10th Payments360 Conference powered by DIAS 2026
The Conference took place on June 30th in Megaron Athens Concert Hall, unveiling the rampant evolution of modern Payments that become even faster, as well as smart, secure, embedded, borderless, and deeply connected with Commerce. The Conference Powered by DIAS enlightened how instant payments and AI have been converging to power the next stage of growth. Institutional bodies from Greece and Europe, Banks, Retailers, Merchants, Acquirers, and Technology Providers landmarked their contribution enhancing Digital ecosystems’ capacity across vertical industries and sectors.
- 11th Payments360 Conference 2027
“Payments Elevated: Intelligence, Trust & Value in Motion”
The Conference will explore how modern Payments are evolving into Intelligent Digital Infrastructures that empower trusted, frictionless, and data-driven economies. It examines the convergence of AI, Instant Payments, Open Finance, Digital Identity, Embedded Finance, Tokenization, and Cyber Resilience to enable secure, interoperable, and commercially valuable payment ecosystems. Institutional Authorities, Financial Institutions, Payment Providers, Fintechs, Merchants, and Technology Leaders will share practical strategies and real-world implementations that will accelerate innovation, strengthen Trust, and unlock Sustainable Growth across the Digital economy.
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Key Takeaways:
- IRIS-powered instant payments and interoperability strengthening Europe’s payment backbone
- Merchants and Acquirers re-positioned at the center of the ecosystem
- Instant Payments, A2A rails and wallet adoption driving seamless consumer journeys
- BNPL & subscription payments evolving into strategic loyalty enablers
- Stablecoins & CBDCs: from hype to real-world settlement tools
- AI-powered transaction analytics and fraud prevention as business imperatives
- Open Banking & Embedded Finance shaping new competitive partnerships
- Programmable & cross-border payments setting tomorrow’s infrastructure standards
- Indicative Participants
Hellenic Bank Association (HBA), EC Unit D3 (Retail Financial Services & Payments), European Banking Authority (EBA), European Central Bank, EU Task Force-Cybersecurity Financial Sector, DIAS, TIRESIAS, Bank of Greece, (ISC)2 Hellenic Chapter, SEPE, Hellenic Association of Acquirers (HAACQ), Accenture, EY, Deloitte, Edgar Dunn & Co., CAP Gemini, Alpha Bank, Eurobank, CrediaBank, National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank, Citibank, Optima bank, Epirus Bank, Bank of Karditsa, Snappi, tbi bank, Praxia Bank, Starling, GBANQ, Ecomms365, FILLIT, PLUSTIC, Bank of Cyprus, RCB Bank, Revolut, deVere, Fiserv, FXPro, NET Info, Mastercard, Mellon, Interledger, AUKA, New SIA, SAS, Predicta, , Check Point, Priority, Viafintech, Kaizengaming, OPAP, Tora Wallet, Crowdpolicy, Dixons, Public, Masoutis, Vivartia, Pizza Fan, Papaellinas, e-Fresh, Alfa Pastry, Grecotel, i-Spira, Finastra-syracom-quad, Priority, Viafintech, Tora Wallet, Crowdpolicy, i-Spiral, Complytek-ΑΩΖ, fund4all, Printec-FIS, Hellas Direct, Netcompany-Intrasoft, NEXI, Finartix, ecommbx, Investrace, Euronet-ePay, Transaction Systems – novidea, Polish Embassy, Fintech Poland, BLIK, Bizum, SIBS, Bluecode, EMPSA, BORICA, EPI Company, Bankomat, Vipps MobilePay, Thales CDI-Pay, ANT INTERNATIONAL, FIS GLOBAL.
