Unlock the value of Experience Adyen North 2025
Learn
Build meaningful connections with business leaders across industries.
Connect
Gain hands-on experience with Adyen’s latest payments technology.
Experience
Discover how top brands are tackling change and driving innovation through curated sessions.
Celebrate
Enjoy a truly Canadian evening with great food, local drinks and activities.
We're helping the world's leading brands achieve their ambitions faster
Agenda
Thursday, June 12th | 2:30PM–8:00PM ET
*Agenda is subject to change
Introduction
Doors open - registration and check-in
Welcome and opening remarks
Breakout sessions
Streamlining payments: What’s next
Join fellow industry leaders for an interactive roundtable on the next chapter of payments. From harnessing AI in decision-making to improving payment lifecycle efficiency, we’ll explore what’s ahead in the next 12-24 months. Expect a candid discussion with peers on challenges, emerging trends and practical strategies for payment operations.
Reshaping the retail journey with next-gen payments
Discover how retail leaders are transforming the customer journey through next-gen payment strategies. From local payment methods to in-store hardware innovation and real-time data, discover how a unified approach is driving higher conversions, customer loyalty and smarter decision-making, online and in-store.
Unlocking growth with embedded finance
Explore how leading platforms like Bolster and Epos Now are unlocking new revenue streams and driving customer value with embedded finance. We’ll break down the must-haves for a successful launch, from go-to market strategies to monetization models and, crucially, what it takes to launch embedded finance at scale.
Scaling smarter: Inside Adyen's strategy, roadmap and partner evolution
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Adyen’s current business performance and strategic direction. We will begin with a review of recent milestones and key metrics, followed by a walkthrough of the near-term and long-term product roadmap. The final segment will focus on the launch of our new partner program—highlighting the structure, goals, and the role it will play in scaling our go-to-market strategy.
Industry keynote and reception
Building the future of global commerce: Tech, trust and transformation
In this candid conversation, Davi Strazza, President of North America at Adyen, and Naomi Manley-Casimir, Canada Lead at Accenture Song, will explore how global brands are navigating AI, embedded finance, and customer expectations while balancing scale and speed. Learn how leading businesses are translating technology into real-world impact and walk away with practical insights to move faster, serve customers better, and stay ahead.
Relive Adyen North 2024
Catch a glimpse of the energy, ideas, and innovation that defined last year’s event. Watch the recap video to see what made Adyen North 2024 unforgettable—and get a taste of what’s in store for June ‘25.
Meet our speakers
More speakers to be announced soon—stay tuned as we unveil additional industry leaders joining the lineup.
Naomi Manley-Casimir
Accenture Song Canada Lead, Managing Director
Naomi helps brands grow through customer-centric transformation. She has deep expertise in digital experience, contact center strategy, and large-scale business change. Naomi is passionate about driving impact, inclusion, and wellness in the workplace, and co-sponsors Accenture’s Asian ERG. Based in Vancouver with her husband and two children, she enjoys hot yoga, travel, and time with loved ones when she’s not helping clients reimagine their customer journeys.
Patrick Postrehovsky
SVP, Strategic Initiatives / Head of Financial Services, Bolster
Patrick leads the company’s embedded fintech strategy across payments, banking, lending, and issuing. With 20+ years in fintech and a founder’s mindset, he previously held leadership roles at PayPal, FISPAN, and RentMoola. Patrick is passionate about scaling businesses and transforming industries—now helping Bolster revolutionize residential construction by delivering end-to-end digital solutions for contractors and homeowners across North America.
Richard Nolan
Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer, Epos Now
Based in the UK, Richard is a senior leader with deep payments expertise and a proven track record in leading transformations, M&A, and growth initiatives. At Epos Now, he has driven global expansion and led the strategic partnership with Adyen—launching its full suite of banking products across multiple markets. He also spearheaded the rollout of Adyen Giving, enabling thousands of merchants to support local charities through their payment platforms.
Rob Nemett
Chief Information Officer and VP of Global Logistics, Moose Knuckles Canada
Rob brings deep expertise in retail strategy, operations, and technology. A seasoned leader and former management consultant, he has driven strategic transformations for global brands and championed the adoption of innovative retail solutions. His hands-on merchandising experience and data-driven approach have consistently enhanced performance and profitability, unlocking tens of millions in incremental gross profits while delivering measurable business value across diverse retail segments.
Abdi Hersi
Director of Payments Strategy, Wealthsimple
Abdi Hersi leads instant payments and open banking initiatives at Wealthsimple, where he played a key role in securing a Bank of Canada settlement account to enable direct connection to the upcoming Real-Time Rail system. With a background in government, banking, and tech, he’s passionate about modernizing payments and advancing financial inclusion in Canada. Abdi also represents Wealthsimple on the FDX Canada Working Group and serves on advisory boards for Open Banking Expo and Open Finance Canada.
Davi Strazza
President, North America at Adyen
Davi Strazza is the President North America at Adyen, leading the charge on the fintech’s fastest-growing region and largest market for growth. He enjoys working in hypergrowth and diverse environments, helping others reach their full potential and problem-solving. Davi received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho.
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How to get there
Venue - The Quay | 3rd Floor
100 Queen's Quay E, Toronto, ON M5E 1Y3
Attendee parking
Underground venue parking available with direct access to The Quay event space via elevators. Parking vouchers available at $40 per vehicle for full-day access.
Public transportation
The Quay is a 15-minute walk from the Toronto Union Station
Nearby hotel (if you need accommodation): The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto 1 Harbour Square,Toronto, ON, M5J 1A6