Networking Opportunities
Grow your professional network. Smarter Faster Payments offers unique opportunities to interact with speakers, solution providers and fellow attendees immersed in the payments industry. Sunday through Tuesday enjoy networking events that complement your conference experience including a new attendee orientation and a variety of quality receptions.
Smarter Faster Kickoff
Make the most of your time in Washington, D.C. Join us on Sunday for an overview of all the educational and networking opportunities the Payments Conference has to offer. All are welcome to come to this session.
Orientation includes refreshments.
Chairperson’s Leadership Reception (invitation-only event)
The annual Chairperson’s Leadership Reception delivers a celebration with fellow Nacha leadership.
Chairperson’s Leadership Reception includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Sunday Social
Kick off Sunday night and get to know your payments peers at this casual networking event open to all attendees. Fun ice breakers inspire conversations and connections.
Reception includes beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks.
Nacha Accreditation Reception (invitation-only event)
All Accredited ACH Professionals, Accredited Payments Risk Professionals and Accredited Faster Payments Professionals are encouraged to attend this esteemed invitation-only reception that honors the achievements of you and your peers.
Lawyers Reception
Challenges and obstacles in the payments legal industry are consistently changing. Utilize this reception to spend time with other legal professionals to network, share experiences, and connect on common topics. This reception is open to all attorneys in the payments industry.
Lawyers Reception includes light hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
The Smarter Faster Payments Exhibit Hall is giant – in more ways than one! All attendees are invited to enjoy the fun, network, socialize and make critical connections at this reception featuring the latest in fintech solutions and cutting-edge technology providers.
Exhibit Hall Networking Reception includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
2 Kinds of Brews
Serving perfectly brewed cappuccino in the morning and refreshing local or craft beers in the afternoon, this area provides a relaxed and social environment to build valuable connections.
Community Corner
Interact with the subject matter experts and next generation payments pros about the evolution of the industry; become study buddies with other folks interested in pursuing Nacha accreditations or connect with other peer groups. In addition to small group sessions and dedicated networking time with SMEs, timed meetups will be offered in this area.
Tuesday Night Out
All Smarter Faster Payments attendees are invited to this fun and exciting networking event.
Tuesday Night Out includes hearty hors d'oeuvres and beverages.