Discover how MERGE Buenos Aires 2025 will position Argentina as a global Web3 leader, uniting crypto titans, traditional finance, and emerging tech for a decentralized future.
Buenos Aires, December 19, 2024.
In March 2025, Argentina will cement its place on the global innovation map as Buenos Aires hosts MERGE Buenos Aires, a groundbreaking Web3 event that brings together the brightest minds and boldest innovators in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech.
Taking place from March 24 to 26, 2025, at the historic Palacio Libertad, this event promises to transform the city into the epicenter of decentralized finance and technological revolution. More than 5,000 attendees will converge to discuss the convergence of traditional finance and crypto assets, tokenization, digital assets, and the future of blockchain technologies in emerging economies.
Merging Perspectives: What to Expect at MERGE Buenos Aires
The MERGE conference, renowned for its ability to bridge Europe and Latin America, is making its debut in Argentina after a successful run in Spain. The event aims to solidify the country’s reputation as a blockchain leader by hosting global giants like Mastercard, Microsoft, and Banco Santander, alongside Web3 pioneers such as CryptoMarket and Chainalysis.
Argentina’s unique role in the Web3 ecosystem will be underscored with the participation of regulators, startups, and local authorities, including the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) and the National Securities Commission (CNV). MERGE is designed to foster collaboration between traditional institutions and decentralized platforms, emphasizing interoperability, security, and innovation in the financial sector.
Speakers will include key figures such as:
- Coty de Monteverde, Head of Crypto & Blockchain at Banco Santander.
- Sebastian Resano, Regional Director of Crypto & Digital Assets at Mastercard.
- Fabio Araujo, Economist at the Central Bank of Brazil.
- Pedro Inchauspe, Director of the Central Bank of Argentina.
- Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland.
These leaders will share strategies for bridging traditional financial systems with decentralized technologies, offering insights into how the Web3 ecosystem can redefine global finance.
Driving Financial Innovation in Latin America
MERGE Buenos Aires underscores Argentina’s rising prominence in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. With one of the highest cryptocurrency adoption rates worldwide, the country has become a beacon of digital innovation. The event aims to harness this momentum by addressing critical topics such as:
- The coexistence of traditional finance and crypto assets.
- The transformative potential of tokenization and digital currencies.
- Cross-border collaboration between fintechs and regulators across El Salvador, Panama, Peru, and Brazil, among others.
MERGE Buenos Aires isn’t just another conference, it’s a platform for creating actionable solutions. By gathering banks, fintech chambers, and blockchain enterprises, the event will serve as a catalyst for strategic partnerships and groundbreaking projects that could shape the region’s financial future.
Blending Technology, Culture, and Networking
Beyond its robust agenda, MERGE Buenos Aires promises an immersive experience that extends outside the conference hall. Attendees can look forward to networking events, cultural tours, and VIP dinners throughout the city.
With concerts, digital art exhibitions, and interactive installations, the event will highlight how blockchain isn’t just transforming industries but also reimagining art and culture. Buenos Aires, a city celebrated for its resilience and creativity, will serve as the ideal backdrop for these activities, reinforcing the conference’s vision of bridging innovation with tradition.
A Bridge Between Continents
MERGE’s expansion into Latin America comes on the heels of its highly successful October 2024 event in Madrid, which drew over 2,500 attendees and 230 speakers. Industry heavyweights like PayPal, Adidas, and Telefónica shared the stage with blockchain leaders such as Circle, Ripple, and Polygon, solidifying MERGE as a global hub for the Web3 conversation.
This edition of MERGE builds on that foundation, positioning Buenos Aires as a strategic location for connecting the European and Latin American ecosystems. The event will also strengthen Argentina’s reputation as a global leader in tech talent and blockchain adoption, with the ultimate goal of defining the role Latin America will play in the decentralized future.
Join the Conversation
As Web3 continues to reshape industries and economies, events like MERGE Buenos Aires are critical for driving collaboration and innovation. Tickets are now available at www.mMERGE.io. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative moment for Argentina and the global blockchain community.