Generations of Change: How Payments Past Shape the Future

From paper checks to real-time rails, each generation of payments has left a lasting imprint on the industries evolution. In this session, seasoned experts will reflect on their experiences across decades of innovation, sharing how past use cases - from direct deposit to debit cards - have influenced today's strategies and consumer expectations. Attendees will gain perspective on the foundational lessons that continue to guide modern payment design, infrastructure, and policy. This historical lens offers valuable context for understanding where payments are headed next.