BAI Payments Connect 2016 Conference & Expo

Event contact first name
Debbie
Event contact last name
Bianucci
Email
dbianucci@bai.org
Event contact telephone number
312-683-2464
Description
BAI Payments Connect Conference & Expo will take you inside the mind of the consumer with provocative research, insights and perspectives to help you build an effective payments strategy and enabling you to strengthen customer relationships while preserving and growing revenue streams.
Attendee information
BAI Payments Connect is a unique conference experience that draws payments professionals from three vital areas of the industry ? emerging payments strategies, payments fraud and check imaging. Join with your peers in taking a comprehensive look at shared challenges and broaden your understanding of the latest developments. You can focus on the topics most relevant for your specialty or branch out for new insights on trends in other parts of the industry. Typical attendees include:? Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, CTOs & Group Heads Retail Banking Executives Online and Mobile Banking Strategists Payments Czars and Strategists?? Payments and Operations Executives? Channel Managers Branch?Managers ATM/Debit, Credit & Smart Card Specialists Internet Delivery, Mobile Banking & Electronic Commerce Officers Check/Item Processing Officers Call Center Supervisors Compliance/Regulatory Officers And others interested in bottom-line profitability
Exhibitor information
Payments practitioners are at the center of change as they face crucial industry-wide challenges while adapting to the current regulatory environment.?The BAI Payments Connect Expo will feature leading solutions providers from throughout the industry in an interactive setting with solutions that tackle these issues. From assessing the effects of social media on your business plans to implementing the Dodd-Frank Act and the Durbin Amendment, experience advanced technologies to solve your payments challenges.
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact