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The Board Weighs In: Hot Takes & Future Trends

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom AB
Mainstage
1.2 CTP/CCM Credits

Session Description

The PaymentsEd Board is made up of the industry’s most outspoken leaders—including veteran merchants, leading advisors, and Eagle’s to help guide the board. They aren’t afraid to share their real opinions. Join this powerhouse panel for a rousing debate on the latest industry hot takes, shifting trends, and unfiltered predictions for where the payments landscape is heading in the coming year.

Speakers

Melissa Shields

Head of Payments Strategy, VGS

Ned Canning

Product Leader, Macy's

Brian Cullen

Sr. Payments Strategist, Sony PlayStation

Jonathan Lee

Senior Manager, Payments Reliability & Partnership Strategy, Netflix

Josh Mathers

Senior Vice President, W.Capra/Rebar Technologies

Tyler Heun

Vice President – Digital Payments, Adyen