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RecargaPay, a Brazilian fintech platform serving over 14 million customers, has announced its official sponsorship of Rio Innovation Week 2026, widely regarded as one of Latin America’s premier technology and innovation conferences. The event will take place August 4–7 at Píer Mauá in Rio de Janeiro, marking the company’s largest presence at the summit since initiating its partnership in 2025.

For this year’s edition, the fintech will host its own dedicated venue—the Palco RecargaPay—which will feature key content tracks bringing together industry experts, executives, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals to analyze digital transformation and the future of business.

The stage programming will center on three primary themes:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) — August 4–5: Panel discussions covering technological breakthroughs and their broader impacts on the labor market, economy, and society.
Tech Trends — August 6: Coverage of emerging developments in the digital economy, smart cities, and the convergence of technology, culture, and wellness.
Future of Work — August 7: Debates addressing AI-driven workplace shifts and how enterprises and professionals are adapting to the evolving landscape.

According to RecargaPay CMO Diego Belbussi, the event offers a strategic opportunity to examine technology’s role in societal transformation:

“Rio Innovation Week provides the ideal platform to discuss technological evolution and its market impact. Last year, we saw the power of this venue for driving conversation, and this year we return with a larger footprint, hosting our own stage to lead discussions on AI, tech trends, and the future of work. Through our planned activations, we want to give our clients faster, simpler access and incentives to participate in the country’s leading tech and innovation event.”

Luciana Potsch, Executive Director of Rio Innovation Week, underscored the importance of hosting discussions that directly affect daily life, while reinforcing Rio de Janeiro’s position as an innovation hub:

“Rio Innovation Week has established itself as the ideal environment to anchor urgent discussions around AI, the Digital Economy, and the Future of Work. Bringing these dialogues to Rio de Janeiro reinforces the city’s role as a cutting-edge tech hub and democratizes access to knowledge. We are thrilled to co-create this space for high-impact conversations.”

On-Site Perks and Strategic Growth

In addition to its sponsorship, RecargaPay will offer targeted perks to its user base. App users will receive expedited, priority event check-in via a dedicated fast-track lane upon showing their active app home screen after registration.

Belbussi noted that the initiative is designed to streamline entry and improve attendee experience:

“We recognized that event entry is a critical friction point, often involving long lines and extended wait times. We want to give our customers a distinct advantage and easier access—mirroring what we already do for their financial lives: delivering greater value, speed, and meaningful support toward their goals.”

The executive also highlighted parallels between the expansion of Rio Innovation Week and the fintech’s own trajectory:

“Our company has been growing at an average rate of 30% per year in a sustainable and responsible manner, establishing us today as Brazil’s leading independent fintech. Similarly, Rio Innovation Week has emerged as a dynamic alternative to traditional events on the national circuit. It is an ambitious project, and we plan to announce further updates leading up to the conference.”

In 2025, Rio Innovation Week drew over 200,000 attendees over four days, solidifying its status as one of the country’s primary gatherings for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.