Payments Hub

Built for Payments Professionals

From faster payments and fraud prevention to ISO 20022 and payment modernization, AFP 2026 covers the full landscape.

The Payments Hub makes it easy to find the content, conversations and community you're looking for—all in one dedicated space designed for payments professionals.


Programming includes:

Payments Keynote | Payments Track of Sessions | Payments Networking Events | Payments Stage

 

The Payments Hub is Sponsored by

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Session Spotlight: Cutting-Edge Fraud Prevention for Digital Treasury Leaders


Industry experts use case studies to outline a roadmap for modernizing ACH fraud prevention, examining emerging fraud tactics and sharing best practices for account validation, payment instruction confirmation and strengthened governance frameworks.

Featured Keynote: The Real-Time Payments Revolution


Join Nick Stanescu, EVP and Chief FedNow® Executive at Federal Reserve Financial Services for a forward-looking perspective on the rapid evolution of real-time payments.



"My favorite part of the conference is connecting with the people. Connecting with former colleagues, connecting with folks that I've met online and being able to meet them live. There is an unmatched energy that comes with the in-person experience." 

 

~Summa Simmons, CTP, Associate Vice President of Treasury, Victoria's Secret and Co.



Featured Roundtable: Using AI to Streamline Payments


The discussion will highlight where AI is delivering measurable value today and what treasury leaders should realistically prioritize over the next 12–24 months.

Session Spotlight - From Portals to Real Time: Modernizing Treasury with Banking APIs


Learn how to implement APIs within treasury systems - including integration methods, required controls, and best practices - illustrated through a real client example showing improved visibility, faster reconciliation, and greater operational scalability.







Payments Keynote


The Real-Time Payments Revolution

Join Nick Stanescu, EVP and Chief FedNow® Executive at Federal Reserve Financial Services for a fireside conversation with AFP President & CEO Pat Culkin. Together they will offer a forward-looking perspective on the rapid evolution of real-time payments, from instant settlement expectations to emerging infrastructure and use cases. The discussion will highlight what is changing and what comes next, addressing key trends, challenges, and implications for treasury and finance professionals navigating the shift to always-on payments.

Sponsored by American Express



Payments Track of Educational Sessions 

 

A line-up of sessions focused on payments technology, faster payments, real-time payments, cross-border payments, payments fraud and more.

  • The Surcharge Playbook: Insights from Teams Who’ve Done It
  • Collaborating Through Standards, Validation, and Best Practices to Prevent Fraud
  • Driving Results with ACH Payments in a Dynamic Landscape
  • Reducing Payment Risk Without Slowing the Business: What Actually Works
  • B2B Instant Payments Coming of Age
  • Instant Everywhere: When Real Time Payments Go Truly Global
  • Securing the Future of ACH: Cutting-Edge Fraud Prevention for Digital Treasury Leaders
  • Virtual Card Acceptance: Breaking Barriers and Unlocking B2B Efficiency
  • When Minutes Matter: Delivering Real-Time Emergency Payments Using API Driven Instant Rails at U-Haul
  • Modernizing Refunds and One-Time Payments: Eliminating Checks, Risk, and Manual Work
  • Instant Advantage: Using Microdeposits to Verify Accounts, Improve UX, and Pay Customers in Minutes
  • How to Avoid Gotchas, Hidden Fees, Bad Contract Language, and Incompatible Stacks
  • From Portals to Real Time: Modernizing Treasury with Banking APIs
  • Digital Assets in Treasury: Prioritizing Use Cases and Building the Capability Stack
  • Defeating Deepfakes and Vendor Compromise in Global Payments
  • From ISO 20022 Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Unlocking the Next Wave of Value in Modern Treasury
  • From Sent to Settled: Using ISO 20022 and GPI to End Payment Uncertainty
  • Stablecoins Offer Faster Settlement, Better Liquidity, Cleaner Cross-Border Flows
  • Unlocking Value: Modernizing Cross-Currency Payments for Growth
  • Why Treasury Can’t Wait: The Business Case for Instant Payment Send

 


Payments Networking Events

Limited to corporate practitioners

From Roundtable discussions with set topics to an informal Mixer, you have so many opportunities to find and connect with your peers.

Payments Fraud Symposium: Navigating Current and Emerging Threats in a New Fraud Landscape

Payments fraud remains pervasive and increasingly sophisticated, with 76% of organizations experiencing attempted or actual fraud. In this Payments Fraud Symposium corporate practitioners examine key findings from the 2026 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in check payments, the continued rise of business email compromise (BEC), and emerging threats driven by AI-enabled fraud and deepfake technologies. Attend this timely discussion to gain valuable insight into evolving fraud tactics, targeted payment methods, and organizational risk exposure, along with practical strategies to strengthen controls and enhance resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Sponsored by Nacha


Payments Roundtable: ISO 20022 Update and Its Impact on Treasury Professionals

As ISO 20022 adoption continues across payment rails and financial institutions, treasury teams are navigating both opportunities and operational challenges. This roundtable provides an update on the current state of ISO 20022 implementation and examines what it means for treasury systems, reporting, and bank connectivity. Attendees exchange insights on readiness strategies, data management, and how to unlock the value of richer payment data beyond basic compliance.

Sponsored by Huntington Bank


Payments Roundtable: Using AI to Streamline Payments

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping payments, yet many treasury teams struggle to move from experimentation to adoption. This interactive roundtable explores practical AI use cases across the payments lifecycle—from fraud detection and exception management to payment routing and reconciliation—while addressing how treasury leaders can build internal awareness, urgency, and executive buy-in. Participants will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and governance considerations, with a focus on aligning AI initiatives to enterprise priorities and risk frameworks. Discussion will highlight where AI is delivering measurable value today and what treasury leaders should realistically prioritize over the next 12–24 months.

Sponsored by KeyBank


Payments Mixer

Grab your favorite beverage and connect with your peers at this informal reception. This is your opportunity to make connections that extend well past the event.

The Payments Hub is sponsored by American Express

 


Payments Stage

Located in the Exhibit Hall, the Payments Stage features partner education on hot topics in the Payments space.

Featuring presentations by: Convera, First Citizens Bank, Fispan, Nacha, Oracle, PrimeRevenue and Trustpair

  • Cash Under Control: Mitigating Risk Across the Physical Payments Supply Chain
  • The Future of Treasury: Banking Within Your Workflow
  • Vendor Fraud: Spotting Risk before Payment Goes Out
  • ACH as Infrastructure: Building the Modern Payment Stack
  • Optimizing Supply Chain Finance for Maximum Reach and Scale
  • Building Finance Resilience from Real-World Fraud Lessons
  • Modernize your Payment Strategy and Transform Cash Flow with Virtual Cards

 



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