Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, recently hosted the sixth edition of its flagship industry engagement series, TechConnect 6.0, in Owerri, Imo State. The event brought together stakeholders from government, financial services, technology, and business to discuss the role of adaptive financial infrastructure in supporting a rapidly changing market. The conference aimed to explore how connected and adaptive infrastructure can strengthen institutions, improve service delivery, and expand economic participation.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Justice Okoye, Executive Chairman of the Imo State Internal Revenue Service. He examined the role of connected and adaptive infrastructure in strengthening institutions, improving service delivery, and expanding economic participation. The event also featured a panel discussion on the theme, "Building a Digital Economy: The Role of Government, Industry and Talent in Shaping the Future." The discussion explored the interconnected roles of government, industry, and human capital in shaping the pace and sustainability of digital transformation.
Tyoyila Aga, Vice President, Business Innovation and Growth at Interswitch, spoke on the theme, highlighting the need for financial infrastructure to evolve from standalone systems into connected ecosystems. He noted that as financial services, businesses, and government processes become increasingly digital, infrastructure must be designed with resilience, flexibility, security, and inclusiveness in mind. Aga emphasized the importance of interoperability, cybersecurity, data governance, and inclusion in building infrastructure that can remain relevant as the market changes.
The panel discussion featured speakers from various sectors, who examined the importance of supportive policy, private-sector innovation, and the development of digital capabilities in building an ecosystem that can respond to emerging opportunities. The speakers highlighted the need for collaboration between government, industry, and human capital to drive digital transformation. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities in building a digital economy, including the role of talent in shaping the future.
The TechConnect 6.0 conference provided a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in driving digital transformation. The event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation in the financial services sector, with a focus on building a digital economy. Interswitch's initiative is part of its efforts to drive digital payments transformation and promote financial inclusion in Nigeria.
The conference also highlighted the importance of adaptive financial infrastructure in supporting a rapidly changing market. The speakers noted that the market is evolving rapidly, with changing customer expectations, new services, and channels emerging. They emphasized the need for infrastructure that can adapt to these changes, while ensuring security, resilience, and inclusiveness.
The TechConnect 6.0 conference concluded with a call to action for stakeholders to work together to drive digital transformation and build a digital economy. The event demonstrated Interswitch's commitment to promoting digital payments transformation and financial inclusion in Nigeria. The company's initiative is expected to contribute to the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria and Africa.
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- Interswitch hosts TechConnect 6.0 to explore adaptive financial infrastructure and digital economy.
