2026 Agenda

Data, advanced risk models, and industry focused agents are the new currency in B2B payments. Today these building blocks make it easier for buyers to buy, and suppliers to get paid, yet this is just the start. Hear from Brandon on his vision for the critical role of infrastructure in accelerating innovations and creating new “bridging” opportunities across the B2B commerce ecosystem.

Building a successful B2B payments and A/R automation program is a team sport. It takes a vision, the right technology and talent – and internal marketing and change management to drive adoption. Learn from top brands how they built their programs, what they learned, and where they are investing in 2026 and beyond.

Europe’s e-invoicing mandates are already reshaping how businesses buy and sell across borders, and the impact will reach US companies sooner than many expect. Join this session for a candid look at the real costs, measurable benefits and what these changes signal for scalability, customer experience and cash flow. Based on our ongoing research into A/P and A/R practices across five European markets, you’ll gain practical insights to help prepare your business for what’s next.

The manufacturing sector was one of the first to adopt net terms financing and sophisticated order-to-cash processes, and today is at the forefront of innovation in digital selling, subscriptions and XaaS models. This spotlight looks at how this transformation is reshaping the buyer journey, aftermarket strategies, and also channel dynamics. Hear real world examples from the commercial vehicle industry where national account programs have become key growth drivers, and payments and AR automation are the new fuel for driving sales, loyalty and efficiency.

As consumer markets become more unpredictable, retailers are increasingly turning to B2B commerce as a growth engine. Success depends on delivering seamless payment experiences, protecting margins, and building loyalty through tailored programs and customer engagement. The travel industry faces a similarly complex landscape, with airlines, hotels, car rental providers, and intermediaries navigating fragmented payment ecosystems. Across both sectors, the greatest opportunity lies in strategic partnerships that simplify commerce, solve operational challenges, and create lasting value for buyers and suppliers alike.

The forces reshaping B2B commerce from embedded finance, AI, global trade volatility and rising buyer expectations are converging around payments. Senior analysts and strategists from Mastercard, S&P Global and Bain & Company assess where payments infrastructure is becoming a measurable growth lever, what the macro environment means for credit and terms strategy, and which shifts will define B2B commerce through the end of the decade.

B2B buyers increasingly expect the same seamless experience they get as consumers and new research shows the cost of falling short. Based on TreviPay data from the US, UK, Europe and Australia, this panel explores how payment and invoicing shape loyalty, whether AI-driven procurement increases price sensitivity or reinforces total cost of ownership, and how buyer expectations are evolving across regions from the perspective of sales and commercial leaders.

Hear highlights from the finance track chair and a special guest as they summarize key takeaways for finance leaders and their teams.

Hear highlights from the sales track chair and a special guest as they summarize key takeaways for sales and eCommerce leaders.

Hear highlights from the tech track chair and a special guest as they summarize key takeaways for tech leaders and their solution providers.