The event is scheduled for February 25, 26, and 27, 2025, at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro.
Press release.- The SBC Summit Rio 2025 will debut the "Payment Expert Summit", a specialized event that will bring together regional and international operators with leading payment and financial technology providers in the sector.
The inclusion of the Summit will support stakeholders in adopting innovative and user-friendly payment solutions, while deepening their understanding of the latest compliance requirements, essential for thriving in the newly regulated Brazilian market.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC, commented: "The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has introduced Ordinance No. 615, which establishes strict rules for payment transactions in the gaming sector. For brands entering Brazil, this highlights the importance of prioritizing smooth, easy-to-use, and fully compliant experiences for players. With the summit, brands gain the necessary insights and resources to create better customer experiences and thrive in the challenging Brazilian market."
Scheduled for February 25 to 27, 2025 at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, the second edition of the SBC Summit Rio will bring together 15,000 industry professionals, offering a mix of networking, product exhibition, and training for those with their sights set on Brazil.
At the fairgrounds, delegates will be able to firsthand see the latest advances in technologies, solutions, and payment platforms. Among the confirmed brands are Fiserv, IDnow, Pagsmile, Paybrokers, PayRetailers, Pronto Paga, Trio Payments, UNICO, and Z.ro Bank.
See also: SBC Summit Rio: A comprehensive view of Brazil's regulatory framework
In the educational realm, attendees will be able to participate in discussions on the current landscape of payments in Brazil, strategies for maintaining compliance in Brazil, advances in financial technology, future payment innovations, and strategies to combat fraud.
The panel titled "Payments Landscape: Key Provisions and Opportunities", will delve into how new market entrants can thrive in Brazil under the country's new payment regulations. Featuring industry leaders Paulo Gerber (Operations Director, Gamersbank), Wesley Cardia (Former President, ANJL), Luiz Moraes (Financial Director, SevenX Gaming), and Leonardo Baptista (General Director, Pay4Fun), along with panel moderator Ludiara Sousa (Head of Payments, Blaze), the panel will explore the mandatory implementation of PIX, strategies for navigating the changing regulatory landscape, and the challenges and opportunities these changes present.
Meanwhile, the session titled "Fintech Revolution: Where Money Meets Technology" will highlight the latest advances in financial technology. Featuring experts Fernanda Meirelles (Partner, Media and Gaming Area, FAS Advogados), Gabriel Romão (Financial Director and Head of Finance, Galera Bet), Arthur Silva (Founder and CEO, Alfa Entretenimento) and moderator Vitória Lopes Goellner (Legal Advisor, BET77), the panel will address recent fintech regulations, successful collaboration with financial institutions, and case studies that show how fintech drives business success.
Furthermore, the panel, titled "A Collaborative Approach to Fraud Prevention", will provide brands with advanced strategies to effectively address fraudulent behaviors. The session, featuring Roberta Guedes (Director of Financial Compliance, iBetta Bet Compliance LTDA), Ludiara Sousa (Director of Payments, Blaze), Samer Atassi (Vice President of LATAM, Jumio) and Gabriel Barbabela (Product Director, Veriff), will focus on essential tactics to address fraud challenges and apply strategies that increase player retention and revenue while mitigating identity attacks.
