Unprecedented Education
Connect with the smartest minds.
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.
Payments professionals from around the industry recognize the Smarter Faster Payments conference as the best event for unprecedented payments education. Whether you attend in-person or virtually, our agenda offers essential sessions critical to your success.
The Session Tracks
Curated by a committee of industry professionals from around the ecosystem, sessions on the agenda are organized under tracks covering a wide spectrum of payments topics.
The Agenda
Whether you attend in-person or virtually, our agenda allows you to explore the latest innovations and advancements in financial technology, regulations, and more. Topics discussed include stablecoin, blockchain, wire, card and ACH payments.
The Speakers
Speakers on the agenda represent the smartest minds in payments. Hear from industry thought leaders and subject matter experts as they inspire learning, skill building, and driving change.
Attendee Personas
Personalize your experience and maximize your learning. Follow recommended paths for your education and networking when you identify your attendee persona.
Help Us Build the Agenda
Share your thought-leadership ideas on what's next in the payments industry. Answer the Call for Presentations by Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Save the Date
Registration opens in September 2026.
Smarter Faster Payments 2027 (In-person)
DATE: April 11-14, 2027
LOCATION: Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Offers CE credits, exhibit and sponsorship opportunities.
Remote Connect 2027 (Virtual)
DATE: June 7-9, 2027
LOCATION: Join from anywhere
Offers CE credits and sponsorship opportunities.
Continuing Education Credits
Smarter Faster Payments 2027 offers continuing education credits for Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) and Accredited Payments Risk Professionals (APRP). Recertification credits by the Association for Financial Professionals and Continuing Legal Education credits are pending.