PCI SSC Perspective: Insights for the Payments Community

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. PCI Qualified Professionals | Products & Solutions Listings | Training | Resources | Newsroom | Events | Get Involved The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security Have you seen the PCI Security Standards Council's blog series, The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security? This special, ongoing feature of our PCI Perspectives blog offers a resource for payment security industry stakeholders to exchange information about how they are adopting and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into their organizations. Catch up on our latest blog posts on the AI Exchange: The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security Featuring Checkout.com The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security Featuring Bank of America The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security Featuring Soft Space > More on AI on the blog > Subscribe to the blog Coffee with the Council Podcast Check out recent episodes of our award-winning Coffee with the Council Podcast. Available on your favorite podcast player or on our blog. The podcast series seeks to engage the payment industry by communicating Council news and updates; sharing interviews, panel discussions or case studies from third-parties; offering coverage from Council events; and much more. We also offer podcast sponsorship opportunities.  Check out our recent podcast episodes on the blog: Coffee with the Council Podcast: PCI SSC Publishes First-Ever Annual Report Coffee with the Council Podcast: PCI SSC Releases Version 2.0 of the PCI Secure Software Standard  > View podcast episodes Enroll in 2026 PCI SSC Expert‑Led Training Whether you're looking to deepen your own knowledge or elevate the skills of your entire team, our instructor-led courses offer direct access to the experts who shape PCI Security Standards. These sessions are designed to help you stay ahead of evolving requirements, sharpen your technical understanding, and build the confidence needed to support your organization's compliance and security goals. We offer in-person training around the globe. Be sure to check out our training class schedule.  Registration for all 2026 courses is limited, and classes fill quickly!   > More information Save the Date: PCI SSC 2026 Community Meetings  Mark your calendars and join us at a PCI SSC Community Meeting in 2026. You won't want to miss these exciting opportunities to learn about the latest updates and technologies in the payment industry, network with industry colleagues, visit the vendor showcase, ask questions, and provide feedback: 15-17 September: North America Community Meeting in Vancouver, Canada 20-22 October: Europe Community Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland 11-12 November: Asia-Pacific Community Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Be on the lookout for registration and exciting agenda announcements for each event. These events are open to all in the payments industry.  Enhance Your Community Meeting Experience with Training In‑person trainings are also available alongside our three 2026 Community Meetings in Vancouver, Edinburgh, and Kuala Lumpur, and provide an excellent opportunity to maximize both training and travel budgets by pairing your team's training with a Community Meeting. Be a Speaker at a Community Meeting We invite you to tell your story and submit a proposal to speak. Share your proposal for a case study, live demo, industry knowledge, and/or best practices to provide impactful industry knowledge about payment security to your peers. Submissions are being accepted through Friday, 27 March at 23:59 ET. > More Information Did You See our 2025 Annual Report?  The PCI Security Standards Council announced the release of its inaugural Annual Report in Q1 of this year, marking a significant milestone in the Council's nearly 20-year history of advancing global payment security through industry collaboration, innovation, and education. The 2025 PCI SSC Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Council's progress, priorities, and impact over the past year, detailing how PCI SSC and its global community worked together to address evolving threats, strengthen standards, and support secure payment environments worldwide. > More Information Get Involved with PCI SSC: Become a Participating Organization Shape the future of payment security by becoming a Participating Organization. We offer three levels of participation to choose from: Principal, Associate and Individual. Participation in the PCI Security Standards Council is open globally to those affiliated with the payment card industry, including merchants, banks, processors, hardware and software developers, and point-of-sale vendors. Some Associate Level Benefits Include: Complimentary tickets to our Community Meetings Exclusive webcast access Training discounts And more! > More information Celebrate the Journey: Tell Us Your Favorite PCI SSC Moments As we celebrate 20 years of helping to secure payment data worldwide, we're reflecting on the incredible journey we've taken together — and we want to hear from you. Whether you've been with us since the early days or joined more recently, your stories are part of the PCI SSC legacy. From unforgettable Community Meetings and training milestones to collaborative breakthroughs and friendships forged across the industry, every memory matters. > More Information Expand Your Payments Industry Knowledge on the PCI SSC Global Content Library The PCI SSC Global Content Library on YouTube is home to hours of payment security video content from our Global Community Events. Learn directly from the Council executives and industry experts as they discuss industry trends, best practices, and insights into payment security standards. >  Visit the Global Content Library See the PCI SSC Team Speak at an Event Near You The team at  PCI SSC travels the globe to speak at industry events. Check out our upcoming speaking engagements around the world:   Upcoming speaking engagements: 12 March: Úna Dillon speaking at EPSM Meeting in Vienna, Austria 15-19 March: Chelsea Lopez speaking at MRC Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada 17-18 March: Úna Dillon speaking at MPE 2025 in Berlin, Germany 23-26 March: Kandyce Young speaking at RSAC 2026 in San Francisco, California 3-6 May: Kandyce Young speaking at The Payments Academy in Atlanta, Georgia 25-26 May: Yew Kuann Cheng speaking at Refelctivz Customer Forum in Melbourne, Australia > View all events Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor at an Upcoming PCI SSC Event PCI SSC offers a broad range of event sponsorship opportunities, from Supporting to Premier levels. New opportunities for the year ahead include the Track Sponsorship and the Digital Welcome Kit Sponsorship, along with additional options designed to enhance engagement. Each sponsorship can be tailored to align with your objectives and budget for 2026. 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