Events

The Payments Academy 2025 Conference

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
St. Louis, MO

Join us for the following sessions:

Monday, May 5
General Session: Navigating Emerging Payments and Evolving Risks in Higher Education

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
As today’s payment landscape evolves, higher education institutions face new opportunities and challenges. This session provides an educational overview of emerging faster payment rails and digital wallets. We will explore their unique attributes, market use cases, and associated risk management considerations. Additionally, we will delve into the implications of PCI DSS compliance for mobile wallets and contactless payments. Join us to gain the knowledge needed to navigate new payment opportunities in today’s environment.

Speakers:

• Angela Nielsen, AAP, APRP, ETA CPP, Director of Product Strategy, Nelnet Payment Services
• Jarvis Gilmore, QSA, Senior Security Advisor, CampusGuard

Holding Departments Accountable Lab: Merchant Payments & PCI Responsibilities

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Schools must manage the complexity of their merchant environments and hold their departments accountable to policies and PCI compliance. There are several requirements that must be achieved, and it’s difficult to find the time, resources, and strategies to meet these goals. This session will be an interactive workshop with schools discussing the various ways they are managing their merchants and sharing best practices with the group.

Speakers:

• Bryan Jurewicz, Chief Revenue Officer, Arrow Payments
• Edward Ko, CISSP, QSA, Vice President, Information Security Services, CampusGuard

Tuesday, May 6

Proactive Protection: Third-Party Management for PCI Data Security

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Effective management of third-party service providers (TPSPs) is essential to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and maintain operational resilience. This session will explore the critical processes involved in assessing, onboarding, monitoring, and managing third-party providers. Attendees will learn about frameworks and tools that enhance vendor governance while aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

Speakers:

• Michael Murray, PCIP, PCI Liaison/IT Consultant, University of South Carolina
• Jarvis Gilmore, QSA, Senior Security Advisor, CampusGuard

Outsourcing with Confidence: Third-Party Oversight for PCI Compliance Success

2:45 – 3:45 PM
Building on the Proactive Protection: Third-Party Management for PCI Data Security lecture session, this hands-on lab will guide participants through practical exercises in evaluating third-party risks and oversight and recommendations on how to monitor their performance and adherence to compliance. Attendees will gain experience in applying real-world techniques to address challenges in managing third-party providers effectively.

Speakers:

• Michael Murray, PCIP, PCI Liaison/IT Consultant, University of South Carolina
• Jarvis Gilmore, QSA, Senior Security Advisor, CampusGuard

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