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a payments conference
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largest merchant payments conference!

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get ready for an unparalleled experience at mpe 2025

With 18 years of experience, mpe is the leading conference in Europe’s merchant payments ecosystem, bringing together the brightest minds, groundbreaking innovations, and industry leaders to shape the future of payments.

mpe 2025 is your gateway to new opportunities and business success, where you learn, network, and showcase your solutions.

5* conference venue: InterContinental hotel in Berlin

build your future at mpe 2025

  • 3-day conference brings together 1,500+ senior payments professionals
  • 400+ top merchants, 160+ speakers, and 80+ sponsors
  • high-quality content and top-tier networking in the exclusive setting of a luxurious 5-star venue

focused on every angle of merchant payments

  • From acquiring, open banking, embedded finance, instant & cross-border payments, payment orchestration, cybersecurity & fraud prevention, tokenization, CBDC, PSD3, B2B payments, digital wallets, SoftPOS, cash, marketing for investors to the world of AI in payments, and more, mpe 2025 is designed to navigate your journey in merchant payments.
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what's new in 2025? Expect something different ...

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more merchants & more business opportunities
Meet 400+ large merchants and discover new ways to connect, learn, and innovate. Network like never before. Collaborate and unlock new business opportunities.
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maximum networking for more business
+ new micro-event formats:
intimate roundtables, 1-1 meetings, closed-door discussions, fireside chats, mpe quiz, mpe edu, enabling idea change and unlocking new business

+ redesigned conference layout, ensuring that your opportunities to connect are maximized
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hands-on learning
Immerse yourself in every aspect of the event. Whether it’s workshops, idea exchanges, or live demos, you’ll be in the driver’s seat, actively shaping your learning experience.
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new dopamine menu
Feel even better at mpe - a 15-minute relaxing yoga and a 5K run. Fuel your mind and body with a curated selection of energizing experiences designed to keep you sharp, focused, and inspired throughout the conference.

must-attend merchant payments conference & community

Join 1,500 payments professionals from over 50 countries.

mpe conference is known as a senior-level club of payment professionals, bringing together decision-makers from both the supply and demand sides of merchant payments.

see mpe 2024 list of attending companies here

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Merchants at mpe

mpe is a payments event with the biggest presence of merchants and retailers in Europe. Join 400+ global merchants in the mpe 2025 merchant-hosted program.

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world-class speakers & strategic talks

At mpe 2025, we’ll dive into the most critical issues and explore emerging trends through dynamic discussions and thought-provoking debates. With insights from over 160 industry leaders and visionaries, you’ll hear from the experts shaping the future of payments. Our keynote speakers will provide fresh perspectives and spark innovative ideas that will redefine the payments ecosystem.

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new at mpe 2025: roundtables

Learn about he ultimate fusion of expertise and networking

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elevate your brand at mpe 2025

Sponsoring mpe 2025 offers unparalleled exposure to a highly engaged audience of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Take advantage of our new features, including branded micro-events and enhanced visibility through our redesigned conference layout, to position your company as a leader in the payments industry.

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tailored sponsorship packages

We offer customised sponsorship packages designed to meet your unique goals. Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or launch a new product, mpe 2025 provides the platform to achieve your objectives.

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voice of mpe community

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ready…steady…grow with the startup innovation hub program! 🔥

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our esteemed advisory board

Daniel Kornitzer
Daniel Kornitzer
Head of Global Partnerships, EBANX
David Birch
David Birch
Global Ambassador, Consult Hyperion
Dwayne  Gefferie
Dwayne Gefferie
Director, Gefferie Group
Fiennes Davey
Fiennes Davey
Payment Strategy, Kingfisher
Nilixa Devlukia
Nilixa Devlukia
Founder, Payments Solved
Sandra Mianda
Sandra Mianda
Founder & CEO, Paypr.work
Alan Moss
Alan Moss
MD Europe for Western Europe, Newland Payment Technology
André Moeller
André Moeller
Payments Manager, elli - a brand of Volkswagen Group
Angela Yore
Angela Yore
Founder & Managing Director, SkyParlour
Brittany Allen
Brittany Allen
Trust & Safety Architect, Sift
David Parker
David Parker
CEO, Polymath Consulting
Debbie Crawford
Debbie Crawford
Vice President, Acquirer Management Europe, Mastercard
Eike Maybaum
Eike Maybaum
Managing Partner, Thede Consulting
Francesco Burelli
Francesco Burelli
Partner, Arkwright Consulting
Geoffrey Barraclough
Geoffrey Barraclough
Founder, Business of Payments
Guy Eran
Guy Eran
Director of Global Alliances and Partnerships, Riskified
Kestas Saulis
Kestas Saulis
Head of Payments, Nord Security
Masha Cilliers
Masha Cilliers
Founder and Principal Consultant, Payment Options Ltd
Matteo Gamba
Matteo Gamba
Head of Product - Global Payments & Fraud, Wayfair
Neira Jones
Neira Jones
Independent Advisor & International Speaker ,
Paul Rodgers
Paul Rodgers
Chairman, Vendorcom
Pavel Kaminsky
Pavel Kaminsky
Founder & CEO, 7Security
Volker Schloenvoigt
Volker Schloenvoigt
Director, Edgar, Dunn & Company
Zack Powers
Zack Powers
Head of Account Management , Worldline
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venue

InterContinental Berlin

Budapester Strasse 2
10785 Berlin, Germany
+49 30 26020
berlin@ihg.com
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
berlin.intercontinental.com

InterContinental Berlin Hotel is the event venue, exclusively reserved for mpe 2025, thus only registered participants can make room reservations. The only way to make hotel room reservation at the event venue is using the hotel's online reservation tool below with preferential room rates including breakfast, internet and VAT (starting from €225/single bedroom).
https://book.passkey.com/go/MPE2025

!! For registered participants only !!

