Benzinga - The Cripto Latin Fest 2023, held in Bogotá, Colombia, Aug. 16-19, wasn't just another crypto conference. It was a testament to the resilience and passion of the Latin American crypto community.
As the city felt the tremors of an unexpected earthquake on Aug. 17, the spirit of the attendees remained unshaken.
Voices from the Ground: Fabian Delgado, business developer of the fest, reflected on the challenges: "We had beautiful experiences, yet very challenging ones. We even experienced an earthquake, but despite all of that, the community responded... our speakers lived up to the event... we are very proud and want to thank each and every community that contributed... The next Cripto Latin Fest in 2024 will be in Honduras. We will continue to fight for education."
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Santiago Guzman, CEO and founder, echoed the sentiment: "The truth is, Bogotá trembled because attendees came from Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Asia, Europe... after the tremor, I thought 'people won't come back,' but twice as many returned... the conferences were very good... A loyal community, a community thirsty for information..."
Iván Marchena, international relationships director of the event, expressed his gratitude: "I'm truly grateful for the opportunity... I'm very happy, and if I had to pick one thing from this event, it would be the content of all the talks that were given."
Highlights and Takeaways: Over two days, the fest buzzed with announcements, launches, and a trading contest that saw crypto enthusiasts showcase their prowess.
The event's primary theme revolved around the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Latin America, a region burgeoning with digital asset potential.
Looking Ahead: As the fest concluded, whispers of the next edition in Honduras in 2024 began to circulate, fueling anticipation for another groundbreaking event.
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Benzinga proudly partnered with Cripto Latin Fest as media allies. The author of this article, J Rod Safdiye, who is the director of crypto at Benzinga, had the privilege of contributing to two panels, delving into blockchain and the AI/metaverse nexus.
Pictured below (from left to right) are Patricia Parra, author of 'AI & Us': Santiago Guzman, the CEO of Cripto Latin Fest; Metaverse enthusiast Wen Lopez; the article's author; Andres Tobón, CEO and co-founder of Efy Finance; and Wall Street investor Juliana Matiz.
AI & Metaverse panel at @Criptolatinfest pic.twitter.com/hN7DGMexHxStaying at the forefront of technology is paramount, which is why at Benzinga, the company wholeheartedly supported Cripto Latin Fest. Understanding the significance of networking events for the sector's development, the company is thrilled to introduce its Fintech and Digital Assets event in New York, set for Nov. 13, and 14, respectively.— J Rod (@SafdiyeJose) August 21, 2023
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