The meeting is hosted by IFX Forum member US Bank.

US Bank

1 Meridian Crossing

Richfield, MN 55423

Getting to 1 Meridian Crossing

Since most people use GPS of one type or another and taxi drivers know the area, these directions are kept brief.

  • The US Bank Buildings are visible from I-I494 and I-35W
  • The buildings are accessible from West 77th/ West 76th streets.
  • Exit I-494 on either Lyndale Ave. or Penn Ave. and go north to turn onto 77th or 76th

US Bank has 2 buildings on that site – Meridian 1 and Meridian 2. Our meeting is in Room 104 onthe first floor of the Meridian 1 building. Guests may park in either of the Meridian 1 or 2 parking ramps.

Getting to the meeting

Since the meeting is on the first floor there is no need to sign in at the guard’s desk. If asked just mention that you are going to meeting room 104 for the IFX meeting.

Directions to Room 104 from the Meridian 1 Building Entry

  1. Enter the building and turn left past the guard’s desk
  2. Going south down the hallway, Room 104 is the last door on the right before the windows.

Getting to Downtown Minneapolis

Especially if you are going to the Minnesota Twins game, the easiest way from the hotels we recommended is to use the light rail.

There are 3light rail stations close to the hotels and Mall of America. The blue line goes right to Target Field.You’ll pass the brand new US Bank Stadium where the Minnesota Vikings will play this year as you get downtown. It’s a short walk from US Bank Stadium to the Mississippi River where the Stone Arch Bridge offers a pleasant walk and beautiful view.

Getting to and from the MSP airport

The airport is very close to the hotels and meeting venue. 15-20 minutes is plenty of time to get there and unless you have other reasons to rent a car, it will probably be easier and cheaper to take taxis. We can’t vouch for how long it will take to get through security on your way out, though. MSP does have TSA-Pre-Check lines that are usually pretty quick but the regular lines haven’t been real great according to news reports.

Overview

Our intention is to cover the topics shown here at the times indicated but we will be very generous allowing conversation to wander off-topic as long as it informs the overall goals of the meeting. By the same token, the Topical Items are suggestions, not dictates.

Date and Time and Subject / Topical Items
Tuesday, June 21 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Draft a Charter for the Work Group /
  • Discuss strategic and tactical objectives for Open Banking APIs
  • Define Business and Technical Workstreams
  • Define project deliverables
  • Discuss timelines

Wednesday, June 22 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Morning Session
Architecture implications /
  • Based on Business and Technology discussions
  • Implications for the IFX Standard
  • Smaller messages
  • Service/API standardization strategies
  • Compatibility implications

Morning Session Continued
BMS application requirements /
  • GUI modifications
  • Access control modifications
  • Code generation modifications

Afternoon Session
Code and implementation focus /
  • Gather feedback from current implementers of APIs
  • Discuss REST strategies
  • Discuss performance considerations
  • Discuss coding style considerations

Wednesday, June 226:00 pm
IFX Forum Hosted reception /
  • Venue TBD
  • Join us for drinks and appetizers

Thursday, June 23 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Morning Session
Business requirements focus / Readout from NACHA board
  • Discussion of bank executives' strategic view
  • Discussion of NACHA role in planning and execution
Discussion of other market dynamics
  • International influences -- PSD2, etc.
  • Interaction with other standards -- ISO 20022, BIAN, etc.
  • Role of FinTechs and other service providers
Discuss strategies for gathering bank requirements
Afternoon Session
Project planning in more detail /
  • Business and Technology Work Streams
  • Proposed deliverables
  • Timelines
  • Meeting schedules