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Insights and Expertise






               Too often, discussions about
             payment innovation are framed
                 as a competition between
               physical and digital money.                      National ATM Council

              In reality, successful payment                                         NAC2026
                  ecosystems are built on                       Highlights: The National ATM Council marks its 15th anniversary
                         coexistence.                           at NAC2026, its annual Conference & Expo dedicated exclusively to
                                                                America’s independent ATM deployers and suppliers. The gath-
                                                                ering brings together ATM ISOs, owners, operators, vendors and
                                                                other industry participants for education, networking and business
        The future is coexistence, not competition              development.
        Too often, discussions about payment innovation are     Programming includes industry-focused educational seminars and
        framed as a competition between physical and digital    workshops, opportunities to connect with peers and decision-mak-
                                                                ers, and an expo hall featuring products and services for the inde-
        money. In reality, successful payment ecosystems are    pendent ATM market. Conference passes also include reception and
        built on coexistence.                                   meal events. NAC represents the business interests of independent
                                                                ATM
        Central banks, financial institutions, retailers and pay-
        ment providers all share an interest in ensuring that   When: Oct. 13 – 15, 2026
        consumers can access reliable payment options across    Where:  Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas
        a wide range of circumstances. This means supporting    Registration:  https://www.natmc.org/attendee-registration
        innovation while maintaining the resilience of existing
        infrastructure.

        Demographic trends provide additional insight. The      Money20/20
        Federal Reserve's research also highlights that cash
        use remains higher among older adults, lower-income                       Money20/20 USA
        households and rural communities. These findings        Highlights: Find Partners. Discover Solutions. Stay Ahead. All On
        underscore that maintaining access to cash continues    One Show Floor. From breaking news to cutting-edge AI, the Mon-
        to support accessibility and payment choice across di-  ey20/20 show floor is where the future comes to life and where the
        verse segments of the population.                       entire money ecosystem comes together. It’s where industry leaders,
                                                                media, tech enthusiasts and the leaders in fintech converge to explore
        Planning for resilience requires                        the most anticipated breakthroughs of the year. One show floor. Ev-
        preserving payment choice                               erything you need. Have a look for yourself. Here is a birds eye view
                                                                of innovation.
        The lesson from the Federal Reserve's latest research   Leverage our global network to supercharge your deal flow. See who
        is clear. Building the future of payments is not about   attends. Build Partnerships: Experience high-impact opportunities to
        choosing between physical and digital forms of money.   meet new partners and grow existing relationships. Raise Your Pro-
        It is about creating a resilient ecosystem in which con-  file: Embrace the visibility and show your solutions to a global senior
        sumers can rely on both. As payment systems continue    audience. Make Breakthroughs: Stay current (and ahead!) of shifts
        to evolve, preserving access to cash remains an essen-  and trends that address your challenges from top industry speakers.
        tial part of ensuring trust, continuity and choice for all   When: Oct 18 – 21, 2026
        Americans.
                                                                Where: The Venetian - Las Vegas, NV
                                                                Registration:  https://us.money2020.com/pass-picker
        Jim Petit leads the Currency Management Solutions division for
        Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) in the United States. With decades of
        experience across payments and financial services, he brings a              2026 Events
        perspective shaped by G+D's work with central banks and financial
        institutions in over 100 countries. You can contact Jim via LinkedIn   NEACH, 2026 Future of Payments Symposium 6
        at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespetit/. For more informa-     Nov.  2 - 3, 2026, New Port, RI
        tion, please visit www.gi-de.com.
                                                                      WBR, The Future Branches Austin 2026
                                                                            Dec. 1 - 3, 2026, Austin , TX

                                                                     Visit www.greensheet.com/datebook.php for more
                                                                         events and a year-at-a-glance event chart.

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