On September 17, 2026, Venable will be sponsoring the 2026 Fintech Policy Forum hosted by the Electronic Transaction Associations (ETA). Venable partner Andrew Bigart will be speaking at two of the forum’s sessions. The event, taking place at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC, will bring together policymakers and industry leaders who are exploring the intersection of financial innovation and public policy.
Powering America’s Small Businesses
The session’s primary focus will be the role payment providers play in small business growth and what policymakers should consider as they evaluate changes affecting merchants and consumers.
AI in Payments: From xAutomation to Competitive Advantage
The second session will highlight the rapidly growing impact artificial intelligence has on modern payments. The discussion will entail important AI developments regarding fraud prevention, risk management, customer experience, operations, and commerce.
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