AXA Mansard, a member of the AXA Group, a leader in insurance and asset management, is set to partner Techpoint Africa to organize Techpoint Build 2019.
Techpoint Build is the largest local tech conference and exhibition connecting tech lovers, start-ups, technology companies and SMEs from various industries across Nigeria and other neighbouring countries. This year’s edition will hold January 26, 2019.
This partnership is in line with AXA Mansard’s commitment to continue to lead in innovation and provide easy, convenient and effective technology-driven solutions to customers at all times. Key activities at the event will include a Pitch Storm where start-ups can present their businesses to seek funding, discussion forums and workshops on how to successfully run and sustain a business, SME training and exhibitions for businesses.
AXA Mansard’s chief digital officer, Bayo Adesanya, will be one of the speakers at the event, expected to host over 5,000 attendees, 300 start-ups and about 50 investors.
Commenting on the initiative, Adesanya, notes, “Financial institutions need to make a deliberate effort to engage the youth segment and SMEs. The way to achieve this is to ensure that their exact needs are catered for and we fit into their lifestyle by developing innovative, technology-driven tailored products.”
Technology continues to play a pivotal role in building businesses regardless of size, developing various sectors and the Nigerian economy at large. It has influenced the way we communicate, interact, work and do business and consequently has significant influence the future.
Adesanya also adds, “We recognise the far-reaching positive effects the growth of Tech SMEs will have on our economy. As a leading non-banking financial institution, our resolve to continue to partner with millennials and SMEs remains unshaken.
“We also wish all the participants of the Pitch Storm the best as they compete to win prizes that will positively impact their businesses. We look forward to a very impactful event on Saturday.”
