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Join us at the Women in Payments LATAM 2024 Symposium and be inspired by women making waves in the LATAM payments industry and beyond! Our theme for this year is "Women Inspiring Payments".
The Women in Payments symposium is a unique event providing perspectives from key women leaders in payments, supporting diversity and gender parity, and addressing topics impacting all aspects of the payments ecosystem. You'll hear from women leaders on a variety of subjects, including current payments issues and initiatives, fintech, and leadership while networking with women at all levels and with diverse backgrounds in payment and fintech.
This forum is an unparalleled opportunity that is empowering, current, and immediately relevant to any woman serious about pursuing and accelerating her career in the payments industry.
On June 3rd, we welcome you to grab your badge early and join us for a cocktail reception. The June 4th symposium format is split between keynote addresses, executive panel discussions, and career development breakout sessions that are designed to strengthen your skills and keep you on top of industry trends.
We hope you'll join us!
Jun 3 & 4, 2024
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1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
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Agenda
- Networking Break/Center Terrace
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMREGISTRATION & COCKTAIL RECEPTION
- Networking Break/Center Terrace
- 7:45 AM - 8:30 AMREGISTATION & NETWORKING BREAKFAST
- 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMNETWORKING BREAK
- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PMNETWORKING BREAK
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMCLOSING COCKTAIL
- Digital Payments/ Aragon
- 10:45 AM - 11:25 AMREAL TIME PAYMENTS – POSITIONING AND PROFITABILITYExplore the emerging capabilities of real-time payments, the first new payment rail in 40 years. Hear how real time payments will benefit your customers as well as your organization. Our panel of experts will discuss the synergies between real-time payments, open banking and multi-rail ecosystems. This promises to be an informative session on this exciting capability.
Teresita Meza Quintanilla
Regional Head of Client Management in Global Payments Solutions at HSBC Mexico
Marcia Klingensmith
CEO of Fintech Consulting
Giuliana Plastina Cestaro
Product Director of Fiserv Brazil
Liba Saiovici
Global Receivables Product Executive, Global Transaction Services at Bank of America
- 11:40 AM - 12:20 PMNAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF PRODUCT INNOVATIONDive into the fascinating world of innovation as we explore its definition and historical impact, shedding light on how ground-breaking technologies have reshaped our lives. This session promises a deep dive into influential concepts such as those from "The Innovator's Dilemma" and "Crossing the Chasm," providing a nuanced understanding of disruptive technologies and market adoption strategies. Prepare to engage with forward-looking discussions on emerging technologies and their influence on future products and roles within the tech landscape. Our panelists will discuss the evolving realm of product management, highlighting essential skills and strategies needed to thrive in this dynamic field. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a product manager, or simply passionate about technology and innovation, this discussion is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your journey in product innovation.
Angelica Valencia
Executive Director, Global Clearing Commercialization Lead & Head of Clearing Solutions at J.P. Morgan
Claudia Acosta
VP Product Manager Branch Innovation at J.P. Morgan
- 2:40 PM - 3:20 PMHOW AI IS MAKING PAYMENTS SAFER AND SIMPLERAI has already been hard at work in payments for years, and GenAI, a niche in deep learning, is already beginning to change how we transact for the better. From identifying payment scams in real time, to improving customer experiences in the e-commerce marketplace, learn how AI continues to move us forward and how GenAI is poised to transform how we sell goods and services. Already presenting clear use cases, this technology will be revolutionary for nearly every sector, including large enterprises, small businesses, banking, retail, and travel. AI-enabled specialized solutions will help us oversee complex, multi-party payments and inform regulatory policies and decision-making.
