PROSPECTUS FOR PARTICIPATION · 2020-01-13 · fintech, and topics impacting all aspects of the...

PROSPECTUS FOR PARTICIPATION

s y m p o s i u m — c a n a d a 2 0 2 0

f o u n d e r & c e o Kristy Duncan

SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES 4

WHY SUPPORT WOMEN IN PAYMENTS? 5

PRAISE FROM PAST SYMPOSIA 6

SPONSOR PROFILE 2019 7

TARGET AUDIENCE 8

ATTENDEE PROFILE 9

PROGRAM 11

SPONSORSHIP 12

WOMEN IN PAYMENTS AWARDS 14

AWARDS WINNERS 15

AWARDS COMMITTEE 16

UNICORN CHALLENGE 17

CONCLUSION 18

APPENDIX 19

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS CHART 20

SAMPLE PROGRAM 24

BIO KRISTY DUNCAN 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Women in Payments — Symposium Canada 2020 — Prospectus for Participation | 1698 FLAMBOROUGH CIRCLE, MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA L5M 3M7 | +1 416 995 5691 | [email protected] | WOMENINPAYMENTS.ORG 2

Under the theme of 2020 Looking Back, Looking Forward, we are pleased to present this prospectus seeking participation, support and sponsorship for the ninth annual Women in Payments Symposium in Toronto on September 22 -23, 2020. The symposium offers an unparalleled forum with perspectives from key women leaders in payments and fintech, and topics impacting all aspects of the payments ecosystem and career development. Discussions are energizing and current—immediately relevant to any woman pursuing a career in payments or fintech.

Founded in 2012, Women in Payments connects, inspires and champions a growing global network of women working across the payments ecosystem. Through our annual symposia, networking events, awards and global mentorship programs, we:

– Empower like-minded women in the industry

– Provide a platform for women to lead industry discussions and build their industry profiles

– Celebrate the achievements of seasoned professionals and rising stars

We are proud to facilitate this industry initiative in Canada, the US, Australia, the UK, and Asia.


SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES

COMMUNITY

We celebrate and encourage the wide range of women leaders, innovators, experts and rising stars in the industry, and provide opportunities to showcase their talents, share experiences, and network to build the community.

CAREER

We create opportunities for women across the payments ecosystem to meet, network, and explore industry and career issues for career development.

CONTENT

Our events deliver current industry content to promote learning specifically around payments issues and initiatives, as well as fintech and leadership.

Planned, promoted and managed by Women in Payments, the objectives of the symposium are to facilitate:


The outstanding success of Women in Payments events held around the world confirms the keen interest in promoting learning, leadership, diversity, and networking opportunities for women in payments, fintech, and financial services. To date, Women in Payments has run twenty successful symposia since 2012 and welcomed over 1,500 attendees at events in 2019 with participation continu-ing to grow.

Inclusion is a key metric for success in any company. Women in Payments is committed to fostering leadership and championing women in payments, fintech, banking, and treasury around the world.

WHY SUPPORT WOMEN IN PAYMENTS?


PRAISE FROM PAST SYMPOSIA

“It was empowering and encouraging how open everyone was about their experiences.”

“It was empowering and encouraging how open everyone was about their experiences.

“Vibrant, engaged and extremely well-versed group. Very encouraging!”

“Good variety of participants on panels. Nice to have different points of view.”

“Very impressive speakers, very inspiring!”

“The quality of the attendees was excellent. The connections made were very good, and the content very solid.”

“Keynote Karen Adams’ presentation was extremely relatable.”

“The leadership sessions offered were great. I walked away with lots of new information that will be helpful to me in my job.”

“The keynote speakers were great and the content of the sessions were really good.”


SPONSOR PROFILE 2019


BRONZE-GLOBALLUNCHEON SILVER-GLOBAL

BRONZE BRONZEBRONZE BARISTA STATIONCHARGING STATION

PLATINUM AWARDS UNICORN CHALLENGE

GOLDGOLD-GLOBAL GOLD-GLOBAL

SILVER-GLOBAL

– Fintech and payments professionals

– Senior treasury practitioners

– Merchants and other payment system users

– Strategists in payments and financial services

– Product management, sales and client solution specialists

– Consultants in the payments market

– Regulators and policymakers

TARGET AUDIENCE

Women leaders and stakeholders across payments and fintech including:


GENDER

Over 98% women

ATTENDEE PROFILE

ROLES

CEO, President, EVP, SVP, Partner, VP, Assistant Treasurer, COO, CIO, CMO, CTO, General Manager, Managing Director, Senior Director, Director, Account Executive, Senior Analyst, and others

ORGANIZATIONS

40% Banks

23% Networks & acquirers

20% Fintechs & solution providers

17% Practitioners & others


2019 SNAPSHOT


SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 AWARDS DINNER

Awards are presented to honour women payments professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and promise. Award categories vary from market to market but include innovation, inspira-tion, rising star, advocate for women, distin-guished payments professional and educator. An awards committee comprised of senior women leaders from across the payments industry reviews nominations and selects finalists to be announced at the dinner.

