Interswitch Hosts TechConnect 6.0 to Boost Financial Inclusion

Stakeholders from government, financial services, and technology sectors convened in Ibadan, Oyo State, for TechConnect 6.0, an event organized by digital payments company Interswitch. The theme of the event was “Built for What’s Next: Designing Adaptive Financial Infrastructure for a Dynamic Market.” Participants from both public and private sectors examined how technology, shared infrastructure, and collaboration could enhance businesses and broaden economic participation.

Temi Kolawole, Managing Director of Ilorin Innovation Hub, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the necessity for infrastructure and solutions that foster innovation, business growth, and sustainable economic development. Tyoyila Aga, Vice President of Business Innovation and Growth at Interswitch, stated that businesses require more than just new technologies to effectively meet evolving customer expectations and market demands.

The discussions highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration in transforming technological innovations into practical solutions that address real business and societal needs.