On March 20, Distrito, a platform specialized in AI and innovation in Latin America, in partnership with Santander, will hold the Fintech Summit 2025. The event, aimed at C-level executives, will discuss the transformations in the financial sector amid all the changes and technological 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 debate this evolution and its potential,” says Gustavo Gierun, co-founder and CEO of Distrito.
With panels covering the rise of AI Agents, 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 debate financial services integration. Executive Fabricio Tota, VP of New Business at Mercado Bitcoin, will share 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 reinforce the country’s leadership in the global financial revolution, bringing together the sector’s top minds to discuss the trends shaping the future. The event won’t just be a space for debates but a catalyst for ideas and strategic partnerships to drive innovation,” adds Gierun.
The event will feature panels addressing strategic themes in the financial sector. The panel ‘Money with a Mind of Its Own’ will include Márcio Giannico, Santander’s leader for Governments, Institutions, and Universities, and Fernando Katsonis, founder and CEO of Lifetime Investimentos.
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 strategically raise capital.
With a team of experts, Fintech Summit 2025 promises to be a milestone in the evolution of the financial sector by connecting innovation, technology, and businesses that are helping transform this market.
