MPE 2026 - Europe's home for merchant payments
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Connect with over 1,600 payment professionals at the InterContinental Berlin for three days of practical insights, networking, and innovation in the eCommerce and merchant payments sector.
MPE 2026 is Europe’s #1 conference for the merchant payments ecosystem—uniting merchants, acquirers, fintechs, innovators, and regulators to tackle what’s driving the industry forward.
Held over three days at the InterContinental in Berlin, this event convenes 1,600+ attendees, 500+ global merchants, 170+ speakers, and 90+ sponsors, making it the largest merchant payments community in Europe.
If you attend, you will:
- Gain practical insight through strategy sessions, hands-on masterclasses, and career-development panels built to keep you ahead in a fast-evolving landscape.
- Explore the hot-topic stack shaping the next wave of payments: AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimization, account-to-account (A2A) payments, PSD3, and more.
- Network with leaders from retail, eCommerce, travel, fintech, banking, hospitality, gaming, and beyond—building connections that translate into real business impact.
- See transformation in action as AI, data, and real-time rails reshape risk, loyalty, and business models across the ecosystem.
- Participate in MPE NXT, a professional growth track featuring training pods, speed mentoring, and coaching with industry insiders.
- Experience new-for-2026 formats engineered for ROI: buyer-hosted meetings, curated 1:1s, closed-door discussions, and community sessions that unlock candid, decision-grade conversations.
- Celebrate excellence at the glittering MPE Awards gala, recognizing standout companies and innovators selected by an independent jury.
Built on clear pillars—100% merchant focus, a high-quality agenda, and business-first networking—MPE prioritizes practical learning, open dialogue, and meaningful collaboration.
Widely regarded by industry leaders as a must-attend forum, the conference is designed so you leave with frameworks, partners, and next-quarter actions—not just notes.
Whether you’re sharpening strategy, pressure-testing innovation, or expanding your network, MPE 2026 delivers business value with every session.
For full details on speakers, agenda, sponsors, and registration, check the official event website below.
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