Be inspired by women making waves in the United States payments industry and beyond. Join us at the 2023 Symposium! The theme this year is “Breaking Boundaries”.
Our keynotes, panels, and break-out work sessions will help strengthen your skills while keeping you on top of industry trends. Hear from women leaders on a variety of subjects including current payments issues and initiatives, fintech, and leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with women at all levels and with diverse backgrounds in payment and fintech. This is a must-attend event for any woman who’s serious about accelerating her career in the payments industry.
The Women in Payments Symposium is a unique event that provides perspectives from key women leaders in payments, supports diversity and gender parity, and includes topics impacting all aspects of the payments ecosystem. The format is split between networking breaks, keynote addresses, executive panel discussions and career development breakout sessions. This forum is an unparalleled opportunity that is empowering, current and immediately relevant to any woman pursuing a career in payments.
The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street , Arlington, Virginia 22202
Explore a destination where traditional beauty melts seamlessly into modern luxury. Where spacious suites incorporate sleek lines and classic marble and wood finishes. Where cuisine nods to the Mediterranean coastline, and where more than 17,000 sqft of newly redesigned event space can reflect your vision. This is the past, present and future wrapped into one distinctive Arlington hotel that remains focused on the safety and needs of our guests.
Accommodation Rates Available:
We have secured a limited number of rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City at a group rate of $279 USD per night on a first come first served basis. Unfortunately we are now sold out of rooms on March 28th at the group rate but have added a limited number of rooms at a rate of $389 USD per night. Please book a reservation for the available nights in the room block and then contact the hotel with the confirmation number to add the 28th. You can either email Samanta Boehm (samantha.boehm@ritzcarlton.com) or call her direct line at 703-412-2748.
Reservations:
Book your group rate for Women in Payments USA Symposium 2023
The group rate will expire on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Ballroom Foyer
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Diplomat Room
QUANTUM COMPUTING AND SECURITY: WHY DOES IT MATTER IN PAYMENTS?
First it was the internet, then it was crypto and blockchain, and now it's Quantum Computing. All of these technologies have impacted payments and banking, with Quantum now fast becoming the new conundrum. With this here-but-still-coming technology quantum physics entangles with computing. While commercially viable quantum computers are years away, quantum computing does render current security vulnerable. Speakers in this session explore what this means to the payments industry and to CIO and CPO's as they work to stay ahead of security threats and risks.
Attendees come away understanding what steps can and should be taken now to be better prepared and what are the opportunities in this evolving field.
Co-Moderator
Associate Partner
IBM Consulting
Co-Moderator
Nacha Consulting
Co-Presenter
IBM Fellow
Quantum
Co-Presenter
Charles Robinson
Quantum Lead
Co-Presenter
NCFU
Payments
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Ambassador Room
DIGITAL CURRENCY WORKSHOP
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Ballroom Foyer
NETWORKING BREAK
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Diplomat Room
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET
Ballroom Foyer
REGISTRATION
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET
Ballroom Foyer
AWARDS COCKTAIL
6:30 PM - 6:35 PM ET
Grand Ballroom
AWARDS DINNER - OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM ET
Grand Ballroom
AWARDS DINNER
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Grand Ballroom
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Nell Campbell-Drake
Vice President, Federal Reserve Financial Services
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Head of CPTS Strategy & Commercial Card Solutions | DEI Champion, U.S. Bank
8:10 PM - 9 PM ET
Grand Ballroom
AWARDS KEYNOTE
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM ET
Grand Ballroom
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ET
Ballroom Foyer
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
EXECUTIVE PANEL
Payments are hot! Payments have been called sexy! This panel of industry dynamos has their finger on the pulse of payments, as the industry accelerates its shift to digital, and collaboration across FIs, fintechs, and technology providers continues to increase. Join them as they explore the exciting world of payments, and share their secrets to career success in this exciting industry.
Moderator
Carolyn Homberger
President of Americas
Featurespace
Executive Vice President & Head of Diverse Segments
Commercial Banking
Wells Fargo
Deborah Murphy
SVP, Sales Transformation Leader, Business Banking Segment
U.S. Bank
Lori Schwartz
Global Head of Liquidity Solutions
Account Services & Escrow
J.P. Morgan Payments
President
Merchant Services - US
American Express
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Ballroom Foyer
NETWORKING BREAK
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
Diplomat Room
MOVING MONEY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
As innovation, new models and participants join the U.S. payments ecosystem, the way money moves is rapidly evolving. Join Kassi Quimby who leads the Federal Reserve System’s Payments Improvement Function as she hosts a panel of experts and innovators in a lively discussion about what is happening now, what the changes mean for incumbent players, existing services and end users and how the future of payments will be impacted.
Moderator
Kassi Quimby
FRFS SVP Payments Improvement
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Jo Ann Barefoot
CEO
Alliance for Innovative Regulation
Debopama Sen
Managing Director and Co-Head – Global Payments & Receivables
Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citi
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
Plaza C & D
FAST CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS: DELIVERING FAST AND SAFE PAYMENTS FOR CONSUMERS
Can innovation keep up with the growing demand to eliminate borders in payments, making them instant and free? This panel will discuss the complex challenges involved in finding faster and more efficient solutions. They will explore trends, innovations by fintechs and payments systems and the need to grow investment and collaboration between incumbents and fintechs to remove friction, create enhanced product offerings and deliver a seamless experience when sending low value payments around the world.
