Why is the event important?
Maintaining customers' trust is critical to the success of electronic payments. Join in the dialogue about how this important topic impacts your business and how we all can be part of the solution.

Who is joining Visa for this event?
This unique gathering brings together top Visa, financial institution executives, merchant representatives, policy makers, academics, Members of Congress and law enforcement to discuss the importance of data security and a cooperative effort to reduce payment card fraud.

What should I expect to learn from this event?
This summit will cover a broad range of timely, topical issues related to cardholder security. Key issues to be addressed by our executive panels include:

• Payment Security Innovations
• Payment Security: The State of Global Business Readiness
• Data Compromises

What is the deadline for registering?
Please register by Friday, February 27. Previous Summits have reached capacity, so please be sure to register by the deadline.

How do I book my room at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel?
First, register for the conference. Then, to reserve your accommodations please contact Mandarin Oriental In-House Reservations at +1 202.554.8588 and reference the "Visa Global Security Summit".

Is there a fee to attend the conference?
The conference is complimentary to qualified attendees.

What will the weather be like?
March weather in Washington, D.C., can be fickle with moderate snowfall and beautiful springtime days both possible. The monthly low average is 36 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average high temperature is 56.

What is the dress code for the event?
Business attire is appropriate for all functions.

Is this the first year Visa has hosted this program?
No, this is the third security summit Visa has hosted. For more information on previous events, click here.