Sponsor Women in Payments 2026 | Optimized Payments

Sponsorship Opportunities 2026

Put your brand at the center of payments.

Women in Payments 2026 Honorary Luncheon

Sponsoring Women in Payments is more than a logo placement. It is a public commitment to the people and ideas shaping the future of the industry. Join the companies leading that conversation.

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100+

Payments professionals in the room

Award categories to sponsor

2nd

Annual and growing every year

Sept 27

Gaylord Opryland, Nashville

Why Sponsor

More than visibility. Meaningful presence.

Women in Payments brings together payments professionals, innovators, and rising voices from across the global payments ecosystem. Not for a trade show, but for a moment of genuine recognition and connection.

Your sponsorship puts your brand in front of the people who matter most to you, in a context that reflects your company’s values and commitment to the industry.

Direct brand association

Your name is tied to one of the most respected gatherings in payments. Not just on a banner, but in the awards ceremony, pre-event communications, and post-event press.

Access to payments professionals

Attendees span the full payments and finance ecosystem, from emerging practitioners to experienced team members at major enterprise merchants. These are the people your brand needs to know.

Industry leadership signal

Companies that sponsor Women in Payments send a clear message about who they are and what they value. That signal resonates well beyond the afternoon.

Complimentary seats at the table

Bring your own team to the luncheon. All sponsorship tiers include complimentary passes so your people can experience the event firsthand.

Who’s in the Room

The audience your brand needs to reach

Women in Payments draws payments and finance professionals from across the industry. From emerging practitioners to experienced team members at enterprise merchants, payment platforms, and technology providers. These are people who care deeply about the work and show up for their community.

100+

Attendees

A community of payments and finance professionals from across the ecosystem including merchants, processors, platforms, and providers at all career stages.

Payments

Focused Professionals

Attendees work across payments operations, finance, risk, fraud, treasury, and technology at enterprise merchants and payments companies across multiple verticals.

MAG

Conference Context

Held in conjunction with the MAG Payments Conference, the most significant annual gathering in the merchant payments space. Your reach extends well beyond the luncheon itself.

Sponsorship Packages

Two ways to show up for the industry

Only Title and Award sponsorships remain available for 2026. Each is designed to give your brand meaningful, lasting presence. Reach out to discuss which package fits your goals.

Award Sponsor

Associate Partner

Exclusive naming rights to one award category
Logo in all event materials and signage
Recognition during the awards ceremony
2 complimentary attendee passes
Post-event press release mention
Social media recognition pre and post event

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Most Impactful

Presenting Sponsor

Title Partner

Premier brand placement throughout the event
Co-branding on all event marketing and email campaigns
Dedicated activation space at the venue
Speaking opportunity during the program
5 complimentary attendee passes
Featured in post-event press and social campaigns
Exclusive pre-event sponsor spotlight

Become a Title Sponsor

Questions about sponsorship or want to discuss a package? Contact Jonah Jernigan at jonah@optimizedpayments.com

Award Sponsorships

Eight categories. Eight chances to make your mark.

Each award is available for exclusive sponsorship. Your brand is named in the award title, recognized during the ceremony, and featured across all event communications tied to that category.

Payments MVP

The highest honor of the event, recognizing the most valuable person in payments this year. Title Sponsor category.

Title Sponsor Category

People’s Choice

Chosen by public vote with high visibility leading up to the event through nominee announcements and ongoing voting.

Title Sponsor Category

Payments Legacy

Honors a trailblazer whose career has shaped how the industry executes payments today.

Payments Excellence

Recognizes consistent mastery in execution, quality, and measurable results across the payments space.

Partner of the Year

Celebrates exceptional collaboration and shared success. Aligned with partner-focused brands and platforms.

Payments Rising Star

Spotlights an emerging voice early in their career. A strong fit for brands focused on talent and the next generation.

Payments Champion

Honors a mentor who uplifts others across the industry. Ideal for brands championing community and culture.

Innovation Award

Recognizes bold thinking that redefines what is possible in payments. A natural fit for technology and fintech companies.

2025 Sponsors

Companies that already believe in this mission

Last year’s event was made possible by a group of industry partners who understood the value of showing up for women in payments. We are grateful for their support and excited to grow this list in 2026.

“Being recognized by one’s peers is a means toward validating hard work and contributions, signifying that expertise and input is valued. This sort of recognition fosters confidence to support continued excellence and a foundation for collaborative partnerships.”

Laura Woop, Sr. Director Risk, Payments, Fraud and Credit, Tiffany and Co. · 2025 Payments Legacy Award

Ready to be part of this?

Sponsorship spots for 2026 are limited. Reach out now to secure your package before the event fills up.

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