WSAA 2018 charts payments' new horizons
T he Western States Acquirers Association held its 15th annual conference Sept. 12 to 13, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. Themed "Driving to New Horizons," the event highlighted trends and emerging technologies in the ever-changing payments industry. WSAA representatives said this year's conference drew 936 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors, exceeding previous attendance records.
In opening comments, WSAA president Pat Ford called the acquiring channel the heart and soul of payments, playing a critical role in the industry's evolution, digital transformation and emerging technology ecosystem. Reaffirming WSAA's core principles of networking, education, collaboration and "mixing in fun," Ford said WSAA collaborates with other regional shows and at the national level through its close ties with the Electronic Transactions Association.
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