This summer on The PayPod, we're bringing you some of the most popular and best reviewed sessions, from the deep dives and breakout stages at The 2026 SUMMIT. We're calling it The SUMMIT Summer series.

This session brings together industry leaders to demystify the Real-Time Rail (RTR) onboarding journey for system participants. The panel will discuss options for connectivity and settlement, the questions participants need to ask to best fit their business model and how to prepare for the RTR.

RTR onboarding isn’t just about getting connected. It’s about making the right decisions early so that the RTR becomes a foundation for customer value, business growth, scale and trust.

Speakers: 

• Lorna Godin, Senior Director, Everyday Payments, CIBC
• Kristi Lewis, VP, Marketing & Industry Relations, Paramount Commerce
• Aaron Walker, Director, RTR Participant Services, Payments Canada
• Moderator: Michele Poole, Founder, DeepPoole Advisory