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A smiling person (influencer Bianca Andrade) stands on stage. They are wearing a headset mic. They hold a presentation clicker in their right hand and what appears to be a tube of lipgloss in their left. They appear to be speaking. This is Center Stage at Web Summit Rio.

The full Opening Night schedule will be announced soon, stay tuned.

Coming soon... Opening Night

From asset-backed loans that lower risk and rates, to data-driven underwriting and fully digital experiences, a new model is emerging. One that expands access to credit while improving efficiency and transparency. Together, we'’ll discuss how technology, capital, and business model innovation are reshaping the future of lending.

The future of consumer lending is here

From venture capital to institutional portfolios, data shows that female leadership consistently drives better outcomes and more resilient growth. In this session, we hear from some of industry’s leading investors on why backing women is essential for a high-performing economy and what it takes to lead in the next era of finance.

Calculating the ROI of representation

With the 'Brazil Stack' providing one of the world's best digital rails, the AI ROI moment of truth is here. Investors are no longer asking if the tech works, but if it can unit-economically thrive with the constraints of LatAm's unique infrastructure. As rising integration costs collide with the demand for tangible impact in sectors from AgTech to FinTech, we ask if AI is the final piece of the regional puzzle, or a venture-backed bubble waiting to burst.

The AI moment of truth

Clara did not copy and paste a Silicon Valley model into Latin America. It built for a region where finance teams still face fragmented systems, manual processes, and deep operational complexity. In this conversation, co-founder and CEO Gerry Giacomán Colyer unpacks what it takes to build fast, scale across borders, and turn regional friction into a company-defining advantage.

Built for LatAm: Inside the rise of a fintech heavyweight

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Coming soon... Opening Night

The future of consumer lending is here

Calculating the ROI of representation

The AI moment of truth

Built for LatAm: Inside the rise of a fintech heavyw...

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