Panel Discussion: White-Label EMV: Expanding Choice and Modernising Fare Payment for Public Transport

17 Nov 2026
Theatre 1
  • Explore how EMV white label technology creates a unified standard for transit fare systems, combining traditional closed-loop and open-loop EMV approaches into a scalable, secure payment infrastructure.
  • Discuss how adopting EMV white label can streamline ticketing infrastructure for operators, reduce maintenance costs and offer passengers flexible payment options with familiar contactless interfaces, including digital wallets and account-based ticketing
  • Examine the role of EMV white label in enabling integrated, multimodal travel experiences and supporting future-orientated frameworks such as ABT & MaaS.
Moderator
Lilly Shoup
Lilly Shoup, Managing Director - Rebel
Speakers
Divya Amarayil
Divya Amarayil, Global Product Head, Urban Mobility & Tap-on-Mobile - Discover
Derek Toups
Derek Toups, Deputy Director of Planning & Innovation - Santa Cruz METRO