Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments, and digital commerce company, has been unveiled as the sponsor for the second edition of the Nigeria Fintech Forum. The event is set to take place on August 3rd, 2023, at the prestigious Civic Center in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Nigeria Fintech Forum is a highly anticipated event organized by Eventhive.ng. It attracts influential figures from both the public and private sectors of the financial technology industry in Nigeria. The forum provides a space to discuss trends in the fintech industry on a global and national scale. Akeem Lawal, the Managing Director of Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay), will deliver the keynote address at the event.
In his statement, Lawal said, “As a pioneer in the African fintech ecosystem, Interswitch is committed to driving innovation, collaboration, and growth within the financial services industry. We are pleased to sponsor the Nigeria Fintech Forum for the second consecutive year and provide a global platform for meaningful discussions that will shape the future of finance in Nigeria.”
The upcoming event will be filled with a diverse range of activities, including leaders’ forums, networking sessions, workshops, and engaging panel discussions featuring esteemed industry experts like Babatunde Okufi, Group Head for Business Development at Interswitch Purepay, and Tyoyila Aga, Group Head of Financial Services, Digital Infrastructure, and Managed Services at Interswitch Systegra.
Conversations during the forum will center around crucial topics, including a comprehensive assessment of the Nigerian fintech sector and strategies to redefine the ecosystem’s fight against fraud and financial crimes.
Interswitch Group, as a strategic partner of the event’s organizers, has previously served as the headline sponsor for the debut edition of the Nigeria Fintech Forum held in 2022. This ongoing commitment demonstrates the company’s steadfast dedication to fostering growth within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and beyond.
Emphasizing a technology-forward approach, Interswitch actively seeks opportunities for collaborations with players in the fintech ecosystem, aligning with its overarching mission to create a digitally inclusive and prosperous Africa.
