Be inspired by women making waves in the LATAM payments industry and beyond. Join us at the 2022 Symposium! Our theme for this year is “Inspiring New Generations”.
Our keynotes, panels, and break-out work sessions will help strengthen your skills while keeping you on top of industry trends. Hear from women leaders on a variety of subjects including current payments issues and initiatives, fintech, and leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with women at all levels and with diverse backgrounds in payment and fintech. This is a must-attend event for any woman who’s serious about accelerating her career in the payments industry.
The Women in Payments Symposium is a unique event that provides perspectives from key women leaders in payments, supports diversity and gender parity, and includes topics impacting all aspects of the payments ecosystem. The format is split between networking breaks, keynote addresses, executive panel discussions and career development breakout sessions. This forum is an unparalleled opportunity that is empowering, current and immediately relevant to any woman pursuing a career in payments.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME RECEPTION
7:45 - 8:45 AM ET
OVERTURE FOYER
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:45 - 9:00 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
CONCERTO BALLROOM A
OPENING REMARKS
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
EXECUTIVE PANEL
Moderator
Kiki del Vale
Executive Vice President, Market Development, LAC
Mastercard
Teresita Meza Quintanilla
Regional Head of Product, Global Liquidity & Cash Management, México
HSBC
Maíra Oltra
Head of Tax and Equate
Stripe
Latam
Valeria Strappa
Regional Head of Liquidity and Account Solutions for the Americas, Managing Director J.P. Morgan
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
OVERTURE FOYER
NETWORKING & SPONSOR EXPO
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CONCERTO BALLROOM D
CREATING A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Creating a career development plan that expands from one country to a global role can be challenging. Learn how to build that plan to get to your end destination through career development in payment operations, trajectory from career start focused on LATAM based in Sao Paulo, to global payment operations in the US.
Moderator
Juana Anaya
Vice President of Credit Products
American Express
Beatriz Buendia
Vice President, Service Experience, Implementation Services & Technical Account Management
Visa
Bettina Garcia
Executive Director, Head of Client Coverage
J.P. Morgan
Tania Rivera
Head of Digital Channels,Global Liquidity and Cash Management
HSBC México, S. A.
Liba Saiovici
Head of Global Receivables, Global Transaction Services
Bank of America
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
CONCERTO BALLROOM C
THE INTERSECTION OF BANKS AND RETAILERS IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL CONSUMPTION
In a post-COVID environment, the rise of many new wallet options and neobanks as part of the digital adoption have completely changed the consumer journey. Forward-looking banks and neobanks are shifting their mindsets and including products and services from third parties that over-deliver on increasing customer needs. Within it, banks significantly expand their role, from being a financial trader to competing in online retail.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENTS INNOVATION
CONCERTO BALLROOM B
HOW ESG IS PROGRESSING IN LATIN AMERICA
ESG is gaining prominence in how we run our businesses, as consumers, shareholders, and employees demand a more environmentally and socially driven corporate agenda. Driven by the pandemic, e-commerce in Latin America is booming, but how do we balance the opportunities with the ESG challenges? Join this discussion as we explore ESG in the context of the growing LatAm e-commerce space.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM ET
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
INNOVATION PANEL
Moderator
Gabriel Kirestian
Managing Director, Latin America Payments and Receivables Head
Citi
Liza Nino
Latin America Digital Strategy Head, Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citi
Milena Perez
Head of Latin America & Caribbean
SWIFT
Andreia Morelli
Vice President, Charge Products & Marketing
American Express
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CONCERTO BALLROOM D
LEADING IN A SMALL COUNTRY IN THE FINANCE INDUSTRY
Leading in a small country in the finance industry can be challenging. How do you help push the boundaries in and out of work?
Moderator
Rachel Stephens
Head of Travel & Airline Partnerships
Worldpay
Maria Ganin
Managing Director, Head of Global Corporate Banking and Head of Payments for Argentina
J.P. Morgan
Kristine Matheson
Country Manager for MA Costa Rica
Mastercard
Claudia Reyes
General Manager, Regional Country Director, Global Money Transfer
Western Union
Rocio Velarde
Country Officer and Banking, Capital Markets & Advisory Head
Citi Ecuador
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
CONCERTO BALLROOM C
PAYMENT METHODS IN A DIGITALIZED WORLD: NEW TRENDS IN LATAM
This session will provide an overview of the evolution of digital payment methods in LATAM and cover the most recent developments of digital payment methods, including shaping new regulations in the region, promoting financial inclusion and helping reduce illegal financial activity.
Short, mid and long-term trends for digital payments and LATAM will be discussed focusing on opportunities and challenges being identified in the market and how they are being perceived by paying users.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
PAYMENT INNOVATION
CONCERTO BALLROOM B
SECURING AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY
Realizing the full potential of global economic recovery relies on building more sustainable, inclusive growth models that empower women entrepreneurs and supports women-owned businesses. Improving access to finance and training could dramatically improve the economic prospects of women entrepreneurs and their respective economies.
For Latin America to work toward an inclusive reactivation of the economy, the private and public sector will have to focus on helping and providing SMEs and women entrepreneurs with education, the right financial tools, and access to capital.
2:30 - 3:00 PM ET
OVERTURE FOYER
NETWORKING BREAK
3:00 - 3:45 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CONCERTO BALLROOM D
NEGOTIATE YOUR WAY UP: HOW TO NEUTRALIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES WHEN ASKING FOR MORE
This session is based on a "Growth Mindset" perspective and focuses on basic elements in a negotiation and how to identify them. With specific evidence-based techniques to improve negotiation outcomes for women, we can improve our negotiation skills if we are willing to make ourselves a bit uncomfortable and practice in low-stakes settings.
