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The 2027 SUMMIT

Join us next year for The 2027 SUMMIT, taking place from May 4 to 6 in Toronto.

The SUMMIT is Canada’s premier payment event. It is the annual opportunity for the payment ecosystem to gather to discuss the most relevant topics shaping the future of payments in Canada and globally.

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For over 20 years, The SUMMIT has been the place to engage with exciting ideas and connect with the best leaders and innovators from across the ecosystem. Subscribe to The SUMMIT newsletter to get the latest updates on The SUMMIT, including agenda announcements, exclusive promotions, industry resources and more.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2026 SUMMIT

The 2026 Payments Canada SUMMIT concludes, reinforcing Canada’s payment infrastructure as a foundation for national prosperity.

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FINANCE MINISTER CHAMPAGNE AT THE 2026 SUMMIT

At The 2026 SUMMIT, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, joined Susan E. Hawkins, President and CEO of Payments Canada, for a strategic dialogue on the importance of payment industry initiatives in strengthening Canada's financial future.

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From concept to action on the 2025 Idea Exchange

Philip Straley and Omotola Adogba on stage at The 2025 SUMMIT

Data-driven defenses against global payment fraud trends

Omotola Adogba, Fraud Business Analyst at Payments Canada, met with Phillip Straley, President of FNA, to share insights into the shifting dynamics of global payment fraud and the growing importance...

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Jane-Renee Retimana and Kristina Logue on teh idea Exchange stage

Beyond technology: How culture shapes payment modernization

Kristina Logue, Chief Financial Officer at Payments Canada, sat down with Jane-Renee Retimana, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Payments NZ, to explore how cultural identity — including the...

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Neil Buchan and Anshul Tripathi on the Idea Exchange stage at The 2025 SUMMIT

Driving efficiency, innovation and interoperability through ISO 20022 adoption

Anshul Tripathi, Manager, ISO 20022, Payments Canada, spoke with Neil Buchan, Head of Standards, Swift, about how collaboration, standardization and alignment on best practices are shaping the future...

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The SUMMIT Series

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Accelerate economic growth

Our expert panel discuss the latest payment trends driving prosperity, growth and global competitiveness.

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Shaping the future of fraud in real time payments

Learn about the approaches that will be taken when launching Canada's Real-Time Rail (RTR) as we explore effective fraud management strategies in the era of real-time payments.

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Payment innovation spotlight

Join our expert panel for a round-up of top trends shaping the future of payments.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion

Payments Canada is committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. 
We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.