Closing the Idea to Execution Gap

Australian businesses have a complex environment to navigate – rising costs, higher inflation, a customer base facing cost of living pressures, more difficult access to finance, and seismic competition from global heavyweights now playing in the domestic market. At the same time, AI is revolutionizing digital commerce at an unprecedented pace with enormous potential to both empower and disrupt businesses and consumers.

This session will cover the changing shape of Australian small business touching on the innovation landscape and highlighting the opportunities for businesses in Australia to grow by leveraging digital technology, big data, AI and machine learning. We will also explore what the future of digital commerce will look like and the role that AI, rich personalization and SMB financing will play in the future of PayPal to give business customers the tools and capabilities they need to close the idea to execution gap.

Delivering enterprise-level capabilities for businesses and commerce partners

With more than 9.5 million active accounts in Australia, research shows PayPal is the most trusted online payment method nationally. Now, in a single integration, PayPal Complete Payments (PPCP) enables SMBs to accept a range of payments including credit & debit cards, PayPal’s BNPL solution PayPal Pay in 4 (at no additional cost), Apple Pay, Google Pay and other alternative payment methods, as well as offering low-cost routing. This session will outline PayPal’s recent product innovations and what they mean for you and your merchants. 

Macro trends impacting small businesses

With a continuingly fragmented media industry and an explosion of social platforms, it’s more complex than ever for Australian online businesses to attract and engage their target audiences. At the same time, consumer expectations continue to evolve regarding the competing needs of personalised and timely customer service juxtaposed with data privacy. Hear from our panel of experts on how businesses can navigate the challenges and opportunities these macro trends present across marketing, customer service, data and privacy regulation.  

 

Join us for this 90-minute session exploring the current state of the digital economy, best practices in payments from across PayPal’s global ecosystem of more than 30 million business customers and how PayPal is building to unlock opportunities for our customers into the future.

The Power of Partnership

In modern business, no company is an island. Partner ecosystems drive synergies and provide access to resources and capabilities that individual organisations would struggle to achieve alone. In this session, we’ll detail how collaborating with PayPal can help accelerate our partners’ growth, elevate merchant capabilities and streamline consumer experiences.

Panel: The changing context of commerce and best practices

Join a panel of experts discussing how the context of commerce in Australia is evolving and what opportunities exist to enhance customer experience and simplify operations. The panel will delve into how AI is driving efficiencies and changing the competitive environment, as well as best practices to build an online experience that meets dynamic consumer expectations, is trusted, reduces complexity, and enables growth.

Case Study: Reimagining SMB Finance

Fintech has enabled fast and easy credit for consumers, but business lending often still relies on extensive paperwork, red tape and significant collateral. Access to convenient, timely credit is critical for enabling your customers to take advantage of opportunities, ensure cashflow and grow. In this session we’ll outline a fast, digital non-bank option for small business finance including an Australian case study.

 

Join us for an intensive and informative 90-minute breakout session focused on mastering the integration of PayPal Complete Payments (PPCP). Whether you are new to PayPal's payment solutions or an experienced developer looking to enhance your integration skills, this session is tailored to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and hands-on experience needed to successfully implement PPCP in your applications.

Fundamentals of Integrating PPCP

Kick off the session by learning the essentials of integrating PPCP into your projects. This segment will offer an in-depth exploration of our REST APIs and JavaScript SDK, the backbone of PPCP’s powerful payment solutions. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of how to seamlessly integrate these components into your systems to enable robust payment processing.

Key topics covered:

• REST APIs: Learn how to make API calls, handle responses, and implement payment lows. JavaScript SDK: Discover how to integrate PayPal’s JavaScript SDK to create dynamic and secure payment experiences.
• Security: Understand best practices for securing your transactions and protecting customer data.
• Scalability: Learn how to design your integration to handle varying levels of traffic and transactions.
• Authentication: Explore the methods for authenticating API calls and managing user sessions.
• Integration Health Management: Get tips on monitoring and maintaining the health of your PayPal integration.

Tools and Resources for PPCP Integration

In this segment, we will introduce you to the comprehensive suite of tools and resources available to support your PPCP integration journey. Whether you are upgrading from legacy or branded PayPal solutions or starting fresh, you will find valuable insights and practical tools to streamline your development process.

Highlights include:

• Sample Applications: Access and explore sample code to see how various PPCP features are implemented in real-world scenarios.
• GitHub Codespaces: Utilize GitHub Codespaces for a seamless development environment, allowing you to code, test, and deploy directly from the cloud.

Code and Learn: Hands-on Coding & Discussions for PPCP

Engage in an interactive coding session designed specifically for developers new to PayPal's solutions. Under the guidance of an experienced PayPal engineer, you will work on integrating a transaction low from scratch. This hands-on lab is your opportunity to write, review, and refine your code with expert assistance, ensuring you leave with a functional PPCP integration.

During this lab, you will:

• Write Code: Implement a basic PPCP transaction low, starting with API calls and progressing to complete payment handling.
• Review and Refine: Receive direct feedback on your code, addressing any issues and optimizing for best practices.
• Ask Questions: Get answers to your technical queries and learn from the challenges faced by your peers.

Q&A with Expert PayPal Panel

Conclude the session with a lively Q&A segment featuring a panel of PayPal experts. This is your chance to hear from the best in the industry, gain insights into upcoming features and developments, and ask any lingering questions about PPCP integration and beyond.

Integration Support Desk

For existing PayPal developers, we are setting up an Integration Support Desk—an expert help desk available throughout the day where you can ask questions and get personalized assistance from our integration experts. Whether you have complex technical questions or need advice on optimizing your current implementation, our experts are here to help.

Join us for this focused breakout session to empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to successfully integrate PayPal Complete Payments and take your applications to the next level.