SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced a significant commitment to the city of San Francisco by pledging to host its annual Visa Payments Forum (VPF) event at the iconic Moscone Center over the next five years. This reflects Visa’s long-standing commitment to the San Francisco Bay Area, the company’s home for nearly 70 years.
“The future of payments is here in San Francisco, a city that has always been at the heart of Visa’s story,” said Oliver Jenkyn, Group President, Global Markets at Visa. “By bringing VPF home, we are investing in the local community, supporting economic growth, and showcasing San Francisco’s role as a global hub for innovation. We are proud to deepen our commitment to this remarkable city.”
VPF brings together payments industry leaders from around the world to explore the future of payments, commerce, and digital transformation. The event is expected to draw thousands of attendees each year, helping uplift San Francisco’s vibrant small businesses, hospitality industry, and many local organizations.
“Visa’s decision to anchor Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco underscores our city’s status as a world-class destination for business and innovation,” said Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San Francisco. “We look forward to welcoming attendees from around the globe and working together to make each year’s event a success.”
Visa will transform Moscone Center into an immersive experience which will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, product drops, and musical guests.
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
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