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Strengthening Collaboration through the Interswitch TechConnect Platform
Raheem Akingbolu
When Interswitch launched the TechConnect initiative, the goal was clear – to create a platform where industry players could gather to exchange insights, explore emerging technologies, and navigate the shifts shaping Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Over the years, TechConnect has grown into one of the most consistent and impactful engagement forums for leaders across commercial banks, microfinance institutions, fintechs, and other financial services sectors.
Its purpose has remained steady, to strengthen understanding across the industry, expand access to innovation, and encourage collective thinking around the future of digital financial services.
In the last two years, these series have taken a broader role in shaping stakeholder engagement and enhancing the enterprise brand narrative. According to Ogechi Okwechime, Divisional Head, Growth Marketing (Enterprise), Marketing & Corporate Communications, TechConnect has grown into a powerful platform shaping industry dialogue and direction.
TechConnect 4.0, themed “Unlocking Opportunities Through Technology and Innovation,” marked a significant shift. The series expanded into a full national roadshow, engaging audiences across Lagos, Enugu, Asaba, Ibadan, and Abuja. This multi-city approach ensured that conversations about innovation were not concentrated only in major commercial centres but extended to regions with distinct market realities and opportunities.
The edition focused on how organisations could leverage technology to improve customer experience, streamline operations, and build more resilient business models. Through panel sessions, demonstrations, and collaborative discussions, participants explored practical pathways for unlocking growth in a rapidly digitising economy.
Building on that foundation, TechConnect 5.0 further evolved the conversation similarly across major cities and themed “United Frontiers: Growth Powered by Innovation, Collaboration and Compliance,” the 2025 series reflected the growing need for alignment across the ecosystem. With regulatory expectations rising and digital adoption accelerating, the focus shifted to how industry players can innovate responsibly while strengthening governance and collaboration.
The sessions were curated to reflect regional priorities — from emerging opportunities in the South-East, to regulatory clarity and national policy direction in Abuja, to scaling innovation and advancing partnerships in Lagos. Each city provided a unique context for industry-wide reflection and forward planning.
According to Ogechi Okwechime, the essence of TechConnect remains rooted in fostering meaningful engagement across the ecosystem.
“TechConnect is about building bridges between ideas, institutions, technologies, and people. Each edition reinforces the importance of collaboration in shaping an inclusive and resilient financial services landscape. The conversations and partnerships sparked on this platform are driving real change within fintech and beyond. Looking ahead, TechConnect will remain a vital touchpoint for navigating emerging trends, strengthening compliance, and unlocking new opportunities for the industry.”
Under her coordination, the initiative has continued to sharpen its focus, enhance participant experience, and broaden its appeal among decision-makers. The platform has grown from a corporate event to a recognised industry forum — one that brings together diverse viewpoints and promotes shared learning.
Today, TechConnect serves as a space where stakeholders can collectively examine emerging trends, discuss regulatory expectations, and chart pathways for sustainable digital growth. As the financial services industry continues to transform, the series remains a valuable touchpoint for organisations seeking clarity, connection, and strategic direction.
The ongoing evolution of TechConnect reflects Interswitch’s commitment not only to technological development, but also to strengthening the dialogue and collaboration necessary to unlock the full value of innovation across Africa’s digital economy.
