Why Chicago?
Chicago is a major financial hub in the United States, known for its strong banking sector, fintech innovation, and dynamic financial markets. It is home to leading financial institutions, payment providers, and a thriving fintech ecosystem, making it an ideal location for the Instant Payments Summit. With its deep-rooted financial infrastructure and commitment to technological advancements, Chicago provides the perfect setting to explore the future of instant payments and their impact on the industry.
Venue
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop, an IHG Hotel
25 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
About the IPS
The Instant Payments Summit (IPS) is now The World’s #1 Instant Payments Conference – Bigger, Stronger, Broader. With the integration of the Real-Time Payments Summit into our global series, IPS has solidified its position as the longest-running, most reputed, and dominant platform for instant payments innovation.
Each year, we host two exclusive editions: one in Europe, featuring key players like EPC, ECB, and Swift, and another in the USA, bringing together industry leaders such as the Federal Reserve and TCH. This unique positioning makes IPS the most trusted and unbiased event series dedicated to instant payments, tailored to regional ecosystems while addressing global trends.
As the leading catalyst for innovation and collaboration, IPS drives meaningful discussions, fosters strategic partnerships, and shapes the future of instant payments. It is the ultimate platform for thought leadership, networking, and transformative growth in the payments landscape.
Join us to shape the future of instant payments!
OUR CURRENT SPONSORS (Chicago)
25+
THOUGHT LEADERS
150+
HIGH PROFILE ATTENDEES
10+
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
15+
HOURS OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING
OUR CURRENT SPEAKERS (Chicago)
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Attend for free
If you hold a Director, MD, Head, SVP, VP, or C-level role at a bank, credit union, insurance company, or investment firm (including asset/investment managers and family offices), you qualify for complimentary access to the Instant Payments Summit through our exclusive Kinfos Leadership Program.
This program offers senior executives the chance to engage with a network of top industry leaders, facilitating peer-led benchmarking and networking. All participants also agree to potential meetings with fellow senior executives, fostering meaningful business relationships. If you are interested, Contact Us
Highlights For Upcoming Chicago, 2025
- Explore how FedNow’s new $1M cap is unlocking high-value, real-time transactions.
- Discover how RTP® is scaling with $10M limits to power large B2B payments.
- Uncover AI-driven fraud detection that works in milliseconds — no friction, all speed.
- Understand how behavioral biometrics are transforming trust in real-time payments.
- Unlock the power of embedded instant payouts across gig, wellness & marketplace platforms.
- Compare the biggest real-time rails — FedNow, RTP, Visa Direct & Zelle — and where they fit.
- Reimagine treasury operations with instant liquidity and real-time cash visibility.
- Learn how financial institutions are upgrading legacy systems for a real-time future.
- Delve into adaptive risk scoring and the next wave of zero-trust fraud prevention.
- See how fintechs are outpacing legacy players in rail orchestration and optimization.
- Navigate the challenges and opportunities of cross-border instant payments.
- Examine the impact of smarter, API-based rail selection on customer experience.
- Gain insight into how velocity checks and AI are protecting real-time rails at scale.
- Connect with pioneers building global interoperability for seamless payments.
- Dive into synthetic ID fraud, deepfakes, and how banks are staying ahead.
- Track how instant payments are becoming a game-changer for treasury modernization.
- Preview the role of stablecoins, tokenized money, and smart contracts in real-time finance.
- Hear how institutions are preparing for 24/7 liquidity needs in an AI-driven ecosystem.
- Look ahead to 2030: Will real-time payments become the foundation of everything?
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Welcome to the Next Frontier: Chicago 2025
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the 10th U.S. Edition of the Instant Payments & Fraud Management Summit – Chicago 2025! Following a successful Spring edition in Charlotte, we’re excited to bring our flagship event back to the U.S. — this time in the vibrant city of Chicago, a hub for financial leadership and innovation.
As real-time payments like FedNow and RTP continue to gain momentum, U.S. institutions face the dual challenge of scaling instant payments while safeguarding against evolving fraud threats. With real-time transactions projected to exceed 15 billion annually by 2026, this summit will explore cutting-edge strategies in fraud detection, AI analytics, biometrics, and regulatory readiness to help protect digital trust at speed.
Join us for actionable insights, real-world case studies, and meaningful networking with industry leaders driving the future of secure, instant payments. We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago!
Best regards,
Parry
Show Highlights from IPS CHARLOTTE, 2025
Key highlights of the Instant Payments Summit included expert keynotes, panel discussions on fraud prevention and compliance, live demos of cutting-edge payment technologies, and real-world case studies. Attendees explored strategies to balance security with seamless customer experience while networking with key stakeholders.
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Supercharge your brand’s visibility and connect with the top minds in the payments industry at the *Instant Payments Summit*! As a sponsor, you’ll unlock exclusive access to key decision-makers, showcase your cutting-edge solutions, and solidify your position as a leader in the rapidly evolving world of real-time payments.
Enjoy premium branding, unparalleled networking opportunities, and the chance to spotlight your innovations in front of a captivated high-value audience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of payments and put your brand at the center of the conversation!
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