The First Sessions Announced for Level Up 25: A Must-Attend Event for Risk and Compliance Profession

Title: The First Sessions Announced for Level Up 25: A Must-Attend Event for Risk and Compliance Professionals

The Association of Payment Professionals (APP) is thrilled to announce the first three sessions of our highly anticipated annual conference, Level Up 25, taking place the first week of March. Designed for payment professionals who manage and lead risk and compliance teams or work closely with these critical areas, Level Up 25 is shaping up to be the premier event for industry education, collaboration, and insight.

With registration open now at just $895 for members and hotel rates starting at $145, there’s no better time to secure your spot. More sessions will be announced in the coming weeks, but here’s a sneak peek at three powerful additions to the agenda:

1. Account Compromise (A Legal Perspective): Which Victim Bears the Loss?

Account takeover (ATO) and business email compromise (BEC) fraud remain at the forefront of challenges for payment professionals. Courts often struggle to assign losses between payors, payees, and platforms, leaving organizations navigating a complex legal landscape.

This session, tailored for C-Suite executives, in-house legal teams, and risk managers, dives deep into how these disputes have been resolved, where uncertainties persist, and what risk practices courts deem sufficient to avoid liability. Attendees will learn contractual strategies, proactive fraud prevention measures, and ways to strengthen their defenses against evolving threats. With insights into real-world cases, this session provides actionable guidance to mitigate risk and protect your organization.

2. Arming Your Merchants Against Iframe Attacks: A Practical Guide to PCI Req. 6.4.3 and 11.6.1

Ecommerce sites are under siege, with iframe attacks becoming a leading vector for card data skimming. This session shares findings from over 2,000 client-side forensic investigations, revealing that 100% of skimming incidents stemmed from vulnerabilities on the merchant’s referring page—not the hosted payment page.

This practical guide focuses on PCI DSS requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, showing how these standards can help merchants combat skimming trends. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for monitoring website scripts, detecting malicious activity, and safeguarding their payment ecosystems. For risk and compliance professionals supporting merchants, this session is a must to stay ahead of the threat landscape.

3. A Live Journey Through a Haunted Forest Fraught with Risk

Step into a chilling, immersive experience as we explore the hidden dangers of the fraud landscape. This engaging session brings current fraud trends to life, from account takeovers to the ease with which fraudsters create fake documents, websites, and utility bills in mere moments.

With eye-opening demonstrations, live videos, and actionable takeaways, attendees will gain a firsthand look at how fraudsters operate—and how to stop them. Equipped with proactive measures (your lanterns) and preventative strategies (your breadcrumbs), you’ll navigate this haunted forest and emerge with the tools to protect your organization from unseen threats. Will you find your way out unscathed?

Why Attend Level Up 25?

Level Up 25 is more than a conference—it’s an investment in your organization’s future. As Erin Johnston, Client Experience Manager , VP at Chesapeake Bank, shares:

“Level Up is an outstanding resource for all job roles within the payments space. The sessions are unique and timely, offering invaluable insights for anyone in the industry.”

With more sessions to come, Level Up 25 promises to deliver unparalleled value, empowering attendees to address emerging risks, ensure compliance, and drive meaningful change in their organizations.

Secure your spot now at www.paymentpros.org/events/levelup25 and take the first step toward "Growing Together" with APP at Level Up 25!