NGX says top technology experts to discuss digital transformation at TechNovation Conference

Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited said it has concluded plans to bring together leading industry experts to discuss digital transformation in Nigeria’s capital market at its inaugural TechNovation Conference holding on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

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.

With the theme, “Technology, Platforms and Markets”, the event will be hosted by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, Temi Popoola and will feature leading industry experts across the public and private sectors. At TechNovation, the Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lamido Yuguda is expected to deliver a goodwill message, while Olugbenga Agboola, Co-Founder and CEO, Flutterwave, will deliver the keynote address.

Speaking about the conference, CEO, NGX, Popoola noted that, “The advancement and exponential growth of technology around the world has signalled 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.”

To deliver the sessions’ opening remarks, TechNovation will feature the President, Africa Fintech Network, Dr. Segun Aina who will speak on the topic, The Future is Here! This will be followed by 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, Dr. Olufemi Oyenuga; with Director, Frontier / SSA Banks & FinTech Equity Research, Renaissance Capital, Adesoji Solanke serving as moderator.

The second session of the day will focus on the topic, Beyond Tech – Partnerships, Business Models, Innovation, Data and Regulation. Speaking on the panel are: 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.

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.

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Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA). Other trainings Iheanyi attended include: Economic/Political Risk Analysis (By Thomson Reuters Foundation); International Financial Journalism (IFJ) (By PMA Media Training, UK); Effective Business Writing Skills (By Phillips Consulting); Reporting on Corporate Governance (By International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Thomson Reuters Foundation UK); etc. In addition, he has participated in high-level economy & markets events in Dubai, South Africa, Morocco, and other African countries like Zambia, Ghana and Gambia.