The Instant Payments Summit (IPS) is now The World’s #1 Instant Payments Conference – Bigger, Stronger, Broader. With the integration of the Real-Time Payments Summit into our global series, IPS has solidified its position as the longest-running, most reputed, and dominant platform for instant payments innovation.

Each year, we host two exclusive editions: one in Europe, featuring key players like EPC, ECB, and Swift, and another in the USA, bringing together industry leaders such as the Federal Reserve and TCH. This unique positioning makes IPS the most trusted and unbiased event series dedicated to instant payments, tailored to regional ecosystems while addressing global trends.

As the leading catalyst for innovation and collaboration, IPS drives meaningful discussions, fosters strategic partnerships, and shapes the future of instant payments. It is the ultimate platform for thought leadership, networking, and transformative growth in the payments landscape.

Why Frankfurt?

Frankfurt stands as Europe’s financial powerhouse — the home of the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, and major financial institutions driving the continent’s payment modernization efforts. As a leading hub for banking, fintech, and financial infrastructure, Frankfurt plays a central role in shaping Europe’s instant payments and digital finance landscape. With its strong regulatory influence, innovative ecosystem, and strategic location at the heart of Europe, Frankfurt is the ideal host for the Instant Payments Summit Europe.