The upcoming PCI SSC Europe Community Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, 20 - 22 October has a full agenda packed with exciting speakers, engaging keynotes, networking opportunities, updates on industry trends, and insights and strategies on best practices.

Take a sneak peek at featured speaker sessions and explore the hot topics they’ll be covering:

• Celebrate 20 years of advancing payment security
• Discover the latest PCI SSC initiatives, standards, and technologies
• Explore the impact of AI on compliance and cybersecurity
• Learn about emerging threats and future security challenges
• Gain practical guidance on PCI DSS implementation and continuous compliance
• Hear insights from law enforcement and industry experts
• Understand how to bridge the gap between compliance and effective security
• Connect with peers during dedicated networking and vendor showcase opportunities
• Explore the future of payments, trust, and innovation

Want to see more? Check out the full agenda here!

Ready for a new perspective? The PCI SSC Europe Community Meeting welcomes Ken Hughes — Leading Consumer & Cyber Behaviouralist and Customer Experience Strategist. Ken, known as “The King of Customer Experience,” is one of the world’s leading authorities on consumer behaviour, blending expertise in consumer and cyber psychology, digital anthropology, and retail futurology to help organizations understand the evolving needs of today’s consumers.

A trusted advisor to some of the world’s biggest brands, Hughes delivers thought-provoking insights on customer experience, artificial intelligence, omnichannel strategy, and emerging consumer trends through engaging presentations renowned for their passion, energy, and wit. 

Our distinguished speakers will offer exciting perspectives and actionable insights to inspire attendees to embrace new strategies for a more secure payment ecosystem.

The PCI SSC Community Meetings are open to all in the payments industry. Register now for Vancouver, Edinburgh, and Kuala Lumpur to connect, learn, and collaborate throughout 2026.