South America’s fintech industry has experienced remarkable growth and transformation over the past years, driven by technological innovation, regulatory advancements and a focus on financial inclusion.
South America, which includes 12 sovereign states among which Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Colombia, was home to nearly 3,000 fintech companies in 2023, up from less than 700 in 2017. Brazil led the region, with approximately 20% of these firms, followed by Colombia, Argentina and Chile. Collectively, these countries accounted for more than half of all fintech companies in South America.
This ecosystem has risen on the back of evolving regulatory frameworks designed to support fintech growth. In Brazil, the central bank implemented open banking in 2020 and 2021, promoting data sharing among financial institutions to foster competition. In Chile, the government enacted the Fintech Act in 2022, establishing a regulatory framework for fintech activities and creating an open finance system for data sharing.
South America’s large unbanked population has also been a key driver of fintech growth. Across the broader Latin American (LatAm) region, which includes both South and Central America, 21% of the population remains excluded from the formal financial system. This creates a substantial opportunity for digital financial solutions to fill the gap.
South America’s dynamic fintech landscape has fueled the rise of prominent industry events in the region, serving as key platforms for industry stakeholders to network, stay up-to-date with the latest trends, and showcase cutting-edge fintech solutions.
Today, we look today at some of the biggest fintech events taking place in South America in 2025. For this list, we focus on prominent events that are set to bring together large crowds of industry leaders.
11 Fintech Events to Attend in South America in 2025
Payment Expert Summit Rio 2025
February 25-26, 2025
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
SBC Summit Rio 2025 will debut the Payment Expert Summit on February 25 and 26, 2025, at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The specialized event aims to unit regional and international operators with the industry’s leading payment and fintech providers, to discover new innovative payment solutions, explore emerging trends, and build meaningful business connections.
On the show floor, delegates will be able to get a first-hand look at the latest advancements in payment technologies, solutions, and platforms. Brands already confirmed include Fiserv, IDnow, Pagsmile, Paybrokers, PayRetailers, Pronto Paga, Trio Payments, UNICO, and Z.ro Bank.
On the educational front, those attending can look forward to in-depth discussions on Brazil’s current payment landscape, strategies for maintaining compliance in Brazil, advancements in fintech, future innovations in payments, and strategies to combat fraud.
Commencing the track will be the panel titled “Payment Landscape: Key Provisions and Opportunities”, which will delve into how new market entrants can thrive in Brazil under the country’s new payment regulations. This panel will feature industry leaders Paulo Gerber, COO, Gamersbank; Wesley Cardia, Former President, ANJL; Luiz Moraes, CFO, SevenX Gaming; and Leonardo Baptista, CEO, Pay4Fun, and will address the mandatory implementation of PIX, strategies for navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, and the challenges and opportunities these changes present.
The session titled “Fintech Revolution: Where Money Meets Tech” will spotlight the latest advancements in fintech, featuring experts Fernanda Meirelles, Partner, Media and Gaming Area, FAS Advogados; Gabriel Romão, CFO and Head of Finance, Galera Bet; and Arthur Silva, Founder and CEO, Alfa Entretenimento. This panel will address recent fintech regulations, successfully collaborating with financial institutions, and case studies showcasing how fintech drives business success.
Finally, the session titled “A Collaborative Approach to Fraud Prevention” will equip brands with advanced strategies to effectively tackle fraudulent behavior. Featuring Roberta Guedes, Director of Financial Compliance, iBetta Bet Compliance LTDA; Ludiara Sousa, Head of Payments, Blaze; Samer Atassi, VP of LATAM, Jumio; and Gabriel Barbabela, Lead Product Manager, Veriff, this session will focus on essential tactics to address fraud challenges and implement strategies that boost player retention and revenue while mitigating identity attacks.
StartCo 2025
April 03-04, 2025
Medellin Plaza Mayor Yellow Pavilion, Medellin, Colombia
StartCo 2025 will take place on April 03 and 04, at the Medellin Plaza Mayor Yellow Pavilion in Medellin, Colombia, offering one of the most significant gatherings for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders in the region.
This year’s event is expected to bring together over 16,000 attendees, and will aim to drastically increase the international presence of startups. The goal is that of the 300 startups chosen to participate each year, at least 50% of them will be international, coming from key markets such as Chile, Argentina, Mexico, the United States, Peru and Costa Rica.
More than 150 investment funds from all over LatAm, such as 500 Startups, Kamay Ventures, EWA Capital, Bios Ventures and Kaszek, are set to attend, seeking to form strategic partnerships with the most promising startups. Investment opportunities will be concentrated in high-impact sectors such as energytech, fintech and healthtech, areas that are driving significant economic and social transformation in the region.
