s Her Story podcast and bestselling author of five books, Sam has built her thriving fintech company into a brand synonymous with empowerment.

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MEET THE INNOVATOR

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CHRIS EBELING

VIRTUALLY HUMAN STUDIO

Chris Ebeling is Creative Director and Co-Founder at Virtually Human. Passionate about immersive entertainment, Chris has over a decade of experience in gaming AR and VR, film, and the VFX industry. Some of Chris’ notable projects include Hollywood blockbusters such as The Lego Movies, The Great Gatsby, Gods of Egypt, and Happy Feet 2.

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2023 SPEAKERS

Gregg Aamoth

Gregg Aamoth

CEO

POPcodes

LinkedIn
julius alexander

Julius Alexander (M)

Head of Emerging Payment Partnerships

Discover

LinkedIn
Marie Aloisi

MARIE ALOISI

EVP, US COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND ACCEPTANCE, MERCHANT VERTICALS, AND HEALTHCARE

MASTERCARD

LinkedIn
Michael Aminzade Viking Cloud

Michael Aminzade

Vice President Of Managed Compliance Services

VikingCloud

LinkedIn
appana

Rajiv Appana

Director of Product Management, GPay

Google

LinkedIn
Stephen Aschettino

Stephen Aschettino

Partner, Head of Fintech, U.S.

Norton Rose Fulbright

LinkedIn
John Bartholomew

John Bartholomew

SVP Technology

SecurityMetrics

LinkedIn
battista

Jim Battista (M)

Managing Partner

MAPP Advisors

LinkedIn
Eric Bernstein

Eric Bernstein

CEO

Valor Paytech

LinkedIn
barry

Joe Berry

Co-Head of FinTech Investment Banking

KBW

LinkedIn
Andrew Bigart Venable

Andrew Bigart (M)

CEO & Founder

Venable, LLC

LinkedIn
mark bishopp

Mark Bishopp (M)

SVP, Head of Embedded Payments/Finance & Partnerships

Fortis

LinkedIn
tim boike

Tim Boike

VP, Industry Relations

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

LinkedIn
Chris Boone, Venable

Chris Boone (M)

Counsel

Venable LLC

LinkedIn
bready

Cameron Bready

President and COO

Global Payments

LinkedIn
Brandon Breslin CompliancePoint

Brandon Breslin

Senior Manager, Security Assurance Practice

CompliancePoint

LinkedIn
Sudipto Chakravorti Fiserv

Sudipto Chakravorti (M)

Head of Product - ECommerce Fraud Management

Fiserv

LinkedIn
Travis Chrisman

Travis Chrisman

President

Coastal Pay

LinkedIn
Deirdre Cohen

Deirdre Cohen

SVP, Head of Global Acceptance Client Services

Visa

LinkedIn
Greg Cohen

GREG COHEN

Chairman & CEO

Fortis

LinkedIn
conley

Casey Conley (M)

Chief Product Officer

Payroc

LinkedIn
matt downs

MATT DOWNS

Group President

Worldpay for Platforms

LinkedIn
Matt Dubois

Matt Dubois

Founder & CEO

Chargezoom

LinkedIn
preston edwards

Preston Edwards (M)

Head of Platform & Marketplace Solutions

JPMorgan

LinkedIn
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SAMANTHA ETTUS

CEO

PARK PLACE PAYMENTS

LinkedIn
drenchny

John Drechny (M)

CEO

Merchant Advisory Group

LinkedIn
Emily Foshee

EMILY FOSHEE

VP, CORE NETWORK PRODUCTS AND DELIVERY

DISCOVER GLOBAL NETWORK

LinkedIn
Bill Fox Finexio

Bill Fox (M)

Chief Commercial Officer

Finexio

LinkedIn
Don Frieden P97

Don Frieden

President & CEO

P97
 
LinkedIn
funda

Jack Funda

Global Head of Business Development & Partnerships

Visa 

LinkedIn
George Georgiades Fortress Trust

George Georgiades

Chairman of the Board

Fortress Trust

LinkedIn
Gary Glover

Gary Glover

VP Assessments

Security Metrics

LinkedIn
halpern

Jon Halpern

Head of ISV, Fiserv, Co-Founder and Head of

Pineapple Payments

LinkedIn
Caroline Hometh

Caroline Hometh (M)

Cofounder and Managing Partner

RPY Innovations

LinkedIn
Michael Hursta, pwc

Michael Hursta (M)

Managing Director, Payments Transformation

PwC

LinkedIn
Sandra Ishak Ingenico

Sandra Ishak (M)

Director of Channel Marketing

Ingenico

LinkedIn
Brandon Johnson TerraZero Technologies

Brandon Johnson

Chief Experience Officer (CXO)