3:00 - 3:45 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
DIGITAL PAYMENTS
CONCERTO BALLROOM C
INSPIRING NEW GENERATIONS - BUILDING NEW WORLDS
The new generation of payments will be almost nothing like payments as we know them.  They will be instant; they will be borderless; and cross-currency payments will be seamless. Crypto assets, central bank digital currencies, NFTs, and digital ID are all coming together as we build the next generation of payments.  Join this panel discussion as they explore the next generation of payments and how we will transact in the future- in the real world, and in the metaverse.
Moderator
Alexandra Lugo
Executive Director, Head of Mexico Corporate Sales for Payments
J.P. Morgan
Andrea Lerdo
Executive Director, Liink Marketplace General Manager & Head of Business Architecture
Onyx by J.P. Morgan
Lindsay Lehr
Head of Payments Practice
AMI
Filomena Ruffa
GM
Crypto.com Latin America
Ana Paula Maximiliano
VP, Business Development
Boost Payment Solutions
3:00 - 3:45 PM ET
BREAKOUT SESSION
TRADE OFFS IN A NEW PAYMENT ECOSYSTEM & CORPORATE TREASURERS AND USE CASE ADOPTION OF REAL-TIME PAYMENTS
We are witnessing a change in client profiles in all industries. Clients now have access to a broader customer base and larger supplier networks. Providing opportunities for clients to get one step ahead in the supply chain, financial service providers can tap into a new robust revenue source and access to more market intelligence, a better customer experience and new product/service development. Real-Time Payments are taking shape and are being adopted by corporate treasurers and revamping their business models.
3:45 - 4:30 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
EXPLORING THE NEW GENERATION OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS
The new Pix instant payment system in Brazil and the much-anticipated FedNow service in the U.S. are already setting standards when it comes to real-time payments. Launched in November 2020, Pix was quickly adopted by Brazilian consumers and businesses as they increasingly relied on digital payment during the pandemic. Big changes are also underway in Colombia and Mexico as both the public sector and commercial payment companies are rapidly introducing new payment options to propel digital payment usage.
Even though FedNow is not yet in market, it is already shaping the next generation of payments in the U.S. Hear from product leaders of these teams as they discuss how the pandemic is catalyzing change in how we pay, the importance of overlays and fraud mitigation. Learn the regulatory perspectives on how policy and central bank operated payment systems is fostering payment ecosystem transformation.
4:30 - 5:15 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Unstoppable: Curating a Life of #NoExcuses
Victoria will share her personal and professional journey, how she overcame extreme adversity to become a corporate executive at only 24 years of age and has continued her career with progressive roles across several global organizations. In this talk, Victoria will share her inspirational story, and some of her life and career lessons - designed to inspire, motivate, and assist the audience in leading their own Unstoppable journeys.
Victoria Pelletier
Managing Director
Accenture
5:15 - 5:30 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
CLOSING REMARKS
5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
OVERTURE FOYER
CLOSING COCKTAIL
8:45 - 9:00 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
CONCERTO BALLROOM A
OPENING REMARKS
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
EXECUTIVE PANEL
Moderator
Kiki del Vale
Executive Vice President, Market Development, LAC
Mastercard
Teresita Meza Quintanilla
Regional Head of Product, Global Liquidity & Cash Management, México
HSBC
Maíra Oltra
Head of Tax and Equate
Stripe
Latam
Valeria Strappa
Regional Head of Liquidity and Account Solutions for the Americas, Managing Director J.P. Morgan
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET
NETWORKING & SPONSOR EXPO
1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
INNOVATION PANEL
Moderator
Gabriel Kirestian
Managing Director, Latin America Payments and Receivables Head
Citi
Liza Nino
Latin America Digital Strategy Head, Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citi
Milena Perez
Head of Latin America & Caribbean
SWIFT
Andreia Morelli
Vice President, Charge Products & Marketing
American Express
3:45 - 4:30 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
EXPLORING THE NEW GENERATION OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS
The new Pix instant payment system in Brazil and the much-anticipated FedNow service in the U.S. are already setting standards when it comes to real-time payments. Launched in November 2020, Pix was quickly adopted by Brazilian consumers and businesses as they increasingly relied on digital payment during the pandemic. Big changes are also underway in Colombia and Mexico as both the public sector and commercial payment companies are rapidly introducing new payment options to propel digital payment usage.
Even though FedNow is not yet in market, it is already shaping the next generation of payments in the U.S. Hear from product leaders of these teams as they discuss how the pandemic is catalyzing change in how we pay, the importance of overlays and fraud mitigation. Learn the regulatory perspectives on how policy and central bank operated payment systems is fostering payment ecosystem transformation.
4:30 - 5:15 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Unstoppable: Curating a Life of #NoExcuses
Victoria will share her personal and professional journey, how she overcame extreme adversity to become a corporate executive at only 24 years of age and has continued her career with progressive roles across several global organizations. In this talk, Victoria will share her inspirational story, and some of her life and career lessons - designed to inspire, motivate, and assist the audience in leading their own Unstoppable journeys.
Victoria Pelletier
Managing Director
Accenture
5:15 - 5:30 PM ET
MAIN STAGE
SYMPHONY BALLROOM I
CLOSING REMARKS
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Location
- HILTON MIAMI DOWNTOWN 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, USA