As 2026 approaches, payments and fintech professionals are gearing up for various industry conferences that will address emerging topics such as artificial intelligence and open banking. Key events include the Northeast Acquirers Association conference, Women in Payments Symposium, and the Innovative Payments Conference, among others, which will provide networking opportunities and insights into the evolving landscape of payments.

Payments processors are advocating for the unregulated use of artificial intelligence to combat rising fraud, as the technology becomes essential in identifying and preventing fraudulent transactions. The American Transaction Processors Coalition warns that state-level regulations could hinder their efforts, while Congress debates the implications of AI regulation amid growing concerns over payment scams.