BY KENNETH EZE
Technology experts are to share knowledge with participants on digital transformation in Nigeria’s capital at the inaugural TechNovation Conference of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday.
The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited, Temi Popoola, will host the event which will hold under the theme “Technology, Platforms and Markets”, and will feature leading industry experts across the public and private sectors.
Popoola said, “The advancement and exponential growth of technology around the world has signaled a new wave of opportunities for forward thinking organisations.
“At NGX, we are committed to leveraging technology to provide a broad range of services including but not limited to smart capital formation.
“We see TechNovation as a platform for sharing ideas that can create opportunities for smart business leaders looking to tap into the next level of growth and competitive advantage, and will continue to prioritise opportunities to create value through thought leadership and ecosystem involvement.”
The Point reports that the NGX TechNovation Conference is a flagship event that provides a platform for local and global technology leaders to syndicate conversations around technology, partnerships and innovation that can advance technology adoption in the Nigerian capital market.
The sessions’ opening remarks, TechNovation will feature the President, Africa Fintech Network, Segun Aina who will speak on the topic, The Future is Here!
Immediately, there would be a panel session themed, The Path to Exponential Growth – New Technology, Platforms, Emerging Markets, featuring, Founder & General Partner, Future Africa, Iyin Aboyeji; Partner, McKinsey & Company, Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin; Country Manager, Opay Nigeria, Iniabasi Akpan; Chief Executive Officer, 54Gene, Abasi Ene-Obong, PhD; Chief Digital Officer, NGX Limited, Olufemi Oyenuga; with Director, Frontier/SSA Banks & FinTech Equity Research, Renaissance Capital, Adesoji Solanke serving as moderator.
The second session of the day would focus on the topic, Beyond Tech – Partnerships, Business Models, Innovation, Data and Regulation.
Speakers on the panel comprise, Executive Commissioner (Operations), Securities and Exchange Commission, Dayo Obisan; Founding Partner, Ventures Platform, Kola Aina; Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, F10, Andreas Itern; Chief Transformation Officer, Data Science Nigeria, Olubayo Adekanmbi; Partner, Microtraction, Chidinma Iwueke; with Chief Customer Experience Officer, Interswitch Group, Oremeyi Akah as moderator.
The Point gathered that the Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda would deliver a goodwill message, while Olugbenga Agboola, Co-Founder and CEO, Flutterwave, would deliver the keynote address.
Participants at the event can also look forward to a showcase of NGX’s technology investments over the years, and get answers to critical questions as it concerns technology and the capital market.