Confirmed speakers for StartCo 2025 include Uri Levine, founder of Waze, a leading mobility app with over 1.6 billion users annually; and Macarena Riva and Rosa Laura López, the creators of Chisme Corporativo, a top-ranked business podcast that has gained over 2.2 million plays and 7.4 million impressions.
In 2024, StartCo welcomed 14,000 attendees from 22 countries and facilitated 650 scheduled meetings, leading to an estimated investment of US$14.8 million. For 2025, expectations have soared, with projections surpassing US$30 million in investment and business opportunities.
Fintech and Banking Unconference Colombia 2025
April 09, 2025
Bogota, Colombia
The Fintech and Banking Unconference Colombia 2025 will take place on April 09, in Bogota, Colombia, promising a premier networking and business development event. The event will bring together key players from banking, insurance, fintech, insurtech, tech companies, investors, and government representatives, facilitating business opportunities and fostering connections.
One of the key features of this conference is the open workshop format, where sponsors select the themes of discussion, ensuring relevance to their business objectives. Attendees will get to network with industry
Web Summit Rio 2025
April 27-30, 2025
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Web Summit Rio 2025 will take place from April 27 to April 30, 2025, at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As one of the premier global technology conferences, the event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, cultural icons, and policymakers for a dynamic exchange of ideas, innovation, and collaboration.
Web Summit Rio 2025 will feature a variety of sessions, including interactive Q&As, masterclasses, and keynote speeches from some of the world’s most influential tech and business leaders. Attendees will get to hear from industry leaders, who will cover some of the sector’s biggest trends and challenges.
Speakers in 2025 will include:
- Ben Lamm, Founder and CEO, Colossal Biosciences;
- Justina Nixon-Saintil, Chief Impact Officer, IBM;
- Felipe Neto, Digital creator, communicator and entrepreneur;
- Marcio Aguiar, Executive Director, Nvidia;
- Mel Edwards, Global President, VML;
- Nicolas Robinson Andrade, Head of Global Affairs, Latin America and Caribbean, Open AI;
- Vidya Peters, CEO, DataSnipper;
- Gabriel Vasquez, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz;
- Gabriela Comazzetto, GM Global Business Solutions Latam and Brazil, TikTok;
- Dileep Thazhmon, Co-founder and CEO, Jeeves;
- Sara Sabry, Astronaut, CEO and Founder, Deep Space Initiative;
- Jack McCauley, Co-founder of Oculus, Professor of UCBerkeley, UC Berkeley;
- Luis Silva, CEO and Founder, CloudWalk;
- Shelley McKinley, Chief Legal Officer, GitHub; and
- Hernan Kazah, Co-founder and Managing Partner, KaszeK Ventures.
Web Summit Rio is part of the roster of international events organized by Web Summit, taking to the world stage alongside Web Summit in Lisbon, Web Summit Qatar in Doha, Web Summit Vancouver in Canada, and RISE in Hong Kong. In 2024, Web Summit Rio gathered more than 34,000 people at Riocentro.
Chile Fintech Forum 2025
May 13-14, 2025
Riesco Space, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
The Chile Fintech Forum 2025 will take place on May 13 and 14, at Riesco Space in Huechuraba in Santiago, providing a dynamic platform where innovation, competition, and financial inclusion come together. The event will provide participants with the opportunity to explore cutting-edge financial technologies, discuss emerging trends, and exchange best practices that are shaping the future of finance.
Chile Fintech Forum is one of the largest fintech event in the country. The event blends digital transformation and technological advancements in an interactive and engaging way, celebrating both local and international fintech ecosystems. It’s designed to allow attendees to build strategic partnerships, enhance brand positioning, and gain industry insights.
VTEX Day 2025
June 02-03, 2025
Immigrants Highway, Sao Paulo, Brazil
VTEX Day 2025 will take place on June 02 and 03, at Immigrants Highway in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event will bring together visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders to share insights, showcase new technologies, and shape the future of retail and e-commerce.
Since its inception in 2019, VTEX Day has served as a platform for innovation, collaboration, and transformation in the retail sector. The event plays a fundamental role in strengthening the global digital commerce ecosystem, providing a space where businesses, suppliers, influencers, and experts can exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and seize new business opportunities.
In 2024, VTEX Day attracted over 20,000 attendees. The event was supported by more than 230 sponsors, and facilitated rich insights presented across 120 hours of engaging content by over 260 speakers. Notable figures like Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, digital marketing expert Neil Patel, and tech pioneers Uri Levine and Zack Kass, shared their perspectives on the future of digital commerce.
