MPE 2026 Europes home for merchant payments

Attend the MPE 2026 Europe's home for merchant payments, scheduled from March 17-19, 2026, in InterContinental Berlin. For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe's #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintechs, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments, PSD3, and more.

New for 2026: MPE NXT (mentoring growth for individuals, startups/scaleups). No filler, just 100% business: high-impact networking, curated 1:1s, closed-door discussions, buyer-hosted meetings, and community formats that deliver real ROI.

Agenda focused on every angle of merchant payments:

• Technology & Product: AI in payments, orchestration, tokenization, cybersecurity & fraud, PSD3/PCI
  
• Consumers and commerce: digital wallets, point-of-sale innovations, embedded finance, and immediate and international payments
  
• Infrastructure & Rails: open banking & A2A, CBDC/stablecoins, B2B payments, cash lifecycle
  
• Strategy & Context: investor marketing, payments, geopolitics, and regulation
  

Event Highlight:

• Attendees: 1,600+ senior payments professionals
  
• Merchants: 500+
  
• Speakers: 170+
  
• Sponsors & partners: 90+
  
• High-quality content and top-tier networking in the exclusive 5★ venue
  

MPE 2026 pillars

• MPE NXT - Your next step in payments
  Startups and scaleups, personal growth and leadership in the AI era. New mentoring programs to nurture next-gen of industry leaders and talents. MPE NXT empowers young companies and payment professionals in an intimate, community-driven setting, from fireside chats and skill-building growth clinics, mentoring, and peer roundtables.
  
  
• Merchants front & center - 500+ global merchants and brands from every major vertical: retail & eCommerce, travel, hospitality, food & beverage, mobility, gaming, entertainment, and more. At MPE, merchants are the heartbeat of the event.
  100% business - No wasted time, just high-impact networking. Intimate roundtables, closed-door discussions, buyer-hosted meetings, curated networking dinners, and a results-driven program.
  
  
• MPE Awards ceremony & Gala dinner - A prestigious ceremony celebrates innovation, integrity, and impact in merchant payments. An independent jury of 23 global leaders reviews categories across products and services, plus a People’s Choice Award. The exclusive gala takes place in Berlin during MPE 2026. Earn community recognition and global visibility in front of 1,600+ senior-level payments professionals. Click here to know more about the award registration.
  

What others say about MPE:

“One of the best, if not the best, payments conferences globally. The venue is perfect and the organization is top-notch. Great speaker panels and unlimited networking opportunities. An absolute must for any serious merchants looking to expand their payment horizons!”

Andrew Cullen, Global Strategic Account Manager, IXOPAY

• MPE firmly established itself as a must-attend event on my calendar! The quality of the presentations, the excellent networking and an atmosphere of learning and collaboration make it unique in our industry.
  
• International keynote speaker, author, counselor, investor, and pundit David Birch
  
  Register now and save 30% off / €1,125 until November 5! Save 40% per pass when buying 5+ passes.
  Click here to register now
  
  FAQs
  What is MPE?
  Europe’s largest merchant payments conference, uniting merchants, fintechs, and regulators.
  
  When & Where does this event take place?
  March 17–19, 2026, InterContinental Berlin, Germany.
  
  
  What’s included in this event?
  Keynotes, panels, workshops, networking, gala dinner & awards.