The fourth Zenith Bank Tech Fair, titled “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,” will feature a speech by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Leading technology advancements spanning a variety of industries, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, financial intelligence, cloud computing, and communication technologies, are anticipated to be on display at the event. Additionally, it is anticipated to include exhibitions, masterclasses, panel discussions, and a startup pitch competition called Zecathon to find creative startups.
The event’s schedule includes a welcoming speech by Dr. Adaora Umeoji, group managing director of Zenith Bank, and introductory remarks by Jim Ovia, founder and chairman of Zenith Bank.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist Robin Speculand will give the keynote presentation, “Banking Transformation in a Digital World.” Presentations will be given by other well-known IT professionals who work for leading international companies. Among them are Rupert Nicolay, director of Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services; Jania Okwechime, partner, Africa, AI & Data, Deloitte; and Danillo McGarry, global expert in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
Wole Odeyele, Microsoft Inc.’s Client Technology Lead, will host the panel discussion, which will include six speakers: Ada Jabaru, the founder and director of Nistad Limited; Funke Opeke, the founder and CEO of MainOne; Guy Futi, the CEO of Orda; Dr. Auwal Adam Sa’ad, the founder of ZamzamPay; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); and Bisoye Coker-Odusote, the director general and CEO, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Seven distinct seminars will comprise the masterclass, which will be led by prominent industry participants from well-known tech behemoths like Microsoft, Oracle, CyberSoc, IBM, Google, Huawei, and Amazon Web Services.
