Blockchain.RIO 2026 is an international conference focused on the development of the institutional Web3 ecosystem in Latin America. The event is organized by the Blockchain.RIO team.

The conference agenda centers on the institutional digital asset market and financial infrastructure. Participants will discuss:

• digital asset regulation;
• the development of digital financial infrastructure;
• blockchain technology and Web3;
• asset tokenization;
• digital payments.

Blockchain.RIO 2026 will also feature specialized forums and thematic tracks, including:

• Financial Infrastructure Forum, a closed institutional forum focused on the future of financial infrastructure. It brings together financial institutions, regulators, and infrastructure providers to discuss real-world asset tokenization, stablecoins, and new cross-border payment solutions.
• Leaders, an exclusive program for senior executives, investors, government officials, and regulators. It includes private discussions, business networking, and meetings with key participants in the digital asset market.
• Academia-Industry Forum, a forum dedicated to collaboration between academia and industry. It will showcase blockchain research and explore how academic innovations can be applied to address practical challenges across the industry.
• LFDT, an educational program for entrepreneurs developed in partnership with the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service. It is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups, and includes practical materials, tools, and case studies on implementing blockchain technology and digital assets.

According to the organizers, Blockchain.RIO 2026 will bring together more than 20,000 attendees, over 500 speakers, more than 500 company executives, representatives of regulatory authorities and industry leaders, as well as participants from more than 20 countries. The event is geared toward corporate executives, financial institutions, government agencies, regulators, investors, project founders, developers, and digital infrastructure providers interested in the growth of Latin America’s crypto market.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Silvio Pegado, Managing Director for Latin America at Ripple;
• Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer at CertiK;
• Otto Lobo, Chair of Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM);
• Antonia Souza, Director of Digital Currencies at Visa LAC;
• Fabio Araujo, Economist at the Central Bank of Brazil;
• Flavia Niccoli, Managing Director of Trade and Supply Chain Finance at Bank of America;
• Germana Cruz, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in Latin America;
• Jorge Borges, Head of Latin America at Fireblocks, and others.

Three ticket categories are available on the official website:

• Start Pass starts at BRL 297 (about $58);
• VIP Network starts at BRL 1,597 (about $314);
• Leaders starts at BRL 3,597 (about $707).