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deceptive emerges, AI can misclassify or miss it
entirely.

• Doesn't possess instinct or skepticism: AI
doesn't have a "gut feeling." It won't naturally
Association Shows: question a story that technically fits the data but
feels off. Sometimes a file is too clean. AI will see
Southeast Acquirers Association a perfect account, but a human could detect an
SEAA 2026 imperfect story.

Highlights: The Southeast Acquirers Association, a non-mem- AI can detect the signal, but only humans can challenge
bership, 501(c)(6) trade association, produced its first SEAA Annual the story behind it. Risk programs don't succeed
Conference in 2001. Since that time, SEAA has hosted thousands of because of better tools alone; they succeed because of
industry professionals and presented hundreds of hours of educa- better systems working together.
tion networking with the top vendors in electronic payments.
In its 25th anniversary year, the association continues to boost the The human + AI model
industry’s growth and professionalism. A keynote address by magi-
cian and former football player Jon Dorenbos is expected to moti- At scale, the optimal sustainable model is a human/
vate as well as entertain. And breakout sessions guided by industry technology partnership, where each side does what it
experts; numerous opportunities to connect with colleagues, poten- does best. AI brings speed, scale and pattern detection.
tial partners and innovators; and a chance to see the latest products Humans bring context, judgment and accountability.
and services in action in the exhibit hall are all in place to make this The future of risk is about continuously improving how
event where you’ll find inspiration and essential connections to help those two interact.
you advance in your career.
When: June 8 – 11, 2026 It's not enough to say, "This is risky." We need to know
why— what signals or behavior and how confident is
Where: Fontainebleau Miami Beach - Miami, Fla. the model? This builds auditability and regulatory
Registration: https://www.southeastacquirers.com/ defensibility.

Visa We need to know not just what went wrong but also
Visa Payments Forum what is about to go wrong. The goal isn't just better
detection; it's continuous learning and adaptation.
Highlights: TVisa Payments Forum (VPF) 2026 is Visa’s premier
global conference focused on the future of payments, commerce, and Every alert, every decision, every outcome, makes the
financial innovation. Hosted at Moscone Center in San Francisco, system smarter. The most effective risk programs don't
this flagship event brings together financial institutions, merchants, just react to change; they learn from it, adapt to it and
fintech partners, developers, and industry leaders to explore how stay ahead of it.
trusted, secure payment technologies are shaping the global econo-
my. AI doesn’t replace judgment; it elevates it. AI delivers
Join attendees from around the world for three days of strategic scale, speed and signals; trained analysts provide the
insights, product innovation, and collaboration centered on the judgment, context and intuition needed to assess intent
evolution of digital payments and commerce. Visa Payments Forum
provides a platform for thought leadership, learning, and connection and plausibility. The best solutions combine both.
across the payments ecosystem.
When: June 9 – 11, 2026 As founder of Humboldt Merchant Services, co-founder of Eureka
Where: Moscone Center - San Francisco, CA Payments, and a former executive for such payments innovators as
Registration: https://moscone.com/events/visa-payments-fo- WePay, a division of JPMorgan Chase, Ken Musante has experience in
all aspects of successful ISO building. He currently provides consulting
rum-vpf-2026 services and expert witness testimony as founder of Napa Payments
and Consulting, www.napapaymentsandconsulting.com. Contact
2026 Events him at kenm@napapaymentsandconsulting.com, 707-601-7656 or
www.linkedin.com/in/ken-musante-us.
Payments Symposium 2026
Sept. 10 - 11, 2026, Las Vegas, NV
WSAA 2026 Sept. 15 - 17, 2026, Palm Springs , CA

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