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Where can I learn about fintech?

'm new to the industry and want to know where
I can learn more about how independent sales
offices intersect with the growing fintech sector.
I Are there conferences in North America I could
attend along these lines?
Jerry Robson
Merchant Level Salesperson
Jerry,
Thanks for your timely question. Many payment
professionals are exploring ways for ISOs to partner with
fintech firms to revolutionize products and services. Here
are a few events of interest coming up in 2017:
• FinTech 2017, May 3, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The
focus of the day is the regulatory environment
and financial crime, regulation technology,
identity management, compliance issues and
more. www.fintech2017.com

• Future of Money & Technology Summit, Dec. 4,
San Francisco. This annual event brings together
members of the global money and fintech
community to spotlight trends, form alliances
and conduct business with leaders at the
convergence of internet, money and technology.
www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-money-technology-
summit-2017-tickets-32641553766
Also consider these payments industry tradeshows:
• Transact 17, May 10 to 12, Las Vegas. The major
show focused on the payments business, Transact
brings together ISOs and MLSs, vendors, payment
processors, fintech companies, tech startups, card
brands, acquirers, major merchants, alternative
value-added service providers and much more.
www.electran.org/events/etatransact17/
• Midwest Acquirers Association, July 17 to 19,
Chicago. This conference promises to encompass
educational and networking opportunities,
dynamic speakers and an exhibit hall featuring
the latest in payments and value-added products
and services. midwestacquirers.com
• Western States Acquirers Association, Sept. 27
to 28, 2017, in Rancho Mirage, Calif. This annual
event is part of WSAA's mission to serve the
acquiring business community by providing
education and creating a welcoming networking
medium for all involved, providing a forum
for training, education and networking for
financial institutions, ISOs and MLSs. www.
westernstatesacquirers.net
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