The Southeast Acquirers Association held its 14th annual conference April 20 to 21, 2015, in New Orleans with a balanced blend of exhibits, entertainment and presentations. It’s a two-day event which includes networking, presentations, seminars and entertainment.
It was a well-organized, high quality event with a great balance between social gatherings and informative discussions around payments, acquiring and merchant relationships.
Leading industry processors, manufacturers, vendors, leasing companies and technology startups convened in the exhibit hall. Monday evening’s opening reception was followed by a Bourbon Street pub crawl led by a live jazz band. Show highlights included an ETA Certified Payments Professional seminar, an array of contests and an eclectic mix of guest speakers.
Other presentations by industry experts included advice on selling merchant portfolios, using technology to acquire new merchants, and effective ways to build a personal brand through networking and relationships.
Exhibiting at SEAA increased company’s visibility and credibility. The show’s overall atmosphere as friendly professionalism.
Lagniappe, a word that means a little something extra, can be used to describe the spirit of camaraderie and partnership at Transaction Cardi Gras. It thought to have originated in New Orleans from the Spanish phrase la ñapa.
