AI and Money: Can Fintech truly embrace AI?
2024-08-28 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Join Miami Fintech Club, in partnership with eMerge Americas, on August 28 for an exciting evening dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in the fintech industry. We will delve into the future of financial technology with industry leaders and experts who will share their insights on the latest advancements and trends in AI.
​The event will feature a fireside chat with key speakers who will discuss how AI is reshaping the financial landscape, improving efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and driving innovation.

Lionel Carrasco, Founder & CEO of Leap Financial.
An entrepreneur passionate about disruption, Lionel transitioned from studying history to exploring the intersection of liberal arts and technology. His journey includes consulting for UNESCO, founding startups, and gaining Silicon Valley experience during the first internet wave. As the founder of Alternbrain and former CTO of Neoris, he has worked across diverse industries. While at Abankgard, he promoted financial inclusion for families. Co-founding Leapfactor, Lionel recently launched Leap Financial, a fintech enabler set to revolutionize the payments and remittance industry.

Maggie Vo, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer and Managing General Partner at Fuel Venture Capital, a South Florida-based VC firm with $550 million in assets and a portfolio of 33 companies. Maggie has over a decade of experience in finance and venture capital, leading due diligence, capital deployment, and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies.

Robert Maciejko
Robert is a seasoned global leader and strategist in AI and Digital Transformation. As the co-founder of INSEAD’s AI community, he is dedicated to leveraging AI in fostering societal and business improvements. Robert’s career is highlighted by transformative leadership roles at McKinsey, BCG, and Oliver Wyman, where he drove billions of dollars of value creation across multiple industries globally. He specializes in strategy, startups, transformation, and private equity.

​Don’t miss this opportunity to network with professionals, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and discover the future of fintech.

Dinner VC - TFH
2025-03-31 19:30 - 20:30
​Join an intimate gathering of 10 founders and 10 investors, designed to spark meaningful connections and share inspiring stories in a relaxed setting. 🍽️
​🚀 Special thanks to our amazing partners for helping us bring this event to life!
​L40 is a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in software and tech deals across the U.S. and Europe. Created by founders, for founders, L40’s M&A advisory team combines decades of investment banking expertise with firsthand experience in building and scaling companies, to guide tech founders through pivotal moments, whether they are preparing to sell their business or raising debt capital to fuel growth.

The Future of Finance & Innovation
2025-04-01 18:30 - 21:30
The Future of Finance & Innovation, an exclusive gathering taking place during Israel Tech Week 2025 on Tuesday, April 1 at The LAB Miami, Wynwood—an evening dedicated to bold ideas in financial innovation, investment, and technology leadership.
Join us from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM for a curated program featuring expert panels, startup showcases, and strategic networking with leading investors, financial executives, tech founders, and policy experts.
This invite-only event explores the next frontier in financial services—from AI-powered analytics and embedded finance to digital payments, open banking, and risk management solutions.
Speaker Highlights:
Tony Argiz – BDO USA | Board Member & South Florida Managing Partner | Fintech Event Chair
A nationally respected voice in the accounting and business community, Tony is a leader in advising high-growth companies and a prominent figure in the South Florida economic landscape.

⁠Yuval Golan – Waltz | Founder & CEO
⁠Serge Elkiner – PAZE | General Manager
Joshua Samek – Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate and Securities Partner
Stephanie Cherrin – J.P. Morgan Technology Ventures | Partner
Keeyan Ravanshid – Hedge Funds for the People & HODL Markets | Co-Founder
⁠ ⁠Danny Brown Wolf – Web3 | Advisor
Tal Cohen – Kraken US | Former CEO
Salomon Sredni – Ocean Azul Partners | Partner and Managing Director
⁠Kate Lashley – Sidley Austin LLP | Securities Enforcement and Regulatory
⁠Michael Morgenstern – Brex | Ambassador

Startup Showcase
Featuring Israeli FinTech founders advancing:
AI-driven financial analytics, risk intelligence, embedded finance, Web3 infrastructure, and more.
Special Panel: The Changing Landscape of Blockchain & Crypto
Explore how new U.S. policies including the appointment of a national Crypto Czar and the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve—are reshaping crypto regulation and its impact on the financial services industry.
Date: Tuesday, April 1
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: The LAB Miami, 2750 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL
By Invitation Only, RSVP : https://lu.ma/ISRTW25-FinTech
An exclusive evening of high-level discussions, startup showcases, and curated networking with financial and tech leaders from around the world.

