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.
Navigating Your Conference Journey
SUNDAY
Make the most of your time in New Orleans. Join us on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for an overview of all the educational and networking opportunities the Payments Conference has to offer. After this short presentation, enjoy a coffee break with select members of the Conference Planning Committee and Nacha staff who are there to answer your questions and help you make connections. Whether this is the first time you’re attending or a returning participant, all are welcome to come to this session.
Orientation includes refreshments.
Chairperson’s Leadership Reception (invitation-only event)
SUNDAY
The annual Chairperson’s Leadership Reception promises an evening of celebration with fellow Nacha leadership. This invitation-only event will require the correct password to enter.
Chairperson’s Leadership Reception includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
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Nacha Accreditation Reception
(invitation-only event)
SUNDAY
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. Enjoy live musical entertainment with a twist – you will have to attend to find out more!
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Lawyers Reception
MONDAY
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.
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Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
MONDAY
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.
Tuesday Night Out
TUESDAY
All Smarter Faster Payments attendees are invited to this special networking event.
Tuesday Night Out includes hearty hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
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More Ways to Connect with the Payments Community
Experience more connections central to your network expansion in these new engaging areas on the Exhibit Hall floor.
Biergarten
MONDAY-TUESDAY
We are bringing the outside in through a new networking area designed to be a traditional biergarten. Featuring picnic tables, greenery and adult beverages, the biergarten offers you a fantastic option to continue conversations in a relaxed area. Visit the booths of Biergarten sponsors to obtain your ticket for a complimentary beer or a glass of wine. This area will be open from 1-4 PM Monday and 2-3:50 PM Tuesday. (Hall closes at 3:50 PM.)
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Meet & Mingle Area
MONDAY-TUESDAY
A great place to meet in person! Hook up with fellow attendees in the coolest new hangout spot. Leverage the mobile app to arrange meet-ups with like-minded professionals to expand your networking experience. Interact with the next generation payments pros about the evolution of the industry; become study buddies with other folks interested in pursuing Nacha accreditations, or exchange ideas with other payments lawyers or regulators. Timed meet ups will be offered in this area.
Meet & Mingle Area Schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 28
1:00 - 1:45 PM | Lawyers Meet & Mingle
3:10 - 3:55 PM | Regulators Meet & Mingle
5:30 - 6:15 PM | I Want to be Accredited Meet & Mingle
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
10:00 - 10:45 AM | Next Generation Meet & Mingle
3:00 - 3:45 PM | TBD
Schedule and times subject to change.