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In an industry defined by innovative partnerships, a fast-paced merger and acquisition marketplace, and disruption from new entrants like payment facilitators and independent software vendors, success in the payments technology industry can come down to the strength of your network.

At ETA’s upcoming Strategic Leadership Forum, hundreds of C-level payments executives will converge in Dana Point, California for three days of networking and elevated industry discussion. Here are five networking opportunities at ETA’s SLF that payments leaders across the ecosystem can’t afford to miss:

6. ETA SLF Golf Tournament at Monarch Beach Golf Links, Sponsored by Paya. Tuesday, October 2^nd, 8:15am – 1:30 pm.

Link up on the links to drive home your partnerships and relationships in the payments world in a beautiful oceanside setting. Few golf experiences can match the blend of stunning natural beauty and variety of challenges presented at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Among commanding views of the Pacific ocean, connect with new partners and strengthen existing bonds at the start of ETA SLF.

5. Opening Reception on the Vue Lawn, sponsored by White and Case. Tuesday, October 2^nd, 5:00pm – 6:00pm.

The commencement of ETA SLF, hundreds of top payments industry leaders will make the SLF Opening Reception on the Vue Lawn a must-attend opportunity at SLF. The scenic oceanfront of the Vue Lawn is the perfect place to make introductions and strengthen connections that are critical to your business.

4. Wednesday Networking Luncheon, sponsored by Visa. Wednesday, October 3^rd, 12:00pm-1:00 pm.

Networking lunches are a time-honored tradition, but that doesn’t mean your conversations have to be. New relationships will be formed, new thinking explored and new strategies discovered over a plated lunch on the Vue Lawn.

3. Wednesday Networking Reception, sponsored by Worldpay. Wednesday, October 3^rd, 5:00pm-7:00 pm.

Secure your connections made during the early opportunities SLF. By being at the right place at the right time – with the right people – SLF attendees can push their advantage toward actionable results at this oceanside reception.

2. ETA Hall of Fame Breakfast, presented by Visa. Wednesday, October 3^rd, 8:15 am.

Through long and distinguished careers as advocates and innovators, the inaugural class of the ETA Hall of Fame have displayed an unrelenting spirit of innovation, ambition and professionalism. ETA will recognize the lifelong achievements of eight distinguished professionals at a special ceremony at ETA SLF, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with our industry’s preeminent leaders. Hear directly from the inductees, including a tribute to Joe Kaplan from his friends and members of his family.

1. An attendee list of 400 C-suite leaders.

The adage is true: it’s all about who you know. ETA SLF brings together more impactful payments leaders than any conference in payments technology. So whether it’s at a networking reception, a break in the agenda, a private suite or the golf course, every moment at ETA SLF is an opportunity.

Click here to register for ETA’s Strategic Leadership Forum in Dana Point, California, October 2-4, 2018.