Zenith Bank is gearing up for its highly anticipated Third Edition of the Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 3.0,” scheduled to take place on November 22 and 23, 2023, at the prestigious Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.
This two-day extravaganza will showcase groundbreaking technology innovations spanning Artificial Intelligence, Contactless Payments, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, FinTech, Data Analytics, Financial Intelligence, and communication technologies. Attendees can expect a diverse range of events, including pitch sessions for innovative startups, panel discussions, masterclasses, and exhibitions.
The event’s distinguished lineup includes a welcome address by Jim Ovia, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, opening remarks by Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, and Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc. Notable figures like Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Honourable Minister of Communication, Innovation & Digital Economy, and Dr. Doris Anite, Hon. Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, will also grace the occasion.
The keynote address, titled “Artificial Intelligence – Application & Bias,” will be delivered by Chris Lu, a distinguished IT Specialist and Managing Director for Huawei Technologies, Nigeria. The lineup further includes prominent IT practitioners representing global brands, such as Amazon Web Services, Deloitte, Visa, CBN, UiPath, McKinsey Digital, Microsoft, Cinemax, and Terragon.
Two compelling panel discussions will delve into the growth prospects of digital payments technology in today’s evolving financial landscape. The first panel, hosted by Chris Lu, will explore “The next frontier: Digital Wallets, Contactless payments and BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later),” featuring industry leaders from Palmpay, NIBSS, Verve, MasterCard, and Network International. The second panel, hosted by John Obidi, will focus on “The intersection of Fintech, eCommerce and SMEs – Collaboration for growth,” with participants from Konga, Lydia, Meta, SystemSpecs, and Bland2Glam.
Building on the success of the previous editions, Zenith Bank’s Tech Fair continues to be a hub for fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech industry. Interested participants can register at www.zenithbank.com/techfair and join the live event on Zoom or stream it through the bank’s social media channels, including YouTube. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the future unfold at “Future Forward 3.0.”
