In a significant move to expand its global footprint, the Sui blockchain made its formal debut in Latin America with Sui Connect: Buenos Aires on November 18, 2025. The event, strategically timed to coincide with the Devconnect Argentina gathering, served as a vibrant hub for developers, founders, and creators. More than just a meetup, it represented a targeted effort to introduce Sui’s high-performance technology to a region ripe for blockchain innovation, emphasizing practical education, ecosystem funding, and long-term community building.
Technical Onboarding for a New Wave of Builders
The core of the event was designed to demystify Sui for builders accustomed to other ecosystems. Brief, focused sessions provided clear entry points. Attendees received an introduction to the Sui Stack—the suite of tools and infrastructure for development—and learned how storage and execution work on the network. A particularly critical session outlined the path for developers transitioning from the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) environment to Sui’s native Move programming language.
This focus is key because Sui is not EVM-compatible by design. Its object-centric data model and the Move language, which treats digital assets as secure, non-copyable “resources”, enable its signature advantages: parallel execution and sub-second finality. To showcase practical tools, the event featured a live demo of Slush, illustrating streamlined developer workflows.
Why Latin America Represents a Strategic Frontier
The choice of Buenos Aires was no accident. Latin America has emerged as a hotbed for cryptocurrency adoption, driven by real-world economic needs such as remittances, combating inflation, and creating more efficient payment systems. The region breathes blockchain, with a demand for accessible, scalable infrastructure that can support daily use cases.
“The region breathes blockchain. People here are waiting for simple interfaces, low fees, and real scalability”, said Livre, the founder of PLANKz and a leader of the LATAM sui community. The event aimed to demonstrate how Sui’s architecture, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second at minimal cost, aligns perfectly with these regional demands.
Fueling Innovation Through Ecosystem Funding
A major draw for developers was the detailed presentation on the Sui Foundation’s Request for Proposals (RFP) program, a direct channel for project funding. The revamped program features both long-term “RFP Cohorts” and short-term “Flash RFPs” designed to address immediate ecosystem needs. This structured grant system underscores a commitment to funding tangible projects that add utility to the Sui network, offering a compelling reason for developers to build and stay within the ecosystem.
A Foundation for Sustained Growth
The event’s impact was bolstered by support from major industry partners, signaling serious institutional interest. Walrus, a Mysten Labs developer platform for data markets, served as the Gold Sponsor, while interoperability leader LayerZero and security standard-bearer OpenZeppelin were Silver Sponsors.
For many attendees, this was a first chance to connect face-to-face with the Sui team and fellow builders, creating meaningful energy and alignment. The clear consensus was that this event must be a beginning, not a one-off. The call from the community is for continuity—more regular meetups, collaborative spaces, and sustained engagement to keep the momentum alive. Sui Connect: Buenos Aires successfully planted a flag in Latin America; the future of the ecosystem in the region now depends on nurturing that growth.