*Please beware of companies who contact exhibitors offering to sell an event attendee list as they are unlikely to have the rights or accurate information to make these lists available. Our database of visitors is confidential information and is not sold or made available to third parties (other than small extracts made available to exhibitors in connection with matchmaking/lead generation services), and our visitor and exhibitor lists are protected by copyright, which prevents unauthorised copying.

We can confirm that should you receive such an email, it is a scam, and, as a reputable, global company, we do not share our database for any reason.

Please beware of hotel booking companies who contact exhibitors claiming to be either a preferred supplier or, in some cases, working for our event, demand up front payment, charge substantial penalties for changes and cancellation and may not even make a reservation with the unapproved hotel. You should always read the small print.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at mpe@merchantpaymentsecosystem.com with any questions or to report unauthorised activities.

F.A.Q.

conference program & networking events

The conference will start on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 (Day 1), with check-in from 7:00 AM - the location will be clearly marked and visible. You may collect your conference badge at the registration desk. No tickets are needed, just present yourself.

The mpe 2025 program begins on March 18 at 9:00 AM (CEST). Please check agenda for the official program. The event is scheduled to end at approximately 14:30 PM (CEST) on March 20th.

- Main conference sessions: No registration required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Workshops: Open to merchants only. RSVP via the conference app. See more details here.
- Roundtables: Limited to 10 seats per session. Reserve your seat via the conference app. See more details here.
- Other Sessions, EWPN breakfast, 5K run, relax yoga, and other dopamine menu sessions: No registration required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Admission to the awards ceremony & dinner - (evening program of conference Day 2) is charged 150 EUR/pass, on-site price is 500 EUR/pass. If you wish to attend the awards, we recommend that you buy admission to the awards dinner in advance (register on our website here).

The conference agenda is available on our website here or in the conference app (burger menu on the left/Schedule).

conference app explained

Brella is the official app for the mpe conference. It enables you to contact other participants, preschedule your on-site meetings, create your agenda, and more.

Within 24 hours after registering, you will receive a join code via email. Follow the instructions in the email to create your account.
The mpe 2025 platform on Brella requires a join code and join link, which will be sent to your email.
If you haven’t received them (check your spam folder), request them by emailing mpe@merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

Learn about brella on the official event App web site here.

Alternatively, watch the YouTube videos to get the useful

How to use your invite code to join a Brella event
Join a Brella event
How to interact and engage on Brella

On-site app support will be provided to all participants. If you have any questions, please contact us at mpe@merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

conference pass

1. 3-day program running in tracks with over 160 top speakers
2. Workshops (for merchant delegates)
3. 35 Roundtables
4. Dopamine menu sessions (see the agenda)
5. Access to the conference App
6. Access to the recorded program
7. Buffet style menu served during morning & afternoon coffee breaks & lunch & 1st night dinner
8. Five-star networking with 1,500+ senior-level participants

The evening program of conference Day 2 starts at 7:00 PM.
Participation at the awards dinner, including a 3-course fine-dining menu and drinks, is not a part of the standard conference pass. The award admission is charged 150 EUR/ticket due to high demand and limited capacity. If you want to attend the awards, we recommend buying your admission to the awards dinner in advance (register on our website).

All conference delegates are invited to join the following networking events:

meet mpe ambassadors & industry influencers
Meet the esteemed mpe 2025 ambassadors, a group of distinguished professionals, industry experts and influencers on Day 1, Media room during the lunch break.

EWPN Coffee & breakfast session
Unique networking opportunity connecting women attending the mpe conference.
Day 2, morning workshop on Public speaking with EWPN representatives.

5K run
For sport funs 5K run @ mpe 2025. Kickstart Day 2 with our popular 5K run, connecting with fellow enthusiasts and energizing your day, led by Bram Vreugdenhil, Co-founder of PaymentGenes. Brought to you by Shift4. Bring your running gear. Day 2, 7:00 am, the conference hotel lobby.

relax yoga
Start your day with a calming 15-minute yoga session focused on deep breathing.
No special attire is needed; join us in your conference attire before breakfast. Day 2 and 3, 7:30 at Tiergarten.

workshops
Exchange best practices & expand your knowledge in hands-on workshops during days 2 and 3.

roundtables
Meet & network with like-minded peers on key conference topics in topical roundtables on Day 2 and Day 3.

miscellaneous Qs

The conference will be held in English. There will be no translation into German.

You can ask for a taxi to Intercontinental Hotel Berlin (Budapester Strasse. 2, Berlin). You can also use apps like MyTaxi or Uber. If you need further assistance, the staff at the hotel reception desk is happy to assist you.

Yes, mpe 2025 offers several charging stations on site.

Yes, you will get the access code to Wi-Fi at the registration.

The dress code is business casual.

Yes, all recorded presentations from the conference will be available on-demand in the conference app the following day.

Copies of the presentations will be shared with mpe 2025 participants shortly after the event.

Share your experience on social media using the official hashtag #mpecosystem #mpe2025 #ilovempe #mpeawards.

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