2025 Summer Education Series Recap
The U.S. Payments Forum’s 2025 Summer Education Series brought members together for a dynamic four-part, virtual program exploring the technologies, trends, and challenges shaping the future of commerce. Across June and July, 450+ attendees engaged with expert speakers representing leading payments and retail organizations to share strategies, insights, and real-world experiences.
From autonomous transactions and advanced tokenization to cryptocurrency innovations and collaborative industry problem-solving, each session delivered practical knowledge and sparked thoughtful dialogue among stakeholders across the payments ecosystem.
Session Highlights
- Agentic Payments – Examined the rise of autonomous payment experiences and their impact on customer journeys
- Demystifying Tokenization – Clarified token types, use cases, and security benefits in digital-first payments
- Merchant & Issuer SIG – Brought diverse stakeholders together to address shared challenges and emerging trends
- Crypto & Stablecoins – Unpacked the opportunities, risks, and evolving role of digital assets in payments
The Forum thanks all speakers, moderators, and members who participated, contributed questions, and shared perspectives. Your engagement is what makes the Summer Education Series a valuable platform for advancing industry knowledge and fostering collaboration.
Stay tuned for details on upcoming U.S. Payments Forum programming and resources that continue the conversations started this summer.