Money Expo Colombia 2025
June 25-26, 2025
Agora Bogota, Centro de Convenciones, Bogota, Colombia
The Money Expo Colombia 2025 will take place on June 25 and 26, at Agora Bogota, Centro de Convenciones in Bogota. Organized by HQMENA, the Money Expo Colombia 2025 aims to offer a leading business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) event focusing on the foreign exchange (FX), online trading, fintech, and cryptocurrency industries. It’s designed to provide a platform for individuals and organizations to explore new business opportunities, expand their client base, and stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving financial sector.
Attendees will get to explore the latest trends in finance trading and blockchain, and wealth management through engaging keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. They will get to discover cutting-edge solutions, connect with like-minded individuals, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of finance.
The Money Expo Colombia 2025 is expected to bring together over 3,500 participants, including representatives from 70+ companies, 50+ exhibitors, and 30+ speakers from more than 10 countries, offering an unmatched opportunity for networking and business expansion.
The Tech Capital LATAM Finance Forum 2025
July 03, 2025
Palacio Tangara, Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Tech Capital LATAM Finance Forum 2025 will be held on July 03, at Palacio Tangara in Sao Paulo. As the inaugural edition of the forum, this event promises to be a key gathering for the growing digital infrastructure ecosystem in LatAm.
Organized by The Tech Capital, this forum will unite industry leaders from the continent’s major companies to explore the vast opportunities within the region’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market. It will showcase the region’s rapid growth in digital infrastructure and surging capital deployment.
The meticulously curated agenda will tackle key themes and will feature high-level discussions on topics such as the evolving financial models, the expansion of cloud and AI ecosystems, and the increasing capital deployment within the region.
Attendees can expect multiple dedicated networking sessions throughout the conference, providing ample chances to connect with key players in the LatAm digital infrastructure sector. These interactions will facilitate potential partnerships, investment discussions, and valuable industry connections.
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the region’s digital infrastructure landscape, including market projections, emerging trends, and investment opportunities. The conference will offer detailed analysis of various infrastructure segments, such as data centers, energy, fiber networks, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing and 5/6G.
Blockchain.RIO 2025
August 05-07, 2025
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Blockchain.RIO 2025 will take place from August 05 to 07, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offering an extensive ecosystem focused on blockchain, technology and innovation. The event aims to act as a business hub, connecting leaders, entrepreneurs, startups and professionals interested in emerging technologies.
Blockchain.RIO 2025 will be centered around education and networking, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore a range of disruptive technologies, including blockchain, tokenization, AI, digital assets, digital finance, and Web3. It will feature lectures, workshops and discussion panels led by renowned experts, entrepreneurs and innovators, providing valuable insights into emerging trends and technologies.
In 2024, Blockchain.RIO brought together more than 18,000 attendees and featured more than 210 panels and lectures, and 410 speakers.
Volcano Innovation Summit 2025
September 06-08, 2025
Cerro de Santo Domingo, Antigua, Guatemala
The Volcano Innovation Summit 2025 will take place from September 06 to 08, at Cerro de Santo Domingo in Antigua, Guatemala. The event is driven by the mission of incorporating LatAm to the global network of innovation, science and culture, and aims to act as a platform for exchanging visions and experiences.
The Volcano Innovation Summit 2025 will bring together world leaders from diverse sectors, including digital, corporate, financial, telecommunications, cybersecurity, energy, mobile, and sustainability. The summit will include co-located events and sessions, which will focus on cutting-edge topics and industry developments, providing valuable networking opportunities for all participants. Alongside these sessions, the event will feature cultural and social activities, encouraging informal exchanges that enrich the experience.
Key highlights of the summit include the Start Up Avenue, a competition for aspiring entrepreneurs in LatAm, and Volcano 4 Good, an initiative where visionaries and changemakers will have to collaborate to address key societal challenges.
Brazil Fintech and Finance Summit 2025
September 10, 2025
GT House, Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Brazil Fintech and Finance Summit 2025 will take place on September 10, at GT House in Sao Paulo, providing a unique opportunity for leaders in the financial sector to stay up-to-date on both the solid foundations and innovations that are shaping the future of finance.
The summit will focus on the latest developments in financial planning, as well as groundbreaking innovations in areas like digital transformation, security, and automation. It will bring together a diverse group of executive speakers and panelists, who will share their success stories and deep expertise in finance.
Attendees will have the chance to engage in discussions and gain insights that are critical for staying ahead in the sector.
