B2B Payments 2024

Join us this October for the 5th anniversary of our virtual B2B Payments event! Register free for 20+ episodes with insights on the future of business payments.

Outlook 2030

How Platforms
and Networks Will
Power the Future
of Business Payments

We'll explore how platform and network models will shape the future of business payments, with a new theme each week.

  • Week 1: Platforms and Networks — Who’s leading, and why?
  • Week 2: Interoperability & Data Standards — How new networks are transforming payments.
  • Week 3: Closed versus Open Networks — Weighing the pros and cons.
  • Week 4: Cash Flow — How networks, GenAI, and added services improve liquidity management.

Event Schedule

07
october
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Driving Change: How CFOs and Treasurers are Redefining B2B Payments

Join us for PYMNTS' B2B Payments Month as we explore how platforms and networks are transforming business payments, focusing on CFOs' and Treasurers' challenges in managing risk and optimizing liquidity.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

08
october

The Role of Networks and Emerging Intermediaries

The evolving payment ecosystem is reshaping networks as AP/AR platforms, FinTechs, and BigTech firms aim to become preferred intermediaries in B2B transactions through innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and financial performance.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Dean M. Leavitt, Founder & CEO, Boost Payment Solutions

09
october

Maximizing Payment Efficiency and Growth in a Digital-First Economy

Discover how small tweaks in payment strategies can unlock growth, boost customer satisfaction, and enhance operational efficiency across financial services, gaming, and retail sectors. Learn to balance seamless payment experiences with complex security and cost challenges.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Cindy Turner, Chief Product Officer, Worldpay

10
october

How AI-Powered Business Payments Networks Drive Efficiency in Uncertain Times

Discover how AI transforms business payments, streamlining processes, accelerating cycles, and enhancing collections. Real-world examples reveal AI’s impact on AR, reducing DSO, and boosting cash flow and customer experience.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Ahsan Shah, SVP, AI/Analytics, Billtrust

11
october

Why Wholesale Fashion Commerce Networks Are in Vogue

Get the inside story on how embedded payments make fashion week a streamlined experience for retailers as buying goes digital.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Kristin Savilia, CEO, JOOR

14
october
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Mastering Cross-Border Payments

Learn how interoperability and standards streamline APAC cross-border transactions. Discover practical tools like Guaranteed FX Rates, Multicurrency Netting, and APIs to manage risks, boost efficiency, and enhance transparency in global payments. Gain insights into reducing costs and improving oversight.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Chandana Thanthrige, Managing Director, Head of FIG and Transactional FX Product APAC, Global Payments Solutions, at Bank of America

15
october

Optimizing B2B Payments: Accelerating Velocity and Streamlining Acceptance for Growth

This dynamic discussion dives into how optimizing card acceptance and speeding up payments in B2B commerce can unlock faster cash flow, boost customer convenience, and supercharge business efficiency.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Kunal Patel, GM, Payments, Billtrust

16
october

Enhancing Payments Through Strategic Partnerships

This session will explore how strategic B2B partnerships drive innovation in payment solutions, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the payment ecosystem through data-driven insights.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Ernest Rolfson, CEO, Finexio; Loralee Bodo, SVP, Commercial Solutions, Mastercard; Marne Martin, CEO, Emburse

17
october

Pix Automático: The Next Frontier for B2B Payments in Emerging Markets

Pix Automático, launching in June 2025, is set to revolutionize B2B payments in Brazil and beyond by streamlining recurring transactions, particularly benefiting global SaaS companies.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Eduardo de Abreu, VP of Product, EBANX

17
october

Transforming B2B Payments: Harnessing Innovation and Strategies for 2030

This discussion will explore how CFOs are modernizing finance and improving working capital through B2B payments, with FIS sharing their vision for the future of B2B payments leading up to 2030, driven by technology advancements and global market shifts.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Seamus Smith, EVP Group President, FIS

21
october
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The Farmer’s Life: When Payday Only Comes Once or Twice a Year

Learn why farmers still prefer checks and what incentives can help them make the leap to digital payments in an area where payday comes only after months of hard work and preparation.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Jake Joraanstad, CEO, Bushel

