11-15 May 2026 | Singapore and Seoul
Join us for an invitation‑only experience curated for senior leaders from around the world.
Visa’s Executive Immersion program enables a select group of Visa clients facing similar market dynamics in different geographies to connect with and learn from each other, based on what Visa calls their shared "Market Archetype." In convening clients from across the globe with common ground, our aim is to enable in-market learning, peer exchange and strategic conversation to spark new perspectives and meaningful dialogue.
The program spans five days across Singapore and Seoul, two of the world’s most dynamic and innovative payments markets, with a mix of hands-on commerce experiences and exclusive onsite visits with executives at the most innovative local financial institutions, fintechs and commerce partners.
Designed to go beyond a traditional conference, this experience offers a rare opportunity to step into leading payments markets, learn alongside global peers and engage in thoughtful, forward-looking dialogue on the future of commerce.
Program details
- Singapore
- Seoul, South Korea
- US $25,000 (Value in Kind eligible, flights not included) Enroll using the "Buy Now" button in the Overview box.
- US $40,000 (Value in Kind eligible, business-class flight to Singapore, from Singapore to Seoul, and Seoul to original departure location included)
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Accommodations
12 Marina Vw, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
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The Westin Singapore offers a refined stay in the heart
of Marina Bay, placing guests amid the city’s most iconic waterfront
views, dining and cultural landmarks. Its prime downtown location provides
effortless access to Singapore’s financial district and key neighborhoods,
making it an ideal home base for exploring the city before and after program
activities.
97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South
Korea
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Four Seasons Hotel Seoul delivers modern luxury in a prime central location, offering effortless access to Seoul’s historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and cultural highlights. Its setting makes it easy to experience the energy of the city — whether exploring nearby attractions, dining destinations or transitioning between program activities and personal time.
Agenda
The agenda blends strategic insight with hands‑on experience and exclusive meetings with senior executives at the most innovative local financial institutions, fintechs, and commerce partners. Local visits allow you to see payments innovation operating in real environments and build relationships with a global network of peers.
(Agenda is illustrative and subject to change.)
Monday, 11 May | Singapore
- Arrival in Singapore
- Innovation Centre Tour
- Future of Digital Currencies Deep Dive on Crypto and Stablecoins
- Welcome reception and group dinner with local Visa executives
Tuesday, 12 May | Singapore
- Introduction to Market Archetypes
- Singapore market landscape and deep dive
- Onsite visits with three local payments and commerce leaders
- Roundtable discussion: The Future of Banking and Payments
- Curated visit to Haji Lane & Kampong Glam market to see local payments in action
- Dinner with local Visa executives and payments industry leaders
Wednesday, 13 May | Travel Day
- Onsite visit with technology-led banking platform
- Travel from Singapore to Seoul, South Korea
- Hotel check‑in
Thursday, 14 May | Seoul
- Korea market landscape and deep dive
- Onsite visits with two of Korea's leading mobile wallet and card-issuing financial institutions
- Curated visit to Euljiro Jungbu Market to see local payments in action
- Dinner with local Visa executives
Friday, 15 May | Seoul
- Onsite visit with a device and network-embedded mobile wallet provider
- Future of Digital Commerce Deep Dive into Agentic and AI
- Closing lunch and debrief
- Departures
What you'll gain:
- First-hand exposure to lea local payments and commerce experiences in highly sophisticated, advanced markets (what Visa calls the "Digitally Mature" Archetype)
- Peer-level exchange with top executives at leading local players across segments
- Connection with executives from other Digitally Mature markets invited to join the program (e.g., UK, UAE, Nordics, Canada)
- Access to local Visa executives
- Actionable strategic insights and discussion grounded in real world application
- A high-touch, executive-level experience
Discussion topics may include:
- Marketing campaigns and growth strategies
- Consumer payments innovation
- Commercial and B2B payments
- Government and ecosystem partnerships
- Loyalty, spend insights and data‑driven decisioning
Retail marketplace visits
Retail immersions are a cornerstone of the program — bringing payments innovation to life in real, everyday environments.
For Digitally Mature markets, observing real consumer behavior across wallets, QR, and cards highlights the persistent importance of UX, incentives, and habit—reminding leaders that even the most advanced payment ecosystems succeed or fail at the point of sale.
SINGAPORE – HAJI LANE & KAMPONG GLAM MARKET
A visually compelling, high-energy retail district offering a live view of Singapore’s everyday payment behaviors, including wallets, QR, cards, and local payment methods.
SEOUL – EULJIRO JUNGBU MARKET
A traditional marketplace showcasing evolving payment acceptance, real world view of merchant enablement, and consumer behavior.
FAQ
- Program Only (US $25,000): Does not include airfare; attendees are responsible for booking their own flights.
- Program + Airfare (US $40,000): Includes round‑trip business class flights as part of the program fee. business-class flight to Singapore, from Singapore to Seoul, and Seoul to original departure location included