Stablecoins: The Future of Digital Money?
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:30
Join the Miami Fintech Club for an evening dedicated to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in the world of digital finance: Stablecoins.
​On Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm, we’ll gather at The Lab Miami to explore how stablecoins are shaping the future of money — from facilitating faster cross-border payments to powering new financial ecosystems.
​Why attend?
​✔️ Learn from fintech leaders and innovators
​✔️ Understand the real-world use cases of stablecoins
​✔️ Connect with professionals, founders, and finance enthusiasts
​✔️ Engage in thought-provoking conversations in a casual setting
​Whether you’re building in the space, investing, or simply curious, this event is for you.
​📍 The Lab Miami | 📅 April 10 | 🕕 6:00 pm
​Hosted by Miami Fintech Club
​⚡️Spots are limited — reserve yours now!

Exclusive MFC Member Access to SBC Summit Americas
2025-05-14 10:00 - 2025-05-15 15:30
We’re excited to share that Miami Fintech Club will be present at SBC Summit Americas, one of the most important events in the fintech, payments, and gaming space.
This year, our Co-Founder Alejandra Slatapolsky will be moderating a high-impact panel on how smarter payment strategies can drive business growth, improve user experience, and reduce operational costs.
Featured Panel:
Strategies for Growth and Cost Reduction in Digital Transactions
📍 Payment Expert Summit – Conference Room 3
Moderator:
Alejandra Slatapolsky – Co-Founder, Miami Fintech Club
Speakers:

Michael Petersen, VP Payments & Fraud – FanDuel
Leighton Webb, VP & GM iGaming and Sports Betting – PayNearMe
John Parsons, VP Gaming – Trustly

A Special Perk for Our Members
As part of our growing fintech community, MFC members receive exclusive discounts to attend SBC Summit Americas.
Not a member yet?
Join us today and unlock event perks, private networking opportunities, and early access to MFC experiences.
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Miami Fintech Club Present: The Future of Digital Investments
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:30
​📅 May 15, 2025 | 🕘 6:00 – 8:30 PM | 📍 BCP Global Offices (175 SW 7th St #2310, Miami, FL 33130, United States)
​Join us for a thought-provoking morning exploring how technology is reshaping wealth management. From AI-powered portfolios to cross-border investment platforms, the future of investing is digital, data-driven, and more accessible than ever.
​This exclusive panel will bring together top voices from BCP Global, Vanguard, and FigTree to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in digital investing. Whether you’re building fintech solutions or managing assets, this is your chance to gain key insights and network with industry leaders in South Florida’s fintech community.
​Space is limited – register now to secure your spot!
​Host and sponsor: BCP Global
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Where Fintech Connects
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:30
Members-Only Breakfast · June 5
The LAB Miami · 8:30 a.m.
Event Description:
Join us for the next edition of the Miami Fintech Club Members-Only Breakfast, taking place on Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m. at The LAB Miami.
This exclusive gathering is designed to foster meaningful connections among fintech leaders, founders, and innovators shaping the future of finance in South Florida and beyond.
Enjoy a casual morning of networking, fresh coffee, and insightful conversations with fellow members of the fintech community.
📍 Location: The LAB Miami
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m.
This is a members-only event.

Fintech in Every Industry: How Financial Innovation Is Reshaping Key Sectors
2025-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | 2750 NW 3rd Ave #24, Miami, FL 33127, USA, 2750 NW 3rd Ave #24, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
​Join the Beacon Council, Miami Fintech Club, and Fintech Americas for an evening dedicated to one of the most powerful trends in the modern economy: Fintech’s integration into every major industry.
​On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 5:30 pm, we’ll gather at The Lab to explore how financial innovation is reshaping Miami’s key sectors — from the way we build and sell real estate to the logistics that power our city and the future of tourism.
​Hear insights from industry leaders and moderator Ray Ruga as they dive into the real-world applications and future possibilities of financial technology.
​Why attend?
​✔️ Learn from fintech leaders and industry-specific experts. ✔️ Understand the real-world impact of fintech on Real Estate, Logistics, and Tourism. ✔️ Connect with professionals, founders, and innovators from across Miami’s tech and business communities. ✔️ Engage in thought-provoking conversations in a dynamic setting.
​Whether you’re a founder, an industry professional, or simply curious about the future, this event is for you.
​📍 The Lab | July 23, 2025 | 🕕 5:30 pm
​Hosted by the Beacon Council, Miami Fintech Club, and Fintech Americas
​⚡️Spots are limited — reserve yours now!

