The SBC Rio Summit 2025 will host its first Payment Experts Summit, a professional event that brings together regional and international operators with leading payment and financial technology providers.
The addition of the summit will support stakeholders in adopting "innovative, user-friendly payment" solutions, while deepening their understanding of the latest compliance requirements, which are crucial for thriving in the newly regulated Brazilian market.
SBC CEO and founder Rasmus Sojmark stated: "The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has issued Normative Instruction No. 615, which imposes strict regulations on payment transactions in the gambling industry.
"For brands entering Brazil, this highlights the importance of providing a seamless, user-friendly, and fully compliant experience for players. Through the Payment Experts Summit, brands can gain insights and resources to create better customer experiences and thrive in Brazil's challenging market."
The second SBC Rio Summit will take place from February 25 to 27, 2025, at the Rio Centro in Rio de Janeiro, gathering 15,000 industry professionals to offer networking, product showcases, and educational activities for those focused on the Brazilian market.
In the exhibition hall, delegates can witness the latest advancements in payment technologies, solutions, and platforms. Confirmed exhibiting brands include Fiserv, IDnow, Pagsmile, Paybrokers, PayRetailers, Pronto Paga, TrioPayments, UNICO, and Z.ro Bank.
In terms of education, attendees can expect discussions on the current payment landscape in Brazil, strategies for maintaining compliance, advancements in financial technology, future payment innovations, and strategies to combat fraud.
The opening topic of the panel discussion, "Payment Landscape: Key Terms and Opportunities," will delve into how new market entrants can thrive under Brazil's new payment regulations.
The panel, consisting of industry leaders Paulo Gerber (COO of Gamersbank), Wesley Cardia (former president of ANJL), Luiz Moraes (CFO of SevenX Gaming), Leonardo Baptista (CEO of Pay4Fun), and moderator Ludiara Sousa (Payment Director at Blaze), will explore the mandatory implementation of PIX, strategies to cope with the evolving regulatory environment, and the challenges and opportunities these changes bring.
The session titled "Financial Technology Revolution: The Intersection of Money and Technology" will focus on the latest developments in the fintech sector. Panel members include experts Fernanda Meirelles (partner at FAS Advogados in media and gaming), Gabriel Romão (CFO and financial director at Galera Bet), Arthur Silva (founder and CEO of Alfa Entretenimento), and moderator Vitória Lopes Goellner (legal advisor at BET77), who will discuss recent fintech regulations, successful collaborations with financial institutions, and case studies demonstrating how fintech drives business success.
The panel titled "Collaborative Approaches to Fraud Prevention" will provide brands with advanced strategies to effectively address fraudulent activities. The session will feature Roberta Guedes (Financial Compliance Director at iBetta Bet Compliance LTDA), Ludiara Sousa (Payment Director at Blaze), Samer Atassi (Vice President for Latin America at Jumio), and Gabriel Barbabela (Chief Product Officer at Veriff), focusing on fundamental strategies to tackle fraud challenges and implement measures that can enhance player retention and revenue while mitigating identity attacks.
In addition to the "Payment Experts Summit," attendees will also have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the Brazilian market through specialized conferences covering casinos and sports betting, regulation and compliance, technological innovation, player protection, and leadership summits.
