ETA Transact ‘26 Wrap-Up by Tom McCole The ETA Transact ’26 Conference in Atlanta has wrapped and what an important industry event it was. I have attended payment industry events for more decades than I care to admit and this year the ETA really delivered the goods. In the past, the ETA has consistently…
ETA Transact ‘26 by Tom McCole March brings us both the best of Madness and clarity, the annual NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament, and more importantly, the Electronic Transaction Association’s premier convocation for the payment industry. Transact ’26 will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta and host 3000+ attendees, 150+…
MPC Interviews Alan V. Forgione of Northeast Acquirers Association (NEAA) Please tell us your name, title, company, and email address to provide to prospective participants interested in receiving more information. Alan V. Forgione, President, Northeast Acquirers Association, alan@northeastacquirers.com. What makes NEAA different than the other events out there in the industry? NEAA…
Sell Connectivity, Win More Deals By Dale S. Laszig In the early days of payment processing, there was a phone cable in every terminal’s box. That little gray bundle, neatly wrapped with plastic tie, was the link between a merchant’s countertop and acquiring bank. Today, no gray cords are needed. Merchants rely on…
A Legacy in Motion: Experience the 2025 PTW Leadership Summit I am excited to announce that the microsite for our 18th PayTech Women (PTW) Leadership Summit is now live! The time is now to start planning a meaningful Summit experience in Atlanta this November as we commemorate PTW’s 20th anniversary. Aligned with our Legacy in…





