Zenith Bank is ready to host the fourth edition of its annual tech fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event, scheduled to hold from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., will showcase cutting-edge technological innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Communication Technologies.
The fair will feature a Start-up Pitch Competition (Zecathon) aimed at identifying innovative startups.
Additionally, panel discussions will be held, featuring industry experts who will share their insights on the latest trends and advancements in the tech industry.
Masterclasses will also be conducted, facilitated by key industry players from renowned tech giants such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Google, Huawei, and Amazon Web Services.
Exhibitions will showcase the latest technological advancements, providing attendees with hands-on experience.
The event will commence with opening remarks by Jim Ovia, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, and a welcome address by Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc.
Distinguished guests, including the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, and the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will deliver goodwill messages.
Renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist, Robin Speculand, will deliver the keynote address, “Banking Transformation in a Digital World”.
Other prominent IT practitioners, including Danillo McGarry, Global Expert in Digital Transformation & AI, Jania Okwechime, Partner, Africa, AI & Data, Deloitte, and Rupert Nicolay, Director, Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services, will also make presentations.
A panel discussion, hosted by Wole Odeyele, Client Technology Lead for Microsoft Inc., will feature six industry experts:
Ada Jabaru, Founder & Director, Nistad Limited; Funke Opeke, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MainOne;
Guy Futi, Chief Executive Officer, Orda; Dr. Auwal Adam Sa’ad, Founder, ZamzamPay; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); and
Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
To participate, register at (https://www.zenithbank.com/techfair). The event will be streamed live on Zoom and the bank’s social media pages.
Future Forward 4.0 is poised to provide a platform for industry stakeholders to explore the impact of AI on financial services, cybersecurity, and growth imperatives, ultimately shaping the future of Nigeria’s digital landscape.
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