Global Payments unveils immersive future of commerce event

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) will host Genius World, an immersive event designed to demonstrate the capabilities of its Genius™ technology suite, the company announced today. The inaugural event is set for August 24-27, 2026, in Las Vegas, offering a hands-on look at how a unified point-of-sale (POS) solution connects hardware, software, and payments to streamline operations.

A Walkable Simulation of Modern Commerce

The showcase will feature interactive retail, restaurant, and enterprise environments constructed on the showroom floor. At the center of the experience is a fully activated “Main Street” neighborhood, including a wine shop, golf store, café, restaurant, stadium concession stand, burger drive-thru, food truck, and pizzeria. Each storefront demonstrates how Genius supports real operational workflows across different business settings.

Global Payments brings clients and distribution partners, such as resellers, financial institutions, and independent sales organizations (ISOs), together for the event. This gathering creates an opportunity for collaboration and partnership across various business channels.

David Rumph, president of SMB for Global Payments®, noted the event reflects the company’s commitment to its vision of connected commerce. “This showcase event demonstrates how we are bringing software, hardware and payments together to help businesses operate smarter, adapt faster and grow without limits,” he said.

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The Genius family of solutions includes a handheld device designed for edge AI, a modular countertop solution, a full kiosk lineup, digital menu boards, and drive-thru technology. The event also highlights expanded capabilities, such as a mobile app for merchants and an advanced back-of-house kitchen offering that delivers real-time visibility into performance, even when systems go offline.

Genius Road Trip Tour Begins After Las Vegas Event

Following the Las Vegas showcase, Global Payments will expand the reach of its Genius demos through the Genius Road Trip tour. The tour will make more than 40 stops across the United States, starting in Las Vegas and moving to cities including Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Orlando.

At select stops, Global Payments will recognize local merchants with the Genius in Action award, celebrating small businesses in the community. By turning partner locations into live commerce engagement hubs, the tour aims to extend the interactive experience of Genius World to a broader audience of client partners.

Global Payments combines the scale, technology expertise and industry knowledge to deliver innovative commerce solutions to businesses of all sizes around the world. Today’s merchants need a connected ecosystem that creates seamless customer experiences across every channel.