Zenith Bank to host Future Forward 4.0 on AI, cybersecurity, embedded finance
By Esther Adebayo
Zenith Bank is set to host the Fourth Edition of its highly anticipated Tech Fair, Future Forward 4.0, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
This groundbreaking event, themed “Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,” promises to redefine Nigeria’s technological landscape with cutting-edge innovations and transformative discussions.
The event, which will take place from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, will have a strong lineup of local and international tech professionals, such as Danillo McGarry, an authority on AI and digital transformation, and Robin Speculand, a well-known strategy specialist.
Highlighting artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and financial intelligence, the event will examine the link between technology and banking, featuring a keynote talk titled “Banking Transformation in a Digital World.”
Among the event’s highlights are: Zecathon, designed to identify innovative startups, panel discussions, masterclasses and exhibitions.
The event will feature opening remarks by Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank and a welcome address by Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc.
There will also be a goodwill message to be delivered by the Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sen. Kashim Shettima and the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu.
The keynote address, “Banking Transformation in a Digital World,” will be delivered by Robin Speculand, a renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist. Other prominent IT practitioners who represent top global brands will make presentations.
These include; Danillo McGarry, Global Expert in Digital Transformation & AI; Jania Okwechime, Partner, Africa, AI & Data, Deloitte and Rupert Nicolay, Director, Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services, amongst others.
The panel discussion will feature Wole Odeyele, Client Technology Lead for Microsoft Inc. as its host, and six discussants including 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 Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The masterclass will be divided into seven (7) different classes, and facilitated by key industry players that cut across renowned tech giants such as: Microsoft, Oracle, CyberSoc, IBM, Google, Huawei & Amazon Web Services.
Zenith Bank Tech Fair 4.0 is open to all via registration at www.zenithbank.com/techfair, with live streaming available on social media platforms.
This tech-forward initiative cements Zenith Bank’s position as a leader in driving innovation and digital transformation in Nigeria and beyond.
