Europe’s home for merchant payments
For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe's #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintech's, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments, PSD3 and more. Expect 1,600+ attendees, 500+ global merchants, 170+ speakers, and 90+ sponsors.
New for 2026: MPE NXT (mentoring growth for individuals, startups/scaleups). No filler, just 100% business: high-impact networking, curated 1:1s, closed-door discussions, buyer-hosted meetings, and community formats that deliver real ROI.
Agenda focused on every angle of merchant payments:
- Technology & product: AI in payments, orchestration, tokenization, cybersecurity & fraud, PSD3/PCI
- Commerce & customer: digital wallets, POS innovations, embedded finance, instant & cross-border payments
- Infrastructure & rails: open banking & A2A, CBDC/stablecoins, B2B payments, cash lifecycle
- Strategy & context: regulation, geopolitics in payments, investor marketing
MPE 2026 fast facts:
- Attendees: 1,600+ senior payments professionals
- Merchants: 500+
- Speakers: 170+
- Sponsors & partners: 90+
- High-quality content and top-tier networking in the exclusive 5★ venue
MPE 2026 pillars
- MPE NXT - Your next step in payments
Startups and scaleups, personal growth and leadership in the AI era. New mentoring programs to nurture next-gen of industry leaders and talents. MPE NXT empowers young companies and payment professionals in an intimate, community-driven setting, from fireside chats and skill-building growth clinics, mentoring, and peer roundtables. - Merchants front & center - 500+ global merchants and brands from every major vertical: retail & eCommerce, travel, hospitality, food & beverage, mobility, gaming, entertainment, and more. At MPE, merchants are the heartbeat of the event.
- 100% business - No wasted time, just high-impact networking. Intimate roundtables, closed-door discussions, buyer-hosted meetings, curated networking dinners, and a results-driven program.
- MPE Awards ceremony & Gala dinner - A prestigious ceremony celebrates innovation, integrity, and impact in merchant payments. An independent jury of 23 global leaders reviews categories across products and services, plus a People’s Choice Award. The exclusive gala takes place in Berlin during MPE 2026. Earn community recognition and global visibility in front of 1,600+ senior-level payments professionals. https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com/awards
Register now and save 10% off / €375 until January 28!
Register here: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com/event-registration/
