Connect with the best thinkers, leaders and innovators in payments at The SUMMIT

Canada's premier payment event is coming to Toronto, May 29-31, 2024

TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Payments Canada SUMMIT is taking place at Toronto's Beanfield Centre from May 29 to 31, 2024. With over 200 speakers and 1,800 in-person attendees, The SUMMIT will be a dynamic and thought-provoking gathering of Canadian and international leaders from across the payment ecosystem.

This year, The SUMMIT will explore a wide range of topics central to the future of payments in Canada and around the world, including artificial intelligence, cyber security and faster payments. In addition, the two-and-a-half day event will address the payment preferences, challenges and opportunities for Canadian consumers and businesses. With expert speakers and industry representatives from over 350 payment-focused organizations, The SUMMIT will feature innovators, leaders and experts, including:

• Mike Cook, Global Payments Lead, IBM speaking on technology as the business strategy not just the enabler of business.
• Radhika Kakkar, Chief Operating Officer, Wealthsimple in an interactive conversation about how Canadians can take control of their financial futures.
• Ron Morrow, Executive Director, Payments, Supervision and Oversight, Bank of Canada discussing the evolution of the Canadian payments ecosystem and upcoming changes to retail payments supervision.
• Sarah Paquet, Director and CEO, FINTRAC in a panel discussion on preserving financial stability and security while supporting innovation and growth.
• Andy White, CEO, Australian Payments Network in a panel discussion on real-time payments across the world.
• Jeremy Wilmot, President and CEO, Interac Corp. speaking to how Canada can quicken the pace of digitization.

Keynote speaker Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Super Bowl Champion and Medical Resident, will open The SUMMIT by sharing his unique personal story and the importance of resiliency, teamwork and leadership ? all critical drivers of large-scale transformation and imperative to the success of the payment industry.

The SUMMIT provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn about the latest trends and innovations, while shaping the future of payments in Canada. Over two and a half days, delegates will enjoy a comprehensive mainstage program, over 70 breakout sessions, an exhibit hall and multiple networking opportunities.

Payments Canada makes payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. We are a public purpose organization that owns and operates Canada's payment systems, Lynx and the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS), and are responsible for the by-laws, rules and standards that support these systems. In 2023, our systems cleared and settled over $112 trillion ? more than $450 billion every business day. Some of the transactions that pass through our systems include debit card payments, pre-authorized debits, direct deposits, bill payments, wire payments and cheques. Payments are an essential part of our economy and way of life. From a down payment on a home, an invoice paid to a local business, money sent to a family member or a first paycheque ? payments keep Canadians and the economy moving forward.

For media inquiries and more information, including the agenda and to register for the in-person or digital experience, please visit thesummit.ca.

SOURCE Payments Canada