Digital Directions 2026: Call for Speakers

Share, Inspire, Motivate: Answer the Call for Speakers for Digital Directions 2026

Submit your proposal by August 1

We're getting ready to celebrate our 50th anniversary in a big way--and you're invited to be a part of it.

Digital Directions 2026 is taking place April 7-9, at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama, and we're looking for passionate payments professionals to share their ideas. We’re especially interested in topics like:

  • Digital transformation & fintech collaboration
  • AI & payments innovation
  • Fraud & risk mitigation
  • Instant payments implementation
  • Regulatory updates & compliance
  • ... & more!

The call for speakers closes on August 1, so don't delay, submit your proposal today. 

Submit Today!

FedNow & RTP In-Person Session

Instant and Faster Payments: RTP® & FedNow®

Complimentary In-Person Training

August 11, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. CST | Ridgeland, Mississippi 

Instant payments are gaining momentum, but misconceptions still hold many financial institutions back. This session will break down common myths around instant and real-time payments, and investigate operational considerations like transactional funding, after-hours transaction volumes, back-office workflows, reconciliation efforts, fraud mitigation, and more. The last hour will be geared towards business end users to support ideation around priority use cases.

Speakers:

  • Dan Gonzalez, VP Customer Relations, Head of National Accounts, Federal Reserve Financial Services
  • Keith Gray, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, The Clearing House
  • Mark Majeske, SVP, Faster Payments, Alacriti

Register Today!

AAP Prep

Considering the AAP Accreditation?

Sign up for AAP Prep Training: Program continues through September, still time to join!

According to recent data released by Nacha, ACH payments continue to grow. With the continued gains in ACH volume, electronic payments expertise is a must. Becoming an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) gives you the knowledge to serve as a trusted leader and authority in electronic payments. So, if you're ready to become an AAP, make sure you sign up today! There is still time to join - you'll be provided with recordings of past sessions.

Register Today!

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July 31, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM CST

Rule Breakers: How Nacha's System of Fines and Arbitration Resolve Issues

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Navigating Debit Card Disputes: From Reg E Compliance to Network Chargeback Rights

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Complimentary Workshop - Instant and Faster Payments: RTP® & FedNow®

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36th Annual Conference
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