Interswitch TechConnect 6.0 Unfolds Next Phase of Digital Payments Transformation
Tony Icheku in Owerri Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has flagged-off the sixth edition of its flagship industry engagement series, TechConnect 6.0, in Owerri,
Interswitch, Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, launched the sixth installment of its TechConnect industry series in Owerri, Imo State's capital. Government, finance, technology, and business leaders convened at the Protea Hotel to examine adaptive financial infrastructure for a rapidly evolving market.
Held under the banner "Built for What's Next: Designing Adaptive Financial Infrastructure for a Dynamic Market," discussions centered on the necessity of financial and digital systems that could adapt to shifting customer demands, emerging technologies, business models, and the broader digital economy requirements. This was the inaugural stop of TechConnect 6.0's nationwide tour, with future editions planned for Abuja, Ibadan, and Lagos.
The event continued to unite stakeholders from financial services, technology, government, and business to deliberate on the infrastructure, innovation, and cooperation necessary for supporting a transforming digital economy. During a keynote speech, Mr. Justice R. Okoye, FCA, ACTI, executive chairman of Imo State Internal Revenue Service, underscored the importance of interconnected and adaptive infrastructure in fortifying institutions, enhancing service delivery, and broadening economic involvement.
Interswitch's Vice President for Business Innovation and Growth, Tyoyila Aga, remarked that as financial infrastructure advances, companies have a chance to architect this transformation deliberately, possessing the resilience to endure disruption, adaptability, security to earn trust, and inclusivity to enable broader economic participation.
The panel discussion, titled "Building a Digital Economy: The Role of Government, Industry, and Talent in Shaping the Future," delved into the interdependent roles of government, industry, and human capital in steering the pace and sustainability of digital change. Speakers emphasized the significance of supportive policies, private-sector creativity, and the cultivation of digital competencies in establishing an ecosystem capable of responding to emerging opportunities.
A fireside chat, "Driving Digital Transformation Through Public-Private Partnerships," explored the collaborative potential between government, financial institutions, technology providers, and businesses in creating more interconnected and enduring digital solutions. The conversation also highlighted that achieving sustainable digital transformation requires more than mere technological investment, stressing the importance of robust institutional structures, collaboration across the ecosystem, skilled personnel, dependable systems, and a clear concentration on the needs of businesses and citizens.
In addition to panel discussions, Interswitch showcased its range of enterprise payment and digital commerce solutions, enabling live demonstrations that illustrated how technology and infrastructure could facilitate transaction processing, optimize operations, and deliver more seamless payment experiences across both physical and digital channels.
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