23
october

Perception and Reality: The Growing Business Case for Blockchain-Based Payments

Visa’s report highlights that stablecoins settled over $2.6 trillion in the first half of 2024, offering advantages like programmability, fast settlement, and interoperability, with Fireblocks and Visa exploring how blockchain-based payments can unlock new revenue and product growth.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Ran Goldshtein, SVP Payments & Network, Fireblocks; Nikola Plecas, Global Head of GTM and Product Commercialization, Visa Crypto

25
october

Harnessing AI-Enhanced Testing Solutions for Cross-Border Payments and Embedded Finance

Explore how AI-enhanced testing supports resilient operations in the open payments space. Learn how AI and crypto reshape payments, and how expert testing partners manage innovation risks and opportunities. Discover the importance of robust testing for global expansion and dynamic compliance.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Steve Semelsberger, CEO, Testlio

28
october
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The Impact of Churn on Business Efficiency and Cash Flow

Explore how real-time cash flow insights and understanding churn empower subscription-based businesses to make smarter financial decisions. Learn how CFOs can optimize operations, manage working capital, and reduce churn costs. Discover how timely data helps anticipate risks and engage customers for financial efficiency and stability.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Ken Houseman, VP Product Strategy, Zuora

28
october

The Small Business Conversion Problem: Yours, Not Theirs

Find out how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can leverage data networks to access the credit they need, while supporting the lenders that can help.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Hany Fam, Founder & CEO, Markaaz

29
october

Optimizing B2B Payments in a Dynamic Interest Rate Environment

This session will examine the impact of rising interest rates on liquidity and B2B payment strategies, offering CFOs and treasurers innovative solutions for cash management and navigating future financial risks.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Adrienne Bloom, Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Financial Institutions, Corporate Banking at Bank of America

29
october

What’s Safes Have To Do With It? Turning Inertia Into Cash Flow for the Steel Industry

Take a peek into how the specialty steel industry is transforming in the digital age, and the role safes play in the buyer-supplier relationship in this area.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Shep Hickey, CEO, Bryzos; Ryan Ayesh, President, Metal Pros; Jason Koller, Director of Sales, ANCO Steel

30
october

When The Government Says Go Cashless and Means It

Get a glimpse into how the scrap, recycling and waste industry is dealing with new regulations that require payments to go from cash to digital.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Barry Honig, CEO, TruckPay

30
october

Turning One-Way Payouts Into Closed Payments Ecosystems

Find out how payouts can lead to accounts, and become key to establishing an ecosystem that brings value to accountholders.

Host:

Karen Webster, CEO, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Drew Edwards, CEO, Ingo Payments; Jon Briggs, Executive Vice President, Commercial Payments, KeyBank

31
october

Beyond the Pipes: Elevating Payment Gateways for Enhanced Commerce and A/R

Explore how payment gateways evolve from transaction facilitators to commerce enhancers and A/R management tools. Learn to create seamless checkouts, boost conversions, and automate invoicing for faster collections and better cash flow visibility.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Juan Garrido, Managing Director, Head of Global Banking Merchant Product at Bank of America

31
october

Core Concerns for CFOs at Community Banks: The View From Cleveland’s Cardinal Credit Union

This discussion explores how community banks optimize cash flow and manage working capital. Lanny Berlingieri, CFO of Cardinal Credit Union, shares insights on enhancing cash forecasting, improving risk management, and supporting the community through education initiatives and a new online banking platform.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Lanny Berlingieri, CPA, CFO, Cardinal Credit Union

01
november

Making AI Work For Cash Flow Management

This session explores how finance leaders can leverage AI-powered platforms and GenAI to optimize cash flow, streamline procurement, and drive tangible financial results.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Rajiv Ramachandran, SVP, Product Strategy & Management, Coupa Pay

01
november

The Imperative of Automating Accounts Receivable

This discussion will discuss the benefits of automating accounts receivable processes, highlighting improved cash flow, reduced DSO, enhanced customer satisfaction, and the role of AI-powered and cloud-based solutions in streamlining financial operations.

Host:

John Gaffney, Chief Content Officer, PYMNTS

Guest(s):

Corrie DeCamp, Chief Product Officer at Billtrust

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