SLF doesn't just inform your strategy; it fundamentally transforms how you lead and succeed in payments. It is where payments innovators connect, challenge assumptions, and forge relationships that drive real impact. Be at the table where the future of payments takes shape.
The strategic
vision
of payments
— Stacy Bransfield
CEO & President, MidMetrics
The Conversation is Happening Here
Top Payments Companies Attend
A snapshot of companies that have attended.
1stMILE • 3 Drivers Capital • ACH Payment Solutions • Adyen • American Express • Aperia Solutions • Apple • Arnall Golden Gregory • Aurionpro Fintech • Aurora Payments • Banc of California • Bank of America • Bankful • Bead Pay • Blankfactor • Blue Owl Capital • Bluefin Payment Systems • Boost Payment Solutions • BridgePay Network Solutions • Brink's • Broadhaven Capital Partners • CardFlight • Castles Technology • CDE Services • Celero Commerce • Chargeback Gurus • Chargebacks911 • Checkout.com • Chesapeake Bank • CL Payments Consulting • Computop • Conference Direct • Confidence Systems • Core Business Technologies • CorvinoLaw • Cutter • DataMesh Group • Datecs • Deluxe • Deluxe Merchant Services • Discover • DisputeHelp • Dwolla • Early Warning • EBizCharge • Echelon • Elavon • Electronic Merchant Systems • Enroll & Pay • Euronet • Featurespace • Fidelity Payment Services • Fifth Third Bank • FIS • Fiserv • FlexFactor • FNBO • Fortis • G+D • G2 Risk Solutions • Giesecke & Devrient America • Global Payments • Goldman Sachs • GrailPay • Gray Consulting ATX • Greenings • GTCR • Indeflex • Infinicept • Ingenico • Intrepid Ventures • Ionia • JP Morgan Chase • Keefe, Bruyette & Woods • KeyBank • Kump • LANDI North America • LegitScript • LHH Investments • Lyfecycle Payments • Maast • MAPP Advisors • MarketTime • Mastercard • Mastercard Economics Institute • Merchant Industry • MerchantE • Midmetrics • Moonlight Payments • Newline by Fifth Third • Nexgo US • NMI • North • North American Banking Company • Nuvei • Olo • OvationCXM • Paya• Payabli • PayBlox • PayCafe • PayEngine • Payfactory • Payliance • PayNearMe • Paynuity • PayPal • Payroc • Paysafe • Payway • PNC Bank • Pollinate • POPcodes • POS Portal, a ScanSource Company • Priority • Pulse Network • Rainforest • REPAY • RPY Innovations • Run Payments • Savify • Searchlight Capital • Semper Payments • SignaPay • Silverflow • Simetrik • Sola • SphereCommerce • Stax • Steptoe • Stripe • Swivel Transactions • Sync Payments • Talus • TD Bank • Tesouro • The Strawhecker Group • Tilled • Toast • Touch Bistro • Trifecta Collective • Truist • TSYS • Ualett • UBS Group • UnionPay International USA • Unity FI Solutions • US Alliance Group • Valor Paytech • Velera • Vendelux • VikingCloud • Visa • VizyPay • Waller Helms Advisors • Waud Capital Partners • Wellesley Hills Financial • Wells Fargo • WNet • Woodforest Acceptance Solutions • Worldpay • Worth • Zero Risk
ETA’s 2025 Hall of Fame Honoree
The ETA Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring members who have consistently made outstanding contributions to the industry.
The Electronic Transactions Association proudly inducts Jeff Rosenblatt into its Hall of Fame, recognizing over three decades of transformational leadership in the payments industry.
As Co-Founder, President, and Executive Vice-Chairman of EVO Payments International, Jeff built a global payments processing powerhouse serving 550,000+ merchants across North America and Europe, culminating in a $4.0 billion acquisition by Global Payments in 2022.
His distinguished career includes serving as a Presidential Advisor under four different ETA Presidents and industry leadership roles spanning ETA's Executive Board, Treasurer position, multiple committee chairmanships, and the Discover Advisory Board. Jeff's visionary approach to payment processing and unwavering commitment to industry advancement exemplify the entrepreneurial excellence that defines ETA's highest honor.
Join us in celebrating their achievements at the Strategic Leadership Forum.
Jeff Rosenblatt
Former Co-Founder, President, and Executive Vice-Chairman of EVO Payments International
Insights
SLF is more than a conference — it's a master class in strategic leadership. Join us for carefully curated content, unparalleled networking, and an environment intentionally designed to elevate your leadership and transform your business.
Rates & Deadlines
ETA Members
$1795 PER PERSON
Non-Members
$2295 PER PERSON
Golf
Wednesday, October 1 • 8:00am Shotgun
Limited Availability • Registration deadline is September 3
$295 PER PERSON
Hotel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive • Dana Point, CA
Limited Availability • Room block ends September 12
$449 PER PERSON + TAXES / FEES
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Terms & Conditions
Cancellations & Refunds
Strategic Leadership Forum attendees agree to follow health guidelines issued by the local authorities and by the venue operators.
Cancellations are allowed until September 12, 2025, 11:59pm ET. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made after September 12, 2025, 11:59pm ET. All cancellations are subject to $150 cancellation fees. No-shows are non-refundable.
Substitutions can be made until September 26, 2025. Substitution requests should be made in writing to etareg@expotracker.net with the subject "Strategic Leadership Forum Registration Substitution". No on-site 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act / Special Dietary Needs
Attendees with special needs for facilities, visual or audio aids, or dietary requirements are asked to email etareg@expotracker.net so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Golf Tournament Terms & Conditions
The deadline to register for the SLF Golf Tournament is September 3, 2025. Entries after September 3, 2025, are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact etareg@expotracker.net.
The golf registration fee of $295 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 etareg@expotracker.net. There will be no substitutions for requests received after September 10, 2025.
Written notice of golf cancellation received on or before September 3, 2025, will result in a refund of fees paid less a $75 processing fee. Please submit cancellation requests to etareg@expotracker.net. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after September 3, 2025. No-shows are non-refundable.
Event 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.
ETA CPP CE Credits
The ETA CPP™ certification program sets the standard for professional performance in the payments industry and is a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today's complex electronic payments environment.
This event is approved for ETA CPP™ Continuing Education (CE) credits. Credit is earned at the rate of one credit per 50 minutes of electronic transactions industry-related session time, including questions and answers, excluding lunches and breaks.