First Data CEO Frank Bisignano to Deliver TRANSACT 15 Keynote

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the global trade association of the payments technology world, announced today that Frank Bisignano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Data, will join the stellar TRANSACT keynote line-up to unveil the next chapter in First Data's remarkable story of transformation, innovation, and collaboration. First Data, the global leader in payment technology and services solutions, will also support the local start-up and app developer community by sponsoring the launch of a start-up TRANSACT 15 scholarship program. TRANSACT 15 will take place in the technology hub of the nation, March 31 – April 2 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and registration is open today with limited early rates available at www.transact15.com.

"We are thrilled to welcome Frank Bisignano to the TRANSACT keynote stage as he leads First Data through a remarkable period of innovation and business growth. Nearly every payments player is a current or future partner of First Data, and TRANSACT is the place to learn about tomorrow's business opportunities," said Jason Oxman, CEO of ETA. "We also applaud First Data's support of this incredible scholarship opportunity for payments technology start-ups to engage with the leaders, titans, innovators, and newest players in payments at TRANSACT 15."  

TRANSACT offers start-up companies the opportunity to raise their profile while engaging with 4,000 industry peers from 1,000 companies representing the latest technologies from more than 24 countries. This scholarship offers startups and app developers access to a vast network of new partners and opportunities that can help accelerate their businesses. Interested parties should contact Del Baker, Director of Marketing & Membership at ETA, at [email protected] or 202.677.7404.

"As the leading provider of commerce and payment solutions, First Data has a keen interest in fostering talent and supporting entrepreneurs who are building new technologies," said Himanshu Patel, EVP, Strategy, Planning & Business Development. "With our expanding footprint in the Bay Area, we want to support new innovations in commerce and help local entrepreneurs accelerate their growth. The TRANSACT Pass scholarship offers a great opportunity for tech professionals to network with peers and industry leaders, learn about new products and engage with investors including First Data Ventures which focuses on collaborating with entrepreneurs to support the next generation of commerce solutions."

TRANSACT's global reach brings together, under one roof, the entire payments ecosystem - everyone from the major mobile network operators and equipment manufacturers to online service providers, retailers, major processors, all of the major card brands and venture capital/investors - thousands of leaders and partners that you need to access to grow your business. For more information, visit www.transact15.com.

Already announced keynote speakers at TRANSACT 15 include: Jingming Li, President and Chief Architect, Ant Financial Americas, Visa President Ryan McInerney, MCX CEO Dekkers Davidson, and Doug L. Davis, Senior VP & GM of Intel's Internet of Things.

For media inquiries, contact Meghan Cieslak at 202-677-7406, or [email protected].

Companies interesting in exhibiting at TRANSACT 15 should contact Cathryn Wanders, [email protected] or 703.964.1240 x26.

SOURCE ETA