Interswitch Showcases the Future of Digital Payments at 3-Day Product Demo Event
From Concept to Prototype, Product Demo Days Accelerate Africa’s Fintech Innovation
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has successfully concluded its inaugural Innovation Product Demo Day, a three-day showcase held from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab Co-Working Space in Lagos.
The landmark event brought together product managers, software engineers, and developers from across the Interswitch ecosystem, alongside student innovators from select tertiary institutions. Participants showcased ideas, experiments, and early-stage solutions shaping the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
Designed as both a celebration of ingenuity and a catalyst for collaboration, the Product Demo Day reinforced Interswitch’s commitment to building scalable digital solutions and robust infrastructure that power Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
More than an exhibition, the event served as a live demonstration of how innovation is developed at Interswitch—through structured experimentation, rapid iteration, and cross-functional collaboration. Over the three days, teams unveiled a diverse range of working prototypes, new product features, and emerging concepts, while engaging in open dialogue that encouraged idea exchange, integration opportunities, and customer-centric problem-solving.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Adaobi Igwe-Okerekeocha, Chief Innovation Officer, Interswitch, said the Product Demo Day goes beyond showcasing innovation.
“The Interswitch Product Demo Day is more than a showcase. It’s a space where our teams can test ideas, learn from one another, and see the real-world impact of their work. It strengthens collaboration, builds technical capability, and inspires both our people and the wider tech community to keep shaping the future of technology,” she said.
The event also featured student innovators from Landmark University and Redeemer’s University, who presented solutions developed through the Interswitch Discovery Series—an initiative aimed at nurturing future-ready technical talent and strengthening Africa’s innovation pipeline.
The students showcased products built from skills and insights gained through the programme, underscoring Interswitch’s long-term investment in talent development and ecosystem sustainability.
Each presentation opened the floor for robust discussions, with participants offering feedback, asking critical questions, and sharing perspectives on how solutions could be refined, strengthened, and scaled. This collaborative environment reinforced Interswitch’s view of innovation as a continuous learning process rooted in execution, accountability, and real-world impact.
The successful execution of the Interswitch Product Demo Day 2026 further highlights the company’s focus on innovation as a strategic driver of growth and industry leadership. By encouraging collaboration across teams and adjacent product areas, Interswitch continues to break down silos and unlock greater value from its collective expertise.
The company is also preparing to introduce a strong pipeline of new products to the market, aimed at redefining digital experiences, elevating industry standards, and reinforcing its role in shaping the future of technology at scale.
As digital payments and infrastructure continue to advance across Africa, Interswitch remains committed to empowering its teams to explore boldly, build responsibly, and deliver resilient solutions that transform how businesses, communities, and consumers interact with technology.