MFC at Fintech Summit Americas – Mexico City
2025-08-12 08:00 - 2025-08-13 17:00
We’re joining Fintech Summit Americas this August. Two days, a leading fintech agenda, and exclusive benefits for MFC members.
Full Description:
Miami Fintech Club will be in Mexico City on August 12–13 for Fintech Summit Americas 2025, Latin America’s leading event on financial innovation.
This year’s edition will spotlight the technologies driving transformation in the region — from AI and open banking to blockchain and digital payments.
🔍 Why attend?
Explore the roadmap for financial innovation in the Americas
Join key tracks on AI in finance, DeFi & TradFi, cybersecurity, payments, and regulation
Hear from Latin America’s most influential founders, executives, and ecosystem builders
Be part of an event with over 17 past editions and a network of 17,000+ registered professionals — reaching more than 35,000 decision-makers across the region
Connect with innovators shaping the future of fintech in Latin America
🚀 MFC Member Benefits (as official partners):
✔️ 40% discount on premium passes
✔️ 20% discount on sponsorship and commercial participation
Let us know if you’ll be there — we’d be happy to meet you.
🔗 Learn more and register at: https://fintechsummitamericas.com

Agentic AI for Financial Services – Executive Breakfast: Workshop & Roundtable
2025-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | ​J.P. Morgan Private Bank ​1450 Brickell Ave, Floor 33 | Miami, FL 33131
​Sponsored by Women in ETF, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Miami Fintech Club
​​Location
​J.P. Morgan Private Bank
​1450 Brickell Ave, Floor 33 | Miami, FL 33131
​​Date & Time
Tuesday, September 2
9:00 – 11:00 AM (Miami time)
​About the Session
​Start your morning with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and practical takeaways. Over breakfast at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, we’ll explore how Agentic AI is reshaping the future of financial services — and what it means for leaders like you.
​This interactive workshop and roundtable blends thought-provoking conversation with hands-on exercises designed to help you apply concepts in real time. You’ll leave with new perspectives, actionable strategies, and connections that can accelerate your work.
​The setting is intentionally intimate — just 20 seats — to ensure every voice is heard and every question explored.
​Why Attend?

​Experience a rare blend of strategic insight and practical application.

​Exchange ideas directly with fintech, banking, and technology leaders.

​Explore real-world use cases of agentic AI — and how they can work for you.

​Build relationships in a high-trust, collaborative setting.

​​Who Can Join
​Limited to 20 participants — members have priority. Non-members may apply to participate; attendance will be confirmed upon review.

Speed > Strategy: The New Rules of Fintech
2025-10-22 08:30 - 10:30
Sponsored by
​Miami Fintech Club & BNY Wealth
​Location
​BNY Wealth
​1450 Brickell Ave, 14th Floor Conference Room | Miami, FL 33131
​Date & Time
​Wednesday, October 22, 2025
​8:30 – 10:30 AM
​About the Session
​Join us for a high-energy breakfast panel exploring how speed, data, and agile execution are redefining the rules of fintech.
​We’ll hear firsthand from founders, corporate accelerator leaders, and venture investors about how today’s fastest-moving startups are raising millions in record time, building in partnership with banks, and navigating the shifting fintech landscape.
​The session combines a dynamic panel discussion with open networking — giving you both insight and access. You’ll walk away with practical lessons, new connections, and a sharper view of how fintech is evolving in 2025.
​Why Attend?

​Learn how startups are scaling with institutional partners.

​Get VC and founder perspectives on fundraising from Seed to Series A.

​Explore how speed and data are reshaping financial innovation.

​Connect with fintech leaders, investors, and corporate executives in Miami’s ecosystem.

​Speakers

​Pulkit Jaiswal, Co-Founder, AgentSmyth (Ascent Program participant – BNY)

​Dexter Wilson, Head of Ascent Program, BNY

​Saxon Baum, Partner, Florida Funders

​Who Can Join
​Capacity: up to 100 attendees. Members have priority. Non-members may apply to participate; attendance will be confirmed upon review.
​https://luma.com/cz0lq8we

America Business Forum Miami 2025
2025-10-26 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00
📅 Event Details

Dates: November 5–6, 2025
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Format: In-person event
Audience: Global business leaders, fintech innovators, investors, and founders

🚀 About the Event
For the first time ever, the America Business Forum — the largest business and leadership event in the Americas — is coming to the United States.
Over two days, 40,000+ leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs will gather in Miami to connect, learn, and shape the future of business, technology, and leadership.
This landmark edition will feature keynote speakers and discussions that inspire action, innovation, and global collaboration.
🎤 Keynote Speakers
Get ready to hear from some of the world’s most influential voices:

Lionel Messi – Global icon & entrepreneur
Will Smith – Actor, producer & investor
Jamie Dimon – CEO, JPMorgan Chase
Rafael Nadal – Tennis champion & investor
Ken Griffin – Founder, Citadel
Adam Neumann – Co-founder, WeWork
…and many more global leaders, investors, and innovators.

💼 Why Attend

Network with 40,000+ top leaders and investors
Discover insights from world-class speakers
Engage with transformative ideas shaping business and fintech
Connect with the Miami innovation ecosystem

🎟️ Exclusive Discount for the MFC Community
As an official Community Partner, Miami Fintech Club is offering its members and network an exclusive 15% discount on tickets.
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🤝 About the Partnership
Miami Fintech Club is proud to partner with America Business Forum Miami 2025 to bring unique opportunities for connection, collaboration, and growth to the local fintech and investment ecosystem.
Together, we’re spotlighting Miami as a hub for innovation and global business leadership.

