The 7 Key Events Shaping the Future of VC in Latin America for 2025

In 2025, Latin America will host a series of pivotal events in the venture capital (VC) and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here are the seven most impactful gatherings that executives and investors should have on their radar:

Inc Monterrey – Mexico

Date: March 18–20, 2025As Latin America’s most influential innovation festival, Inc Monterrey is designed to attract and connect key players in the vibrant ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business. This event fosters collaboration between corporations, startups, and governments, aiming to create opportunities and drive business development.

Website: Inc Monterrey 

VC LATAM Summit – United States

Date: March 26–27, 2025Location: Miami Beach Convention CenterThe VC LATAM Summit positions Latin America and its partner countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Central America, and others) as an attractive destination for venture capital investment. This high-level event will bring together key VC stakeholders from Latin America and Miami, including General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs).

Website: VC Latam Summit 

SNBX Summit – El Salvador

Date: March 27, 2025Location: Hilton San SalvadorThe SANDBOX (SNBX) Innovation Summit is a transformative annual event with a focus on Central America. In addition to innovation, venture capital, and technology, it addresses key topics such as the silver economy, fintech, and govtech. The summit promotes knowledge sharing, connections, and investment across the region.

Website: Sandbox Innovation - SNBX Summit 

StartCo – Colombia

Date: April 3–4, 2025The first live startup auction in Latin America, StartCo brings together the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem under one roof. This event focuses on advanced-stage startups with minimum annual revenues of $25,000. Over 11,000 entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas live, securing real-time investments and unlocking their full potential in the competitive business world.

Website: StartCo 

South Summit – Brazil

Date: April 9–11, 2025South Summit Brazil provides a global platform for startups to attract critical investments and advance to the next level. With free registration, it welcomes projects from all sectors and stages of development, making it a must-attend event for startups seeking exposure.

Website: South Summit 

Volcano Summit – Guatemala

Date: September 6–8, 2025Location: Antigua GuatemalaThe Volcano Innovation Summit is a global initiative that positions Guatemala as a strategic bridge between North, Central, and South America. This summit connects businesses, entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and investors for interdisciplinary discussions and groundbreaking collaborations. Its mission is to integrate Latin America into the global innovation network.

Website: Volcano Summit 

ETM Day – Chile

Date: November 2025 (TBD)ETM Day is a global networking and innovation festival that gathers over 45,000 attendees. Known for dynamic activities that connect unlikely pairs, this event has become a benchmark in the VC space. Sub-events like Impactaland bring together the entire Latin American VC investment industry, making it a standout gathering for thought leaders and innovators.

Website: Emprende Tu Mente - ETM

Regardless of which event you attend, you will experience the energy and passion that define Latin America’s entrepreneurial spirit. These events are not just opportunities to network but pivotal platforms for shaping the future of venture capital in the region.