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THE FUTURE OF PAYMENTS COMES CLEAR.

Everyone with a presence in the payments industry comes to the annual Payments conference. Why? Because Nacha’s Payments conference stands out as the leader in industry education. No matter what role you play in the landscape, you will find value in quality education. 

Detailed Session Agenda Just Announced!

 

 

Valuable Education

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Sessions

Organized under trending industry educational tracks, content lined-up includes essential sessions critical to the success of the payments professional. Review the full-timed session agenda.

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Agenda

Whether you attend in-person or virtually, our agenda will allow you to explore the latest in financial technology, creative networking events, and of course unprecedented payments education. 

Schedule at-a-Glance

Plan to get to New Orleans by Sunday morning!
The conference begins on Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 AM Central time and concludes on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:00 AM.

Move to Paperless in New Orleans! Beginning this year, Nacha will not provide a printed matrix of sessions on site at the Smarter Faster Payments conference. Make sure you access the mobile app available beginning on April 9 to customize your personal schedule, network with fellow attendees and more! For more information, visit Mobile App FAQ. Or you can download and print the schedule at-a-glance matrix and bring a copy with you. 
 
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Sunday, April 27

10:30 AM-6:00 PMOpen Registration Hours
11:00 AM-12:00 PMNavigating Your Conference Journey
1:00 PM-1:50 PMEducational Sessions
2:05 PM-2:55 PMEducational Sessions
2:55 PM-3:10 PMQuick Grab and Go Break
3:10 PM-4:00 PMEducational Sessions
4:10 PM-5:00 PMEducational Sessions
5:00 PM-6:30 PMChairperson's Leadership Reception 
(invitation-only event)
6:00 PM-7:30 PMSunday Social 
(Open to all attendees)
6:30 PM-7:30 PMAAP & APRP Reception 
(invitation-only event)

Monday, April 28

7:30 AM-5:00 PMOpen Registration Hours
8:00 AM-8:30 AMContinental Breakfast
8:30 AM-9:20 AMEducational Sessions
9:20 AM-10:20 AMExhibit Hall Opens: Break in Exhibit Hall
10:25 AM-11:25 AMNacha Update and Opening Keynote
11:40 AM-12:30 PMEducational Sessions
12:30 PM-2:00 PMLunch in Exhibit Hall
*Please note: Lunch service will be available 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. 
2:05 PM-3:05 PMIndustry Focus: Fighting Fraud Across the Globe: What Can the U.S. Learn from Other Geos?
3:05 PM-4:05 PMBreak in Exhibit Hall
4:10 PM-5:10 PMEducational Sessions
4:15 PM-5:15 PMLawyers Reception
5:15 PM-6:30 PMReception in Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, April 29

7:30 AM-8:00 AMContinental Breakfast
7:30 AM-5:00 PMOpen Registration Hours
8:00 AM-8:50 AMEducational Sessions
9:05 AM-9:55 AMEducational Sessions
9:55 AM-10:55 AMBreak in Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM-11:50 AMEducational Sessions
12:00 PM-1:45 PMKeynote Luncheon
*Please note: Only full conference attendees may attend and must be seated by 12:30 PM to receive a meal.
2:00 PM-2:50 PMEducational Sessions
2:50 PM-3:50 PMBreak in Exhibit Hall
3:50 PMExhibit Hall Closes
3:55 PM-4:45 PMEducational Sessions
6:00 PM-8:00 PMTuesday Night Out

Wednesday, April 30

7:30 AM-10:30 AMOpen Registration Hours
7:30 AM-8:00 AMContinental Breakfast
8:00 AM-8:50 AMEducational Sessions
9:05 AM-9:55 AMEducational Sessions
10:10 AM-11:00 AMEducational Sessions
11:00 AMConference Concludes

 


Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Any organization must receive written approval from Nacha to host ANY event (reception, breakfast, meeting, etc.) during Smarter Faster Payments 2025. Nacha will only approve those events that do not conflict with official conference functions. Failure to obtain approval will risk your organization’s ability to participate in speaking opportunities, sponsorships and exhibiting at any Nacha event. Nacha MUST approve all events and timing. Please contact [email protected] for approval and more information.

Continuing Education Credits

Smarter Faster Payments 2025 offers these continuing education credits:

  • Earn 20 AAP/APRP continuing education credits for your professional development.
  • Approved for up to 15.2 CTP/CCM recertification credits by the Association for Financial Professionals at the rate of one credit for each 50 minutes of attendance.
  • Approved for up to 11.2 FPAC recertification credits by the Association for Financial Professionals at the rate of one credit for each 50 minutes of attendance.

Also approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Visit the Attorney Registration page for details. 

Contact [email protected] for more information.