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Industry
Center for Financial
Services Innovation
Underbanked Financial Services Forum
Highlights: This forum's objective is to teach participants
how to recognize and attract underbanked consumers and
expand their presence in the market. Marketing and distribution,
products and pathways, and risk management will be the
main focus.
The three-day conference will include such topics as researching
for solutions, pioneering financial institutions, savings programs,
innovation in distribution channels and meeting regulatory
requirements through prevention.
When: June 8 – 10, 2008
Where: Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Miami
Registration: Visit www.sourcemediaconferences.com/CFSI08.
Trade
Events
Associations
Canadian Acquirers Association
Founding Cocktail
Highlights: The Founding Cocktail was specifically planned as a
low-key gathering where patricians can meet each other, discuss
matters of common interest and lay the groundwork for the
new organization.
The Canadian Acquirers Association serves Canadian payments
professionals and will be modeled after the U.S.
regional associations. Adam Atlas, a Montreal-based Payments
Attorney, organized the effort. Versapay Corp. is the principal
sponsor.
Attendance is expected to be roughly 100 individuals from
Canada and the United States.
Featured speakers will be Steve Kietz, Executive Vice President,
Global Growth Ventures and Innovation, Citigroup; and Bob
Egan, Chief Analyst, TowerGroup.
When: June 22 – 23, 2008
Where: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Registration: Visit www.sourcemediaconferences.com/MCS08.
Industry
Events
NACHA – The Electronic Payments
Association
The Payments Institute 2008
Highlights: Whether you are a seasoned professional seeking
to update your skills or just starting out in a financial services
career, this intensive five-day course is designed to elevate
your understanding of the payments system. It will focus on key
applications, implementation approaches and experiences, best
practices, and case studies in the payments arena.
Distinguished instructors from the nation's leading corporations,
government agencies and financial institutions will introduce
students to all aspects of the payments cycle, from automated
clearing house to cards and checks, and the risks associated
with them. This institute will be offered twice; both events will
cover the same topics.
When: June 22 – 26, 2008
Where: Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center,
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Registration: Visit www.nacha.org, or call 800-487-9180
or 703-561-1100.
When: July 27 – 31, 2008
Where: Emery Conference Center Hotel/Emory Inn, Atlanta
Registration: Visit www.nacha.org, or call 800-487-9180
or 703-561-1100.
When: June 12, 2008
Where: Hilton Toronto Airport, Toronto
Registration: Visit www.acquirers.ca.
Industry
Events
Midwest Acquirers Association
2008 Annual Conference
Trade
Associations
SourceMedia Inc.
Mobile Commerce Summit
Highlights: The second annual summit will inform financial institutions
about the benefits, risks and opportunities in mobile
banking and payments.
Banks that are already in the mobile banking field will have the
opportunity to share their experiences. Analysts will also provide
industry insights.
The event will address how to enhance the mobile experience
for customers. Attendees will hear about the variety of mobile
applications.
Highlights: This sixth annual event will host approximately 500
of the Midwest's electronic industry professionals in a two-anda-half
day festival of education and networking. It will include
training, educational presentations and breakout sessions.
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel will deliver
the keynote address.
Advanced registration for merchant level salespeople (MLSs) is
$100 and includes a $50 rebate card. Breakout sessions will
feature Federal Trade Commission updates on merchant fraud,
contract negotiation, making the sale, and how to recruit, train
and support quality MLSs.
When: July 23 – 25, 2008
Where: Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Hotel Suites, St. Louis
Registration: Visit www.midwestacquirers.com.