DES MOINES, Iowa–The Members Group has released the agenda for its 2015 TMG Executive Summit, which is scheduled for July 27-29 in Vancouver, B.C.
It will include presentations on hot-button topics such as innovation, cybersecurity, the future of payments and the TMG’s strategic roadmap.
This year marks the first time the TMG Executive Summit will be hosted internationally. According to TMG Vice President of Marketing Georgann Smith, Canada was chosen for its pursuit of payments innovation, including early mover positioning with EMV, contactless and mobile technology.
“Canada is, in many ways, a leader in the realm of emerging payments technology,” said Smith. “Hosting our event in Vancouver will immerse our clients, partners, sponsors and staff in a culture of bold creativity – an ideal backdrop for exploring innovation for community financial institutions.”
Among those who will be addressing the meeting:
- TED speaker and best-selling author Josh Linkner will present “Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas into Powerful Results.”
- Todd Buchholz, former White House economic adviser, will deliver a talk on “Competing in a Chaotic Economy.”
- TMG CEO Shazia Manus will moderate an executive-level discussion designed to provide financial institution leaders with a variety of viewpoints and opinions on the rapidly changing payments landscape. Executive panelists will discuss topics related to industry disruptors, consumer privacy and cybersecurity, mobile and chip payments and the regulatory environment.
- Robert Curran, TMG senior manager of fraud operations and asset management, will speak on the “Evolution of Card Fraud.” Curran will then host a panel discussion featuring several fraud and cybersecurity experts.
- Four industry experts will each provide 10-minute talks on key issues during the Summit Power Hour. Topics will include portfolio management as a strategic line of business, using data analytics and segmentation to build profitable payments programs and targeting emerging markets for strategic business growth.
“These talks are one of several enhancements we’ve built into this year’s agenda,” said Smith. “The fast-paced, engaging presentations will provide information important to financial institution leaders and will keep the energy level high.”