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As global payments consultants, we are excited to share our expertise in fraud prevention, industry testing, AI-driven payment solutions, and CGI All Payments—a modern, modular platform built to future-proof your payments infrastructure.  

Connect with CGI’s payments experts at Payments Canada Summit 2025 and choose from a range of topics to explore during the summit.

 

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RTR

The Real-Time Rail: an update on our approach to delivery and beyond

Main stage - Wed May 07, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM EDT (20 min)

As a follow-up to last year's main stage panel, Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer, Payments Canada will interview executives from its Real-Time Rail (RTR) delivery partners, Interac, IBM, CGI and Deloitte on the tremendous progress made on the program since The 2024 SUMMIT, and discuss upcoming critical milestones that will bring the RTR to go-live.

Session details

John Collinson – Head, RTR, Technology & Operations, Interac Corp. (Speaker)

Rob Mayer – SVP, Consulting Services, CGI (Speaker)

Jeff Mulholland – Partner, IBM (Speaker)

Todd Roberts – Senior Partner Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Deloitte Canada (Speaker)

Jude Pinto – Chief Delivery Officer, Payments Canada (Moderator)

Proactive fraud defense for Canada's Real-Time Rail: a banking perspective

Risk-resilient payments track- 204 - Wed May 07, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT (1 hour);

As Canada’s Real-Time Rail (RTR) reshapes the payment landscape, financial institutions must strengthen fraud defenses. This session will explore proactive strategies for Canadian banks, sharing insights from global counterparts on tackling fraud in the era of instant settlement.

Session details

Andrew Cheeatow – VP, Global Operations, Scotiabank (Speaker)

Michael Liberty – VP, Global Money Operations, CIBC (Speaker)

Veena Balram – VP, Consulting Services, CGI (Moderator)

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Real-Time Rail (RTR) success stories: lessons from global real-time payments pioneers

Wed May 07, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT (1 hour); Digital experience track

As RTR systems transform global payments, leaders from India (UPI), Brazil (Pix), and the U.S. (TCH) will share insights on into what has worked well and explore how these systems have opened new opportunities for businesses and consumers. Attendees will learn how Canada can leverage these global lessons to increase RTR transaction volume, enhance security and drive adoption among both consumers and merchants.

Session details

Elena Casal – Chief Client Officer, The Clearing House (Speaker)

Caroline Serejo Cypriano – Co-funder & COO, IJJTech (Speaker)

Anubhav Sharma – Head, International Business, Partnerships, NPCI International Payments Limited (Speaker)

David Hooper – VP, Payments & Open Banking Consulting, CGI (Modérateur)

Summit Social

Location: Booth 16, Exhibit Hall

Don’t miss the SUMMIT Social on Wednesday, May 7, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT in the Exhibit Hall. Visit our booth for a two-hour gathering that will feature music and refreshments and provide a fantastic chance to reconnect with colleagues and meet new contacts.

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