Cryptocurrencies, ETFS, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin (BTC) were among the highlight of the 8th Smart Summit edition.

Digital Assets by Blockchain Rio

With over 10,000 participants, the Rio de Janeiro investment and business fair received Digital Assets by Blockchain Rio. Exclusive space focused on new technologies such as IA and blockchain. Subjects such as Decentralized Finance (Defi) can revolutionize the new era of the tokenized economy have been at the center of the discussions. The adoption of Bitcoin and Stablecoins gained prominence.

Almost 200 speakers presented 130 panels in two days of the event.

Our eighth edition has exceeded all expectations and we are extremely pleased with the results achieved. We have already started planning the 2026 edition, which is confirmed to take place here in Rio de Janeiro, usually about 15 days before Carnival, says Samyr Castro, CEO of Investsmart XP.

In the main plenary the crypto industry also gained prominence with the lecture evolution of the institutional market in crypto, the role of tokenization in the new economy and transforming Agro with blockchain and IA, FII and the allocation strategy.

Smart Summit participants had the opportunity to interact and see how a live room of recommendations works and understand more about financial emotions. Another attraction that caught the eye was the Trader XP Arena, with day trade competitions in simulation mode.

Among the speakers were present important personalities from the investment and business universe and representatives of B3, Louis Vuitton Brazil, Rock in Rio, The Town, Lolapalooza and Itaú Unibanco.

Blockchain Rio confirms 27 events in Brazil

Foz do Iguacú (PR), Salvador (BA), Ouro Preto (MG) and Vitória (ES) are just some of the Brazilian cities that Blockchain Rio will pass by 2025 with the initiative Blockchain on the Road.

During Smart Summit the Blockchain Rio organization revealed the ambitious conference plan this year, including Side Events and Meetups around the country. The expectation is to gather 100 to 250 people per event, including various audiences such as students, developers, professionals, investors, enthusiasts, government and private.

Blockchain on the road starts in Florianópolis

Florianópolis will be the first city to receive the Blockchain on the Road on March 18. Meetup will be at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). Following the trail goes to Foz do Iguaçú (PR) on March 22 and April 1st is the turn of Recife (PE).

Throughout the year, the Blockchain Rio team will travel more than ten cities in Brazil bringing knowledge beyond the Rio-SP axis.

The final meeting is scheduled to take place between August 5 and 7, 2025, in the state capital. The organization of Blockchain Rio promises giant names of the crypto industry, public power and regulators.

In fact, the event has a history of bringing names ranging from the president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Roberto Campos Neto, to the founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson. Sebrae, Tecban, Binance, Stellar, Sesi and Visa are among the supporters of Blockchain Rio.