Each year, the Visa DPS Client Conference brings together clients, partners and the Visa DPS team with a shared focus on where issuing is headed next.

The conversations center on real priorities, how to better manage fraud and risk, simplify operations and prepare for continued change across payments. But beyond the agenda, what truly stands out is the energy in the room. The connections being built, the ideas being shared, and the sense that we are all moving forward together.

Big ideas, real conversations

A core part of the conference experience is hearing directly from leaders across the industry.

From perspectives on customer lifetime value to emerging fraud threats and the evolving role of AI, these sessions highlight just how quickly the landscape is shifting and what issuers can do to stay ahead.

Just as important are the client voices. Both on stage and in more informal conversations, clients share how they are navigating challenges in real time and how they are using DPS capabilities to move their businesses forward.

One standout moment was the Fraud on the Front Lines conversation, where clients shared candid insights into managing increasingly complex fraud environments. It was practical, direct, and shaped by those closest to the problem.

Building together

The conference is not just about presentations. It is a chance to build together.

From product roadmap discussions to one-on-one conversations, client input plays a key role in shaping what comes next for Visa DPS. These exchanges help ensure the platform continues to evolve with flexibility, resilience and scale at its core.

There is also time to step back and connect in a different way. Experiences like an evening at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum bring everyone together in a more relaxed setting and highlight the strength of the community behind DPS.

A moment that stays with you

Some moments go beyond payments.

Hearing from Iron Cowboy James Lawrence is one of them. His story is about pushing through obstacles, doing hard things and achieving more than you think is possible.

It is a powerful reminder that the same mindset applies across our industry. The challenges are real, but so is the opportunity to go further and build something better.

Looking ahead

The conference is also a launchpad for what is next.

One of the major announcements coming out of the event is the upcoming launch of Visa DPS Credit, a modern credit processing solution designed to simplify complexity, reduce operational burden and support faster change as issuing evolves.

It reflects a broader focus on helping clients adapt, scale and stay ahead.

How can you attend the DPS Client Conference in 2027?

The DPS Client Conference is open to all DPS clients and prospects, along with key partners.

Watch for a save the date in your email this summer of 2026.