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Faheem Bakshi and Jayadeep Nair join Panagiotis Kriaris to explore how #merchant #payments are moving beyond processing. Takeaway: merchants are willing to pay more when providers deliver measurable outcomes, from higher conversion and faster onboarding to smarter risk management. Want to dive deeper? Listen to the full episode of the Voice of MPE podcast below. Your strategic conversation can happen at MPE. Join us in March 2027:  https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

The more money moves, the more money it costs. In this episode, Charlotte AI Usta sits down with Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl. for an insightful discussion on payment infrastructure, industry consolidation, and the future of digital payments. Together, they explore the challenges not only merchants face in today's fragmented payments ecosystem. Don't miss it. More discussions like this will take place at MPE 2027. Pre-register now to get exclusive early access: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com. Join Europe's largest merchant payments conference and be part of the conversations shaping the future of payments. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

How can merchants avoid losing good customers? Find out in our latest podcast featuring Candice Pressinger from Elavon and Adam Davies, Director of AI at Forter. Together, they explore the evolving fraud landscape, the hidden cost of false declines, and how AI and network intelligence are reshaping fraud prevention and commerce. In this episode: ⏱️How has fraud prevention evolved over the last 10 years? ⏱️ What is the real cost of losing good customers? ⏱️ How has network intelligence fundamentally changed the way fraud decisions are made? ⏱️ In five years, will merchants look back and realize that fraud prevention was one of the most powerful and underutilized optimization capabilities they had? Want to hear more insights like these? Join us at MPE 2027: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com #podcast  #fraudprevention #AI #agenticcommerce #payments #ecommerce Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

A major shift in commerce behavior is closer than many think, and businesses exploring agentic commerce now will be best positioned for what’s next. Dive into the #podcast discussion with Ruth Wandhöfer and Mathieu Altwegg from Visa on how agentic commerce is set to transform the payments ecosystem. ⏱️ Chapters: What happens to payments when things become programmable?  Why is this shift happening now? What were the accelerators for this shift?  Orchestration in the agentic commerce + identification of the agent  Where should merchants start exploring agentic commerce?  What will be the clear sign that commerce is becoming programmable?  These are the conversations shaping the future of payments and commerce. Be part of it. See you at MPE 2027 → https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com #merchantpayments #AIcommerce #AgenticCommerce #payments #fintech  Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

In this episode, we dive into the rise of AI-powered commerce and explore what happens when agents start shopping on behalf of consumers. From payment orchestration to merchant readiness, we unpack the infrastructure being built right now to support this new era. We also explore the UCP protocol launched with Google, designed to translate the “language of payments” between all parties involved, and how Shopify is building the orchestration layer that could connect countless AI agents across commerce ecosystems. These are the conversations shaping the future of payments and commerce. See you at MPE 2027 → https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com #merchantpayments #AIcommerce #AgenticCommerce #payments #fintech Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

This is an extra honest podcast about payment orchestration with Andree Moeller from Volkswagen Group Charging and Alex Dorobantu from Payrails. Discover why this conversation is so honest: How should merchants stop seeing payment orchestration as “just another cost”? How do you find a truly competent payment orchestrator? This episode explores what merchants actually expect from payment orchestrators and how to solve the payment headaches that almost every merchant struggles with.  Dive deeper into this discussion and find out more! Payment orchestration is a key topic discussed at MPE conference. Pre-save your spot at Europe’s largest merchant payments conference next year and get front-row access to insider payment trends, strategies, and industry news every merchant should know. 👇👇 https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

Consumer behavior is changing fast and AI is becoming part of the shopping journey sooner than many expected. In this episode, we discuss how AI assistants may influence the way consumers discover, compare, and buy products, and what this means for merchants, PSPs, and the wider payments ecosystem. 💡 Topics include: The rise of agentic commerceHow shopping behavior is evolvingThe growing role of AI in consumer journeysWhy data mattersHow merchants can stay relevant and increase their chances of being recommended in AI-driven experiencesA sharp conversation on where commerce is heading next.  #MPE2026 Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

Francesco Burelli (Arkwright Consulting) sits down with Marco Conte (IXOPAY & Congrify) to unpack the evolving world of acquiring — from today’s realities to what’s quietly reshaping tomorrow. Here’s what you’ll discover: ⏱ How the acquiring landscape is shifting and what merchants & acquirers should really focus on ⏱  What is the most critical capability for success? ⏱ Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them) ⏱  Agentic commerce: hype or real disruption? ⏱  How MPE 2026 supports IXOPAY & Congrify Enjoy the full episode. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

