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VRL: Technology and Cards are Key Opportunities for Banks, Say European Cards and Payments Leaders
Mobile payments, micropayments, POS and SEPA confirmed on the agenda for Cards & Payments Europe 2011: Conference and Awards in Frankfurt
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading financial and professional services information provider VRL Financial News is bringing together leading banks, companies and retailers from the cards and payments industry, including eBay/PayPal, UniCredit, MasterCard, Salans and Deutsche Bank, to debate the changing role of technology in cards and payments at this year’s conference. Leading speakers will deliver strategies for adjusting to an evolving market and highlight the growing opportunities in micropayments and mobile payments.
Cards & Payments Europe takes place in Frankfurt, Germany on 21st June 2011, and includes sessions on learning how to make money from debit, with exclusive research on the best loyalty card programmes in Europe. Delegates can additionally expect controversial discussions around the benefits of credit cards in a credit wary world.VRL’s Group Editor for Cards and Payments, James Ratcliff, said: “The continued rise of internet spending, allied with post recessionary pressures, presents both opportunities and threats for the cards and payment industry. Business models are changing and new entrants are appearing all the time, so the industry needs to constantly reinvent itself and launch new products. Events like Cards & Payments Europe enable us to gain an insight into the market leading strategies that will shape the industry for years to come.”
Event participants will be privy to a range of thought-provoking and unique insights into the pressures, opportunities and market issues affecting this industry. The one day event, comprises of a conference and an exhibition, followed by a cocktail reception and Awards dinner, which give attendees the opportunity to network with senior industry attendees. Sponsors include MasterCard, SIA (both Gold Sponsors) and Bluerock, First Annapolis and Serverside Group.
Other topics to be covered include:
- Mobile Payments – sensible scenarios for growth
- Micropayments – the opportunity matures?
- Mobile & POS – where the two meet
- Protecting customer data
- SEPA: emerging issues
- Driving growth via co-branded partnerships
- Social media – how to enhance your offering
Cards & Payments Europe 2011
Cards & Payments Europe is a well established event, running for its 24th year in 2011.
Unlike other conferences, Cards & Payments Europe is content-led, and has its foundations in VRL's leading publications Cards International and Electronic Payments International, delivering senior attendees and great networking opportunities.
Cards and Payments Europe will examine how those in the cards and payments world are using technology to differentiate themselves from their competitors to grow market share. And to combat new entrants who stole a march in the early days of e-commerce.
The conference will also look at how new patterns of consumer spending are prompting innovation in traditional debit and credit card markets.
To find out more about this event and to secure your place at Cards & Payments Europe 2011, please contact VRL on DelegateEnquiries@vrlfinancialnews.com or +44 (0) 20 7563 5640 or go to http://www.vrl-financial-news.com/events/cpeurope2011
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