Alpaca's Partner Summit, 3rd Edition
October 26-28, 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
Join fintech founders, infrastructure leaders, and investors as part of Alpaca’s 3rd Partner Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, where we’ll discuss the future of embedded investing and cross-border market access.
At the summit, you’ll get:
- ✔ First look at Alpaca’s product roadmap
- ✔ Networking access to executives from leading financial institutions
- ✔ Tangible insights from over 15 speaking sessions
- ✔ Live presentations and case studies from Alpaca’s broker partners
There’s limited capacity, so submit your application today.
2025 by the numbers
100+
attendees
70+
companies
30+
countries
15+
sponsors
Why Attend?
Networking Opportunities
- Connect with top executives, founders, leaders, and investors from Alpaca's extensive partner network across breakout networking sessions, meals, and coffee breaks.
- Join a vibrant community of like-minded founders tackling growth challenges across 40+ countries and 70+ companies.
Product Engagement
- Participate in our product feedback loop and engage directly with Alpaca's leadership.
- Benefit from on-site product training and roadmap walkthroughs.
- Exchange implementation strategies with peers solving similar growth challenges.
Celebration & Recognition
- Celebrate ecosystem milestones alongside the leaders shaping brokerage’s future.
- Look forward to special awards recognizing our partner's contributions.
- Preview Alpaca’s next wave of global innovation and expansion strategy.
Exhibition Showcase
- Reserve your dedicated exhibition space, offering direct engagement opportunities.
- Gain insights from high-caliber speakers with years of experience across panels, workshops, and keynotes.
- Present live case studies to a global audience of brokerage and fintech operators.
Testimonials from last year’s partner summit in Kyoto
Disclosures
The testimonials, statements, and opinions presented on the website are applicable to the specific individuals. It is important to note that individual circumstances may vary, and may not be representative of the experience of others. There are no guarantees of future performance or success. The testimonials are voluntarily provided and are not paid, nor were they provided with free products, services or any other benefit in exchange for said statements.
Agenda Overview
- Networking Break
- Optional Excursion
- Conference Session
- 11:30 AM: Bus Departure from EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel to Lunch Venue
- 6:00 PM: Bus Departure from EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel to dinner venue
- Tarun Ajwani (CRO, Alpaca)
- Hitoshi Harada (Co-Founder, CPO, & CTO, Alpaca)
- Yoshi Yokokawa (Co-Founder & CEO, Alpaca)
- Chris Olsen (Co-Founder & Partner, Drive Capital)
- Aakash Kapoor (Principal, Peak XV Partners)
- Jake Ellowitz (Co-Founding Partner & CTO, Tribe Capital)
- Moderator: Vikram Dhingra (Managing Partner, Unbound)
- Henning Kruse (VP, EMEA Representative, Blue Ocean Technologies, LLC)
- Dexter Choi (Managing Director, Eugene Investment & Futures Co. Ltd)
- Sookoo “Dillon” Lee (CEO, Eugene Investment & Futures Co. Ltd)
- Patrick McEntyre (Managing Director, Global Equity Derivatives, National Bank of Canada)
- Janna K Hodge (Head, Distribution, NYSE)
- Moderator: Julian Esteban (Lead Product Manager, Alpaca)
- Mark Chahwan (Founder & CEO, Sarwa)
- Moderator: Yoshi Yokokawa (Co-Founder & CEO, Alpaca)
- Alex Casimo (Chief Commercial Officer, IMC Crypto, IMC Trading)
- Moderator: Arush Sehgal (Head, Digital Assets, Alpaca)
- Anna Wroblewska (Chief Business Officer, Dinari)
- Hein Tibosch (Head, Digital Asset Product & OTC, Flow Traders)
- Andy Lee (Partner, RWA, HashKey Group)
- Oya Celiktemur (Director, EMEA, Ondo Finance)
- Moderator: Arush Sehgal (Head, Digital Assets, Alpaca)
- Gio Moros (VP, Engineering, Alpaca)
- Hakan Bayraksan (GM, Broker API & VP, Product, Alpaca)
- Ibrahim Alzkeri (CPO, Abyan Capital)
- Wenny Cai (Co-Founder & CEO, Anchored Finance)
- Deepak Gupta (Product, CRED)
- Rosario Calderón (Product Manager, Fintual)
- Arpit Agal (Head, Brokerage, Syfe)
- Raven Groom-Baker (Managing Director, Aquanow)
- Aman Mundra (Head, Innovation, Broadridge)
- Doug Aragones (Head, BD Electronic Trading Sales, CES, Citadel Securities)
- Earle Loxton (CEO, EasyCrypto, EasyEquities)
- Eduardo Massud (Broker Manager, Kalshi)
- Moderator: Zach Diaz (COO, Alpaca Clearing & VP, Brokerage Operations, Alpaca)
- Dave Dusseault (President, Alpaca Clearing)
- Hakan Bayraksan (GM, Broker API & VP, Product, Alpaca)
- Zubair Virjee (VP, Customer Success, Alpaca)
- Moderator: Gio Moros (VP, Engineering, Alpaca)
