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CARDFLIGHT CONFERENCE 2026

POWERING WHAT’S NEXT
Innovation and insights for you and the businesses you serve
January 13–15, 2026
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL
Innovate

Why attend CardFlight
Conference 2026

Join CardFlight for our premier partner and reseller event focused on the future of payments and growth with SwipeSimple. Gain innovation and insights for you and the businesses you serve — connect, learn, and get inspired to power what’s next.

Industry trends
Stay ahead of what’s next

Discover emerging technologies and strategies to help your merchants grow.

Networking
Connect with experts

Build meaningful relationships with top ISOs, resellers, and fintech leaders shaping the next era of payments.

Hands-On Learning
Transformative learning experience

Get actionable insights from industry leaders and practical tools to drive portfolio success.

Connect with top ISOs, financial institutions, and industry associations

Build meaningful relationships with top ISOs, resellers, and fintech leaders shaping the next era of payments.

Destination

Naples, Florida

Experience CardFlight Conference 2026 at the stunning La Playa Resort in Naples, Florida with a special discounted rate.

Tue.
13
Jan 2025
Kickoff in Naples
3:00 PM
Registration & Welcome Check-in
5:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Wed.
14
Jan 2025
Innovation, Strategy & Product
8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Opening Keynote: CardFlight in 2026
CardFlight CEO Derek Webster opens the day with a look at company momentum, merchant and partner growth, and the product and strategic direction shaping the future of SwipeSimple.
Speakers: Derek Webster - CardFlight
9:10 AM
Inside CardFlight Customer Support
See how CardFlight delivers high-quality support at scale. We’ll share the systems, metrics, and best practices behind our customer experience — plus actionable tips to help you drive better outcomes for your merchants.
Speakers: Vera Miller - CardFlight
9:40 AM
Stretch Break
9:50 AM
Product Roadmap:
What’s Live and What’s NextA look at the latest product innovations, upcoming roadmap priorities, and where partners can lean in to drive growth
Speakers: Robert Newton - CardFlight
10:20 AM
Customer Success – Selling Value, Software-Led Solutions
As payments shift from price-driven to software-led growth, leaders from Worldpay, Truist, and Celero will share what actually drives merchant adoption, retention, and long-term value. Join this session for practical, real-world insights on selling value, launching software that sticks, and partnering effectively to reduce attrition and grow revenue.
Speakers: Andrew Malloy - Worldpay, Carrie Williamson - Truist, Tim Stahl - Celero
Moderator: Natalia Leonardis - CardFlight
11:00 AM
Snack Break
11:15 AM
Softpos – The Next Frontier in Payments in the US
As SoftPOS adoption accelerates in the U.S., understanding where it fits in your payments strategy is key. Led by Ingenico, this session explores real-world SoftPOS use cases, merchant demand, and how ISOs and resellers can leverage it to win new business and expand acceptance options.
Speaker: James Lloyd - Ingenico
11:45 AM
Payments Industry: The View from Wall Street
Tim Chiodo of UBS shares the biggest market trends shaping the payments ecosystem — from software-led payments and embedded finance to alternative networks and where the industry is heading next.
Speaker: Tim Chiodo - UBS
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Afternoon Activities
3:15 PM
Board Transportation to Evening Sunset Cruise
7:00 PM
Off-Site Group Dinner
Thu.
15
Jan 2025
 Product, Growth & the Future of Payments
8:30 AM
Breakfast
9:15 AM
Payments Industry: View from Washington
Scott Talbott of the Electronic Transactions Association outlines key federal and state regulatory trends shaping the payments landscape and what’s ahead for small businesses and the broader ecosystem.
Speaker: Scott Talbott - Electronic Transactions Association
9:45 AM
Driving Growth – Upselling, Retention, Merchant Activation
This panel explores how product teams drive sustainable growth through merchant activation, retention, and thoughtful upsell. Industry leaders from Xplor and VizyPay will share real-world insights on getting merchants to first value faster, reducing churn, and expanding revenue per merchant without sacrificing trust.
Speakers: Frank Pagano - VizyPay, Rory Marr - Xplor
10:30 AM
Snack Break
10:45 AM
Where Growth Really Happens: Interactive Discussion of Strategies, Tactics and Best Practices
This interactive workshop is designed to turn ideas into action. Attendees will choose one of two breakout tracks and collaborate with peers and CardFlight leaders in a facilitated, discussion-driven format:
Sales & Marketing Track: Share strategies for positioning value, improving activation, and driving growth through better merchant conversations and go-to-market execution.
Product & Operations Track: Exchange best practices on product adoption, operational workflows, and supporting merchants more effectively at scale.This session is highly participatory and focused on real-world challenges, practical solutions, and peer learning. Come ready to engage, ask questions, and walk away with ideas you can apply immediately.
Facilitators: Robert Newton & Natalia Leonardis - CardFlight
12:15 PM
Closing Remarks
12:30 PM
Box Lunches & Departures
Hotel Booking

After you register for the conference, you’ll receive an exclusive booking link and step-by-step instructions to reserve your room at our discounted group rate of $389 / night. Rooms are limited — we recommend booking early once your confirmation email arrives.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
9891 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108

Naples Florida

Soak up the sunshine, relax on white-sand beaches, and take in breathtaking Gulf sunsets. Naples offers a vibrant mix of coastal beauty, boutique shopping, and incredible dining — the perfect backdrop for connecting with industry peers and powering what’s next.

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January 13–15, 2026
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL
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