More information on our awards program can be found under the opportunties tab on our website at: canada.womeninpayments.org

PROGRAM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 FULL-DAY SYMPOSIUM

The symposium offers a full-day agenda including a leading woman industry keynote speaker, executive panel, industry-specific break-out sessions, networking breaks, plus a motivational speaker from outside the industry.

A sample program is included in the appen-dix of this document.

We offer the highest calibre of speakers, with titles that include: President, CEO, Founder, Group Head, Partner, CHRO, Executive Director, SVP, Head, Director, VP, AVP, and others.

Tech titan Michele Romanow shares insights from her

unconventional career journey at the 2019 Women in

Payments Symposium in Toronto.


SPONSORSHIP

Enhance your company profile by positively aligning with the Women in Payments global initiative that supports gender parity and career development in financial services.

Sponsors are offered the following oppor-tunities at multiple levels:

platinum awardsDemonstrate unwavering commitment to professional growth, education, and diversity across the payments industry.

1 available — $23,000

Enjoy positive brand recognition as a leader in supporting and celebrating the achievements of women in the payments

industry.


keynote goldHighlight industry vision and leadership,

while confirming commitment to education for women across the payments ecosystem.


Promote clear focus on supporting education and advancement of women in

financial services.


unicorn challenge awards dinner

cocktailAlign with innovation in fintech and

support of startup businesses within the payments ecosystem with an opportunity to participate as a judge in the challenge.


Target payments industry leaders and award winners at an exclusive pre-event

function.



A full range of benefits for each level is detailed in the appendix.

GLOBAL & CUSTOM SPONSORSHIPS

Interested in global visibility? Inquire about our global sponsorship prospectus which provides opportunities for sponsorship across five markets (Canada, US, UK, Australia and Asia).

We are happy to discuss alternative ideas to bring your brand to life on-site at the sympo-sium. Past examples include an executive headshot photo booth or branded mobile device charging stations.

We are also pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for our global mentorship program. Please ask for more details.

luncheon closing cocktailEnjoy exclusive visibility over lunch, with

opportunity to provide introductory remarks for the luncheon speaker and

signage at the luncheon.


Enjoy exclusive visibility at the closing networking cocktail event, with oppor-

tunity to provide welcoming remarks and signage at the closing cocktail session.


breakfast silverEnjoy exclusive visibility while highlight-ing clear leadership and an interest in

promoting payments and diversity in the Canadian market.


Demonstrate leadership and commitment to professional growth for women in

payments and financial services.


bronzeSupport professional growth and educa-

tion for women in payments and financial services.

unlimited available — $8,000


The Women in Payments Awards Program honours women in the payments industry who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and promise.

WOMEN IN PAYMENTS

AWARDS


2019 WINNERS

The 2019 Women in Payments award winners in Canada, from left to right:

SUZAN DENONCOURT Ingenico Group, Distinguished Payments Professional, ELENA LITANI nanopay Corporation, Innovation,

DANIELA CARNEVALE AUBRY CIBC, Rising Star, JOHN COWAN CIBC, Advocate for Women

GRACE CAPUTO Payment Source, Inspiration and, RANIA LLEWELLYN Scotiabank, Thought Leader.


AWARDS COMMITTEE

An Awards Committee will be appointed to review nominations, and awards will be presented at an awards dinner preceding the symposium. Nominations may be submitted online at until, June 12, 2020.

To see a full slate of past award winners in Canada please go to: canada.womeninpay-ments.org/opportunities/awards/past-winners

REY SAEIDIChair of Awards Committee

Director of North America Business Payments Scotiabank

MICHELLE BEYOFounder

FinAvator

JO CANNINGPrincipal

EMA Partners International

COURTNEY KIDD CHUBBSenior Manager

Deloitte Consulting

CHRISTINA KIMDirector of Banking & Payments

RBC

PATRICIA MCSWEENEYDirector, Industry Relations

CIBC

CATHY PINHead of Client Management

HSBC Bank Canada

KASHMERA SELFDirector, Innovation, Research & Emerging Solutions

Interac


UNICORN CHALLENGE

Four fintech start-ups pitch their solutions to a panel of esteemed judges and a full audience in a timed and moderated setting.