Ana Lucia Magliano
Executive Vice President, Services at Mastercard Latin America and the Caribbean
Mariflor Alice Guier
Regional Director Client Engagement and Processing Services of BPC
Thais Garcez Lima de Mendonca
Head of Regulatory for LATAM at Stripe
Tom Hewson
CEO of RedCompass Labs
Claudia Reyes Armebianchi
Vice President, Sub-Regional General Manager Mexico & Central America at Western Union
- Payment Innovation/ Prado
- 10:45 AM - 11:25 AMNECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INNOVATIONNecessity is the Mother of Innovation and it has fueled the LATAM FinTech Explosion. This session will delve into the dynamic an evolving landscape of the Latin American payment’s ecosystem and how the unique challenges and needs in Latin America have sparked innovative solutions. The contrast between LATAM and the U.S. will be addressed. Explore the key challenges that have driven the innovation like the high unbanked population, currency volatility and economic disparities. The panelists will showcase innovative payment models that have emerged in Latin America including mobile payments, digital wallets and neo banks, P2P platforms and blockchain-based solutions.
Monica Velez-Restrepo
Senior Industry Consultant at Endava
Edlayne Altheman Burr
Managing Director, Payments Lead for Latin America and Growth Markets of Accenture
Natalie O’Donnell
Head of Payments, Americas, UK and Ireland at Swift
Germana Cruz
CEO, Head of Financial Institutions at Standard Chartered
Gretchen Rodriguez
Head of Payment Platforms Strategy at TD Bank
Kathy Kmiotek
Marketing Director of Fortis
- 11:40 AM - 12:20 PMBANKING THE UNBANKED AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION EXPLOREDHave you ever taken out a loan? Most of us take it for granted that we can take out a loan to get an education or buy a house, meanwhile seven out of 10 people in LATAM are classified as ‘unbanked’. How can payment technology bridge the gap? Will the unbanked population of today be active participants in the economy of tomorrow? What role will central banks play in revolutionizing the financial sector, and what impact will they have on financial inclusion and economic growth? What tools and approaches will be required to engage low-literacy populations? This panel will approach the topic with a multifaced perspective. This session promises to be informative and engaging.
Germana Cruz
CEO, Head of Financial Institutions at Standard Chartered
Sonia Gomez
Director of Solution Consulting, LATAM at ACI Worldwide
Natalia Hernández
Market Intelligence and UX Director of I-Z Solutions
Alexandra Navarro
Chief of Staff & Impact at Paystand
- 2:40 PM - 3:20 PMNETWORKING SESSIONDiscover the power of positive relationships at our Networking Session. The forum will serve as a platform where women can unite, foster connections, and appreciate the significance of industry networking. The session will feature an interactive Ambition Board Workshop, that is designed to empower and inspire through the sharing of personal ambitions. The aim is to foster self-belief and a sense of belonging, as attendees connect deeply with other women who might share their aspirations. This supportive network is intended to extend beyond the workshop. By exchanging contact details with each other, participants can maintain connections, building a lasting community of empowered and uplifting women. Join us in an atmosphere of camaraderie, empowerment, and inspiration. Together, we can inspire change, foster inclusion, and empower each other to reach new heights.
- Main Stage/Granada Ballroom
- 8:30 AM - 8:35 AMWELCOME REMARKS
Julia Streets
Founder & CEO of Streets Consulting
- 8:35 AM - 8:45 AMOPENING REMARKS
Kristy Duncan
Founder & CEO of WIP
- 8:45 AM - 9:00 AMOPENING KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION
Paola Tastets
Vice President Digital Solutions & Products at Scotiabank Chile
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AMOPENING KEYNOTE
Rocío Velarde
CEO, of Citi Ecuador
- 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMEXECUTIVE PANEL - CHANGES IN THE PAYMENTS ENVIRONMENTIs a new era dawning in LATAM? How does this region compare to other markets in the payments space? Is LATAM an equal global payments participant, or is there work to do to catch up with technological innovation? Will younger generations entering the workforce be the ones to drive change in the region, and will they address entrenched inequalities? Join this panel of experts as they discuss the current payments environment and anticipated changes for the future.
