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New features deliver payments insight at PayExpo Europe

Payment professionals can discover the latest in wearable technology, banking innovations and future trends at PayExpo Europe, the UK’s largest payments technology conference and exhibition, which returns to ExCel London on 7 and 8 June 2016.

The renowned event now includes many new features designed to address changes and developments in the fast moving payments sector.

Alongside a comprehensive two day conference with expert speakers from the Samsung Pay, Pay Pal UK, British Retail Consortium, the Digital Currency Council, The Emerging Payments Association, the Bitcoin Foundation, the Financial Conduct Authority, visitors can gain insight and advice on the payments industry via the following new features:

The Banking Innovation Hub will showcase dedicated case studies for banks deploying advanced payments technologies. Topics to be discussed include how traditional banks can keep pace with ‘challenger banks’ and how newer banks can evolve while avoiding risk.

The Merchants Payment Experience (brought to you by PayPal) will preview the latest advances in point of sale (POS) architecture, allowing retailers to discover how new hardware can be embedded into existing systems. Merchants can also book bespoke consultations with PayPal experts, who can give them personalised sessions on the e-commerce experience, including beacon technology integration and monetisation.

The Wearables Zone (sponsored by Digiseq) will reveal how watches, rings and clothing can all be enabled to make payments.

The Payments Prediction Panel has hand-picked payment experts on hand to forecast what the payments industry can expect over the next 12 months.

The CEO & VIP Lounge is set to welcome over 1,000 C-Level executives from across the European payments industry with exclusive networking opportunities.

The Payments Navigation Hub (in partnership with Edgar Dunn & Company) will deliver expert advice in navigating the payments landscape.

Delegates at PayExpo Europe will also have access to a comprehensive exhibition featuring market leaders such as Amazon, Currency Cloud, Wirecard, The Bancorp, Neopay, FIS and Veridu as well as exciting new innovators. They can take part in practical implementation workshops, hear industry leaders debate key issues in the Payments Punch-Up and watch competitors pitch in the Payments Dragons’ Den (in partnership with Startupbootcamp FinTech).

PayExpo Europe attracts over 2000 attendees from retailers, banks, MNOs, gaming operators, government and local authorities, transport operators and solution providers. Held in London, the FinTech capital of the world, delegates can share insight, best practice and innovation about the future of payments and transaction technology and their impact on global commerce.

A full two-day conference pass is £999+VAT. Full details are available at https://payexpo.circdata-solutions.co.uk/rfg/publish/PEXL2016/simplereg.aspx

Complimentary passes are available for those involved with specifying payments solutions at: Retail Banks; Retailers; Mobile Network Operators, Gaming Executives, Transport Operators, Hotel and Leisure Executives, Start-ups and Government Authorities.

Registration is now open at www.payexpo.com/europe

Consult Hyperion and CCG Catalyst are Global Insight Partners of the event and Supporters include PayPal, SIMalliance, Bandwidth Recruitment, Prepaid International Forum, UK Gift Card & Voucher Association, Association for Interactive Media & Entertainment, Bandwidth Recruitment, Edgar Dunn & Company, Emerging Payments Association, Emerging Payments Awards, European Payments Council, IMA, London & Partners, Vendorcom, TIGA, Startupbootcamp FinTech and Altéir Consulting. Pennies are the Charity Partner.

Gold Sponsors include The Bancorp and FIS. Silver Sponsors are Gibraltar Finance and WorldPay. Bronze Sponsors include Feedzai, Compass Plus, Global Processing Services, Currency Cloud, Callcredit Information Group. Bottomline Technologies is the Payments Innovation Sponsor. IDT Finance is the Lanyard Sponsor & Exhibitor. Chartwell Compliance is the Brand Sponsor.

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