Matera, a global leader in instant payments and core banking modernization, announced today that CEO Carlos Netto will speak at Nacha Smarter Faster Payments 2025, taking place April 27-30 in New Orleans. Netto will present the session “Instant Beer? How QR Codes are Taking Flight” on Monday, April 28, at 8:30 AM CT.

The session will explore how real-time payment networks, like Brazil’s Pix, have sparked entrepreneurial innovation, enabling seamless and intuitive payment experiences. One standout example is Brazil’s unattended beer booths, where beachgoers can purchase a drink simply by scanning a QR code, making an instant payment, and pouring their own beer—no cash, no credit cards, no wait. Netto will highlight how similar innovations could shape the future of payments in the U.S., transforming commerce through frictionless and engaging experiences.

Netto will be joined by co-panelists:

• Peter Tapling, APRP, Managing Director, PTap Advisory, LLC
• Siva Narendra, CEO of Tyfone
• Kaue Tozzi, Global Payments Leader, former executive at Banked & JPMorgan Chase

“The real magic of instant payments happens when businesses and developers build on top of the rail to create entirely new experiences,” said Carlos Netto, CEO of Matera. “In Brazil, we’ve seen Pix drive incredible innovation, from automated kiosks to QR-powered commerce. As the U.S. moves toward broader real-time payments adoption, there’s a huge opportunity to reimagine how people transact.”

Nacha Smarter Faster Payments is the premier event for professionals driving innovation in faster payments. The conference gathers financial institutions, fintechs, and industry leaders to explore the future of payments.

About Matera

Matera is a pioneer in modern technology powering banks and credit unions with cutting-edge solutions for Core Banking, Instant Payments, and QR Code Payments. With over 30 years of expertise and a team of 1,000+ professionals, Matera is the trusted partner behind some of the world’s largest financial institutions. Two of the top three global banks, three of the top 10 U.S. banks, and one-third of all banks in Brazil rely on Matera’s technology. Operating across Brazil and North America, Matera is redefining the future of digital finance. To learn more, visit: www.matera.com.

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“The real magic of instant payments happens when businesses and developers build on top of the rail to create entirely new experiences,” said Carlos Netto, CEO of Matera.