eMerge Americas today announced that Mastercard and Recorded Future will serve as Title Partners of eMerge Americas 2026, forging a powerful collaboration at the intersection of fintech, cybersecurity, and global digital infrastructure.
eMerge Americas continues to grow as a leading global technology platform, reflecting the rapid expansion of South Florida’s digital economy. Cyber, venture capital, and emerging technologies are converging to shape the future of fintech and security, and Miami has become a gateway for innovation across Latin America. For decades, Mastercard has been driving innovation in the region and establishing deep partnerships across the community of fintechs, venture-backed startups, financial institutions, and technology firms.
In 2024, Mastercard acquired Recorded Future, the world’s largest threat intelligence company, bringing together Mastercard’s global payments network and expertise in identity, fraud prevention, and real-time decisioning with Recorded Future’s AI-powered threat intelligence platform. The companies are advancing how financial institutions, enterprises and governments anticipate cyber threats, secure digital transactions, and strengthen digital resilience. With increased participation in the digital economy leading to rising cyber threats, Mastercard has committed to connecting and protecting 500 million people and small businesses on their pathways to financial health by 2030.
“Fintech innovation relies on secure, resilient systems that earn and keep the trust of consumers and businesses alike,” said Johan Gerber, Executive Vice President, Security Solutions at Mastercard. “Together with Recorded Future, we’re advancing intelligence-driven security solutions that protect the foundation of the digital economy, and we’re joining forces with eMerge Americas to propel the next wave of innovation in Latin America and beyond.”
“South Florida has become one of the most exciting technology markets in the world,” said Melissa Medina, Co-Founder and CEO of eMerge Americas. “With the growth of fintech, venture capital, and digital infrastructure across the region, we are seeing the emergence of a truly global innovation hub. Mastercard and Recorded Future are leaders in building the secure digital foundations that power financial innovation, and we are proud to partner with them to bring the global fintech and cybersecurity community together in Miami.”
eMerge Americas 2026 attendees will have an opportunity to attend Mastercard and Recorded Future’s opening keynote on April 23 and visit their 2,500-square-foot interactive expo showcasing fintech and cybersecurity technologies. In addition, attendees are invited to join Mastercard and Recorded Future for curated networking events with founders, financial institutions, investors, and policymakers.