First Bank Nigeria Limited has announced its 6th edition of its fintech summit themed “Banking on Partnerships” scheduled for November 13 and 14 at the Lagos Continental Hotel.
As part of the event, the financial institution will introduce the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme to support early-stage fintech businesses and foster innovation in the financial services ecosystem.
The summit will be attended by industry leaders, innovators, and experts who would rub minds on new trends of the financial sector.
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Since its launch in 2016, the FirstBank Fintech Summit has been a key eveny, drawing top authorities on digital innovation from Nigeria and other countries. Although the Summit moved to an online format in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2024’s edition will be a hybrid, offering both in-person and online participations where attendees can interact with distinguished speakers and engage in thought-provoking conversations.
Launching of Fintech Innovators Pitch Program to empower early-stage startups
According to the bank, one of the main highlights of this year’s summit is the Fintech Innovators Pitch Program, which was established to support early-stage fintech companies and foster innovation in the financial services industry.
A chance to present their innovative solutions to FirstBank, well-known investors, and industry experts will follow the selection of entrepreneurs, who will receive extensive training. FirstBank will provide crucial assistance to winning startups to get their goods to market, including resources, strategic direction, and access to a large network.
A must-attend event for business executives and innovators, the FirstBank Fintech Summit 6.0 delivers an exciting schedule of seminars and priceless networking chances. Expert keynote addresses, panel discussions, investor and regulatory roundtables, fireside chats, and masterclasses will all be featured during the two-day Summit.
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FirstBank Group CEO remarks on the fintech summit
Speaking about the summit, the CEO of FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, said, “This year’s summit provides a platform to unite industry leaders, innovators, regulators, and thought leaders to explore how collaboration and partnerships can shape the future of financial services and technology.
“As FirstBank continues to lead in innovation, this event presents another unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and deepen our understanding of emerging trends in the Fintech landscape emphasising our role not only as a participant but also as a leading and preferred partner in the Fintech domain.”