Moderator
Senior Engagement Manager
Glenbrook Partners
Executive Director Global Strategic Relationships
SWIFT
Head of Banking & Expansion, North America
Wise
Executive Director
J.P. Morgan
VP Product
The Clearing House
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Ambassador Room
THE FUTURE OF FINTECH IS FEMALE
Find out what the next generation of ‘Rising Star’ female payments leaders are thinking as they share their views on the industry and discuss where the future is taking us. How can they be mentored and encouraged to succeed? Meet panelist Frances Zelazny CEO of Anonybit, last year’s winner of our Unicorn Challenge Prize as we find out about her progress and challenges. Our enthusiastic panel will provide insight on how to align our strategies for helping women and minorities succeed, mentoring up-and-coming leaders and leveraging talent to drive bottom line results.
Moderator
Roseanne Silva
SVP, Security Director, PNC Financial Services
Vice President, Global Digital Partnerships, Mastercard
SVP Head of Merchant Services Portfolio Management
Bank of America
Managing Director, Commercialization & Digital
BNY Mellon
CEO
Anonybit
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
Diplomat Room
HUMAN-CENTRIC PAYMENT ENABLEMENT: FLIPPING THE SCRIPT
This panel of payment experts will showcase key behavioral trends and explore ways to transform the customer experience with a sharper focus on business and consumer needs. Discover new insights on how leveraging data to solve pain points provides added value across the lifecycle. They’ll discuss the evolution from product to consumer focus, unlocking new value and creating compelling journey-based solutions for their customers.
Moderator
Vice President, Head of U.S. Merchant Marketing
American Express
US Director of Sales
Global Payment Solutions
HSBC
Deloitte
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
Plaza C & D
BUILDING A CREDIT FILE IN THE US: ARE WE STILL THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL?
Newcomers have had many borders to cross, yet when they arrive in the U.S. they are historically the most underbanked populations. Join this panel of experts as they detail how to build innovative and seamless digital acquisition journeys that increase financial inclusion and remove barriers to access. Find out what products are available to new Americans, allowing them to build credit and start their next chapter with financial confidence and security.
Moderator
Global Lead Client Service Partner
Deloitte
Senior Vice President
Enterprise Acquisition Products & Platforms
Chief Product Officer
ACI Worldwide
Vice President
Payment Services
Strategic Growth
Sutton Payments
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Ambassador Room
SUPPORTING GLOBAL PAYMENTS TEAMS DURING GROWTH: THE KEY IS FLEXIBILITY
Join global payments experts as they explore the hybrid work models being offered across the payments industry. Find out how employees who are empowered to curate a work environment that suits them best boosts productivity and prevent burnout. We will explore how a flexible workplace increases employee retention and increases global hiring opportunities.
Moderator
SVP Strategic Account Services
Elavon
VP Co-Brand Product & Partnership Management
AMEX
Chatham Operations Director
Discover
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Grand Ballroom
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
METAVERSE GAME SHOW
The Metaverse is at a crossroads where technology, imagination, entertainment and digital economy come together in an interactive and immersive environment. As fintech and payment innovation experts partner to create real-time customer journeys in the Metaverse, we are all now students learning about a parallel universe, VR, AR, avatars, holograms and new experiences and activities we can have without ever leaving home. The Metaverse Game Show is an interactive and entertaining opportunity to test our knowledge and help us learn about the Metaverse!
Following a format similar to the popular game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire”, three players will be scheduled in advance and each will be invited to pick an audience member to join their team. Teams will compete by answering questions of increasing difficulty. The team with the most correct answers will each win an exciting prize!
Presenter
Linh Young
Head of Digital Assets Intelligence
Western Union
Partner
IBM Consulting
Senior Vice President of Consumer & Brand Marketing, Mastercard
1:35 PM - 2:15 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
Diplomat Room
A PAYMENT IS A PAYMENT IS A PAYMENT: IT'S A RISKY WORLD!
The payments landscape is in a constant state of change. As a result, Push Payment Fraud and changing regulations requires an overview of best practices in cyber security hygiene. Pushing consumer payment networks like Zelle, Real Time Payment, ACH or FedNow to have similar protections, claims and guarantees as card transactions creates a myriad of challenges to make them a reality. This panel will explore the need to assess the control of environment, based on a framework in order to take a risk based approach and prioritize next steps.
Moderator
Advisor in Residence, EY
EVP Product & Marketing
Moov Financial
Chief Counsel
Elavon
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Spreedly
Senior Executive,
Global Payments & Solutions
HSBC
1:35 PM - 2:15 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
Plaza C & D
WHAT'S NEXT FOR INSTANT PAYMENTS? ARE COMPANIES READY?
