First Bank Nigeria Limited has announced its 6th annual Fintech Summit, themed “Banking on Partnerships,” including the launch of the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme, designed to empower early-stage fintech startups and cultivate innovation within the financial services ecosystem.
The summit scheduled for next week will bring together renowned subject matter experts, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest trends and advancements in financial technology.
Since its inception in 2016, the FirstBank Fintech Summit has established itself as a premier event, attracting top subject matter experts in digital innovation from Nigeria and around the globe. While the Summit transitioned online in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be hosted as a hybrid affair, enabling participants from around the world to engage with renowned speakers and insightful discussion.
The bank said that a key highlight of this year’s summit is the launch of the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme, designed to empower early-stage fintech startups and cultivate innovation within the financial services ecosystem. Selected startups will benefit from intensive training and mentorship, culminating in an opportunity to pitch their groundbreaking solutions to FirstBank, prominent investors, and industry experts. Winning Startups will receive essential support from FirstBank to propel their products to market, including strategic guidance, resources, and access to a vast network.
The FirstBank Fintech Summit 6.0 promises a dynamic lineup of sessions and invaluable networking opportunities, positioning it as a must-attend gathering for industry leaders and innovators. The two-day Summit will feature expert keynote addresses and panel discussions, regulatory roundtable, investor roundtable, fireside chats and masterclasses.
Speaking on the summit, the CEO 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.”
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