MasterCard to Engage Developers, Drive Industry Dialogue and Showcase Digital Innovations

OREANDA-NEWS. October 20, 2015. The digital shift in payments is the biggest change in the industry since the introduction of plastic, and the next five years could see more change than took place in the previous fifty. MasterCard is thinking differently, designing products differently and innovating faster than ever before to make sure every MasterCard account is as digital as the consumers using them around the world. 

Join MasterCard at Money20/20, October 24-28 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, to hear and see how the company is creating safer and richer mobile and digital experiences for consumers who are moving from the offline and disconnected world to being constantly connected.

Engaging Developers to Create the “Next Big Thing”

On Saturday, October 24, MasterCard will be one of nine companies sponsoring the Money20/20 Hackathon. The MasterCard Open API team will be on hand to help participants build real and scalable innovations that reach new sets of customers around the world. They’ll also challenge participants to create a VIP shopping experience by leveraging the power of connected devices and visualization, with winners receiving an amazing set of prizes.

Driving Industry Dialog on the Future of Commerce

Over the course of the conference, MasterCard executives will participate in moderated panel discussions within tracks covering innovation, tokenization, safety and security, financial inclusion, and biometrics, among others.

• Sunday, October 25
  • The Rise of the Internet in Emerging Markets: Implications for Financial Inclusion
    • Mung Ki Woo, Group Executive, Digital Market Execution
    • Marcello Room, The Venetian Level 4; 2:00pm
  • Monday, October 26
    • Tokenization: Adoption, Standards & Stakeholder Implications
      • James Anderson, Group Executive, Platform Management
      • Marcello Room, The Venetian Level 4; 8:00am
    • Biometric Identity & Its Applications in Financial Services & Payments
      • Bob Reany, Group Head, Authentication Solutions
      • Marcello Room, The Venetian Level 4; 10:10am
    • Tuesday, October 27
      • Innovation Discussion: MasterCard & Visa
        • Ed McLaughlin, Chief Emerging Payments Officer
        • Lando Room, The Venetian Level 4; 9:35am
      • Apple Pay One Year Later: Perspectives from Major Stakeholders
        • Sherri Haymond, Group Head, Channel Management
        • Murano Room, The Venetian Level 3; 3:10pm
      • Wednesday, October 28
        • The Mobile & Social Revolution in P2P Payments
          • Max Chion, Group Executive, Products
          • Marcello Room, The Venetian Level 4; 2:00pm

Complementing the formal show agenda, MasterCard executives will lead several sessions within its space in the exposition hall (Booth #1109) as part of a “conference within a conference” series. All Money20/20 attendees are invited to attend these #LetsConnect sessions, with additional details on the topics and corresponding calendar found here.
Showcasing What’s Next in the Future of Commerce

Also within its exhibit space (Booth #1109), MasterCard will feature live immersive product demonstrations – from simplifying the way you do laundry, speeding mobile payments at gas stations and convenience stores, to using a “selfie” to complete a payment – showcasing its work with partners and customers to power the future of connected commerce.

Be sure to visit the MasterCard Engagement Bureau and follow @MasterCardNews on Twitter for updates on Money20/20. If you are a member of the media planning to attend, please contact the team to set up a meeting.

About MasterCard

MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter @MasterCardNews, join the discussion on the Beyond the Transaction Blog and subscribe for the latest news on the Engagement Bureau.