TerraZero Technologies

LinkedIn
jean johnson

Jean Johnson

SVP of Global Business Solutions

Fiserv

LinkedIn
Micah Kerr, Discover Financial Services

Micah Kerr

Head Architect: Commercial Payments and Distributed Ledger Technology

Discover Financial Services

LinkedIn
Mina Khattak Worldpay from FIS

Mina Khattak (M)

Senior Director Vertical Growth, Crypto & Web3

Worldpay from FIS

LinkedIn
krawcheck

Sallie Krawcheck

CEO & Co-Founder

Ellevest

LinkedIn
Jon Marler Viking Cloud

Jon Marler

Product Manager

VikingCloud

LinkedIn
mchale

Andy McHale

Senior Director, Product and Market Strategy

Spreedly

LinkedIn
MCHUGH

Philip McHugh (M)

Advisor

Flexcharge

LinkedIn
Ruston Miles

Ruston Miles

Founder

Bluefin

LinkedIn
WALLY

Wally Mlynarski (M)

Head of Product - Merchant Services

Bank of America

LinkedIn
Mike Nardy

Mike Nardy

CEO

Electronic Payments, Inc.

LinkedIn
NIPPER

Tom Nipper (M)

Global Head Energy and Mobility

JPMorgan 
 
LinkedIn
Geetha Panchapakesan, Circle

Geetha Panchapakesan

VP Payments Parnterships

Circle

LinkedIn
Adam Perella Schellman

Adam Perella

Technical Director

Schellman Compliance LLC

LinkedIn
Stephanie Preuss

STEPHANIE PREUSS

CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER

MERCHANTE

LinkedIn
Joe Radest FP Omni Technologies, Inc.

Joe Radest

Co-Founder and COO

FP Omni Technologies, Inc.

LinkedIn
jordan reynolds

Jordan Reynolds

Global Head of Processing Solutions

Elavon

LinkedIn
Deana Rich

DEANA RICH (M)

CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO

INFINICEPT

LinkedIn
righi

Eduardo Righi

VP Payments Markets & Partnerships

PayPal

LinkedIn
Rosie Rios

ROSIE RIOS

BOD, RIPPLE, CEO, RED RIVER ASSOCIATES

43RD TREASURER OF THE U.S.

Wiki
Bradley Riss

Bradley Riss (M)

Chief Commercial Officer

Checkout.com

LinkedIn
lisa roberts

Lisa Roberts

LAW VP, PAYMENTS & NETWORKS

NCR

LinkedIn
tom rowlands

Tom Rowlands

Managing Director, Global EV Solutions

Fleetcor

LinkedIn
Keith Sampson

Keith Sampson (M)

Owner, Trident 21, President

Fyre Training & Consulting

LinkedIn
Matt Schrey

Matt Schrey

Executive Director Business Development

JPMorgan Chase

LinkedIn
DJ

DJ Seeterlin

Chief Innovation Strategy Officer

Chesapeake Bank

LinkedIn
richie serna

Richie Serna

CEO & Co-Founder

Finix

LinkedIn
Garima Shah Biller Genie

Garima Shah

President

Biller Genie

LinkedIn
Vijay Sondhi

Vijay Sondhi

CEO

NMI

LinkedIn
stewart

Peter Stewart

President, NA

Ingenico

LinkedIn
Nicole Stiller

Nicole Stiller (M)

VP Head of Domestic Payments - NA

Visa Direct

LinkedIn
stunkel

Christie Stunkel

Global Payments Partnerships

Square

LinkedIn
Scott Talbott headshot 2

Scott Talbott (M)

SVP, Government Relations

ETA

LinkedIn
Aleksandra Teichman

Aleksandra Teichman

Head of U.S. Acquiring

Cross River

LinkedIn
ky trong

Ky Tran-Trong

VP and Associate General Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs

Visa

LinkedIn
Kathryn Vazquez Kmiotek Fortis

Kathryn Vazquez Kmiotek

Director Channel Marketing

Fortis

LinkedIn
Mo Vela

MOE VELA

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / CO-STAR, UNICORN HUNTERS, FOUNDING PARTNER

THE VELA GROUP

Website
Sara Walsh updated2

SARA WALSH (M)

SVP Payments Performance

Bank of America

LinkedIn
Derek Webster

Derek Webster (M)

CEO

Cardflight

LinkedIn
cassie wong

Cassie Wong

Head of Payments & Risk Partnerships

Shopify

LinkedIn
AFSHIN

Afshin Yazdian

President, Merchant Solutions

Paysafe

LinkedIn
Joseph Zahaitis MonerePay

Joseph Zahaitis

President

MonerePay

LinkedIn
zhu

Alexis Zhu

Head of Payments Partnerships

Stripe

LinkedIn