On March 20, Distrito, a platform specialized in AI and innovation in Latin America, in partnership with Santander, will hold theFintech Summit 2025.The event, aimed at C-level executives, will discuss the transformations of the financial sector in light of all the technological changes and advancements that have impacted the innovation ecosystem in recent years.
"Intelligent agents, known as 'AI Agents,' are redefining the financial sector, going beyond automation to learn, predict, and act strategically. From customer service to risk analysis, these technologies are transforming the market. The Fintech Summit 2025 will be essential to discuss this evolution and its potential," says Gustavo Gierun, co-founder and CEO of Distrito.
With panels covering everything from the rise of AI Agents to the consolidation of Embedded Finance and the advancement of cryptocurrencies in the institutional market, the event will feature renowned experts. Highlights include Leo Amaral, Co-CEO of FCamara, Rafael Scaccabarozzi, Sales Director of Fintechs at Amazon; and Pedro Mac Dowell, CEO of QI Tech (unicorn in 2024), who will discuss the integration of financial services. Executive Fabricio Tota, VP of New Business at Mercado Bitcoin, will provide insights on the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Brazil stands out as a leader in the fintech ecosystem in Latin America, driven by an innovative regulatory environment, the digitization of financial services, and the pursuit of accessible and efficient solutions. "Our goal is to strengthen the country's leadership in the global financial revolution by bringing together the top minds in the sector to discuss the trends shaping the future. The event will not only be a space for debates but also a catalyst for ideas and strategic partnerships to drive innovation," adds Gierun.
The event will feature panels distributed among strategic topics of the financial sector. The "Money with a Mind of Its Own" panel will feature Márcio Giannico, Santander's leader for Governments, Institutions, and Universities, and Fernando Katsonis, founder and CEO of Lifetime Investments.
The panel "Fintechs Never Go Out of Style – Attracting VC Investments" will feature Fred Amaral, CEO of Lerian; Piero Contezini, president and founder of Asaas; Azor Barros, partner at Parallax Ventures; and Camila Vieira, partner and Head of Brazil at QED Investors, sharing what investors look for in the sector and how to raise funds strategically.
With a team of specialists, Fintech Summit 2025 promises to be a milestone in the evolution of the financial sector by connecting innovation, technology, and business that are helping to transform this market.
