Interswitch Extends Sponsorship of InnovateAI Conference

This year’s event is scheduled for February 21, 2025, at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, with the theme Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalysing Cross-Sectoral Innovation and Fostering Inclusive Growth.

Organised by AI-in-Nigeria, a company focused on localising and scaling AI across Nigeria, the summit is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including AI enthusiasts, industry leaders, scholars, and innovators from Nigeria and across the world.

Intending participants have been urged to register for free at events.aiinnigeria.com/ to book a space for a transformative experience.

The conference is designed to promote knowledge sharing and showcase cutting-edge developments and will feature keynote addresses by thought leaders, who will explore strategies for scaling AI adoption across sectors such as fintech, financial services, public services, and oil and gas.

Panel discussions will examine the critical interplay between data, talent, and computing; the foundational elements for sustainable AI-driven innovation in Nigeria.

The event will also feature AI product demonstrations to highlight transformative solutions and practical applications, showcasing the potential of artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges and drive inclusive growth.

Speaking on the sponsorship, the Chief Data and AI Officer for Interswitch, Oluwadamilare Akinwunmi, said, “Interswitch is excited to sponsor the InnovateAI Conference for the second consecutive year.

“We recognise the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping Nigeria’s industries and the need for platforms like this to advance its adoption.

“Through our continued collaboration with stakeholders, we aim to spark insightful conversations, build new partnerships, and drive AI-powered solutions that will redefine the future of payments, commerce, and beyond.”