Location: Theatro Municipal de São Paulo - Brazil
Date & Time: March 17th, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 20:30 PM
Access: Business Pass Holders & Speakers Only.

The MERGE Institutional Summit is an exclusive, high-level gathering that brings together leading figures from the regulatory, financial, and digital asset sectors. Expect participation from central banks, major corporations & financial institutions, funds, asset managers, law firms, and digital asset innovators.

This premier event offers a unique platform for strategic dialogue, policy insights, and cross-industry collaboration on the future of finance.

Agenda Institutional Summit:

15:00 to 18:00 Engage in expert-driven roundtables and panels covering:

• Future of Money.
• Tokenization & RWAs.
• Institutional DeFi.
• Digital Identity.
• Policy & Regulation.
• Banks On-Chain.
• Next-Gen Institutional Products.

15:25 to 15:30h - Opening Remarks for the Institutional Summit

15:30 to 16:30h - Banking and Digital Assets: From Myth to Transformation (BitGo)

16:00 to 16:30h - Stablecoins in Practice: Real-World Use Cases Across Brazil's Fintech Ecosystem (Nomad)

16:30 to 17:00h - Institutional Crypto in Brazil: Defensive Move or Generational Opportunity? (Crypto Finance)

17:00 to 17:30h - TBC

17:30 to 18:00h - TBC

18:00 to 20:30h VIP Cocktail Dinner. An exclusive evening reception for 400 distinguished guests, including speakers and senior industry leaders. Enjoy an unforgettable night in one of São Paulo's most iconic venues, featuring:

• High-level networking.
• Premium culinary experience.
• Live music and elegant ambiance.

Cocktail at Bar dos Arcos:

Canapés:
Camembert puff pastry (no honey)
Tomato tartare
Smoked pumpkin
Pork croquette
Shrimp and chayote

Main Course:
Potato gnocchi
Meat with yogurt sauce

Dessert:
Pineapple sablé

Beverages:
Still and sparkling water; soft drinks (regular and zero); Stella Artois beer.

Signature Cocktails (4 options):
Pra Ontem
Peri
Pauliceia
1911

What's Included:

Elite networking: Connect directly with global decision-makers in finance, regulation, and digital assets.

Food & drinks: Premium cocktail-style dining throughout the evening.

Live music & entertainment: A refined setting to build meaningful relationships.