FACILITATION

Women in Payments will manage logistical details for the Unicorn Challenge, including marketing and promotion, call for competi-tors, on-site logistics, and selection and management of judges.

PRIZES

Competitors will have a chance to win the “Judges’ Choice” award which earns them a one-hour meeting with leading banks and networks. An “Audience Choice” award will also be presented to a competitor, as voted by the audience via a live-voting app.

The objectives of the Unicorn Challenge are to:

– Showcase the value and innovation that fintechs bring to the market

– Provide women fintech start-ups the oppor-tunity to practice their pitch in front of a large audience of industry stakeholders

– Demonstrate the value of collaboration and cooperation in partnerships between fintechs and market incumbents

– Provide a platform for women in fintech to present, showcase their expertise, and build their industry profiles


The Women in Payments initiative is a unique forum which promotes payments and fintech industry-focused learning, a rich exchange of ideas, career develop-ment, and opportunities for women to connect and explore issues of common interest on both a local and global scale.

For sponsors, there is undeniable value in supporting a global community of women in payments by helping to connect, inspire, and champion rising stars and distinguished professionals.

The symposium highlights sponsors as leaders in supporting women’s advance-ment and inclusion across the payments ecosystem.

Women in Payments is proud to facilitate this industry initiative in Canada, the US, Australia, Europe, and Asia—promoting education, career building, inclusion, and connecting stakeholders from across the payments ecosystem.

CONCLUSION


APPENDIX


SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS CHART

COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATIONS

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Sponsorship rate $23,000 $18,000 $17,000 $16,000 $17,000 $15,000 $15,000 $16,000 $14,000 $14,000 $12,500 $8,000


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Discount on supplemental staff registrations 20% 20% 15% 15% 15% 15% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%

Special recognition at networking events

Awards Keynote

UnicornAward Dinner

CocktailLunch

Closing Cocktail

Breakfast

Opportunity to nominate someone to Advisory Board

Opportunity to make opening remarks at reception or closing session

Award Dinner Cocktail

Cocktail

Opportunity to nominate person to Awards Committee

Opportunity to present awards to winners at event

Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker

Opportunity to nominate Chair for challenge judges

Opportunity to introduce speaker for concurrent session

One-time use of pre-registration list to promote sponsor’s organization1

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

1 Only those attendees to provide consent to receive communications from sponsors will be included on the pre-registration list as per applicable anti-spam and data privacy laws.


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One-time use of post-registration list to promote sponsor after the event2

Table with own display of products / services

Opportunity to furnish item or materials for delegate bag

Promotional displays with sponsor’s logos at each stage of event

Corporate logo & recognition on all event promotional items & correspondence

Corporate logo and recognition on Women in Payments website, with link to sponsor’s site

“Did You Know” questions for overhead during breaks 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 5 5 5 3

Opportunity to submit ques-tion to attendee feedback questionnaire

Receive summary of feedback data

Opportunity to introduce session on first half day

Maximum number of sponsors at this level

1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 UNLIMITED

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

2 Only those attendees to provide consent to receive communications from sponsors will be included on the post-registration list as per applicable anti-spam and data privacy laws.


We estimate the project will follow a timeline as follows:

PROJECT TIMELINE

November 15, 2019

Confirm venue

January 15, 2020

Appoint Advisory Board

January 31, 2020

Confirm core sponsorship

January 15—March 30, 2020

Call for Speakers

December 15—June 15, 2020

Early bird registration

April, 2020

Advisory Board finalizes event agenda

August, 2020

Re–confirm final details

September 22—23, 2020

Symposium


SAMPLE PROGRAM


Kristy Duncan founded Women in Payments in 2012, a global initiative that connects, inspires, and champions women across the fintech and payments verticals. Women in Payments conferences, awards and mentor-ship programs are now run in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Asia.

Kristy is an avid supporter of women-led fintechs, as investor and advisor to three women-founded and led fintechs: FI.SPAN, Digital Retail Apps, and ThriveSavings. She has been invited to judge accelerators and fintech contests in Canada and Australia.

Prior to founding Women in Payments, Kristy consulted extensively in payments and fintech, where her clients included financial institutions and other leaders and stake-holders in the global payments arena. Kristy also worked at a tier one Canadian bank, in leadership positions in global transaction banking, treasury, finance and operations.

Named as one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech by LATTICE80 & MISS KAYA in 2018 and 2019, and on the Lloyd’s Bank Women in Fintech Power List in 2017, Kristy is frequently invited to speak at global indus-try fora on topics of payments innovation, fintech, and diversity. Kristy is a registered Professional Engineer, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering from the University of Toronto.

BIO KRISTY DUNCAN


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