Payments Management Lab — Live
Payments Management Lab — Live is held annually. The location of our 2025 program will be announced in October 2024. In the meantime, please explore this website to learn more about the program, which was last held in February 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Payments Management Lab
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.
Over four exciting days, you’ll experience a mix of expert-led discussions, networking and hands-on learning designed to help you stay ahead in today’s market.
Welcome back to in-person events. Join us in Istanbul for a one-of-a-kind learning experience: Payments Management Lab — Live (formerly known as Bankcard Management School).
We’re coming to you live
Our event venue, the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, is a lovingly restored 19th-century Ottoman palace offering warm and contemporary accommodations.
With luxury rooms, a full-service spa, and world-class dining, your stay at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus will be one to remember.
Meet us at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Registration: US $9,500
Includes daily breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, social events and all conference materials. Transportation and hotel accommodations are not included.
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Our 2025 program will be announced in October 2024.
- Register four individuals from your organization and receive an additional registration at no additional cost.
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Offers cannot be combined.
Invest in your career — and have some fun while you’re at it
James, Peter and Karen 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.
Featured speakers
James Cranfield
25+ years in payments
Specialties: profitability, payments strategies
James has an extensive track record in developing profitability models and payments strategies in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Peter Hall
35+ years in payments
Specialties: portfolio management, product
development
Peter has more than 35 years of experience in advising banks across the world on strategy, product development, risk management, profitability and more.
Karen Brown
30+ years in payments
Specialties: data analytics, customer acquisition
Karen has more than 30 years of experience in advising clients on how to use analytics to acquire new customers, optimize marketing and risk metrics and maximize profitability.
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Together with a team of your peers, participate in a friendly, 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.
Rise to the challenge
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"A great opportunity to deepen your knowledge of payment industry trends, expand your network and bond with your peers through the simulation and other events."