Zenith Bank Unveils Tech Fair 4.0: Empowering Innovations with AI and Cybersecurity
By People’s Voice Nigeria | News
The fourth edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, titled “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,” will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The event will be held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This fair will spotlight cutting-edge technological advancements in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Communication Technologies. The event will also feature a startup pitch competition called Zecathon to discover innovative startups. In addition, there will be panel discussions, masterclasses, and exhibitions.
Keynote speakers include Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, who will give opening remarks, and Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, who will deliver the welcome address. The Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Sen. Kashim Shettima, and the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will offer goodwill messages.
Robin Speculand, a renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist, will present the keynote address on “Banking Transformation in a Digital World.” Prominent IT professionals from top global brands will also give presentations, including Danillo McGarry, Global Expert in Digital Transformation & AI; Jania Okwechime, Partner, Africa, AI & Data, Deloitte; and Rupert Nicolay, Director, Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services.
A panel discussion hosted by Wole Odeyele, Client Technology Lead for Microsoft Inc., will feature six participants, 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 event will also offer seven masterclasses led by key industry experts from renowned tech giants such as Microsoft, Oracle, CyberSoc, IBM, Google, Huawei, and Amazon Web Services.
To register and participate, visit [www.zenithbank.com/techfair](http://www.zenithbank.com/techfair). The fair will be live on Zoom and streamed on the bank’s social media pages.
