Event details Managing transactions across a global ecosystem is complex and timely. Payments, robust security and guarding against financial risk are essential for successful partnerships.ABTA’s breakfast briefing provides the opportunity to hear insights into the trends shaping payments across travel and how you can best manage transactions for your organisation.You will gain insight into how virtual cards can be used to improve relationships, reduce risk and simplify processes and how to bridge the gap between acquirer and issuer to optimise payment flows.Enjoy breakfast with industry colleagues whilst receiving a succinct overview of the key payment challenges and trends in travel. Breakfast briefings are free to attend for ABTA members. Sessions 8:30 – Breakfast and networking 9:00 – Opening remarks from Checkout.com9:05 – Virtual Cards – importance and impact9:25 – Bridging Issuing and Acquiring9:40 – Key trends shaping the travel industry9:55 – Recap and Q&A 10:05 – Coffee, tea and networking10:45 – Events ends Speakers Moderators: Matt Davenport, Sales Director, Checkout.com Matt brings over 20 years of deep-rooted expertise in payments and eCommerce to the ABTA Finance Travel Conference. As a Global Senior Sales Manager at Checkout.com, Matt has spent the last five years specializing in the travel sector, helping everyone from high-street mainstays to global PLCs navigate the complexities of the travel payment ecosystem.His expertise spans the full transaction lifecycle, with a particular focus on optimizing deposits and streamlining supplier payments. Known for his hands-on approach to digital transformation, Matt has a proven track record of helping travel brands align their payment strategies with long-term business objectives, ensuring they remain resilient and scalable in an evolving digital landscape. Rowland Camrass, Head of Issuing, Checkout.com Rowland currently serves as the Global Head of Commercial for Card Issuing and IDV at Checkout.com, where he has spearheaded the company’s expansion into the issuing space since launching the proposition in early 2023. With a deep specialization in virtual card issuing for B2B payments, Rowland helps travel organizations modernize their payment flows, improve liquidity, and capture more value through bespoke card programs.Since joining Checkout.com five years ago, he has played a pivotal role in evolving the firm's commercial strategy from acquiring into a comprehensive end-to-end payments partner. Prior to his career in fintech, Rowland spent nearly 13 years at the investment bank Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Global Equities. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Manchester. Sponsors Event partner Prices Breakfast briefings are free to attend for ABTA members. Partners should contact events@abta.co.uk to enquire into registration. Non-member fee: £150+VAT
