Payments Management Lab — Live Payments Management Lab — Live

Enrollment is now open for our 2026 programs

San Francisco
Join us 9-13 March 2026 at Visa's global headquarters

Two options for enrollment: Choose from program only (US $9,500 — register using the Buy Now button in the Overview box) or program plus hotel (US $12,000 — register here).

Please note: This event is only open to Visa clients in the United States, Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Toronto
Join us 11-14 May 2026

Two options for enrollment: Choose from program only (US $9,500 — register using the Buy Now button in the Overview box) or program plus hotel  (US $12,000 — register here).

Please note: This event is only open to Visa clients in Canada.

Additional details coming soon

Special offers

Register four people from your organization and receive an additional registration at no additional cost or save 15 percent when you register six or more weeks in advance. Use promo code Save15 for the program-only package, or Save15Program for the program plus hotel package (discount only applies to program portion of the package). Offers cannot be combined.

Four days of learning, networking and fun

Get ready for an in-person learning event packed with insightful presentations from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the payments industry. Topics cover everything from industry economics, credit risk, merchant lifecycle, the impact of digital marketing and much more. The highlight of the week is a competitive simulation where you and a team of your peers will work together to create the most profitable payments portfolio.

Test your skills and have fun

Together with a team of your peers, you’ll participate in a fun, competitive simulation to gain hands-on portfolio management experience. Throughout the simulation, your team will compete to develop the most profitable payments portfolio in a completely risk-free environment.

Four days like no other

Each day of Payments Management Lab — Live is designed with a mix of expert-led discussions, hands-on learning and networking to elevate your payments knowledge and position you for growth in your role. Additionally, we’ll provide breakfast, lunch and an evening event.


Expert guidance and insight

Karen, James and Peter will be your hosts for the week. They’ll be joined by a full lineup of industry experts and Visa leaders to help you take your payments knowledge to the next level.


Karen Brown

With more than 30 years in the payments industry, Karen specializes in data analytics, customer acquisition and maximizing profitability.

James Cranfield

With more than 25 years in the payments industry, James has developed an extensive track record in developing profitability models and payments strategies in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Peter Hall

Peter has more than 35 years of experience in advising banks across the world on strategy, product development, risk management, profitability and more.

Following your completion of Payments Management Lab — Live, you will receive a digital certificate that can be shared on social media or added to email signatures.

“A crash course that will transform what you may know or think you know about payments.”

– Past participant