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Informa Ltd. Vacation-proofing your payments business
Finovate Fall

Highlights: Hosted in the Big Apple, Finovate Fall promises to gather over 2,000 decision-makers from more
than 1,000 banks and investors, featuring over 65 demos and more than 125 speakers. The event will include
discussions on several key topics, including how fintech is set to transform customer experience and how finan-
cial services providers can thrive in a hyper-personalized landscape.
Additional talks will cover consumer trust, the impact of the CFPB’s Open Banking rule 1033 on the banking
industry, customer centricity, the wealthtech market, artificial intelligence, omnichannel customer experience,
open banking, buy now pay later, alternative assets, real-time payments, and risk management, among others.

When: Sept. 8 – 10, 2025
Where: The Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York
Registration: https://informaconnect.com/finovatefall/purchase/select-package

Money 20/20
Money20/20 USA
Highlights: Moving money across the globe comes with its fair share of technological and regulatory chal-
lenges, but that also means there’s room for opportunities. That’s why Money20/20 exists. This is where the
most influential leaders (one in three are C-suite) in banking, payments, tech, retail, policy, startups, financial
services and more come to explore the future of money and get business done.
Attendees can expect keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster ummer is a time to recharge—but ISOs, mer- • If you’re filling in, take initiative early. Review the
innovation and collaboration in the financial ecosystem. The event promises to help you gain exclusive industry chant level salespeople, payment processors, vacationing person’s accounts and tasks at least a
knowledge and grow your business, your way whether that’s connecting with potential partners, generating and the broader ecosystem of equipment and week before they leave. Schedule a check-in to clari-
new leads or closing deals. S software vendors, security providers, VARs, fy responsibilities and discuss potential curveballs.
Document what you learn—your future self (and
ISVs and more, business doesn’t stop when the sun’s out
When: Oct. 26 – 29, 2025 and the beach beckons. With vacations looming, smart your coworker) will thank you. And don’t hesitate
Where: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas planning can ensure operations continue smoothly, cli- to ask questions while the person you're temporar-
Registration: https://us.money2020.com/pass-picke ents remain supported and teams return refreshed. Here ily replacing is still available.
are some tips:
• Sole proprietors face unique challenges. Consider
• For managers, the key is preparation and communi- informing clients in advance and framing time off
cation. As soon as possible, map out likely vacation as part of your long-term sustainability. Most will
dates and identify potential coverage gaps. Cross- respect your boundaries. Schedule vacations dur-
train staff early and assign backup responsibili- ing slower periods if possible, automate key pro-
ties in advance. To ensure continuity, encourage a cesses, and explore temporary coverage through
“buddy system” where team members shadow each trusted peers or virtual assistants. Even a brief auto-
other prior to absences. responder that manages expectations can preserve
client relationships.
Green Sheet is always happy to promote your shows, please send us your press releases Set realistic expectations and empower temporary
leads to make timely decisions. When your people With thoughtful planning and open communication, it’s
know the plan, they can relax—and perform—with possible to balance your need for rest while also taking
and we will add you to our events calendar and are open to sponsorship exchanges. confidence. care of your work duties—keeping your business strong
while making space for joy, connection and renewal.
Email us at events@greensheet.com or send inquiry to kat@greensheet.com. • If you’re going on vacation, make things easy for
those stepping in. Draft a clear handoff document
outlining current projects, client quirks, key dead-
lines and emergency contacts. Update shared calen-
dars and project trackers so colleagues don’t waste
time figuring out what’s what. And set your out-
of-office message to route urgent issues to the right Kate Gillespie, President and CEO
contacts. A little forethought will help your team-
Visit www.greensheet.com/datebook.php for more events and a year-at-a-glance event chart. mates shine—and lets you truly disconnect.

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