TicoBlockchain 2025 Blockchain & Fintech Day, Costa Rica’s premier event for the Blockchain and Fintech ecosystems, will take place on March 27, 2025, at the Barceló San José Hotel.
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Organized by the Costa Rica Fintech Association, this event will bring together industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore the latest trends and transformative impact of blockchain and fintech in the region.
Under the theme "Connect to the Future," the fifth edition of TicoBlockchain aims to unite a dynamic community of visionaries, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to network, gain insights, and drive the evolution of blockchain and fintech technology.
Karla Córdoba Brenes, President of AsoBlockchain Costa Rica, remarked: "Costa Rica is rapidly emerging as a key hub for blockchain technology in Latin America. The recent launch of a Bitcoin ETF in the country, marks a pivotal moment. This is the perfect time to strengthen the blockchain and fintech ecosystems in the country and cement our position as a regional leader in technological innovation."
Karla Córdoba Brenes, President of AsoBlockchain Costa Rica Key Topics and Speakers
The event will feature top speakers from leading companies such as Mastercard, Visa, NovoPayment, ChainMyne, Mayanor Ventures, Cumulo Pro, Intelchain, among others. They will share their expertise on cutting-edge topics, including:
Modular Blockchain: Moncho Santos Dios, CTO of Cumulo Pro from Spain, will deliver a keynote on how this technology is driving unstoppable applications. Open Finance: Dr. Ljubica Vodanovic from Peru will share her experience at the Peruvian banking supervisory authority and as the director of the Open Finance Institute. Blockchain & Fintech Regulation: Experts will discuss the perspectives and opportunities of regulation in the region. Payment Systems: Insights into the experiences of other countries and the opportunities for SINPE in Costa Rica. Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain: How the convergence of these technologies is shaping policy-making. Real World Assets and Urban Revitalization: Real estate tokenization for urban development, presented by the RISE project (Tecnológico de Costa Rica).
In addition to the keynote addresses, TicoBlockchain 2025 will feature panel discussions, workshops, startup pitch sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and idea exchange. TicoBlockchain 2025 Blockchain & Fintech Day llega a San José, Costa Rica. Un evento para aprender y posicionarte en la industria de mayor crecimiento! Conéctate con el Futuro.
🗓️ 27 de marzo, 9am 📍Hotel Barceló San José
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— AsoBlockchain CR | TicoBlockchain 2025 🇨🇷 (@AsoBlockchainCR) March 6, 2025 Who’s Behind the Event?
TicoBlockchain 2025 Blockchain & Fintech Day is an initiative of AsoBlockchain Costa Rica and AsoFintech Costa Rica, leading associations working together to drive the development of these technologies in the country.
The event has the support of major sponsors, including Mastercard, Visa, ChainMyne, REDFi, Tesseras, Nimiq, Cumulo Pro, Intelchain, Coinpay, Wink, Edenia, Consortium Legal, iiTOS, and others. It also benefits from the participation of communities such as Ethereum Costa Rica and ReFi Costa Rica, and is supported by strategic partners such as Panama Blockchain Week 2025 and BlockchainRio.
Event Details
Date: March 27, 2025 Venue: Barceló San José Hotel, Costa Rica Time: Starting at 9:00 a.m. Preferential Rates: Available for participants and speakers wishing to stay at the hotel. Tickets Available at: www.ticoblockchain.cr and Hallos.io