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Venable attorneys Ellen Berge, Andrew Bigart, and Chris Boone will present alongside leading experts and key industry regulators at the Payments Compliance Conference, to be hosted by the Electronic Transactions Association on November 4-5, 2026. The event features several discussions with our attorneys, who will provide their insights on current regulatory trends and law enforcement initiatives in payments, the continuing growth of new payment models, and the latest in privacy and data security laws across the states.
From the foundations of payments compliance to the latest issues and regulatory shifts, this two-day conference is indispensable for those managing critical legal, regulatory, and compliance roles in their organization.
With industry-leading discussions on and deep dives into the most important topics in payments compliance delivered by top experts and regulatory agencies, our 2026 conference features:
- Speakers from the FTC
- The nation's leading experts on payments compliance
- A half-day session on the latest changes to laws and regulations as well as current compliance trends
- A half-day session on network card rules
- Daily networking sessions
- Roundtables on and deep dives into pressing topics
- CLE and ETA CPP eligible sessions
Day 1 - Morning Workshops
These sessions are expert-led roundtables that are a great opportunity to connect with a small group of peers working on the same problems you are.
Law Enforcement Trends in Payment Processing - Table 3
Wednesday, November 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (45-minute sessions)
Ellen Berge, Partner, Venable LLP
Andrew Bigart, Partner, Venable LLP
As regulators expand their focus beyond merchants to the companies that facilitate payment transactions, payment providers face growing legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. This session will explore recent enforcement developments, emerging areas of concern, and the practical implications for payment processors, merchant acquirers, and fintech companies.
Attendees will gain insights into current enforcement priorities, evolving liability theories, and strategies for managing risk in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Day 1 - Afternoon Panel Sessions: Inside the Regulators' Agenda
Dealing with an Enforcement Action
Wednesday, November 4 | 2:50 - 3:25 p.m.
Ellen Berge, Partner, Venable LLP
When regulators come knocking, how a company responds can be as important as the underlying conduct. This panel will provide practical guidance for navigating regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, including responding to inquiries, managing internal investigations, working with regulators, and negotiating resolutions. Panelists will share strategies for minimizing legal, financial, and reputational risk.
Click to Cancel: Navigating the New Subscription Compliance Landscape
Wednesday, November 4 | 4:35 - 5:00 p.m.
Ellen Berge, Partner, Venable LLP
Subscription and recurring-payment models continue to draw heightened scrutiny from regulators, lawmakers, and plaintiffs’ attorneys. This panel will unpack the evolving “click-to-cancel” landscape and what it means for merchants, payment providers, and financial institutions. The discussion will explore practical compliance strategies, emerging litigation and enforcement risks, and how companies can build seamless subscription experiences that meet consumer expectations while reducing regulatory risk.
Day 2 – Morning Panel Sessions
Day two takes the widest view, exploring the technologies and markets reshaping the payment map faster than regulation can keep up. As the legal framework is still evolving, these sessions examine what’s known, what's contested, and where the risks are emerging.
AI and Agentic Commerce
Thursday, November 5 | 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Andrew Bigart, Partner, Venable LLP
AI is quickly evolving from assisting consumers to acting on their behalf. This panel will explore the rise of agentic commerce and what it means for payments, including authentication, authorization, fraud, liability, privacy, and consumer protection. Panelists will discuss how the industry and policymakers can prepare for AI-initiated transactions while enabling innovation, security, and trust.
Digital Assets and the Future of Payments
Thursday, November 5 | 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Chris Boone, Partner, Venable LLP
Digital assets are moving rapidly into the payments mainstream. This panel will examine the evolving landscape for stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain-based payments, with a focus on regulatory developments, compliance obligations, consumer protection, and emerging use cases. Panelists will discuss how the industry can responsibly harness digital assets to enable faster, more efficient, and more innovative payments.
Prediction Markets: Innovation, Regulation, and Compliance
Thursday, November 5 | 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.
Chris Boone, Partner, Venable LLP
Prediction markets are rapidly expanding, creating new opportunities—and new regulatory questions—at the intersection of financial services, technology, and gaming. This panel will examine the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, key compliance and payments considerations, and what the growth of prediction markets means for payments companies, financial institutions, and policymakers.
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