Latin America's Preeminent Fintech Gathering, Finnosummit 2025, Reveals Initial Lineup of Keynote Speakers in Mexico City
In an exciting turn of events, FINNOSUMMIT 2025, scheduled to take place in Mexico City, is poised to mark a significant milestone in the fintech industry's evolution across Latin America. The theme for this year's summit, "Fintech Beyond Disruption: The New Financial System", reflects the growing convergence of finance and technology across various sectors, aiming to build a more inclusive economy.
The event, set to take place at Expo Santa Fe (Av. Santa Fe 270, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City) on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 September, is expected to welcome over 3,000 attendees and more than 250 speakers. Among the confirmed speakers are industry leaders, investors, and advocates for digital inclusion and entrepreneurship, such as Cassie Kozyrkov, Google's first-ever Chief Decision Scientist, and Fereshteh Forough, founder of Code to Inspire.
The robust growth of the fintech sector in Latin America is evident in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 22% between 2021 and 2024. This upward trend continued into 2023, showing a 31% year-over-year increase, indicating a promising outlook for 2025. Fintechs have become essential pillars of Latin America's economic infrastructure, providing solutions across various sectors such as healthcare, insurance, commerce, agriculture, and mobility.
Sponsor numbers have risen 18% annually, indicating growing brand confidence and ongoing support for the ecosystem. A Content Advisory Board, composed of ecosystem leaders shaping the agenda, has been introduced for FINNOSUMMIT 2025. Members of this board include Nektarios Liolios, Álvaro Rodríguez, Rubén Salazar, and Andrés Fontao.
Andrés Fontao, CEO of Finnosummit, stated that the renewed edition in Mexico City's largest conference venue signifies the beginning of this new era. The agenda for FINNOSUMMIT 2025 includes topics such as embedded finance, digital identity, and cross-border innovation.
This year's summit is set to be Latin America’s pioneering and most influential fintech event, attracting changemakers in the financial landscape. With speakers like Maryalice Viljoen, Vice President of Administration and Talent at QED Investors, Lisa Mikkelsen, Global Head of Human Capital at Flourish Ventures, Ben Narasin, Founder and General Partner at Tenacity Venture Capital, Enrique Majós, CEO of Gentera, Salvador Espinosa, CEO of Prosa, Alejandro Valenzuela, Chairman of the Board at Banco Azteca, Sergio Waisser, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, and Nektarios Liolios, co-founder of Startupbootcamp FinTech and The Future Farm, the event promises to be an enlightening and inspiring experience.
As the event approaches, more speakers may be announced, promising an even more diverse and insightful lineup. FINNOSUMMIT 2025 is a testament to the growing influence and importance of fintech in Latin America, and it serves as a platform for the industry's brightest minds to come together and shape the future of finance.
ffnews.com is sure to report on the developments and key discussions at FINNOSUMMIT 2025, focusing on the intersection of finance, technology, and business. With industry leaders such as Cassie Kozyrkov, Enrique Majós, and Nektarios Liolios in attendance, the event promises to shed light on the latest trends and innovations in the fintech sector, particularly in Latin America.
