Highlights from VeleraLIVE 2026

Summary: VeleraLIVE 2026 brought together more than 2,000 attendees while delivering outstanding content and great opportunities for collaboration. In this blog, Velera Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Tom Pierce shares key highlights and takeaways from VeleraLIVE 2026, including recaps of the keynote speakers, breakout sessions, Solution Showcase, entertainment and more.

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Tom Pierce: In his role as SVP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Tom Pierce is responsible for leading and executing Velera’s marketing and communications strategy, including brand development and sentiment, public relations, go-to-market strategy, market research and events. Pierce has successfully led marketing teams for more than 30 years, with the latter half of his career spent in the payments industry. Prior to joining Velera, Pierce served as Chief Marketing Officer for Cardtronics, the largest global ATM operator, and held senior marketing roles at FIS, Metavante and Wausau Financial Systems.

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