Our Head of Sales, Kate Conlan, visited the Payments Forum in San Francisco on March 4–6, 2025.
Held by American Banker, the 2025 Payments Forum is a niche event uniting financial institution experts, card issuers, payment processors, merchants, retailers, and investors.
The Forum addressed burning topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, opportunities behind cross-border transactions and cryptocurrencies, and the latest developments in real-time payment processing. The event brought together top industry leaders, sponsors, and guests, including big names like ServiceNow, Cognizant, DailyPay, FIS, TruStage, and others.
Kate Conlan, Head of our Sales Department, just returned from the conference with firsthand fintech updates, exciting connections, and expert takeaways from the panel discussions. Here’s what you need to know:
- The new legislation that targets the creation of a federal regulatory framework for U.S. payment stablecoins (the GENIUS Act) is on the way, sparking deep interest among fintech leaders. They set hopes on blockchain-based solutions, look forward to crypto regulation specifics, and anticipate the integration of digital banking and stablecoins within the next 2–3 years.
- The industry masterminds are convinced of the positive impact of simplified cross-border transactions and global cryptocurrency adoption. They believe this will empower underserved populations, enabling access to essential financial services for a wider user group and creating new economic opportunities.
- ServiceNow and Visa are joining efforts to accelerate payment dispute resolution with AI automation. By streamlining the process for banks and improving security with Skyflow, this partnership strives to reduce waiting time, enhance compliance, and deliver a smoother experience for cardholders.
The conference exceeded our expectations, offering top-tier organization, meaningful networking capabilities, an award ceremony for “The Most Influential Women in Payments”, and well-timed panel discussions. We left not just with invaluable insights but with the confidence that our vision aligns with the latest fintech trends. Now, we are driven to turn these insights into exceptional results for our clients.
