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TPA 2026

Innovation, Transformation, and Risk: The Future is Now

Savannah, Georgia, May 3-6, 2026

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TPA Webinar Series

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Instant Payments Unveiled: Path to Success and Pitfalls to Avoid

J.P. Morgan Speakers Steve Bernstein, Head of NAMR Strategic Business Development Matt Leman, Head of Partnership Initiatives Instant payments are fast becoming a transformative force in the business and consumer universes. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the future of instant payments in the world of Higher Education. This session will unravel the key drivers behind consumer adoption of instant payments and highlight the innovative trends that are reshaping its future. Discover why trust is paramount in this rapidly evolving ecosystem and how it can be cultivated to ensure widespread acceptance. We will delve into the role of cutting-edge technologies, such as blockchain, AI, and machine learning in enhancing the speed and security of instant payment systems. We'll also address pressing topics like the surge in cross-border transactions, the proliferation of mobile wallets, and the seamless integration of instant payments with other financial services. Attendees will leave equipped with strategic insights and practical tools to navigate and thrive in the dynamic world of instant payments.

TPA Webinar Series

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Beyond the PCI Compliance Checklist:

Building Stronger Payment Security

  • CampusGuard Speakers:
  • Kyle Smith, CISA, CISSP, QSA, Security Advisor
  • Allison Zwaschka, PCIP, Customer Relationship Manager

  • Meeting PCI DSS requirements is an important first step, but passing an audit doesn’t guarantee your campus payment systems are truly secure. In this webinar, we’ll explore the gaps that often exist beyond the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), including third-party vendors, rogue scripts, shadow IT, and operational blind spots. Attendees will learn practical strategies to move beyond compliance checklists and build a robust, year-round payment security program that protects students, staff, and institutional data. Key Takeaways
  • Understanding the Limits of Compliance: Why passing PCI doesn’t automatically mean your payments are safe.
  • Identifying Hidden Risks: How third parties, scripts, and operational blind spots can undermine security.
  • Building a Campus-Wide Approach: Strategies to extend PCI best practices beyond the CDE.
  • Operationalizing Security: Practical ways to embed payment security into day-to-day processes.
  • Continuous Improvement: How to maintain compliance and security year-round, not just at audit time.
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PCI DSS Refresh & Prepare for TPA 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm ET
TPA SpeakersJoseph K. Goodman, PCIP, IT Security and Compliance Manager, Virginia Tech University Matthew Moore, PCI ISA, Manager, Merchant Services, The Ohio State University This year's TPA conference agenda is jam-packed with so many great, informative sessions that we are offering our annual PCI DSS Refresh session plus other TPA highlights as our pre-conference webinar. Joseph Goodman and Matthew Moore, who also hold roles in The Payments Academy Conference Planning Committee, will provide a review of the current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, an update on current hot topics, and a discussion of recent or expected guidance documents. The PCI DSS Refresh content will be available to TPA 2026 conference attendees through our interactive Guidebook event app.

TPA 2025 Forging Connections: People, Process, Technology

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