The Program
From Instant to Intelligent Payments: Infrastructure Meets Commerce
- Instant payment rails and interoperability across Europe
- IRIS as a national instant payments’ success story enabling interoperable, real-time transactions
- Wero wallet and multi-wallet adoption: opportunities for acquirers & merchants
- Real-time settlement and programmable payments for B2B and B2C
- Acquiring and merchant services: subscription, loyalty, and embedded checkout models
- Cross-border commerce and payments: frictionless standards for retail, gaming, travel
Embedded Finance, AI and Open Banking: The New Rules of Engagement
- Embedded Finance and BaaS: new frontiers for retailers, telcos, and utilities
- Integrating IRIS capabilities into open finance frameworks and embedded payment models
- Acquirers as enablers of subscription and recurring payments
- AI reshaping fraud detection, transaction analysis, and predictive customer insights
- Open Banking & Open Finance: unlocking cross-vertical APIs for merchants
- PSD3 and beyond: regulation meets innovation
Experience, Trust and Value: Winning the Consumer Payment Journey
- Consumer trust and seamless experience through IRIS-enabled instant transactions
- Data-driven insights fueling personalized loyalty & rewards
- UX design and mobile-first payments: re-imagining checkout for retail & gaming
- Green & sustainable payments: the rise of eco-conscious consumers
- Cybersecurity and trust: AI, authentication and resilience at scale
- Cross-border commerce and BNPL models bridging industries and geographies
Key Issues
- Instant & Real-Time Payments evolving into intelligent, programmable payments
- Acquirers and Merchants at the center of digital commerce ecosystems
- Stablecoins & CBDCs in cross-border and wholesale payments
- AI as fraud shield and growth enabler in customer engagement
- Open Banking / Open Finance as a merchant empowerment tool
- BNPL & recurring subscription models redefining loyalty and risk
- eCommerce, Gaming, Energy, Telecoms, Retail: sectoral use cases
- UX, personalization & privacy at the heart of consumer trust
- Green & sustainable payments emerging as a new competitive lever
- Cyber-resilience and regulation in a high-tech payments’ world
Why become a Sponsor
- Empowering your Brand Awareness & positioning on new-gen Digital Payments addressing Banks, 3rd-party players & connected ecosystems
- Active contribution to the Conference content addressing key stakeholders-attendees
- Cultivating relationships and close interaction with potential Clients’ Decision Makers
- Highlighting focus areas of your solutions – Promoting your Value Proposition
- Lead Generation – Setting up meetings with prospective clients
- Shortening sales close lifecycle
Gold Sponsor
Since 1994, Euronet has grown from Central Europe into a global leader in digital and cash payment solutions. Our innovative financial technologies power real-time payments across more than 200 countries and territories. Through our Payments Infrastructure, epay, and Cross Border Payments business segments—including brands like Ria, Xe, and Dandelion—we connect consumers and businesses to the global economy. Our platforms, Corecard, Ren and Dandelion, solve complex payment challenges and enhance financial inclusion. Euronet Merchant Services Greece, (epay) a PI regulated by BoG, offers integrated and advanced Merchant Acquiring Services. We make global financial participation easier, faster, and more secure.
Sponsors
FinTech Poland is the largest fintech community in Poland, connecting innovators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors, and regulators. Through industry dialogue, international cooperation, and ecosystem development, it supports the growth of digital finance and promotes Polish fintech expertise globally.
Hellas Direct is a digital-first insurance company using technology and data to make insurance simpler, more affordable and accessible. Serving over 1.4 million customers in Greece and Romania, it offers car, motorcycle and home insurance, alongside mobility-related financial services. In 2025, the company was recognised by the Financial Times among Europe’s fastest-growing companies for the fifth time.
Mellon Group, a leading multinational in IT company, boasts 29 years of excellence. Specializing in Payments, Retail Banking, Omni-Channel Communication, and Business Process Management, we offer tailored solutions. With headquarters in Athens, Greece, and 15+ European offices, we serve major banking, retail, and public sector clients. Trusted partners, we empower digital transformation, simplify transactions, and enhance customer interactions globally.
Novidea is the dominant Greek provider of next-generation Android-based POS terminals, holding over 90% of the market with more than 300.000 terminals deployed nationally, offering end-to-end payment solutions. A boutique innovation digital projects agency which provides comprehensive and highly customized end-to-end solutions along with consulting services.
Tiresias Bank Information Systems S.A. is a private company solely owned by banks operating in Greece. As the only Credit Bureau in Greece and a member of ACCIS, it provides reliable information for the assessment of credit risks to both banks and businesses. With full respect for the rights of citizens and businesses, Tiresias actively supports the development of the Greek economy.
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