Last month, we hosted our annual Innovation in Payments and Remittances (IPR) Global 2024 event, where top industry leaders and companies gathered across the cross-border payments industry to network, exchange ideas, and share their expertise. Known for fostering innovation and collaboration, IPR Global connected money transfer operators, banks, industry experts, and more to explore the latest trends and challenges to drive and innovate the industry. 

Global Representation and Diversity 

IPR Global was even bigger this year, with over 280 attendees across 20+ regions. Our dynamic speaker lineups truly showcased our commitment to diversity, bringing together representatives from around the world, which sparked engaging discussions and offered fresh perspectives on global financial challenges.

The two-day conference was packed with a dynamic mix of keynote speeches, networking opportunities, and panel discussions. Attendees gained valuable insights into emerging technologies, regulatory landscapes, and market trends shaping the future of cross-border payments. 

Some key takeaways included: 

• How blockchain and cryptocurrencies are making transfers faster and more cost-effective  
• Strategies for enhancing financial inclusion in underserved markets 
• How to leverage AI for fraud prevention and compliance 

The event was wrapped up with our prestigious IPR Awards ceremony, where we acknowledged and celebrated the outstanding achievements in innovation, customer service, and social impact across the sector. 

Attendee Experience

“As a 40-year industry executive in the International Payments space I found IPR to be a vital and valuable event for remittance providers around the world. The content was spot on around industry insight, trends, challenges, and opportunities. Ding’s involvement at IPR was solidified by the commitment from money transfer operators around the world that our offering is essential to support their revenue growth and product expansion capabilities.” – Bob Dowd, Senior VP, Ding 

“It’s the collaborative environment and the open forum where we can all share ideas that truly makes IPR a great experience and a fantastic event to be a part of.” – Holly Crowell, Financial Services Partnership Manager, Worldpay 

Sponsor Support 

IPR Global 2024 was made possible by the industry-leading sponsors, including Visa Direct, Worldpay, Nium, Vyne, and many more. Their contributions not only elevated the event experience but also demonstrated the collaborative spirit driving that is propelling the industry forward. 

Looking Ahead: IPR Global 2025 

Building on this year’s success, RemitONE is thrilled to announce that IPR 2025 will be expanding to the rapidly growing region of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. IPR Global, Riyadh will offer even greater opportunities for industry professionals to connect, grow, and collaboratively shape the future of cross-border payments like never before.  

For more information about IPR Global, Riyadh 2025 or to express interest in attending, sponsoring, or speaking, please contact: sales@remitone.com 

Join us as we continue to drive innovation and collaboration in the world of international payments and remittances.