Monday, March 10 -
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

About ePayConnect

The conference that connects payments people!

Connect

with industry experts

Optimize

your training budget

Network

with your peers and leading solution providers

Navigate

the changing payments industry

Engage

in thought-provoking discussion

Conceptualize

the future of payments

Transform

your payments business and strategic direction

ePayConnect 2025 will be held March 10 - 12, 2025 at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. 

At ePayConnect you will interact with and learn from industry leaders sharing valuable insight into all payments channels, including legacy systems and faster payments innovations. Plan now to attend to propel your understanding of payments trends, new products and technology solutions, important risk and compliance issues, and the latest opportunities for improving operational efficiency.

With timely, robust content; dynamic speakers; and a more affordable registration fee than most conferences, ePayConnect offers the best investment of training dollars in the industry.

ePayConnect Includes: 

5 General Sessions and 20 Concurrent Sessions within these tracks:

  • Operations
  • Fraud
  • Products
  • Technology
  • Executive

Continuing Education
Credits

Timely and Relevant
Payment Topics

Pre-Conference Workshops

Networking
Opportunities

Keynotes and Product Showcases

Registration Details

  • Your Guide for Attending ePayConnect

    Follow these steps to plan to join over 350 payments industry stakeholders at ePayConnect.

  • Your Journey to ePayConnect:

  • Justify your trip to earn your annual continuing education credits and/or to find solutions for your organization

  • Register before 12/31/2024 to maximize your conference investment and secure your spot

  • Book your hotel room ASAP, especially if you plan to stay an extra day or two. We cannot guarantee rooms once our block is full or after February 7. Plan a trip to the park; conference discounted tickets are available and express pass included with Loews room key!

  • 60 days before: Make your transportation plans (book flights, rent car, etc.)

  • One week before: Download the conference app to plan your agenda, book meetings, and socialize

  • Once you have arrived to ePayConnect plan on:

  • Attending the pre-conference workshops and and the welcome reception on the waterfront Harbor Piazza

  • Attending a fun evening networking reception on the Universal City Walk

  • Learning and networking while having fun!

$750 - Member Rate
$1,195 - Non-Member Rate

Pre-conference Workshops are included for all attendees

$950 - Member Rate
$1,395 - Non-Member Rate

Pre-conference Workshops are included for all attendees

$195 - Includes guest badge to access all conference planned meals and two networking receptions

Guest Pass will not have access to attend sessions. 

Agenda at a Glance

The agenda for ePayConnect 2025 is being developed by our conference planning committee. Stay tuned!

The agenda is subject to change.

Download 2024 Certificate of Attendance

Monday

March 10

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Pre-Conference Workshops
(included for all attendees)

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

Opening Expo Hall Happy Hour & Product Showcases

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET

Welcome Reception
(Platinum Sponsorhip Available)

Tuesday

March 11

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

General Sessions, Concurrent Track Sessions, Exhibit Hall

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET

Main Networking Reception at Universal Studios City Walk
(Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Drinks Included - Diamond Sponsorship Available)

Wednesday

March 12

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

General Sessions, Concurrent Track Sessions, Exhibit Hall
 

1:00 p.m. ET

Conference Concludes

 

Speakers

Networking Events

Monday Event

March 10, 2025

The Welcome Reception will occur outside the Harbor Piazza at the Loews Portofino Bay Resort. Attendees will enjoy food and drinks in a reserved area while enjoying the beauty of the sunset on the water and all the lights as dusk turns to night. Sponsorship is available. 

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Tuesday Event

March 11, 2025

The Main Networking Reception is taking place at Universal Studios City Walk. Attendees will enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment in a reserved area to enjoy the Mardi Gras season. Sponsorship is available. 

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Top 3 Reasons to Visit Universal Studios

1. Two Parks in One Place: From the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Jurassic Park and The Simpsons, there's something for everyone, plus express pass included with Loews room key!

2. The magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Explore Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, and Hogsmeade and even ride the Hogwarts Express. Don't miss the butterbeer; frozen is our favorite.

3. Innovative Attractions: You can experience heart-pounding adventures on attractions like The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Revenge of the Mummy, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. 

Discounted Conference Attendee Tickets

Partners

Connect, strategize, and build your business with a Sponsorship Package, Exhibitor Package, or Promotional Opportunity  at ePayConnect 2025! 

 

2025 Partner Packet

Thank you to our 2025 partners!

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Relax in surroundings inspired by the beauty, romance and charm of the picturesque seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Tempting outdoor cafes and shops dot the piazza around a serene harbor. Three enticing pools offer every level of relaxation.

Guests of the hotel also enjoy exclusive Universal Orlando Resort benefits, including free Universal Express Unlimited to skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure (valid theme park admission required.

Discounted Room Block Deadline

Deadline: February 7, 2025

ePayConnect 2025 attendees will receive a discounted room rate of $309 per night ++. 

The Discounted Hotel Room Block Reservation Link will be shared to attendees during the registration process. We will update this section of the website if/when the block becomes full. 

Payments Awards presented at ePayConnect

ePayResources’ Richard R. Oliver Leadership in Payments Award is named for its first recipient, the former Executive Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank who led their efforts to provide efficient and reliable Automated Clearing House services and to advance the payments industry through meaningful partnerships. Presented annually at our ePayConnect conference, the award honors an individual, team, or organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the implementation, promotion, or support of electronic payments. The recipient is a payments ambassador whose work has contributed to the efficiency, security, and growth of the industry.

Our Innovation in Payments Award, also presented at ePayConnect, honors an individual, team, or organization that has demonstrated significant achievement in developing or implementing innovative payments solutions or technologies that facilitate industry adoption of emerging payments solutions including RTP® and FedNow®. The recipient is a payments influencer who has broken ground inside or outside their organization to propel industry advancement.

Nominations are open now for the 2025 award; submissions will be accepted at the link below through February 2, 2025.

Tim Thorson

Tim Thorson, Senior Vice President, Payments Risk, Regions Bank, was presented the Richard R. Oliver Leadership in Payments Award.

Booshan Rengachari

The Innovation in Payments Award was presented to Booshan Rengachari, Founder and CEO of Finzly, a Charlotte, North Carolina based payments company. 

Tim Quisenberry

Tim Quisenberry, AAP, President, ePayAdvisors, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Tim has over 28 years of experience in the payments industry and joined ePayResources, then SWACHA, in 2006, and retired on April 1, 2024.

Justify Your Trip

No financial institution, corporate payments stakeholder, or solution provider can afford to miss ePayConnect 2025!

This is the conference to attend to stay current on the latest developments in payments at the best prices in the industry! When you consider the expertise of our speakers, the timeliness of our content, and the practical knowledge you will gain, the value of ePayConnect cannot be beat!

Here's How to Make Your Boss Agree:

Simply download the "Justify Your Trip" Word document below, edit as you see fit, and submit to your manager. Then watch as your boss says, Yes, you can absoutely attend ePayConnect 2025."

Contact Us

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