Attend the MPE 2026 Europe's home for merchant payments, scheduled from March 17-19, 2026, in InterContinental Berlin. For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe's #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintechs, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments, PSD3, and more.

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.

Agenda focused on every angle of merchant payments:

Technology & Product: AI in payments, orchestration, tokenization, cybersecurity & fraud, PSD3/PCI
Consumers and commerce: digital wallets, point-of-sale innovations, embedded finance, and immediate and international payments
Infrastructure & Rails: open banking & A2A, CBDC/stablecoins, B2B payments, cash lifecycle
Strategy & Context: investor marketing, payments, geopolitics, and regulation

Event Highlight:

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. Click here to know more about the award registration.

What others say about MPE:

“One of the best, if not the best, payments conferences globally. The venue is perfect and the organization is top-notch. Great speaker panels and unlimited networking opportunities. An absolute must for any serious merchants looking to expand their payment horizons!”

Andrew Cullen, Global Strategic Account Manager, IXOPAY

MPE firmly established itself as a must-attend event on my calendar! The quality of the presentations, the excellent networking and an atmosphere of learning and collaboration make it unique in our industry.
International keynote speaker, author, counselor, investor, and pundit David Birch

Register now and save 30% off / €1,125 until November 5! Save 40% per pass when buying 5+ passes.
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FAQs
What is MPE?
Europe’s largest merchant payments conference, uniting merchants, fintechs, and regulators.

When & Where does this event take place?
March 17–19, 2026, InterContinental Berlin, Germany.

What’s included in this event?
Keynotes, panels, workshops, networking, gala dinner & awards.

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