Join us for the 30th Anniversary of Concepts in May 2026 at Crystal Mountain Resort in northern Michigan. Register Now!

For 30 years, Concepts has brought together payments professionals to share knowledge, explore industry changes, and build connections. Built in a time of rapid change, it continues to carry that same forward-looking energy today. Then, the focus was on foundational payments education and peer exchange. Now, the program reflects a broader, more complex payments landscape, while continuing to emphasize practical insights and meaningful conversations.

Set in a relaxed mountain setting, Concepts offers two days of programming and networking with colleagues, solution providers, and industry speakers.

The program includes:

• Solution providers showcasing products and services
• General sessions with industry perspectives and trends
• Concurrent sessions aligned to a range of roles and experience levels
• Smaller sessions focused on case studies and practical applications

Topics will cover:

• Fraud and risk management
• Instant payments and payments modernization
• Digital assets and innovation
• Emerging payments technology
• AI in payments
• FI and fintech partnerships
• And more…

Continuing Education Credits

Attendees can earn 12.8 AAP, AFPP, and APRP CEUs and 2 NCP CEUs, with additional credits available through Alliance meetings specifically for accreditation holders held before and after Concepts (separate registration required).

Whether you’ve been part of Concepts from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, this milestone year is one you won’t want to miss.

Build Your Business Case for Attending

Need to justify the trip? We’ve created a template to help you build your case for attending Concepts 2026. Download it to get ready to join us in May and be sure to include a copy of the agenda when you submit your request.

Registration is open. Start planning your experience today!

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