privacysavvy: PCI SSC Perspective: Insights for the Payments Community

Register for the PCI SSC North America Community Meeting
Join us at the 2026 PCI SSC North America Community Meeting, taking place September 15–17 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. This three‑day Community Meeting brings together our global community for connection, insight, and celebration as we mark the Council’s 20th Anniversary. We’re planning a memorable anniversary experience and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you in Vancouver.

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to enhance your Community Meeting experience:

Register to attend and secure your spot at a pre-conference workshop - Don't wait, limited capacity!
Book your hotel soon to receive special attendee pricing
Take a training class with the PCI SSC experts
Reserve your booth in the Vendor Showcase to meet prospects and expand your network as an exhibitor
Become an event sponsor and reach your audience with our exclusive event sponsorship opportunities

> Register here

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:

> More on AI on the blog
> Subscribe to the blog

Coffee with the Council Podcast: A Panel Discussion on Cryptography
In this episode of Coffee with the Council, our cryptography panel debates the value of crypto-agility, provides updates on the latest progress and challenges of migrating to AES and Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and evolving cryptographic standards, and identifies considerations for ensuring your organization is prepared for the coming changes.

> Listen to the podcast or read the blog

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. Don't miss your opportunity to take training in Dallas, Mumbai, Salt Lake City or take a training at a Community Meeting. Be sure to check out our training class schedule.

Registration for all 2026 courses is limited, and classes fill quickly!

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Don't Miss Out: Save $200 on PCIP In-Person Training
You can now save $200 on your in‑person Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) training registration for 2026. Plan now to register for the 22 May in-person class in Dallas.

In‑Person Training Opportunities – Take $200 Off Your Registration*

22 May: 09:00 - 17:30 (local time) - Dallas, TX*
12 June: 09:00 - 17:30 (local time) - Mumbai, IN*
26 June: 09:00 - 17:30 (local time) - Salt Lake City, UT *
14 September: 09:00 - 17:30 (local time) - Vancouver, CA*
6 November: 09:00 - 17:30 (local time) - Reston, VA*

Registration information can be found here or for more information about enrolling, please contact us at: coordinator@pcisecuritystandards.org

*Use code MINUS200 on your in-person PCIP training class registration. Offer only valid on a 2026 PCIP training and must be an in-person class to receive the discount.

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Engage With Industry Leaders at the 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:

Registration Now Open:

15-17 September: North America Community Meeting in Vancouver, Canada - Register now!

Registration Opens Soon:

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 exciting 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.

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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!

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PCI SSC 20th Anniversary – Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
In celebration of PCI SSC’s 20th anniversary, we’re inviting our community to share a favorite PCI SSC Memory! This could be a meaningful moment, a lasting collaboration, or an unforgettable experience from your time as part of the PCI SSC community over the past 20 years. Select submissions may be featured on the PCI SSC website or highlighted at a future PCI SSC event.

Take a look at the memory gallery here.

> Submit a memory here

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:

23-24 April: Junichi Tsuboi speaking at Netwrix APJ Partner Summit in
Okinawa, Japan - happening this week
23-24 April: Nitin Bhatnagar speaking at CyberSec India Expo 2026
in Mumbai, India - happening this week
30 April: Lauren Holloway speaking at Conexxus Webinar – PCI DSS v4.0.1 Vulnerability Management: Clearing Up the Confusion (Online, Remote)
3-6 May: Kandyce Young speaking at The Payments Academy in Atlanta, Georgia
7 May: Guilherme Scheibe speaking at Webinar: PCI SSC and the Impact of the PCI Standards in the Region (Online, Remote)
25-26 May: Yew Kuann Cheng speaking at Refelctivz Customer Forum in Melbourne, Australia

> View all events

Put Your Organization Front and Center at the 2026 PCI SSC Community Meetings
Don’t miss your chance to join the excitement at this year’s highly anticipated PCI SSC Community Meetings in Vancouver, BC, Canada; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Secure sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities to connect with payment security leaders, network with peers, and meet prospective customers—all while celebrating PCI SSC’s 20th anniversary with the global payments community.

A Sample of Some of the Standout Sponsorship Opportunities:

Welcome Celebration (Available in North America)
Connect your brand with the vibrant atmosphere and energy of the PCI SSC Community Meetings by sponsoring the Welcome Celebration! As we mark our 20th anniversary, this celebration promises to be the centerpiece of the gathering and an unforgettable highlight for all attendees.
PCI SSC Café (Available in North America & Europe)
Showcase your brand at the PCI SSC Café, serving specialty coffees throughout all three days of the Community Meeting. Put your logo directly into attendees’ hands and keep them energized all week long!
Morning Mixer - NEW this year! (Available in North America & Europe)
Kick off Day One with great food and engaging conversation at the Vendor Showcase, an energizing setting designed to maximize visibility and connection. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your brand directly to attendees, spark meaningful conversations, and build relationships with key decision-makers.
Digital Welcome Kit
Become the sponsor of the Digital Welcome Kit and help equip attendees with all the essential resources they need to maximize their event experience before the Community Meeting begins.
Charging Station
Recharge and catch up on emails during the event at our branded Charging Station.
More ways to get involved
There are other great opportunities to get involved with the Council when you become a Participating Organization. We also have sponsorship opportunities with our Coffee with the Council Podcast and fully customizable packages available.

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Did You Know We Offer Knowledge Training and Corporate Group Training?
Many of our training classes are available for Knowledge Training. These courses are designed to help learners speak the same language as the Assessor, guide their organization through an assessment and any pre-work and work alongside the Assessor during an engagement makes for a much smoother, more efficient process for all involved.

> Learn more about knowledge training on the blog

Corporate Group Training brings the PCI SSC experts to you to get your team trained together! We are pleased to offer all our PCI training programs in-person or via eLearning with remote exam for organizations wishing to train their teams remotely.

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