- Geoffrey Clauss (CRO, Boosted.ai)
- Braden Dennis (Co-Founder & CEO, Fiscal AI)
- Stephen Calanni (Managing Director, Sales Executive, Nasdaq)
- Moderator: Myles Milston (GM, Market Data, Alpaca)
- Shravin Mittal (Founder, Unbound)
- Moderator: Adam Felesky (Co-Founder & CEO, Portage)
- Ethan Silver (Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP)
- Giovanni Corrado (CEO, NextReg)
- Gavin Meyers (Partner, Pierson Ferdinand LLP)
- Moderator: Edward Nasti (VP, Legal, Alpaca)
- Ricardo Evangelista (CEO, Europe, ActivTrades)
- Ludo Lombaard (Director, New Product, Klarna)
- Ege Eryılmaz (VP, Business, Midas)
- Nick Magliocchetti (Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, ST0x)
- Nathan Rodland (Founding COO, Robinhood)
- Moderator: Howard Lindzon (Founder & GP, Social Leverage, CEO & Co-Founder, Stocktwits)
- Hitoshi Harada (Co-Founder, CPO, & CTO, Alpaca)
- Yoshi Yokokawa (Co-Founder & CEO, Alpaca)
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Submit ApplicationFrequently Asked Questions
FINTECH.TV is the summit's official media partner and will conduct pre-arranged, one-to-one interviews with select speakers and attendees. FINTECH.TV will be on-site solely to cover these interviews and will not attend or cover the summit sessions. No other press will be attending or covering the event.
These interviews offer an opportunity to reach an audience beyond the summit in a dedicated interview setting. Participants are encouraged to share proposed topics and talking points in advance to help guide the conversation toward subjects they're comfortable discussing.
Yes. A photography and video crew will be on-site to capture event photos and b-roll (general event footage). Outside the scheduled FINTECH.TV interviews, video will be b-roll only, with no audio recorded.
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Tram 28 Ride Through Alfama: One of the most charming (and affordable) ways to see Lisbon. The vintage tram winds through narrow streets, historic neighborhoods, and scenic viewpoints.
Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery: Iconic landmarks tied to Portugal's Age of Discovery. The monastery is especially stunning and relatively inexpensive to enter.
Castelo de S. Jorge: Perched above the city, this historic castle offers panoramic views over Lisbon's rooftops and the Tagus River. It's a great spot to explore ancient walls and soak in the city's history.
Praça do Comércio: Lisbon's grand waterfront square, framed by elegant yellow buildings and opening onto the river. A central gathering place that's perfect for a stroll or photos.
Baixa de Lisboa: The heart of downtown Lisbon, known for its grid-like streets, shopping, cafés, and lively atmosphere. Ideal for wandering between landmarks and soaking up the city's rhythm.
Miradouros: Lisbon is full of beautiful viewpoints like Miradouro da Senhora do Monte or Santa Catarina—perfect for sunset and completely free.
Private Sailing on the Tagus River: A more high-end experience, chartering a boat at sunset offers incredible views of the city skyline and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Quinta da Regaleira (Sintra): A magical estate filled with gardens, hidden tunnels, and the famous Initiation Well. It is located just outside Lisbon.
National Palace of Pena (Sintra): A colorful hilltop palace and one of Portugal's most iconic landmarks. Its romantic architecture and sweeping views make it a must-see, especially for a more elevated, scenic experience.
Cervejaria Ramiro (Intendente): A legendary seafood spot known for garlic shrimp, crab, and prego sandwiches. Lively and authentic.
Time Out Market (Cais do Sodré): A curated food hall featuring top chefs and classic Portuguese dishes.
Taberna da Rua das Flores (Chiado): Small, cozy, and highly regarded for seasonal Portuguese plates with a modern touch.
Prado (Baixa): A more contemporary, Michelin Guide restaurant focused on local, seasonal ingredients with a stylish but relaxed atmosphere.
Belcanto (Chiado): A two-Michelin-star restaurant by Chef José Avillez. A refined, high-net-worth culinary experience showcasing modern Portuguese cuisine.
Not much, but a small amount is helpful.
- Credit cards are widely accepted. Visa and Mastercard work almost everywhere.
- Contactless payments and Apple/Google Pay are commonly accepted in restaurants, taxis, and major stores.
- Uber and Bolt operate in Lisbon, and rides can be paid through the app. Standard taxis often accept cards, but it's helpful to confirm before the ride.
When cash is useful:
- Smaller neighborhood cafés or bakeries
- Street food vendors
- Local markets
- Small tips (10% is common)
Carrying the equivalent of €30–50 EUR is more than sufficient for convenience.