In this episode of the Voice of MPE podcast, Panagiotis Kriaris sits down with Abhi Kumar, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Thunes, to discuss the evolving landscape of global payments. Whether you are a merchant looking to scale globally or a fintech professional staying ahead of the curve, this conversation provides a deep dive into the infrastructure driving today's digital economy. This episode of the MPE Podcast is brought to you by Thunes – the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

What happens when payments disappear into the experience—and become the engine behind it? In this insightful panel from MPE 2026, moderator 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 (Independent Expert) brings together industry leaders to explore how embedded payments are evolving into a powerful growth driver across ecosystems. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: • Charlotte Al Usta, Flagship Advisory Partners • Ondřej Buben, Shoptet • Hemlata Narasimhan, Elavon • Sarel Tal, Rapyd 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀: • What embedded payments really mean today—and where they’re headed • Why software platforms are becoming financial ecosystems • The rise of embedded lending, instant settlement & value-added services • How data, onboarding speed, and user experience drive adoption • The shift from payments → full embedded finance “𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦.” From SMEs to enterprises, from APIs to full ecosystems—this session breaks down how embedded finance is reshaping the payments landscape. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

In this episode, we explore Wero – Europe’s bold move toward a unified, instant payment solution designed to simplify how money flows across borders. 🌍💸 What exactly is Wero? How is it connected to Worldline? And what vision is shaping its role in the future of payments? Join us for an insightful conversation with Laura McCracken and Antonio Soares from Worldline.  👉 Learn more: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

What does it really take to convert a customer at the final moment? In this MPE panel, 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 (Arkwright Consulting) and leaders from Tipico, Wolt, Commerz Globalpay, Revolut, and Stripe unpack the reality behind checkout performance—where user intent meets execution. From payment method strategy to UX optimisation, this session explores how merchants can remove friction, increase conversion, and design checkout experiences that simply… disappear. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: • Vishal Shukla, Tipico • Danish Kanojia, Wolt • Christian von Hammel-Bonten, Commerz Globalpay • Anton Hellkvist, Revolut • Julius Danek, Stripe 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Why the best checkout is invisible • How payment methods impact conversion across markets • The role of wallets, instant transfers, and localisation • Why UX decisions outside payments often matter more • How A/B testing and data shape high-performing checkouts • The balance between control, data, and pre-built solutions Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

The acquiring landscape is evolving—fast. In this expert panel moderated by 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, leaders from Mastercard, Finby, G+D Netcetera, and Yellow Ladder Coffee explore how merchants and payment providers can navigate increasing complexity, fragmentation, and rapid technological change. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: • David Rintel / Finby • Ivan Vukelikj / G+D Netcetera • Anne-Marie Dentz / Mastercard • Gyuzala Muzafar / Yellow Ladder Coffee 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: • Why the payments ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented speed • How merchants can stay competitive in a fragmented landscape • The real pain points merchants face today (reliability, consolidation, complexity) • Why payments must “just work”—like electricity • The role of embedded payments in simplifying the ecosystem • How tokenisation underpins future commerce and security 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Complexity isn’t going away—but it must be simplified. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

The future of commerce is being rewritten—by agents. In this high-impact panel moderated by Neira Jones, industry leaders from Visa, Stripe, Checkout.com, OpenAI, and Ixopay unpack one of the most important questions in payments today: Is agentic commerce the next frontier—or just hype? Featuring: Marco Conte / IxopayAshley Paulus / Checkout.comEddie Onaga / VisaJulius Danek / StripeNiklas Harzheim /OpenAI What you’ll learn: Where agent-driven transactions are already happening todayWhy “human-in-the-loop” still dominates—for nowHow trust, identity, and governance will define the ecosystemWhat merchants must do today to stay visible in an AI-driven worldThe rise of agents as a new commerce channelThe battle between brand power vs. algorithmic discovery Key takeaway: Agentic commerce isn’t a future concept—it’s already here. But the rules? Still being written. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱? In this insightful panel moderated by 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, leading experts from across the payments ecosystem break down one of the industry’s biggest misconceptions: Payments are not complicated—they are complex. And that complexity? It’s what drives innovation. What you’ll learn in this session: ✔️ The difference between complexity and complication in payments ✔️ Where complexity truly lives in the merchant payments ecosystem ✔️ How merchants can turn complexity into a competitive advantage ✔️ Why local payment methods are not “alternative”—they are essential ✔️ The hidden challenges of cross-border commerce ✔️ How fraud, identity, and data shape payment decisions 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭. The future of payments belongs to those who can 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.