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Payments as a One-Stop Shop: Strategic Transformation for Digital-First Enterprises

October 27, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Blockchain technology, digital assets, and stablecoins are reshaping payments and treasury management. We dive into real-world use cases, benefits, adoption challenges, and actionable insights for corporate practitioners looking to modernize payments and treasury operations. Learn how smart contracts and tokenization enable automation, transparency, and new investment strategies to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Speakers

Michael Bourque, Chief Financial Officer, Convera
Stuart Bain, SVP Payments Product, Alacriti

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The global financial landscape is being reshaped by volatile markets, fractured monetary policy, and escalating trade tensions. Convera’s Are you Ready for 2026 report delivers a sharp, forward-looking analysis of the forces redefining global finance.

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Where smart money meets cocktails and connections.

An unforgettable evening of food, Hedge Fund Highballs, and Liquidity Spritzes hosted in partnership with Treasury4.

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Download parts 1 through 3 of the report

The Payments Pulse is a multipart report covering the most impactful macro trends, innovations and regulatory shifts shaping the future of cross border payments today. The Part 3 of our Payments Pulse report examines how AI is redefining risk in global payments.

payments pulse report part3

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