Your shortlist to the must-attend international payments sessions, plus Acceleron’s annual Community Bankers Cocktail Hour at Fiserv Client Conference 2025

As fall conference season heats up, a major highlight is the Fiserv Forum Client Conference 2025. Taking place from September 28 - 30 in Las Vegas, this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever, with an agenda full of sessions on payments innovation, banking technology, and future-ready strategies for financial institutions. The highlight keynote? Mark Cuban, star of Shark Tank, serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs, and former Dallas Mavericks owner. 

For community banks and credit unions interested in exploring revenue opportunities in the fast-changing cross-border payments industry, there are several sessions you won’t want to miss. We’ve rounded up the top sessions on international payments to help you maximize your time at Fiserv Forum.

Turning Foreign Wires into Revenue Streams

Monday, September 29, 2025 | 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT
Theater Session (TS304)
Speaker: Steven Anderson, Fiserv

In today’s political and regulatory environment, foreign wires are more than a necessity, they’re an opportunity. This session shows how financial institutions can transform international payments into a source of non-interest income. Learn practical strategies to get better FX pricing, streamline processes, and turn what was once a cost center into a profitable service.

Why Attend:
With fee income under pressure and net interest margins shrinking, finding new non-interest revenue streams is critical. This session provides a clear blueprint for monetizing international wires,  knowledge that can directly impact your bottom line. Look for our team at this session to answer any questions you have about how to bring FX in-house and automate processes. 

For more background, read our article on international payments and non-interest income:

 

Non-interest Income: Maximizing Bank Profitability Through International Payments

Acceleron’s Community Bankers Cocktail Hour at Fiserv Conference

Monday, September 29 |  7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PT

Juliet Cocktail Bar, The Venetian

After a packed day of sessions, wind down with us at the 3rd Annual Community Bankers Cocktail Hour, a comfortable space to relax, swap insights, and build connections with peers. 

Whether you already know Acceleron or are just getting introduced, this is a laid-back way to meet our executive team and other bankers to exchange ideas about how community FIs are tackling international payments, stablecoins, non-interest income, and wires automation together.

Why Attend:
The Community Bankers Cocktail Hour isn’t just a chance to unwind, it’s a low-pressure forum to explore new ideas with peers, hear about the latest trends in cross-border payments and integrations, and ask questions of our cross-border and FX experts. You’ll come away with fresh perspectives, useful insights, and stronger connections in the community banking space. Space is limited and we always fill up fast, so reserve your spot now. 👉 Learn more 

 

Acceleron's 3rd Annual Cocktail Hour at Fiserv

How Fiserv Is Enabling Stablecoin Payments

Tuesday September 30, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. PT
Breakout Session BR147
Speakers: Cooper Thompson, VP, Head of Innovation for Embedded Finance and Digital Assets, Fiserv; Sheraz Shere, Solana Foundation

Stablecoins are rapidly reshaping how money moves across borders. Backed by the U.S. dollar, they offer faster settlement, lower transaction costs, and programmable payments that open the door to new business models. In this session, Fiserv unveils its initiative to make stablecoin payments accessible across its merchant and financial institution network. 

Why Attend:
Digital assets are moving from the fringe to the mainstream. This session offers an insider’s look at how stablecoins are being integrated into traditional payments infrastructure, and what it means for your institution’s competitive edge.

Read our article on stablecoin impact on community FIs:

 

Stablecoins and Community Banking: What Comes Next

ISO 20022 – What Comes After Compliance?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT
Theater Session
Speaker: Steven Anderson, Fiserv

By November 2025, Fedwire and most major payment networks will have completed their ISO 20022 migration for international payments. But what comes next? This session explores how financial institutions can go beyond compliance to unlock the value of ISO’s richer, structured data. From better customer insights and tailored product offerings, this is your strategy session on turning a regulatory requirement into a competitive advantage.

Why Attend
Compliance may be mandatory, but strategy is optimal. This session highlights how forward-looking institutions can harness ISO 20022 data to improve operations, and deliver differentiated client experiences.

Access our ISO 20022 Guide for community FIs including monetization tips:

 

ISO 20022: The Ultimate Guide for Community FIs

Maximize Your Conference Experience

With hundreds of sessions on the agenda, planning ahead is key. Review the full conference schedule and prioritize sessions that align with your institution’s priorities. This year’s sessions are organized into nine tracks:

• AI and Data-Driven Insights
• Cards and Issuing
• Digital Banking and Payments
• Embedded Finance
• Emerging Financial Products
• Fraud Prevention and Risk Mitigation
• Integrated Small Business Banking and Merchant Solutions
• Omnichannel Commerce
• Open Banking and Core Modernization

Be sure to double-check the schedule the weekend before the conference for any last-minute updates from organizers. A little preparation ensures you’ll make the most of your time in Las Vegas.

Why international payment automation matters

International payments are undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades. From ISO 20022 standardization to stablecoin adoption and new FX revenue strategies, community banks and credit unions have a unique opportunity to modernize and monetize cross-border payments.

For institutions that embrace automation, these shifts aren’t just about keeping up with compliance, they’re about unlocking richer data, expanding customer offerings, and positioning themselves for long-term competitiveness.

Connecting at Fiserv Conference 2025

Don’t just attend the sessions, come away with actionable strategies. If you're curious how pre-integrated international payments automation tools can help your institution put these ideas into practice, let's have a conversation.

Schedule a 1-1 meeting with our team before the conference, or join us at the cocktail hour or to explore how wire automation, FX monetization, and ISO 20022 readiness can generate non-interest income for your bank or credit union.

Acceleron is a modern correspondent banking technology platform that empowers community banks and credit unions to automate international wire transfers, capture non-interest income, and compete more effectively with big banks. With a foreign exchange (FX) marketplace and currency conversion engine, Acceleron’s API-first infrastructure helps institutions turn cross-border payment flows into efficient, revenue-generating opportunities. Serving over 200 financial institutions and facilitating more than $1 billion in international payments annually, our correspondent banking services and international payment automation solutions are pre-integrated seamlessly with Fiserv Payments Exchange, Braid, and other leading payments platforms.