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PayTech Women’s 2026 Leadership Summit brings RISE – Onward & Upward to Atlanta
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PayTech Women’s 2026 Leadership Summit Brings RISE – Onward & Upward to Atlanta
Annual Conference to Feature Industry-Leading Executives, Leadership Insights and Modern Western Experience
COLUMBUS, Georgia – August 18, 2026 – PayTech Women (PTW), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women across the payments and fintech ecosystem, will bring its 2026 Leadership Summit to Atlanta November 3-4, 2026, at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. Centered on the theme “RISE – Onward & Upward,” the annual conference will bring together payments and fintech professionals for two days of inspiring perspectives, leadership development, industry insights, meaningful connections and experiences designed to help attendees move forward in their careers and shape what’s next for the industry.
This year’s Summit will also bring a spirit of adventure to the Atlanta experience, incorporating distinctive décor, special experiences and Western-inspired elements that celebrate forging new paths and looking toward what’s next. From denim and diamonds to cowboy hats and boots on the ground, attendees can expect a few surprises alongside the Summit’s signature programming and professional development.
PTW 2026 Leadership Summit Is Going Western - Register & Reserve Your Room Now!
“Our 2026 Summit is designed to meet people where they are in their careers while encouraging them to think bigger about where they can go next,” said Dawn Delaney, Vice President, Corporate Development and Partnerships, at JPMorganChase. “RISE – Onward & Upward is an invitation to keep moving forward – to strengthen our leadership, expand our connections and take the next step with confidence. I’m especially excited about the depth of this year’s keynote lineup and the experiences we’re creating for our community in Atlanta."
Industry-Leading Keynote Voices
The 2026 keynote lineup features senior executives and thought leaders representing some of the most influential organizations across financial services and payments, including:
Audrey Boone Tillman, Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Aflac
Rich Bracken, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Author
Bill Dobbins, Senior Vice President & Head of Acquiring & Enablement, Visa
Wendy Stewart, President, Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America
John Skinner, Managing Director, SMB & Mid-Market Merchant Services North America, JPMorganChase and
Jessica Young, Managing Director, U.S. SMB Merchant Services, JPMorganChase
Together, the speakers will bring perspectives on leadership, innovation, the future of payments, talent development, allyship and building high-performing organizations.
“Success in the payments industry is not built in isolation. It is built through relationships, access to knowledge and a community of people who are willing to share what they know, open doors and advocate for one another,” said Dr. Gail Burgos, CEO of PayTech Women. “That is the value PayTech Women brings to our industry. We connect our members to the people, perspectives and industry knowledge that help them grow, while creating meaningful opportunities for mentorship and, just as importantly, sponsorship. Mentors can help guide your journey; sponsors can advocate for you when opportunities arise. Our Leadership Summit brings all of those elements together – community, knowledge, mentorship, sponsorship and connection – so that women at every stage of their careers have the relationships and resources to RISE, move onward and upward, and help shape the future of payments.”
Strong Industry Support
The 2026 Leadership Summit is supported by leading organizations across the payments and financial services industry. Current Summit sponsors include FIS, Fiserv, Visa, VizyPay, One Inc and Linga, a PNC company, with additional sponsorship opportunities available.
Sponsorship provides companies with opportunities to increase visibility among payments and fintech professionals while supporting PTW’s mission and contributing to leadership development and professional advancement across the industry.
Explore the 2026 Summit
The 2026 Summit microsite is now live, providing registration information, hotel details, the Agenda At-A-Glance and keynote speaker information. Additional details about breakout sessions, speakers and special Summit experiences will be added as they are finalized.
Session highlights and special experiences are on the horizon, giving attendees more to look forward to as the event approaches.
To learn more about the 2026 PayTech Women Leadership Summit, view the agenda, explore the keynote lineup or register, visit the 2026 Leadership Summit microsite. Discounted rooms are available at the convenient Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel until October 2.
About PayTech Women
PayTech Women is the premier organization for women in paytech, offering personal and professional growth at all career stages. With a focus on inclusivity, this connected member association fosters meaningful change by improving workplace opportunities for all women in financial services. PTW delivers world-class programming, networking opportunities and mentorship to help members achieve greater influence, parity and personal success. Founded in 2005, PTW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting more than 6,500 women – and the men who advocate for them – across the global paytech industry. For more information about national and regional events and programming, or to become a member, visit paytechwomen.org. Follow PTW on LinkedIn, YouTube and X.
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