Exclusive Founders & VIP Preview — Nolcha Immersive Basel Edition
2025-11-04 19:00 - 2025-11-05 02:00
Miami Fintech Club is proud to bring our community an unprecedented Art Basel experience. Through a special partnership with Nolcha, we have secured exclusive VIP access to one of the most innovative art-meets-technology events of the entire week: the Multichain Immersive Adventure, a multi-sensory journey blending digital art, performance, immersive storytelling, and multichain activations.
This Founders & VIP Preview is reserved for innovators, investors, creators, and members of the Miami Fintech Club who want to immerse themselves in cutting-edge digital culture while connecting with leaders across fintech, AI, multichain, and Web3.
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
📍 Club M2 Miami, Miami Beach
⏰ 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM EST
Access to special Code from our members club!
https://luma.com/immersiveadventure

Blockchain Futurist Conference Florida (MFC Partner Event)
2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-06 18:00
Miami Fintech Club x Blockchain Futurist Florida
Dates: November 5–6, 2025
Venue: Hard Rock Guitar Hotel & DAER, Hollywood, FL
Official Partner: Miami Fintech Club (MFC)
Register: https://www.futuristconference.com/florida/register
About the Event
Miami Fintech Club is proud to be an Official Community Partner of the Blockchain Futurist Conference – Florida Edition, the leading Web3 and blockchain conference in the state.
Hosted at the iconic Hard Rock Guitar Hotel & DAER, the Futurist Conference brings together the global fintech and blockchain community for two days of visionary talks, workshops, and networking. Attendees can expect world-class speakers, hands-on innovation labs, startup showcases, and curated experiences designed to explore the future of decentralized finance, digital assets, and AI.
Why Attend

Discover the latest trends in Web3, DeFi, and digital innovation.
Connect with founders, investors, and thought leaders shaping the fintech ecosystem.
Participate in interactive sessions, panels, and showcases highlighting breakthrough technologies.
Network with the Miami and global fintech community in a world-class venue.

Exclusive Discount for MFC Members
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Stablecoins to "Go-Live": Cross-Border Payments That Actually Ship
2025-11-13 08:30 - 10:30
​Co-hosted by
​Miami Fintech Club & MoneyGram
​📅 Date & Time
​Thursday, November 13, 2025
​8:30 – 10:30 AM
​📍 Location: ​MoneyGram Offices, ​800 Waterford Way, Suite 450, ​Miami, FL 33126
​About the Session
​Join us for an interactive executive breakfast and roundtable exploring how leading platforms are using stablecoins alongside traditional rails to enhance cross-border B2B payments.
​Moderated by Andy Werner this very intimate session of up to 20 people will dive into:

​What’s working today in stablecoin-enabled cross-border payments

​How companies are improving liquidity, FX, and settlement

​The risks, compliance challenges, and operational realities of going live

​This intimate breakfast (limited to 20 participants) offers a candid look at what it takes to bring stablecoin-based solutions from concept to real-world implementation.
​Breakfast will be served. Registration required.

Fintech NerdCon 2025
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00
We’re excited to announce that Miami Fintech Club is now an Official Event Partner of Fintech NerdCon 2025.
📅 November 19–20, 2025
📍 Miami
🌐 fintechnerdcon.com
Fintech NerdCon is where thinkers, builders, and leaders come together to explore the ideas shaping the future of finance, and this year, we’ll be right there with them.
We’ll be there not just to watch, but to contribute.
Mark your calendar! More updates coming soon.

World Strategic Forum 2025 — Complimentary Tickets (Limited Access)
2025-11-24 08:30 - 2025-11-25 18:30
Miami Fintech Club is proud to serve as an official Knowledge Partner for the World Strategic Forum 2025, organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA).
This prestigious international conference brings together over 700 leaders from business, government, finance, and technology to explore how innovation can drive sustainable prosperity in a rapidly changing world.
The 2025 edition of the World Strategic Forum will spotlight the key forces shaping our global future from geopolitics and trade to financial innovation, fintech, energy, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing.
Invited participants will enjoy exclusive access to the full conference program, keynote luncheons, and networking receptions, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and high-level collaboration.
🎟️ Complimentary Tickets for Our Community
As a valued member of the Miami Fintech Club community, you are invited to attend the World Strategic Forum 2025 complimentary with limited passes available exclusively through our network.

Exclusive Discount for MFC Members
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Don’t wait — complimentary spots are limited!
Join us at the World Strategic Forum 2025 and be part of the conversation shaping global prosperity through innovation.
