[Perspectives](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=26) # The 2026 SUMMIT preliminary agenda is now live January 20, 2026 Image ![Headshot Elizabeth Dempsey](/sites/default/files/styles/cke_media_resize_small/public/2024-10/ElizabethDempsey_20240324_PaymentsCanada_Headshots-149_web.png?itok=aIOxmnms) Author ### Elizabeth Dempsey **Manager, Event Strategy and Engagement** Liz is responsible for content and engagement for Payments Canada events. This includes The SUMMIT, Canada’s annual premier payment event. For over 20 years, The SUMMIT has been the place to engage with exciting ideas and connect with leaders and innovators from across the ecosystem. --- Canada’s premier payment event is coming back to Toronto, May 5 to 7, 2026. The SUMMIT team is excited to present this year's [preliminary agenda](https://www.thesummit.ca/agenda), with even more content to come. Shaped by our [2026 theme](https://www.thesummit.ca/page/5013957/about) — Accelerate Economic Growth — this year’s content will explore how faster, smarter and safer payments will strengthen our economy, boost prosperity, global competitiveness and support a thriving future for all. The SUMMIT is a dynamic and thought-provoking gathering of Canadian and international leaders from across the payment ecosystem. Our six content streams cover a broad range of topics that are top priorities for the payment industry: - NEW: Accelerated payments: the latest payment use cases - Connected payments: a vibrant economy through modern payments - Data-powered payments: better insights for better outcomes - Digital payments: smarter, faster and future-focused - Global payments: interoperability across borders - Risk-resilient payments: anticipating rapidly-evolving threats And back by popular demand: deep dive sessions! These six half-day immersive sessions will combine presentations, workshops, AMAs and case studies to delve into the following topics: - NEW: Leading large-scale payment transformation - NEW: Open banking - NEW: Stablecoins - AI and payments - Fraud prevention and mitigation - Real-time payments If you are ready to [register for The SUMMIT](https://www.thesummit.ca/page/5013974/register), taking place in Toronto from May 5 to 7, 2026, use my promo code, SUMM26PCVIP to save $100 on your ticket. The SUMMIT provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers and leaders and discuss the latest trends shaping the future of payments in Canada. We can’t wait to once again bring together the best thinkers, experts and innovators in the payment ecosystem. 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