The future of payments is being built now.
Scotiabank is proud to be an Executive Sponsor of the 2026 Payments Canada SUMMIT, where leaders from across the payments ecosystem come together to discuss the trends, technologies and policy shifts shaping the future of payments in Canada.
Hosted by Payments Canada, the SUMMIT convenes financial institutions, fintechs, payment service providers, policymakers, retailers and technology leaders for one of the country’s most important payments conversations. This year’s theme, Accelerate Economic Growth, reflects the growing role payments play in supporting innovation, resilience and competitiveness across the Canadian economy.
Across the agenda, attendees will explore topics including cross-border interoperability, digital and data-powered payments, risk resilience, fraud, and the next generation of modern payment experiences. For businesses, these are no longer future-state discussions. They are practical priorities tied to speed, visibility, control and growth.
At Scotiabank, we see payments as a critical enabler of business performance. That is why we continue to invest in capabilities that help clients move money more intelligently, manage complexity with greater confidence, and operate more effectively across Canada and beyond.
Meet us at the SUMMIT
If you’re attending the Payments Canada SUMMIT, connect with our team to discuss the trends shaping modern payments and how Scotiabank can support your business through change.
Main Stage Speaker sessions
Join us at the Main Stage for two featured conversations with Scotiabank leaders, exploring transformation, innovation, and the future of payments in Canada.
From rails to relationships: a conversation about transformation
Wed May 06, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Join Simona Salter, EVP of Cards, Loyalty, Payments & Client Experience at Scotiabank, in a fireside chat moderated by Lisa Ford of Payments Canada, as she shares insights from leading a transformative journey in payments, cards and loyalty that is anchored in deep client connection. This session will explore how bold leadership and relationship-driven innovation are reshaping the future of financial services.
A platform for innovation: unlocking the power of real-time payments
Wed May 06, 3:45 PM
This panel features Rachelle Hildyard, Managing Director, Global Financial Institution Sales at Scotiabank, sharing Scotiabank’s perspective on the role of real-time payments in enabling innovation.
The launch of Canada's Real-Time Rail (RTR) represents a fundamental shift in the nation's economic infrastructure, moving beyond a simple technology upgrade to a catalyst for innovation. Benefits include 24/7/365 availability; data-rich payments; broad access; centralized fraud management; and an open platform for innovation. This panel will explore the transformative capabilities of real-time payments and what they mean for the future of payments in Canada.
Discover more and join the conversations—check out the other sessions featuring Scotiabank leaders at the SUMMIT! Explore the full agenda.
