Invest in your lifelong learning, your wellness and your financial success! Check out the updated Wnet Leadership Summit Agenda. Many new sessions and events have been added for the Nov. 3-4 conference, including but not limited to:

• Wnet New Member and First-Time Attendee Briefing, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. - 3:45 pm: Whether you are new to Wnet or just want a refresher, you are welcome to attend this free, optional event to build your network and explore Wnet programs and services.

• Learning Labs, Nov. 3 & 4: Expand your Summit education and networking with these unique hands-on learning experiences.

• Inclusion Groups: Meet Up, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Open to all: IG members, allies and those wanting to learn more about the Wnet Inclusion Groups supporting DEI.

• Atlanta Chapter LinkUp, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Open to all: Atlanta Chapter members, other chapter members and those interested in learning more about chapters. Hear from our host city chapter and meet others who are part of local Wnet groups.

• Tech Bar and Charging Station, Nov. 3 & 4: Join in these mini-sessions to explore the top business productivity apps, enhance your LinkedIn profile, master your elevator pitch and many more career-enhancing sessions – all while charging your devices.

• Wine Down Brought to You by FIS: Wine tasting, networking and music will close our special event for 2021.

INVEST IN YOURSELF! Register today and reserve your room before Oct. 19 to save!

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The NEW Silent Auction has expanded to two weeks and will open virtually during Money 20/20 and close the evening of Nov. 3 during our Opening Night Celebration Reception, brought to you by Global Payments. No waiting in long lines to pay for your winnings! Plus, we'll have some special on-site-only items available for those attending the Leadership Summit! 

Auction Donations Now Open: Donations can include gift cards, personal items, spa treatments, wine, jewelry – or get creative and donate an experience. Could you host a wine tasting event? Do you have a great local restaurant and would host dinner for four? Maybe you love to paint and want to offer a painting class. The possibilities of "experience" donations are endless! Our industry thrives on the connections we make. DONATE NOW!

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Looking back, moving forward
Wnet Founders Reflect on 15 Years of Empowering and Investing in Women

By Tracy Korb, senior content marketing writer, FIS

When Wnet founders Diane Faro, Linda Perry and Holli Targan came together for a webinar celebrating the organization’s 15th anniversary, attendees heard personal stories about the organization’s early days as well as hopes for the future. The hour-long session revealed the motivations behind creating Wnet and the challenges and wins facing the organization over the past 15 years.

The Early Years

Wnet officially began serving members in January 2006, but the seed was planted years earlier when Diane Faro, Linda Perry, Holli Targan and Mary Gerdts became acquainted through their involvement with the ETA (Electronic Transactions Association).

“We were all leaders in the ETA,” said Holli Targan, attorney and partner with Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss PC. “But it was an ‘old boys club.’ And while men had all these opportunities for networking through the ETA and other industry events, there was nothing comparable for women.”

Read more.

2021 Award Submissions Close in Two Days!

The Wnet Awards Program celebrates excellence by annually recognizing payments industry professionals for outstanding service. It is an excellent opportunity to highlight the exceptional accomplishments of our members and industry professionals. Winners will be recognized at the Leadership Summit this November in Atlanta. Nominate your colleagues or yourself before submissions close this week on Thursday, Sept. 30.

2022 Wnet Board of Directors and President's Advisory Council Nominations Now Open

Wnet is seeking committed, qualified and motivated individuals to run for election to the Wnet Board of Directors and the President's Advisory Council (PAC). As the diversity champion of the payments industry, Wnet is dedicated to positioning women for leadership opportunities and professional success.
Who among your Wnet peers is empowering others and making a difference? Make your voice heard by nominating the future leaders of Wnet. Nominate yourself or another Wnet member, with their permission. Learn more about Wnet Leadership and nomination criteria here. Deadline: Oct. 8, 2021.

Getting More Out of the Book Club

The Wnet Book Club is a great plot for fellow book lovers to engage. Join the group and register for the next conversation.

September/October Book: Getting More: How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life by Stuart Diamond
Discussion: Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT

Good News about Our Members and Partners

Bluefin Payment Systems is the winner of the security, fraud prevention, risk management category of Atlanta Inno's Fire Awards. Read more.

JPMorgan Chase is deploying a new, cloud-based core system for its retail bank using software developed by Thought Machine, the two companies said last week. Read more.

Mastercard Senior Vice President, Fintech & Enablers, Amy Neale speaks off the back of Money 20/20 about the value of partnerships. Read more.

Safe Systems, a national provider of fully compliant IT and security services for community banks and credit unions, has announced the availability of CloudInsight™ M365 Security Basics. Read more. 

Jeremy Allaire, Circle co-founder, chairman & CEO, and Terry Angelos, SVP and global head of Crypto and Fintech at Visa, join Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman to discuss Circle and Visa’s partnership, the role of Stablecoin in crypto and the future of fintech. Read more.

AltFi: Getting more women into fintech - challenges and opportunities

Bloomberg: How the Child Care Crisis Became a Global Economic Fiasco

CNBC: How buy now, pay later became a $100 billion industry

Forbes: Privacy Protections That Should Become Standard For All Businesses

Green Sheet: ETA event highlights financial inclusion

PNC: PNC Bank Launches Project 257: Accelerating Women's Financial Equality

PYMNTS.com: Deep Dive: How Educational Institutions Can Benefit From Digital Payment Systems

Tech Crunch: Nigerian fintech HerVest wants to bring financial inclusion to more African women

Yahoo: TikTok shows Gen Z how to buy bitcoin and crypto. But they need other investing advice too

The Wnet Thought Leadership Center, curated by members, for members, gives you access to best-of-the-best links to research, articles, publications and industry information. Plus, members can watch replays of most Wnet events in the TLC!

• (Webinar) Celebrating Wnet’s 15th Anniversary with Our Founders: Stories, Struggles and Successes

• (Chapter Event) North Texas Chapter LinkUp: Creating Trust and Loyalty within Your Organization

• (Partner Event) Celero Commerce: Defining Success - A Fireside Chat

We Invite YOU to Contribute!
Found a great article you want to share with Wnet members?
Be the connection! Share it in the TLC.

• We Need You! Volunteer at the Wnet Leadership Summit
• Join the Wnet Book Club or a NEW Inclusion Group
• Connect in SocialLink, our member community
• Meet your Wnet leaders
• Join your local chapter

Not a member? Learn more about joining Wnet to enjoy all the benefits of membership!