PayPal Beyond Speakers

Ethan Mollick,
General Session Speaker

Wharton professor and researcher Ethan Mollick cuts through the hype with a sharp, evidence-based take on where AI stands today and how to stay ahead of what's coming next. Drawing on real‑world experiments, case studies, and his research-based frameworks, Ethan will show how to turn rapid AI change into practical advantage—what to adopt now, what to ignore, and how to build teams, and processes that can keep up.

Onsite at Beyond

Explore the Future of Commerce

Agentic AI is not a trend. It is rewriting how value is created, how checkout is earned, and how trust is built at scale. 

At PayPal Beyond, you’ll hear directly from  PayPal’s leadership, including Enrique Lores in his first public appearance as President and CEO, alongside enterprise merchants and technology partners from industry-shaping companies like TikTok and Live Nation driving what comes next. Together, we will examine the structural shifts redefining revenue models, platform strategy, risk management, and global growth. 

Turn Intelligence into Action

Through focused sessions on product innovation, consumer behavior, merchant performance, and enterprise enablement, you’ll explore how leading organizations are adapting platform strategy to drive performance and durable growth. Expect real-world case studies and platform strategy insights that help refine your roadmap and strengthen conviction in the decisions ahead.

Build What Comes Next — Together 

The future of commerce will not be built in isolation. 

Join a curated community of senior executives, technologists, and partners navigating the same complexity and engage in candid dialogue about what is working, what is not, and where to place your next strategic bets. You'll leave with sharper clarity on how to activate PayPal's global network to accelerate your next phase of expansion.

Agenda at a Glance

Monday
April 13
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration
location icon Marriott Marquis
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
location icon Marriott Marquis
Tuesday
April 14
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration
location icon Marriott Marquis
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast & Innovation Center
location icon Marriott Marquis
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session: Welcome
location icon Marriott Marquis
12:05 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Innovation Center
location icon Marriott Marquis
1:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
location icon Marriott Marquis
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour at the Innovation Center
location icon Marriott Marquis
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Beyond Celebration
location icon CityView
Wednesday
April 15
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration
location icon Marriott Marquis
7:00 AM - 8:20 AM
Breakfast & Innovation Center
location icon Marriott Marquis
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session: Welcome Back
location icon Marriott Marquis
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Innovation Center
location icon Marriott Marquis
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Breakouts
location icon Marriott Marquis