October 16 • Mastercard Tech Hub
Capital Markets & Payments
A Must-Attend Event for Investors, Analysts, & Innovators in Payments
Event Recap
TRANSACT Tech — NYC delivered on its promise: connecting the payments ecosystem's key players and decision-makers in one power-packed day. From CNBC's Michael Santoli's keynote insights to the unfiltered Open Mic finale, every session brought clarity to what's driving — and disrupting — the industry.
We're grateful to Mastercard for generously hosting us at their Tech Hub, and to our sponsors Blankfactor, Visa, and Discover for powering this remarkable day.
If you're asking yourself, "How did I miss this?" We're wondering the same.
Mark your calendar: October 14, 2026.
What Was Discussed
Stablecoins, agentic commerce, AI-powered retail convergence, the fintech reset — our speakers didn't just present trends, they revealed what's next. Throughout the Mastercard Tech Hub's session rooms and into the reception, investors discovered their next opportunities, companies connected with analysts who matter, and the entire ecosystem engaged in the conversations that shape our industry.
How ETA Brought the Ecosystem Together
To everyone who joined us — your engagement transformed presentations into dialogues and panels into real connections. From private equity partners to payment processors, from fintechs to financial institutions, you made this more than a conference. This is how ETA brings the ecosystem together.






