Landmark Event Centre,
Lagos (Main Event)
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Event Schedule – Lagos
Day 1: Tuesday, October 7
Overture & Harmonizing Foundations
Registration & Welcome: Networking Prelude
09:00
physical
Fintech Symphony Opening Performance
09:50
physical
Opening Overture: Welcome Address
10:00
– Dr Stanley Jacob, President, FintechNGR and Host, Nigeria Fintech Week
– Dr Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Vice President, FintechNGR and Chairman, Nigeria Fintech Week
Headline Sponsor Spotlights
10:40
– Callistus Obetta, Group Executive,
Technology & Services, First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Keynote & Fireside Chat
10:15
Powering a Multi-Billion-Dollar Business with Fintechs
Nigerian Top Diasporan Investor/CEO & International News Correspondent
5G, AI & Embedded Finance: Telco-Fintech Convergence in Nigeria’s Digital Future
10:50
Stack A1
- Advanced network capabilities driving next-gen services like smart payments, digital IDs, and real-time financial solutions.
- Last-mile connectivity, mobile money, and collaboration with fintechs to deepen financial access.
- Credit scoring, savings, lending, and wealth inclusion opportunities.
Compliance by Design: Embedding Regulatory Intelligence into Fintech Operations
10:50
Stack A2
- Building internal compliance frameworks from Day One
- Leveraging RegTech and automation to stay ahead of regulatory requirements
- Cross-functional collaboration between tech, legal, and ops in fintechs
- Real-world cases of compliance gaps and lessons learned
From Product-Market Fit to Profit: How Startups Can Build Real Value That Lasts
10:50
Stack A3- Startup
- Moving from MVP to a sustainable business
- Customer-centric innovation in a volatile economy
- Balancing innovation and regulation in Nigeria’s fintech space
- Common traps Nigerian fintech startups fall into post-funding.
- Managing burn rate and extending runway.
- Building resilient business models amidst economic instability
Sponsor Spotlight
11:45
physical
Fintech Symphony Games
12:00
Physical
Networking Interlude: Snack Pack
14:10
physical
Innovation Showcase I: The Crescendo
12:30
New Innovation Spotlight:
- 5 most interesting fintech rollouts in 2025 (Videos)
- 1 live demo (new product introduction)
AI in Action – Breakout Room
14:30
Stack A4 in Agric
AI for Agro-Processing and Value Chain Intelligence
Stack A5 in Transport
Use cases in mobility & transportation
Stack A6 in Health
AI Redefining Access and Affordability of Healthcare
Workshops- Breakout Room
13:00
Stack A7 – Regulatory & Policy
Stack A8 – New Industry Advocacy
Stack A9 – PAPPS (Show me the money)
The Symphony Song and Animated Puzzle of Day 1
15:30
Physical
Cyber Heist: Lunch Box
15:50
Physical
Day 2: Wednesday, October 8
Innovation Crescendo & Investment Cadenza
Morning Coffee & Musical Chairs
09:00
Physical
Entertainment Symphony
10:00
Fireside chat with a Famous actress orchestrating Nigeria’s digital future
Lifestyle Series
10:10
Stack B1 – Media & Marketing
Storytelling & Digital Culture- Influence-Led Adoption
Stack B2 – Fashion
Influence, Identity, and Income: The Fintech of Fashion Creators and Digital Tastemakers
Stack B3 – DevTribe
Software Developer’s Conference
Stack B4 – Regional Centers
Headline Sponsor Spotlights
Leading the Orchestra
11:00
Physical
Lifestyle Series
11:10
STACK B5- Hospitality
Smart Stays, Smart Pays: Fintech and the Future of Hospitality Payments
STACK B6– Religion
Digital Stewardship: Managing Religious Finances in a Cashless Economy
STACK B7 – DevTribe
Software Developer’s Conference Contd
Stack B8 – Regional Centers
Workshops
12:10
Stack B9- Economic Inclusion
STACK B10 – Cybersecurity & Risk Management
STACK B11 -DevTribe – Software Developer’s Conference
Sponsor
Spotlight
13:20
Hybrid
Talent/Youth Showcase
13:30
STACK B12: From Likes to Livelihood: Turning Digital Presence into Wealth for Nigeria’s Youth”
How young people can monetize their online presence while building long-term wealth through micro-investing, creator economy tools, and fintech-driven savings platforms.
STACK B13 – DevTribe
Software Developer’s Conference
Stack B14- Regional Centres
Networking Interlude: Snack Pack
14:20
Physical
From Idea to MVP: Rethinking Pre-Seed and Seed Funding in a Cautious Market
14:30
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What early-stage investors are looking for in 2025: traction, teams, or tech?
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How to bootstrap creatively and build investor-ready MVPs
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Alternative funding: grants, angel syndicates, accelerators, and founder networks