Interswitch has officially launched the fifth edition of its flagship industry engagement series, TechConnect 5.0, with a high-powered opening in Enugu aimed at deepening conversations around the future of Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem.
The event, held at the Best Western Hotel Enugu, brought together industry leaders, regulators, fintech innovators, and business stakeholders to explore how innovation, collaboration, and compliance can accelerate growth and inclusion in the digital payments landscape.
With the theme “United Frontiers: Growth Powered by Innovation, Collaboration and Compliance,” the Enugu edition featured strategic sessions, live product showcases, and expert-led discussions designed to equip participants with practical insights for scaling operations and strengthening Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem.
A major highlight of the event was a panel session on “Scaling Digital Payments: Tackling Infrastructure, Financial Proficiency, and Fraud for Inclusive Growth.”
The panelists dissected pressing challenges including infrastructure gaps, inadequate financial literacy, and increasing fraud incidents. They emphasized that building shared infrastructure, improving consumer education, and strengthening collaboration are key to sustaining trust in digital transactions.
Another thought-provoking moment came during a fireside chat themed “Collaboration as a Growth Multiplier: Unlocking Potentials Through Digitised Payments.” Industry experts discussed how stronger partnerships among banks, fintech firms, regulators, and merchants can drive innovation, expand market reach, and deepen financial inclusion.
Reaffirming Interswitch’s commitment to driving transformation in Africa’s payment ecosystem, Akeem Lawal, Managing Director, Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch PurePay), said:
“TechConnect 5.0 provides a vital platform for engaging with industry stakeholders, co-creating solutions, and addressing the real challenges that define our industry. The conversations here in Enugu have reinforced the importance of innovation, collaboration and compliance in building a more inclusive and resilient payments ecosystem.”
Participants were also treated to hands-on demonstrations of Interswitch’s latest product innovations, highlighting how its solutions are boosting operational efficiency, transparency, and business growth across the country.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the financial technology landscape, Interswitch presented awards to select partners and industry players driving digital transformation and innovation.
The Enugu event marks the first stop of the TechConnect 5.0 tour. The next leg will hold in Abuja on October 14 at the Wells Carlton Hotel, followed by a grand finale in Lagos on November 11, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Victoria Island.
With this year’s edition already making waves, Interswitch is reaffirming its position as a key enabler of Africa’s digital transformation, advancing financial inclusion, and championing a more connected and collaborative future for the payments industry.
