The largest fintech festival in Nigeria, the Nigerian Fintech Festival, is scheduled to launch in Lagos on September 26, 2024. It is sponsored by FirstBank, a leading financial institution in West Africa and a provider of financial inclusion services.
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With the intention of fostering the cooperation and partnerships necessary to deepen digital payments and unlock value to create sustainable growth for the business ecosystem in Nigeria, the Nigerian Fintech Festival 2024 will bring together over a thousand industry stakeholders from the fintech and financial services sectors.
The event is set for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. It will include a VIP reception and prominent speakers, such as Adaobi Igwe-Okerekeocha, Chief Innovations Officer at Interswitch Limited, Lanre Adelanwa, Co-Founder/CEO of Optimus AI Labs, Mayowa Owolabi, Co-Founder of PaddyCover, and Damilare Odueso, Co-Founder of Crendly.
In order to promote the expansion of digital payments in the nation, the event will give important industry players and stakeholders a forum to talk about current concerns and industry trends.
The festival’s commitment to encouraging creativity and teamwork in Nigeria’s digital landscape is highlighted by this year’s edition, which has as its subject “The Convergence to Co-Create & Celebrate Nigeria’s Truly Digital Economy.” As stated by Group Executive of Technology, Digital Innovation & Services Callistus Obetta In addition to supporting innovation, FirstBank’s engagement with the Nigerian Fintech Festival encourages cooperation between the Bank and Fintechs to advance the development of the country’s financial services industry.
FirstBank, a pioneer and facilitator in the banking industry, is committed to supporting programs that encourage teamwork, knowledge exchange, and thought leadership, all of which have the potential to shape the nation’s digital economy and shape the future of finance for the good of consumers and companies.
This demonstrates our 130-year history of helping people, organisations, and communities realise their greatest potential. The Nigeria Fintech Festival is open to all registrants for free, and its goal is to give them the knowledge and abilities they need to develop and grow Nigeria’s digital economy.
Insightful panel discussions, keynote addresses, and fireside chats are planned for attendees. In addition, delegates will get the chance to network with important stakeholders and fintech specialists. Ikechukwu Ugwu, Founder/MD, Total Scope Marketing Solutions & Convener of the Nigerian Fintech Festival, gave a speech about the motivation behind the launch of the event and stated, “The Nigeria Fintech Festival is a platform that drives innovation and fosters collaboration within the financial service ecosystem.”
Thinkers, innovators, and important stakeholders are brought together for the festival, which tackles the potential and problems in Africa’s quickly changing fintech scene.
Its objective is to incite important dialogue and promote long-term development in Nigeria and the digital payments ecosystem on the continent. He went on, “We are thrilled to develop a platform that not only showcases Nigeria’s position as a pioneer in the fintech sector but also opens the door for further developments in the fintech sector in the future.”
The Nigeria Fintech Festival offers participants unmatched access to a flawlessly immersive event experience thanks to its strategic connections with leading companies like FirstBank, MTN, Gunness, Optimus AI Labs, Cybervergent, Crendly, and other players.
An exciting afterparty with live performances by DJ Sammie, Mario Sings, and The Octaves Band will round off the event. After a day of thought-provoking talks and professional networking, this afterparty will provide guests with an opportunity to unwind, network, and take in an evening of excellent music and entertainment.
