NGX Technovation Conference

Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited is set to host the inaugural edition of its TechNovation Conference on Thursday, 30 September 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, Mr. Temi Popoola, CFA and will feature leading industry experts across the public and private sectors including the Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda; Dr. Segun Aina, President, Africa Fintech Network; and Olugbenga Agboola, Co-Founder and CEO, Flutterwave.

       

Key topics to be addressed during the conference are: The Future is Digital – Digital Transformation, New Tech and Emerging Markets; The Path to Exponential Growth – New Technology, Platforms, Emerging Markets, Data & Regulation; and Beyond Tech – Partnerships, Business Models and Innovation. Interested participants can register online at www.ngxgroup.com/ngx-tech-con.

Some of the other confirmed speakers at the event include; Iyin Aboyeji, Founder & General Partner, Future Africa; Bayo Adekanbi, Chief Transformation Officer, Data Science Nigeria; Dayo Obisan, Executive Commissioner (Operations), SEC; Abasi Ene-Obong, CEO, 54Gene; Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Interswitch; Ini Akpan, Country Manager, Opay; and Andreas Itern, Co-Founder & CEO, F10.

The advancement and exponential growth of technology around the world has signaled a new wave of opportunities for forward thinking organisations. NGX remains committed to leveraging technology to provide a broad range of services including but not limited to smart capital formation. TechNovation will, therefore, serve as a platform that can create opportunities for smart business leaders looking to tap into the next level of growth and competitive advantage.

Agenda

Time		Activity
10:00am – 10:10am		Welcome Address – New Era, New Opportunities – Temi Popoola, CFA – CEO, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX)
10:10am – 10:20am		Goodwill Message – Lamido Yuguda – DG, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
10:20am – 10:40am		Keynote Address:  Olugbenga Agboola – Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, FlutterwaveTopic: The Future is Digital – Digital Transformation, New Tech and Emerging MarketsSession’s Opening Remarks – The Future is Here!Dr. Segun Aina – President, Africa Fintech Network
10:40am – 11:10am		1st Panel SessionTopic: The Path to Exponential Growth – New Technology, Platforms, Emerging Markets, Data & RegulationPanelistsDayo Obisan – Executive Commissioner (Operations), SECAndreas Itern – CEO & Co-Founder, F10Olubayo Adekanmbi – Chief Transformation Officer, Data Science Nigeria Moderator – Akin-Olusoji Akinyele – Head, Branch Network & Government Relations, NGX Limited
11:10am – 11:20am		Questions and Answers
11:20am – 11:30am		Presentation 2: NGX Tech Stack Showcase; (Documentary Format)Topic: Technology and Resilience
11:30pm – 12.00pm		2nd Panel SessionTopic: Beyond Tech – Partnerships, Business Models and Innovation. (including Regulatory Insights)PanelistsDr. Femi Oyenuga – Chief Digital Officer,NGX LimitedIniabasi Akpan – Country Manager, Opay NigeriaAbasi Ene-Obong, PhD – Chief Executive Officer, 54GeneIyin Aboyeji – Founder & General Partner, Futures Africa Moderator – Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Success Officer, Interswitch Group
12:00pm – 12:10pm		Questions & Answers
12.10pm – 12:15pm		Closing Remarks/Vote of Thanks – Tosin Beredugo NGX
Closing/Networking