The FedNow Service launches in summer 2023. Are we ready to have payment services available 24x7x365? Join this panel of leaders to explore the hyper-growth trajectory of instant payments. We’ll track tools such as RFP, instant wage access and discuss what financial institutions are doing to drive demand. We’ll explore possible inhibitors for adoption and review exciting new products and opportunities being developed.
Moderator
Payments Innovation Principal - Americas
Volante
SVP, Sales & Relationship Management
The Clearing House
Senior Vice President
Enterprise Payments Strategy
Wells Fargo
1:35 PM - 2:15 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Ambassador Room
OWN YOUR CAREER JOURNEY
Want to make a career change and don’t know how? Come listen to a panel of thought leaders who have made radical career changes such as owning a small business, becoming the Head of Core Product Management to taking a dive into the start-up world. Walk away from this session with practical skills that you can use to navigate the next steps in your own career journey.
Moderator
National Sales Leader
Merchant Services Commercial Banking
Wells Fargo
CEO/Founder
Adaption Institute
Chief Experience Officer
Identifiee
Head of Core Product Management & Cash Management
Bank of the West
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Ballroom Foyer
NETWORKING BREAK
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
UNICORN CHALLENGE
Judge
CEO of PGT
(subsidary of PNC)
Judge
SVP, Sales & Relationship Management
The Clearing House
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
PAYMENTS AROUND THE WORLD
The world of payments is indeed global. We can pay by QR codes in China, by text in Turkey, by tap in Europe and ‘pay by smile’ could be coming to vendors in the Metaverse. Cross border payments continue to evolve, with increased speed and transparency enhancing the customer experience for all. This panel will explore payments in different global markets, and share their insights as to what we can expect to see in the coming year.
Moderator
VP Sales & Business Development - US
RFI Global
Kalyani Bhatia
Global Head of Payments & PMI Go To Market Business Development
SWIFT
Managing Director and Co-Head - Global Payments & Receivables
Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citi
North America Payments Lead / Managing Director
Accenture
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
CLOSING KEYNOTE
CEO/Founder
Adaption Institute
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
Grand Ballroom
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ET
Ballroom Foyer
NETWORKING COCKTAIL
6:30 PM - 6:35 PM ET
LIVE STREAMED
AWARDS DINNER - OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM ET
LIVE STREAMED
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Vice President, Federal Reserve Financial Services
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Nicole S Tackett
Head of CPTS Strategy & Commercial Card Solutions | DEI Champion, U.S. Bank
8:10 PM - 9 PM ET
LIVE STREAMED
AWARDS KEYNOTE
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM ET
LIVE STREAMED
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
OPENING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
EXECUTIVE PANEL
Payments are hot! Payments have been called sexy! This panel of industry dynamos has their finger on the pulse of payments, as the industry accelerates its shift to digital, and collaboration across FIs, fintechs, and technology providers continues to increase. Join them as they explore the exciting world of payments, and share their secrets to career success in this exciting industry.
Moderator
President of Americas
Featurespace
Patty Juarez
Executive Vice President & Head of Diverse Segments
Commercial Banking
Wells Fargo
Deborah Murphy
SVP, Sales Transformation Leader, Business Banking Segment
U.S. Bank
Lori Schwartz
Global Head of Liquidity Solutions
Account Services & Escrow
J.P. Morgan Payments
Colleen Taylor
President
Merchant Services - US
American Express
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
METAVERSE GAME SHOW
The Metaverse is at a crossroads where technology, imagination, entertainment and digital economy come together in an interactive and immersive environment. As fintech and payment innovation experts partner to create real-time customer journeys in the Metaverse, we are all now students learning about a parallel universe, VR, AR, avatars, holograms and new experiences and activities we can have without ever leaving home. The Metaverse Game Show is an interactive and entertaining opportunity to test our knowledge and help us learn about the Metaverse!
Following a format similar to the popular game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire”, three players will be scheduled in advance and each will be invited to pick an audience member to join their team. Teams will compete by answering questions of increasing difficulty. The team with the most correct answers will each win an exciting prize!
Presenter
Linh Young
Head of Digital Assets Intelligence
Western Union
Carmen Cutajar
Partner
IBM Consulting
Senior Vice President of Consumer & Brand Marketing, Mastercard
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
UNICORN CHALLENGE
Judge
CEO of PGT
(subsidary of PNC)
Judge
SVP, Sales & Relationship Management
The Clearing House
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
PAYMENTS AROUND THE WORLD
The world of payments is indeed global. We can pay by QR codes in China, by text in Turkey, by tap in Europe and ‘pay by smile’ could be coming to vendors in the Metaverse. Cross border payments continue to evolve, with increased speed and transparency enhancing the customer experience for all. This panel will explore payments in different global markets, and share their insights as to what we can expect to see in the coming year.
Moderator
VP Sales & Business Development - US
RFI Global
Kalyani Bhatia
Global Head of Payments & PMI Go To Market Business Development
SWIFT
Managing Director and Co-Head - Global Payments & Receivables
Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citi
Weichert
North America Payments Lead / Managing Director
Accenture
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
CLOSING KEYNOTE
CEO/Founder
Adaption Institute
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
LIVE STREAMED
CLOSING REMARKS
Founder and CEO
Women in Payments
