--- title: Welcome Our Newest Associate Participating Organizations description: We are pleased to welcome the newest organizations that have joined as Associate Participating Organizations of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). image: https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/hubfs/APO-800x444-2.jpg --- [< Return to Blog Home](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org) [Print](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-organizations-june-2026#) # [Welcome Our Newest Associate Participating Organizations](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-organizations-june-2026) Posted by [Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) on 16 Jun, 2026 in [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation) and [Associate PO](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/associate-po) ![APO-800x444-2](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/hs-fs/hubfs/APO-800x444-2.jpg?width=800&name=APO-800x444-2.jpg "APO-800x444-2") [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20article&body=https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-organizations-june-2026](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20article&body=https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-organizations-june-2026)   We are pleased to welcome the newest organizations that have joined as [Associate Participating Organizations](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/get_involved/participation/associate-po/) of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). These organizations play a crucial role in supporting the evolution of the PCI security standards and programs and promoting the implementation of PCI security standards worldwide to protect payment data. We look forward to their involvement with the Council as we help secure the future of payments.   | New Associate Participating Organizations: [Avenues AI](https://www.avenuesai.com/) [Basis Theory](https://basistheory.com/) [Cybrium](https://cybrium.ai/) [Epic Games](https://www.epicgames.com/site/home) [Martial Technology](https://martialtech.ca/) [NTT FINANCE CORPORATION](https://www.ntt-finance.co.jp/) [Payroc LLC](https://payroc.com/) [Smartcomply](https://www.smartcomply.com/) [solutions by stc](https://solutions.com.sa/) [The Shared Electronic Banking Services Company (K.S.C.C.) -KNET](https://www.knet.com.kw/) [Veave Technologies (Trading as TOPCertifier)](https://www.veave.in/) | | --- | [**![pci-ssc-po-600x150](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pci-ssc-po-600x150.jpg?width=600&height=150&name=pci-ssc-po-600x150.jpg)**](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/get_involved/participation/) ** Here is a brief overview of the benefits you can enjoy as an APO:** **Influence and collaborate:** Provide feedback during PCI SSC Request for Comment (RFC) periods. [Learn more about RFC periods](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/get_involved/request_for_comments/). **Complimentary access to the Participating Organization (PO) Webcast: **The quarterly PO Webcast highlights important changes and provides an opportunity for live Q&A with the PCI Security Standards Council. **Get trained by the experts:** Gain further insight into the challenges surrounding payment card security. This includes two complimentary [PCI Awareness training](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/program_training_and_qualification/requirements_awareness/) seats per year. **Earn required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits:** Participate in activities and events to earn CPE credits. [View the CPE Resource Guide](https://docs-prv.pcisecuritystandards.org/Guidance%20Document/Infographic/PCI%20SSC%20CPE%20Flyer%20Final.pdf).  **T****wo complimentary passes to each global Community Meeting:**  - [North America Community Meeting](https://www.pcisscevents.org/event/2026-vancouver/summary): 15-17 September in Vancouver, BC, Canada - ***[Registration Now Open!](https://www.pcisscevents.org/event/2026-vancouver/register-1?utm_campaign=Monitor&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9UPSDApHDPAK7-dvhLAjBtqXy04KUhAjHM_ANYfP5QUdTJhjkMj7EJSLy-RT1Na-wPwEER)***  - [Europe Community Meeting](https://www.pcisscevents.org/event/2026-edinburgh/summary): 20-22 October in Edinburgh, Scotland - ***[Registration Now Open!](https://www.pcisscevents.org/event/2026-edinburgh/register-1?utm_campaign=Monitor&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9UPSDApHDPAK7-dvhLAjBtqXy04KUhAjHM_ANYfP5QUdTJhjkMj7EJSLy-RT1Na-wPwEER)***  - [Asia-Pacific Community Meeting](https://events.pcisecuritystandards.org/): 11-12 November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Promote your company: Your company logo/name will appear on our website, social media posts, and more. APO participation is also highlighted in our PCI Perspectives blog which reaches more than 15,000 industry subscribers. Receive the PCI Monitor Newsletter weekly: Stay updated on the latest industry news, best practices, and PCI SSC announcements with our weekly newsletter. And many more! [View a full list of benefits](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/get_involved/participation/).  [![Join Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/281302/7df5c423-e775-433d-8a75-35f5aeae6d1d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/281302/7df5c423-e775-433d-8a75-35f5aeae6d1d) [![Learn More About the Benefits and Opportunities](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/281302/07de153a-f354-49fa-83a8-b5cb78ee42ae.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/281302/07de153a-f354-49fa-83a8-b5cb78ee42ae)   ### LIKE WHAT YOU READ? Subscribe to the PCI Perspectives blog to receive insights, information and practical resources to help your organization protect payment data. [Subscribe Here](https://training.pcisecuritystandards.org/subscribe-to-pci-perspectives-blog) ![Alicia Malone](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/hubfs/Malone%2c%20Alicia.jpg) [ Alicia Malone ](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/alicia-malone) [Email](mailto:amalone@pcisecuritystandards.org) As Director, Communications/Public Relations for PCI SSC, Ms. Malone develops and executes proactive communications and stakeholder engagement programs to educate and drive global collaboration in the payments industry. [< Return to Blog Home](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org) [Print](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/welcome-our-newest-associate-participating-organizations-june-2026#)