17 Mar 2025 Morgan Hayze
From March 24 To 26, MERGE Buenos Aires Arrives!
The countdown has begun! The most influential industry leaders, the most disruptive companies, tech giants, regulators, startups, and innovation pioneers will gather in Argentina’s capital for what promises to be one of the most significant events of the year. MERGE Buenos Aires unveils its full agenda of panels, speakers, and activities covering the most pressing Web3 topics: adoption, blockchain use cases, regulation, cybersecurity, digital identity, and much more.
The activities, designed to provide outstanding networking opportunities, will kick off on Monday, March 24, with an exclusive invite-only dinner at the Spanish Embassy, sponsored by Binance and the payment solutions platform SmartPay. On March 25 and 26, the main congress will take place at Palacio Libertad, featuring keynotes, workshops, an exhibition area, and experiences that blend culture and technology—delivering much more than just a tech event.
Las actividades -que por su dinámica serán una excelente oportunidad de networking- comenzarán el lunes 24 con una cena exclusiva para invitados especiales en la Embajada de España, auspiciada por el exchange Binance y la plataforma soluciones de pago SmartPay. Los días 25 y 26, se llevará a cabo el congreso en el Palacio Libertad, incluyendo charlas, talleres, una zona expositiva y experiencias que combinan cultura y tecnología, proporcionando mucho más que un evento tecnológico.
Topics & Featured Speakers
Key themes include digital identity, the intersection of traditional finance and crypto assets, tokenization, decentralization, artificial intelligence, and blockchain applications in sports. These discussions will be led by prominent figures such as Coty de Monteverde (Head of Crypto & Blockchain at Banco Santander), Gabriel Campa (Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank), Esteban Tresseras (General Counsel at Banco Galicia), Sovieski Naut Fernández (Manager of Digital Economy & SMEs at the Dominican Republic's Association of Multiple Banks), and Larissa Moreira (Digital Assets Manager at Itaú Unibanco).
International companies will also be represented, with speakers including Massimo Cervesato (Director - Global Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard), Antônia Souza (Blockchain & Crypto Director, LAC at VISA), Manuel Beaudroit (Co-Founder & CEO of Belo), and Gladstone Arantes Jr. (Blockchain Specialist at BNDES).
In addition, Web3-native industry leaders will be in attendance, including Rocelo Lopez (CEO of SmartPay), Andrés Ondarra (General Manager for Argentina and the Southern Cone at Binance), Pablo Monti (Brand Manager & Spokesperson at BingX), Pablo Casadío (Co-Founder & CFO of Bit2Me), Jesús Carreño (LATAM Operations at MEXC), Ben Reynolds (Managing Director at BitGo), May Michelson (Director of Sales Americas at GK8 by Galaxy), Raúl Romanutti (Governance Manager at Polkadot), Silvio Pegado (Managing Director LATAM at Ripple), and Ian Dilick (Developer Relations at World Foundation).
Beyond Business: A Celebration of Art & Culture
One of MERGE Buenos Aires’ standout elements is its seamless fusion of culture, art, and technology-driven experiences. The event, integrated into the cultural agenda of Palacio Libertad, will feature audiovisual performances, NFT art exhibitions, and live music concerts—offering attendees a truly immersive experience.
Regulatory Perspectives Take Center Stage
The regulatory aspect will be a key topic at MERGE Buenos Aires, featuring discussions led by government officials and institutional representatives who are actively shaping this agenda in their respective countries. Speakers at the event will include Pedro Inchauspe (Director of the Central Bank of Argentina), Roberto E. Silva (President of the National Securities Commission of Argentina), Fabio Araujo (Economist at the Central Bank of Brazil), Jaime Pradenas Baeza (Head of the Technology Observatory at the Central Bank of Chile), Juan Carlos Reyes (President of the National Commission for Digital Assets of El Salvador), Victor Rondon de Paula Moura (Senior Advisor to the Presidency of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil), and Mario Adaro (Minister of the Supreme Court of Mendoza), among others.
Leading Companies Supporting the Event
Bringing an event of this scale to Buenos Aires is only possible with the support of renowned companies that enhance and strengthen MERGE, including SmartPay, Blockchain Factory, Binance, BingX, Bit2Me, BitGo, GK8, Ikigii by Towerbank, MEXC, Polkadot, Ripple, and World, among others.
MERGE Buenos Aires: A Must-Attend Event in the Global Innovation Agenda.
Advance tickets are available now at the event’s official website.
About MERGE Buenos Aires
MERGE Buenos Aires is a pioneering event in the Web3 and Blockchain space. Taking place from March 24 to 26, 2025, at Palacio Libertad in Buenos Aires, this event serves as a key gathering for professionals and enthusiasts in emerging technologies. It aims to bridge Latin America and Europe in a single space, positioning Buenos Aires as a hub of innovation and technological progress.
Beyond technology, MERGE Buenos Aires blends innovation with culture, offering attendees an immersive experience through cultural activities across the city, including concerts, art exhibitions, and culinary experiences that showcase Argentina’s vibrant cultural scene.
MERGE Buenos Aires fosters disruption, collaboration, and the fusion of different perspectives—cultural, technological, and beyond. It is a space where experts and industries converge to exchange ideas, explore new realities, and discover the unexpected.
Key Event Details:
- Claim: The global event that connects Latin America & Europe, Technology & Culture, all around Web3
- Attendees: 5,000 participants
- Audience: Latin America & Europe
- Conference: 3 stages, 2 full days of conferences featuring 200+ speakers from around the world
- Exhibition Area: Over 7,000 m², including Stands, NFT Gallery, Metaverse Zone, and a Tech Exhibition Hall
- Cultural Activities: Concerts, art exhibitions, culinary experiences, and sports events
- Networking: City-wide networking events, 1:1 meetings, and an exclusive VIP Dinner
- Dates: March 24 - 26, 2025
- Location: Palacio Libertad, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Languages: English & Spanish, with live translation
Press Contacts:
Eu Cabrera
Head of Marketing
[email protected]
