Thrive is heading to Newport Beach.
Get ready for three days of real connections, the latest tech, and fresh thinking – set against the laid-back luxury of California’s iconic coastline.
Join pace-setting industry leaders as we explore what’s next in payments. We’ll take care of everything from arrival to departure, so you can focus on unlocking new opportunities and driving performance.
Every conversation, session, and moment is designed to inspire – helping you shape the future of payments.

Guillaume Pousaz

Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo
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This three-day conference, hosted by Checkout.com, takes place in Newport Beach, California, at the Pendry Hotel.
A global group of industry experts from leading retail, ecommerce, finance, and tech businesses.
We’ll cover everything from the moment you set foot in California. We’re offering complimentary accommodation at the Pendry Hotel for three nights between September 7 - 10, for all invited attendees.
You can book your hotel stay when registering for the event. We recommend arrival on September 7 or early afternoon on September 8, and departing in the evening of September 10 or the morning of September 11.
Thrive is an invite-only, exclusive event. Colleagues or personal guests can’t join event activities unless they’re also invited. If you'd like to have one of your colleagues join you, please contact us at thrive@checkout.com
There is no formal dress code. We recommend clothing that makes you feel comfortable. Please note the meeting space can sometimes be chilly, so we recommend that you bring a light sweater or jacket with you.
In early September, Newport Beach offers excellent weather. Expect warm days, cooler nights, abundant sunshine and very little rain.
Our team is ready to assist you with any questions. Please feel free to email us at thrive@checkout.com – a member of our event team will respond promptly.
Insightful keynotes, payments news and views, sneak peeks at our product roadmap, industry breakouts, roundtable sessions, and more. You can find the agenda here.
Select your breakout sessions by logging back into the registration portal using the link in your confirmation email and navigating to the Agenda Builder, or by booking your sessions directly through the app.
No problem! Contact us at thrive@checkout.com and we can reallocate your spot to someone else.
You can adjust your registration details until August 24th by logging back into your booking using the link in your confirmation email.
After August 24th, please email thrive@checkout.com and we will see if we can accommodate you.
Los Angeles International airport (LAX) is the primary international airport serving Newport Beach, offering a larger selection of daily flights and is approximately 45 minutes drive from Newport Beach.
However, John Wayne Airport (SNA), offers some limited international and national flights and is closer to Newport Beach - approximately 15 minutes drive.
Another option is Long Beach airport, approximately 45 minutes drive from Newport Beach, offering domestic flights.
Event registration opens at 1:00 pm on September 8, 2026. We’d recommend arriving early in the afternoon to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and everything Newport Beach has to offer. Hotel check-in starts from 3:00 pm, but you can leave your luggage with us in the meantime.
We’ll offer roundtrip transportation between the airport and the hotel, which you can request during registration.
Hotel check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 am. Early check-ins and late check-outs are not guaranteed.
If you need to amend your booking, you can log back into your booking using the link in your confirmation email.
If you cannot find this please contact thrive@checkout.com
Newport Beach is a car-friendly coastal city with several convenient transportation options. Driving is the most common way to get around, and ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft are widely available.
Newport Beach is known for its beautiful coastline, waterfront dining, and outdoor experiences. Explore our handpicked restaurant recommendations here to experience the best the city has to offer.
Dial 911 for all emergency services, including police, fire, and medical assistance. No area code or country code is required.