Interswitch to Host Retail Leaders in Lagos for 2026 Industry Summit on Digital Transformation
By The The The People’s Voice Nigeria News
Interswitch Group has announced plans to host top industry leaders at the Interswitch Retail Summit 2026, a high-level forum focused on driving digital transformation across Nigeria’s retail and hospitality sectors.
The summit, scheduled to hold this April at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, is expected to convene key stakeholders including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and other senior decision-makers from across the retail, hospitality, and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) ecosystem.
With the theme, “The Modern Retail Playbook: What Works, What’s Changing, What’s Next?”, the forum comes at a critical time as businesses adapt to changing consumer behaviour, economic pressures, and the rapid pace of digital innovation.
Industry players across Nigeria are increasingly re-evaluating traditional business models, leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and remain competitive in a dynamic marketplace. The summit aims to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among stakeholders shaping the future of commerce.
Speaking ahead of the event, Muyiwa Asagba, Managing Director, Commercial Inclusion at Interswitch Group, emphasised the need for collective engagement across the industry.
“The retail landscape in Nigeria is evolving rapidly, shaped by digital innovation, changing consumer expectations, and the need for greater operational agility. At Interswitch, we believe the future of retail lies in the seamless integration of technology across every touchpoint, from payments to customer engagement. The Interswitch Retail Forum is designed to bring industry leaders together to share insights, challenge assumptions, and collectively define what success looks like in today’s dynamic retail environment,” he said.
The company noted that the summit reflects its continued commitment to enabling seamless transactions and supporting enterprise growth across multiple sectors. It also aims to equip businesses with practical insights and tools needed to thrive in a digital-first economy.
Participants are expected to engage in discussions around technology adoption, secure and scalable payment systems, operational optimisation, and evolving consumer expectations, with a focus on delivering practical solutions to challenges facing the retail sector.
Beyond thought leadership, the forum will also serve as a strategic networking platform, fostering partnerships and collaboration among key players across the value chain.
Interswitch said the summit reinforces its role as a driver of innovation and a key convener of industry dialogue within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving commerce ecosystem.
