Strategic Leadership Forum
Bringing Together Leaders in Payments
September 27–29 | Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad, California
Build Relationships and Explore Payments Trends
Step away from your day-to-day and explore the macro-trends that will affect your business. Join your customers, colleagues and peers for unparalleled networking opportunities.
Top Payments Companies are Attending
SLF attracts attendees from the leading payments companies.
SLF Pricing
ETA Members
$1,695
Non-Members
$2,199
Golf pricing is $250 on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 8:00 am shotgun.
ETA’s 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees
The ETA Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring members who have consistently made outstanding contributions to the industry. Join us in celebrating their achievements at the Strategic Leadership Forum.
Jan Estep
Jan boasts a rich history working with publicly-traded, private, and non-profit entities across the financial services and technology sectors. Some of her past roles include serving as the President and CEO at Nacha, EVP at the U.S. Bank Transaction Services Division, and VP of Sales & Marketing at Pace Analytical Services. Presently, she is a board member at ACI Worldwide, a leader in real-time electronic payment solutions. With numerous appearances at both U.S. and international conferences, Jan is a sought-after voice on topics like payments, regulations, and standards.
Diane Offereins
Diane’s impressive 35-year tenure in the Financial Services sector includes her role as Discover Financial Services’ EVP and President of Payment Services since 2009. Under her leadership, she unified Discover Network, Diners Club International, and PULSE into a singular, influential global payments enterprise. Diane is also associated with prestigious groups for influential women leaders spanning various sectors. Her expertise hasn’t gone unnoticed; she’s been named one of the Top 25 Women in Finance by American Banker magazine annually from 2009 to 2022.
Ideal Setting for Strategic Conversations
To take advantage of our specially negotiated rate at the Park Hyatt Aviara, please contact Jennifer Desjardins at jdesjardins@electran.org.
Our Keynote Speakers
Sam Hamilton
SVP, Head of Data & AI Platform, Visa
Theodora Lau
Author of Beyond Good & The Metaverse Economy, Founder of Unconventional Ventures, and host of One Vision podcast
Michelle Meyer
Chief Economist, US, Mastercard Economics Institute
Ryan Patel
Global Business Executive, CNN Contributor, and host of The Moment with Ryan Patel podcast
Join Us for SLF 2023
Conversations Par Excellence
The deadline to register for the golf tournament has passed. If you have questions about the tournament, please email Jennifer Desjardins at jdesjardins@electran.org.
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Terms & Conditions
Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellations requested by September 6 will be charged a $125 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellation requests received after September 6. No-shows are non-refundable. All cancellation requests should be made in writing to slf@expotracker.net.
Substitutions can be made in writing until September 26. Substitution requests should be made in writing to slf@expotracker.net with the subject “SLF Substitution Registration.” No onsite substitutions will be allowed.
In the unlikely event of program cancellation, ETA will refund 100 percent of registration fees paid. ETA assumes no liability for any penalty fees on airline tickets, deposits for hotel accommodations, or any other fees, charges, penalties or other incidental costs that a registrant might incur as a consequence of a program cancellation.
Name Badges
All registrants will be provided a name badge for use during the Event. For security purposes, you will be required to wear your name badge at all times in ETA’s meeting space. Individuals without a visible name badge will not be permitted into the meeting areas.
SLF Photography Policy
By attending the Event, you acknowledge that photographs and/or videos of you may be taken by our conference staff and/or photographers at any time. Furthermore, you grant ETA permission to use photographs and/or video of your likeness in any type of media, including websites and print publications, without compensation or reward.
NO AUDIO OR VIDEO TAPING OF THE PROGRAM IS PERMITTED.
Americans with Disabilities Act and Special Dietary Needs
Attendees with special needs for facilities, visual or audio aids, or dietary requirements are asked to email slf@expotracker.net so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Golf Tournament Terms & Conditions
The deadline to register for the 2023 Strategic Leadership Forum Golf Tournament is September 6. Entries after September are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact slf@expotracker.net.
The golf registration fee of $250 per person includes greens fees, cart rental with GPS, practice balls, and bottled water. No golfers will be assigned to play without a completed golf registration form and payment.
Foursomes can be requested but cannot be guaranteed. If you have a foursome, ensure all players list each other to keep the foursome intact. Space is limited and based on availability. Golfers will be notified of their pairings on the day of the tournament.
Golf substitutions can be made by email. Please email your request to slf@expotracker.net. There will be no substitutions for requests received after September 26.
Written notice of golf cancellation received on or before September 6 will result in a refund of fees paid less a $75 processing fee. Please submit cancellation requests to slf@expotracker.net. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after September 6. No-shows are non-refundable.