Fintech veteran Eric Hannelius joins industry leaders at the MWAA Conference to advance innovation and collaboration in the evolving world of digital payments.

Eric Hannelius, a leading fintech entrepreneur and CEO of Pepper Pay LLC, attended the 2025 Midwest Acquirers Association (MWAA) Conference, a premier gathering for payment professionals focused on innovation, education, and industry collaboration.

The MWAA, a nonprofit organization committed to educating ISOs, MSPs, and financial institutions, provides a forum for independent thought and evolving industry insights. With a mission to equip payment professionals with the tools and knowledge to succeed in an ever-changing landscape, the conference is a cornerstone for thought leadership within the acquiring industry.

Hannelius brings over 25 years of experience to the fintech space. He is best known as the founder of Vision Payment Solutions Inc. (VPS), which he successfully expanded into global markets prior to its acquisition by EVO Payments International. Today, as CEO of Pepper Pay, he continues to drive innovation in the digital payments space, focusing on simplifying transactions and empowering businesses through secure, seamless solutions.

“At its core, the MWAA Conference reflects the same values that drive our mission at Pepper Pay—collaboration, education, and advancement in payments,” said Hannelius. “It’s an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with peers, deepen industry knowledge, and explore how we can collectively shape the future of digital commerce.”

Hannelius’s participation underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of fintech evolution. His leadership at Pepper Pay exemplifies the direction of modern payment technologies, blending speed, scalability, and security into a single platform tailored for both small businesses and large enterprises.

As the payment landscape continues to evolve, events like MWAA remain critical in bridging gaps between innovators, service providers, and financial institutions. Hannelius’s insights contribute to the broader conversation on how to eliminate friction in transactions while meeting the demands of a digital-first economy.

To learn more about the Midwest Acquirers Association, you can visit their website at https://midwestacquirers.org/.

For more news and information about Eric Hannelius and Pepper Pay LLC, visit https://erichannelius.com.

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