Germana Cruz
CEO, Head of Financial Institutions at Standard Chartered
Thais Fischberg
LATAM President at Adyen
Andrea Shiroma
Product Manager, Global Payments Solutions at HSBC
Mario Braz
Country Manager, Brazil at Stripe
- 12:10 PM - 1:15 PMNETWORKING LUNCH
- 1:15 PM - 2:00 PMAWARDS PRESENTATION
- 3:15 PM - 4:30 PMFOMO ON WHAT'S NEXTSocial media platforms are filled with photos, stories, and updates from friends, family, celebrities, and influencers. While it's great for staying connected, it can present a skewed view of reality and actual achievements. People tend to share their happiest moments and greatest achievements, creating a one-sided highlight reel and a sense that everyone else is living a more exciting, fulfilling life than you. How does this impact your day-to-day work life, and does it perpetuate the ‘imposter syndrome’ within organizations? This panel of leaders will share their observations on the impact of social media on their teams and themselves —the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Harvey Colli
Managing Director, Head of Latin America Payments Corporate and eCommerce Sales at J.P. Morgan
Sonia Gomez
Director of Solution Consulting, LATAM at ACI Worldwide
Fernanda Carbonari
Managing Director and VP, South America of Blackhawk Network
- 4:30 PM - 4:45 PMCLOSING KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION
Silvia Nasser
Payments Compliance, AML Officer at Google
- 4:45 PM - 5:15 PMCLOSING KEYNOTE
Annali Duarte
Head of Global Transaction Services LATAM at Bank of America
- 5:15 PM - 5:30 PMCLOSING REMARKS
Kristy Duncan
Founder & CEO of WIP
- Leadership & Career Development/ Anastasia
- 10:45 AM - 11:25 AMMANAGING MULTIGENERALTIONAL TEAMSToday's workforce spans multiple generations, signaling a need for leaders to master communication across generations, ensuring harmony and progress in organizational goals. Social and economic disruptions, compounded by the pandemic, have reshaped work priorities, necessitating a revaluation of generational dynamics in the workplace. Amidst this, the post-COVID era herald’s innovation and complexity, demanding adeptness with new technologies, remote work dynamics, and inclusivity measures. This session addresses these pressing trends, offering strategies to engage diverse generations effectively for a thriving and modernized workforce.
Dr. Maribel Diz
Senior Vice President People Team at Visa
Odette Izquierda
Citi
Ana Paula Kagueyama
Senior Director, Global Customer Services & Site Leader of Paypal
Eva Medilek
Certified High Performance Coach, Optimize Your High Performance Coaching
Maggie Angulo
Division Head Corporates and Institutional Banks at Banco Bradesco
- 11:40 AM - 12:20 PMUNMASKING SUCCESS: CONFRONTING IMPOSTER SYNDROME & CRAFTING YOUR DIGITAL BRANDHave you ever met a brand with low self-esteem? No! Brands like Nike and Coca-Cola each bring a different spark to the world. Yet, today, many people fail to recognize their own spark and surrender to imposter syndrome, or varying levels of self-doubt. How can these affect a person’s self-view and professional performance? What role does LinkedIn play in creating an identity that resonates with your professional aspirations? This workshop explores how to keep your mind at ease and build a strong personal brand online, powered by authentic moments and perspectives on the topics most important to you.
Stefany Bello
Senior Vice President, Market Development, Merchants and Commerce, LAC at Mastercard
Lucy Casas
Vice-President, LATAM Head of Influencer & Engagement Marketing at J.P. Morgan
Alessandra Angelini
Co-Founder & CEO of Influur
- 2:40 PM - 3:20 PMCAREER REFLECTION AND INSIGHTS – FIRESIDE CHATJoin this engaging fireside chat with two female leaders in our industry as they share their career journey and the challenges they have faced. On a daily basis, these women strive to change the mindset of their organizations to be more inclusive. They will share how they support and empower female talent and provide opportunities for them to flourish. They are driving equality every day and ensuring that advancement of female talent continues to be a priority.
Lucy Hirota Takeuche
Director of Small Business, Mexico at Scotiabank
Anjali Shah
Treasury Services Chief Commercial Officer at BNY Mellon
Accommodation
The Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33144, United States
Rate (standard room):
$229 USD ++ (see below)
For reservations:
- Group Booking HyperLink: Group Code #10272
or
- Call the Toll-Free Reservations number at 855-311-6903. Refer to Group Booking ID# 10272, Women in Payments LATAM Symposium Room Block when reserving your accommodations. Note that calling after hours connects to a third-party call center who are unable to book or modify group bookings.
