Prepaid cards are the fastest growing electronic consumer payment instrument by usage, and will play an important role in the future of electronic consumer payments.

With the exponential advancement of mobile use and technology in the last decade, gifting, stored value, and loyalty programs are all coming together. As regulations change and new mobile and virtual card channels explode into the marketplace, the time is now to leverage the latest prepaid innovation strategies to maximize company ROI and prepare for 2013.

The objective of this conference is to address and improve issues related to the rapidly evolving open and closed loop prepaid card industry. After attendees leave the event, they are able to:

• UTILIZE mobile devices and online channels  to access and engage consumers
• LEARN best practices to control fraud and abuse and protect against money laundering
• UNDERSTAND the latest regulatory changes to the Card Act and their effect within the prepaid market
• INTERGRATE prepaid cards into successful marketing campaigns to drive revenue
• ACHIEVE greater brand loyalty through innovative prepaid loyalty programs

Join our 3rd Annual Prepaid Card Congress and benefit from in-depth market analysis, practical case-studies and interactive panel discussions, featuring experienced and highly knowledgeable speakers from top retailers across two days!

In 2011, we heard from over 26 speakers, including:

	Mitch Brody VP, Retail and Promotional Sales MovieTickets.com		Meagan Giunta Gift Card Program Manager Aeropostale
	Steven Kane Senior VP Gift Sales SpaFinder		Lee Poskanzer Former Prepaid Services & New Business Development Staples
	Rebekka Rea Executive Director/President Retail Gift Card Association		Scott Rodning Senior Manager - Marketing Operations - Gifting Solutions Best Buy
	Jim Rowins Director of Promotional Sales Fandango, Inc.		Susan Lea Smith Senior Trial Attorney, Asset Forfeiture & Money Laundering Section U.S. Department of Justice
	Kirsten Trusko President NBPCA		Suzanne Williams Mgr BSA & AML Risk Federal Reserve System

Continue to check the conference website for updates to the 3rd Annual Prepaid Card Congress!

 SHARE YOUR CASE STUDY

Do you have a story to tell? We will be selecting a group of top-notch presenters with major stories to share for this conference. If you have an interesting example of a success story, a field-tested solution to a pressing business problem or a case study of a way your organization has “jumped the curve”, please let us know. For consideration for this event, please prepare your proposal and send it to mary.ruggiero@worldrg.com  or call (646) 723-8034. 

SPECIAL NOTICE TO LAW FIRMS, CONSULTANTS & SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Whether you are looking to build awareness, generate new business or strengthen existing relationships – a presence at the 3rd Annual Prepaid Card Congress will help you achieve your goals. Be at the right place at the right time. A limited number of sessions on the program are reserved for our event sponsors. Solution providers who wish to become part of the program or exhibit hall should contact mark.bernard@worldrg.com or call (646) 723-8012.

THE NETWORKING

The 3rd Annual Prepaid Card Congress delivers a balance of high quality content together with networking activities for the exchange of ideas and best practices. Networking activities take place during morning coffee, and lunch, as well as during key breaks throughout the agenda. There is also a cocktail reception created to facilitate the relationship building that will let you grow your network and develop key contacts across the industry. We offer both group rates and other discounts.

For more information or to register, please contact the World Research Group toll free by phone at (800) 647-7600 or via e-mail at info@worldrg.com.