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CrossTech Payments Conference 2025

Greenberg Traurig (GT) Miami Shareholders Marina Olman-Pal, Co-Chair of the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice, and Lisa Lanham are participating in the 2025 CrossTech World Conference, taking place May 8-9 at One Five One in New York, New York.

CrossTech Fintech Payments Conference 2025 is the premier event for leaders and innovators in the B2B payments, financial technology, and cross-border payments industries. Designed to connect top-tier startups, fintech pioneers, and established companies, creating a dynamic space for networking, collaboration, and growth. It’s the perfect platform to forge meaningful partnerships, unlock new markets, and drive high-value business opportunities in the ever-evolving global payments landscape.

On May 8 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm ET, Lisa Lanham will speak on the panel, "Money Transmitter Licensing: Scaling Legally in a State-by-State Regulatory Landscape" alongside Amy Greenwood-Field, Partner at McGlinchey Stafford. Kathryn Tomasofsky, Executive Director of MSBA, will moderate this discussion. This panel will provide an in-depth discussion on the legal permissions required to move money, exploring the differences between federal and state-level licensing requirements, how to obtain and manage multiple MTLs, and what compliance looks like at scale.

Later that day, from 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm ET, Marina Olman-Pal will moderate the panel, "The Future of AI & Data in Payments." Panelists include Deborah Baxley, Partner at PAYGILITY Advisors; Sasha Ramjiawan, CEO of Euro Exchange International Bank; and Stephen Cheng, Chief Compliance & Legal Officer at Sphere. This session will examine how AI-powered fraud detection, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics are reshaping the security landscape of cross-border payments. Experts will discuss real-world applications of AI in combating financial crime and improving transaction security.

On May 9 from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm ET, Marina Olman-Pal will moderate the panel, "Women Shaping the Future of Fintech & Cross-Border Payments." Panelists include Amy Greenwood-Field, Partner at McGlinchey Stafford. This session will highlight the journeys of top female executives in fintech and banking, discussing the challenges and opportunities they have encountered along the way.