FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its sixth annual Financial Technology (Fintech) Summit with the theme: Banking on Partnerships scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14, 2024.
This year’s edition will bring together renowned subject matter experts, innovators and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest trends and advancements in financial technology.
Since its inception in 2016, the FirstBank Fintech Summit has established itself as a premier event, attracting top subject matter experts in digital innovation from Nigeria and around the globe. While the Summit transitioned online in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be hosted as a hybrid affair, enabling participants from around the world to engage with renowned speakers and insightful discussion.
A key highlight of this year’s summit is the launch of the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme, designed to empower early-stage Fintech startups and cultivate innovation within the financial services ecosystem.
Selected startups will benefit from intensive training and mentorship, culminating in an opportunity to pitch their groundbreaking solutions to FirstBank, prominent investors, and industry experts. Winning Startups will receive essential support from FirstBank to propel their products to market, including strategic guidance, resources, and access to a vast network.
The FirstBank Fintech Summit 6.0 promises a dynamic line-up of sessions and invaluable networking opportunities, positioning it as a must-attend gathering for industry leaders and innovators. The two-day Summit will feature expert keynote addresses and panel discussions, regulatory roundtable, investor roundtable, fireside chats and masterclasses.
Emmanuel Daniel, Founder of TAB Global-a research, publication and consulting firm known for platforms like The Asian Banker, Wealth and Society, The Banking Academy, and TAB Insights-will be a key speaker at the upcoming event.
He will be joined by the Managing Director and CEO of FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, along with guest speakers and panellists, including Dr. (Mrs.) Markie Idowu, GMD/CEO of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited; ’DeRemi Atanda, Managing Director of Remita; Tomilola Majekodunmi, Co-Founder and CEO of Bankly and Obi Emetarom, Co-Founder and CEO of ZONE.
Other speakers are, Oladipo Alabede, Regional Managing Director, West Africa (Acquiring) Network International; Obianuju Odukwe, VP of Digital and API Ecosystems at Interswitch Group; Ashley Immanuel, Co-Founder and COO of SemiColon; Chijioke Dozie, Co-Founder of Carbon; Yewande Sulaiman and Managing and Product Consultant at ProduqtEdge.
With its hybrid format, participants from around the world can access the same quality of discussions and speakers. To register for the Fintech Summit, interested participants can click on https://fintech.firstbanknigeria.com/#/?lang=en
Speaking on the Summit, Alebiosu said: “This year’s summit provides a platform to unite industry leaders, innovators, regulators and thought leaders to explore how collaboration and partnerships can shape the future of financial services and technology.
“As FirstBank continues to lead in innovation, this event presents another unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and deepen our understanding of emerging trends in the Fintech landscape emphasizing our role not only as a participant but also as a leading and preferred partner in the Fintech domain.”
The FirstBank Fintech Summit is one of the initiatives the Bank established to drive innovation and foster growth in the financial technology sector. By bringing together thought leaders and disruptors in the field and serves as a catalyst for transformative ideas and collaboration.