Deposits
All rooms require the deposit of the first night's stay and tax upon booking. Rooms are subject to a 72 hour cancelation policy. Failure to show or cancelation within three (3) days of check-in will be assessed the deposit. Guest room accommodations are subject to a 13% tax and $23 nightly room resort fee.
Note:
Availability is limited and rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
Cut-off Date:
May 3, 2024
Speakers
Paola Tastets
Vice President Digital Solutions & Products at Scotiabank Chile
Read BioRocío Velarde
CEO, of Citi Ecuador
Read BioAnnali Duarte
Head of Global Transaction Services LATAM at Bank of America
Read BioClaudia Acosta
VP Product Manager Branch Innovation at J.P. Morgan
Read BioMariflor Alice Guier
Regional Director Client Engagement and Processing Services of BPC
Edlayne Altheman Burr
Managing Director, Payments Lead for Latin America and Growth Markets of Accenture
Read BioAlessandra Angelini
Co-Founder & CEO of Influur
Read Bio- MA
Maggie Angulo
Division Head Corporates and Institutional Banks at Banco Bradesco
Stefany Bello
Senior Vice President, Market Development, Merchants and Commerce, LAC at Mastercard
Read Bio
Mario Braz
Country Manager, Brazil at Stripe
Read BioMario Braz
Country Manager, Brazil at Stripe
Read BioFernanda Carbonari
Managing Director and VP, South America of Blackhawk Network
Read BioLucy Casas
Vice-President, LATAM Head of Influencer & Engagement Marketing at J.P. Morgan
Read BioHarvey Colli
Managing Director, Head of Latin America Payments Corporate and eCommerce Sales at J.P. Morgan
Read BioGermana Cruz
CEO, Head of Financial Institutions at Standard Chartered
Read BioDr. Maribel Diz
Senior Vice President People Team at Visa
Read BioKristy Duncan
Founder & CEO of WIP
Read BioThais Fischberg
LATAM President at Adyen
Read BioThais Garcez Lima de Mendonca
Head of Regulatory for LATAM at Stripe
Read BioSonia Gomez
Director of Solution Consulting, LATAM at ACI Worldwide
Read BioNatalia Hernández
Market Intelligence and UX Director of I-Z Solutions
Read BioTom Hewson
CEO of RedCompass Labs
Read BioLucy Hirota Takeuche
Director of Small Business, Mexico at Scotiabank
Read BioOdette Izquierda
Citi
Read BioAna Paula Kagueyama
Senior Director, Global Customer Services & Site Leader of Paypal
Read BioMarcia Klingensmith
CEO of Fintech Consulting
Read BioKathy Kmiotek
Marketing Director of Fortis
Ana Lucia Magliano
Executive Vice President, Services at Mastercard Latin America and the Caribbean
Read BioEva Medilek
Certified High Performance Coach, Optimize Your High Performance Coaching
Read BioTeresita Meza Quintanilla
Regional Head of Client Management in Global Payments Solutions at HSBC Mexico
Read BioSilvia Nasser
Payments Compliance, AML Officer at Google
Alexandra Navarro
Chief of Staff & Impact at Paystand
Read BioNatalie O’Donnell
Head of Payments, Americas, UK and Ireland at Swift
Giuliana Plastina Cestaro
Product Director of Fiserv Brazil
Read BioClaudia Reyes Armebianchi
Vice President, Sub-Regional General Manager Mexico & Central America at Western Union
Read BioGretchen Rodriguez
Head of Payment Platforms Strategy at TD Bank
Read BioLiba Saiovici
Global Receivables Product Executive, Global Transaction Services at Bank of America
Read BioAnjali Shah
Treasury Services Chief Commercial Officer at BNY Mellon
Read BioAndrea Shiroma
Product Manager, Global Payments Solutions at HSBC
Read BioJulia Streets
Founder & CEO of Streets Consulting
Read BioAngelica Valencia
Executive Director, Global Clearing Commercialization Lead & Head of Clearing Solutions at J.P. Morgan
Read BioMonica Velez-Restrepo
Senior Industry Consultant at Endava
Read Bio
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