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JUMPSTART CONNECTIONS ON SUNDAY!

Smarter Faster Strategy: Your Conference Kickoff
April 26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 
San Diego Convention Center – Room 5

Kick off your week with intention. Learn how to use the mobile app and attendee personas to guide networking and session choices. Discover key Exhibit Hall opportunities like SME conversations and mentorship matching in dedicated networking spaces. 

Sunday Social
April 26, 6:30-7:30 PM
Marriott Marquis – Marina Ballroom D
Sponsored by Corporate America Credit Union
Get to know your payments peers at this casual networking event Sunday night open to all attendees. Fun icebreakers inspire conversations, connections, and more! 

TAKE ACTION

Discover Your Persona
We’re excited to introduce attendee personas—a new way to make your Smarter Faster Payments experience truly yours! If you don't know what your persona is, you can select the persona that best reflects your goals and unlock tailored recommendations. Or you can take our quiz and then check your email for the result. LEARN MORE >

LOCATION INFORMATION

All educational sessions and networking activities will be held at the San Diego Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Coming early? Looking for something outside the box? Our Things to Do in San Diego webpage includes restaurant and nightlife recommendations.

Hotel
If you need to make a change to or cancel an existing hotel reservation, please contact your hotel directly. 

Event Attire and Getting to the Convention Center
Dress for all activities during Smarter Faster Payments is business casual. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and make sure you schedule your time wisely. The weather will vary between indoors and out so please plan to bring a jacket considering it could be cold in the meeting rooms. The weather in San Diego should be comfortable this time of year, with an average high of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 58 degrees Fahrenheit.

Session rooms fill up fast so plan ahead. All session attendees must be seated during presentations. Standing in the back of a session room is prohibited by the Fire Marshal. In the event a “Session Full” sign is displayed no one will be permitted to enter the room.

BADGE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration opens at 10:30 AM on Sunday.

You may pick up your conference materials at the Payments 2026 registration desk in the Hall A Foyer within the San Diego Convention Center. For complete Registration hours, visit the Schedule at-a-Glance.

Only full conference attendees have access to all educational sessions and events. Conference participants with green badge holders (Exhibit Hall Only) may not attend keynotes, concurrent sessions, the Spotlight Speaker series or the Monday Keynote Luncheon. Exhibit Hall Only participants may attend Topical Talks and all programming offered in the exhibit hall and the Tuesday Night Out reception. Want to upgrade your Exhibit Hall Only registration to full conference? Call us at 703-561-1100 before Thursday, April 23, or stop by the Registration Desk in San Diego beginning on Sunday, April 26. The fee to upgrade is just $1,100 to gain access to all educational sessions.

Preview Your Badge
Be on the lookout for an email from [email protected] with your badge preview. Whitelist this address in your email service to facilitate receipt. Have the barcode email, either in print or on your smartphone, ready to scan at Registration and be on your way. Didn’t get an email? Don’t worry – it's not required to get your badge.

Hold on to your badge! A $50 badge reprint fee will be assessed for any badge replacements on site (ID required).

CONNECT NOW

Download the Conference Mobile App
Sponsored by Truist
Use the Payments 2026 Mobile App to connect with fellow attendees, access session details and presentations, design your personal schedule, and explore the interactive exhibit hall map. Learn more and find helpful FAQs on how to use the conference mobile app and how to access a web version of the app.

Access Presentations
Presentation materials are available for download for 60 days after the conference via the Payments 2026 Mobile App. To download presentations from a specific session, locate and click on the detailed session description. Materials that Nacha does not have authorization to make available electronically are excluded.

Be Social 
Receive or post the latest information on what's happening at the event through your social network. Join the conversation and connect with us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. Be sure to use #Payments2026 and join the conversation. Don't forget to also post through the Social Feed in the Mobile App. 

Payments is Paperless! Nacha will not provide a printed matrix of sessions on site in San Diego. Make sure you access the mobile app to customize your personal schedule. Or you can download and print the session matrix and bring a copy with you. 

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE HALL

A central place to network, do business, learn and win—the exhibit hall has it all. See the latest in fintech solutions, ask experts your toughest questions, engage with 90+ exhibitors, build valuable connections, and even score BIG prizes.

See What's Happening in the Nacha Booth (No. 431)
Swing by Booth No. 431 and connect with Nacha staff on new Nacha Rules, the Risk Management Portal, Nacha Consulting, Phixius and to learn more about our membership programs, accreditations, upcoming events and publication resources.

Check Out the New Community Corner!
Sponsored by Payments Associations Working Together
A new area in the hall this year, the Community Corner hosts Topical Talks, Subject Matter Expert Meetups, a featured Be a Mentor/Find a Mentor Board, and more! LEARN MORE >

HAVE FUN

Enjoy a variety of networking events and activities open to conference attendees. Badges are required for admittance to all conference events. If you plan to attend any networking events on Sunday—including "Smarter Faster Strategy: Your Conference Kickoff " and invitation-only receptions—you MUST collect your badge prior to the event start time. Please note registration closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 26.
 

TUESDAY NIGHT OUT

April 28, 6:00-8:00 PM
Co-sponsored by ePayResources, EPCOR and NEACH Payments Group
All Smarter Faster Payments attendees are invited to this highly anticipated reception. Set aboard the USS Midway—San Diego’s iconic aircraft carrier museum—this lively conference event offers guests a memorable evening. With docent-led tours that bring naval history to life, plus live music, great food and drinks, you will enjoy a unique blend of entertainment, education, and networking in one of the city’s most celebrated venues. Shuttles are provided from all three conference hotels beginning at 5:45 PM.

Have a guest? We have guest tickets available for both the Monday and Tuesday evening events. A single event ticket is $175. Stop by the Nacha Registration Desk to purchase.

Photographs: Nacha will have professional photographs and videography taken at Payments and may reproduce them in Nacha educational, news, or promotional material, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the Nacha website. By participating in Payments, you grant Nacha the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes.

We’ve packed a lot in with so little time! We look forward welcoming you to San Diego. Questions? Contact [email protected].