Payments Management Lab — Live
Join us in person for four days of building payments knowledge led by experts from around the world. Take part in discussions, build your network and apply what you learn in a fun, competitive simulation.
Payments Management Lab
15–19 Semptember 2025 | Toronto, ON
The highlight of the program is a competitive simulation where you and a team of your peers will work together to create the most profitable payments portfolio.
Over four exciting days, you’ll experience a mix of expert-led discussions, networking and hands-on learning designed to help you stay ahead in today’s market.
Back by popular demand, Payments Management Lab — Live is returning to Canada. Join us in Toronto, the city where innovation meets opportuinity, for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
We’re coming to you live
Blending historic charm with modern elegance, The Omni King Edward Hotel provides a truly memorable setting for Payments Management Lab — Live. Whether you’re staying as a guest or commuting to the program each day, you’ll enjoy the hotel’s refined service, sophisticated ambiance and stunning 1903 architecture.
As you network in the elegant meeting spaces and take breaks to explore the surrounding neighborhood, you’ll appreciate both the hotel’s unique heritage and its proximity to all that Toronto has to offer.
Meet us at The Omni King Edward Hotel
Program only: US $9,500
Program plus hotel: US $11,000
Includes daily breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, social events and all conference materials. Transportation and hotel accommodations are not included.
- Register before 27 March 2026 to receive a 15% discount on your registration. Use promo code Save15 for the program-only package, or Save15Program for the program plus hotel package (discount only applies to program portion of the package).
- Register four individuals from your organization and receive a fifth registration at no additional cost. Discount only applies to registration costs.
- Offers cannot be combined.
Space is limited — reserve your spot today.
Enrollment ends on 1 May 2026.
Invest in your career — and have some fun while you’re at it
James and Peter will be your hosts for the week. They’ll be joined by a full lineup of industry experts and Visa leaders to help you take your payments knowledge to the next level.
Featured speakers
James Cranfield
25+ years in payments
Specialties: profitability,
payments strategies
James has an extensive track record in developing profitability models and payments strategies in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Peter Hall
35+ years in payments
Specialties: portfolio
management, product development
Peter has more than 35 years of experience in advising banks across the world on strategy, product development, risk management, profitability and more.
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Together with a team of your peers, participate in a fun, competitive simulation to gain hands-on portfolio management experience. Throughout the simulation, your team will compete to develop the most profitable payments portfolio in a completely risk-free environment.
Rise to the challenge
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"A great opportunity to deepen your knowledge of payment industry trends, expand your network and bond with your peers through the simulation and other events."