This fall, Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) is excited to participate in conferences across the payments landscape. Our representatives will be on hand to discuss the evolving instant payments ecosystem and FedNow® Service adoption milestones, cutting-edge approaches to payment security and fraud mitigation, innovations in payment system interoperability and ISO® 20022 messaging, the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial services, and the collaborative partnerships driving the next generation of payment innovation.
MAG Payments Conference 2026: Sept. 27-30, Nashville, Tennessee
Tim Boike, vice president of industry relations outreach and engagement
The MAG Payments Conference (Off-site) convenes payment professionals to discuss industry trends and operational excellence. FRFS will participate in discussions about instant payment innovations, risk management best practices and the evolution of the U.S. payments infrastructure.
Sibos: Sept. 28-Oct. 1, Miami
Paul Amisano, vice president of FedNow product management; Amy Burr, chief product and relationship officer, Federal Reserve Financial Services; Bernadette Ksepka, senior vice president and deputy head of product management, FedNow Service; Frank Van Driessche, head of ISO 20022 practice
Sibos (Off-site), an international financial services conference, brings together global payment professionals to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry. In line with this year’s theme, “Digital finance for AI-driven economies,” topics throughout the event will span payments, security, technology and more. FRFS representatives will engage in these conversations and more at our booth #I004 and during speaking sessions throughout the week:
- Governor Christopher Waller will share his insights on the state of artificial intelligence in payment systems, focusing on the potential for AI-driven efficiency gains in international payments and emerging models of agentic payments.
- Join Frank Van Driessche for multiple sessions on ISO 20022 implementation and the way forward
- Bernadette Ksepka will participate in multiple industry sessions discussing instant and cross-border payments
- Hear from Amy Burr about strengthening payment processing and reducing exceptions during a “Swift® at Sibos” session
- On the Exhibitor Stage, Paul Amisano will share developments on the future of cross-border payments
Money20/20 USA: Oct. 18-21, Las Vegas
Amy Burr, chief product and relationship officer, Federal Reserve Financial Services; Bernadette Ksepka, senior vice president and deputy head of product management, FedNow Service
During Money20/20 (Off-site), FRFS representatives look forward to engaging with fintechs, credit unions, banks and other industry players in sessions and at our booth #20061. Amy Burr and Bernadette Ksepka will spotlight how modernized, data-driven payment systems are reshaping speed, security and customer outcomes across the global payments ecosystem. Throughout exhibit hall hours, be sure to stop by our booth to see organizations demonstrate innovative instant payment solutions they are delivering using the FedNow Service.
Jack Henry™ Connect: Oct 19-21, Kansas City, Missouri
Dan Gonzalez, vice president and head of national accounts
Jack Henry Connect (Off-site) brings together financial institutions using Jack Henry technology to share insights and best practices. Dan Gonzalez will connect with community and regional banks to discuss the FedNow Service, including On Behalf Of arrangements, indirect domestic send capabilities, and ongoing fraud and scam mitigation initiatives.
American Bankers Association Annual Convention: Oct. 25-27, Salt Lake City
Mike Timoney, vice president of secure payments
The American Bankers Association Annual Convention (Off-site) gathers leaders from banks of all sizes to address key challenges and opportunities. Join Mike Timoney on Tuesday, Oct. 27 as he discusses addressing payment scams with a panel of other fraud experts.
AFP® 2026: Nov. 8-11, Las Vegas
Bernadette Ksepka, senior vice president and deputy head of product management, FedNow Service
Bringing together corporate treasury and finance professionals to explore cash management, payments and risk strategies, AFP 2026 (Off-site) will take place in Las Vegas this year. Bernadette Ksepka will join a panel discussion on how instant payment send capabilities can benefit treasury and finance teams. Throughout exhibit hall hours, be sure to stop by our booth to see organizations demonstrate innovative instant payment solutions they are delivering using the FedNow Service.
ACTION ITEM: Attending any of these fall conferences? Our team is ready to engage with you. Visit the Industry Engagements page to see our complete schedule, stay up to date on where FRFS is heading next, and learn how to connect with our payment experts at these events.
Note: The Federal Reserve Banks do not sponsor or endorse any of the non-Federal Reserve Bank-related products, parties or entities mentioned in this publication. Speakers and sessions are subject to change. “Jack Henry” is a registered trademark of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. “AFP” is a registered trademark of the Association for Financial Professionals.
