MPE 2026

MPE 2026 – Europe’s home for merchant payments

For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe’s #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintech’s, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments, PSD3 and more.

Expect 1,600+ attendees, 500+ global merchants, 170+ speakers, and 90+ sponsors.

New for 2026: MPE NXT (mentoring growth for individuals, startups/scaleups). No filler, just 100% business: high-impact networking, curated 1:1s, closed-door discussions, buyer-hosted meetings, and community formats that deliver real ROI.

📍InterContinental Berlin | March 17-19, 2026 

Agenda focused on every angle of merchant payments:

• Technology & Product: AI in payments, orchestration, tokenization, cybersecurity & fraud, PSD3/PCI
• Commerce & Customer: digital wallets, POS innovations, embedded finance, instant & cross-border payments
• Infrastructure & Rails: open banking & A2A, CBDC/stablecoins, B2B payments, cash lifecycle
• Strategy & Context: regulation, geopolitics in payments, investor marketing

MPE 2026 fast facts:

• Attendees: 1,600+ senior payments professionals
• Merchants: 500+
• Speakers: 170+
• Sponsors & partners: 90+
• High-quality content and top-tier networking in the exclusive 5★ venue

MPE 2026 pillars

• MPE NXT – Your next step in payments
  Startups and scaleups, personal growth and leadership in the AI era. New mentoring programs to nurture next-gen of industry leaders and talents. MPE NXT empowers young companies and payment professionals in an intimate, community-driven setting, from fireside chats and skill-building growth clinics, mentoring, and peer roundtables.
• Merchants front & center – 500+ global merchants and brands from every major vertical: retail & eCommerce, travel, hospitality, food & beverage, mobility, gaming, entertainment, and more. At MPE, merchants are the heartbeat of the event.
• 100% business – No wasted time, just high-impact networking. Intimate roundtables, closed-door discussions, buyer-hosted meetings, curated networking dinners, and a results-driven program.
• MPE Awards ceremony & Gala dinner – A prestigious ceremony celebrates innovation, integrity, and impact in merchant payments. An independent jury of 23 global leaders reviews categories across products and services, plus a People’s Choice Award. The exclusive gala takes place in Berlin during MPE 2026. Earn community recognition and global visibility in front of 1,600+ senior-level payments professionals. 

Register now and save 30% off / €1,125 until November 5!