BFSI IT Summit
Shaping the Future of Digital Finance in Nigeria
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ABOUT BFSI IT SUMMIT 2025
The Nigerian BFSI sector is experiencing significant transformation, fuelled by digital innovation and the changing dynamics of the business landscape. The Inaugural Edition of the BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit is part of a global series of events that has captivated audiences in over 6 countries across multiple continents over the years. This exclusive in- person event will bring together over 200 of the country’s top technology and innovation leaders from the banking and financial services industry.
With the theme “Shaping the Future of Digital Finance in Nigeria,” the summit offers a unique platform for CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and digital transformation pioneers to explore the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.
Discussions will focus on key topics including digital banking, financial inclusion, change management, and data privacy, aiming to foster innovative solutions that contribute to a diverse, efficient, and secure financial landscape in Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s BFSI Market
US$25.61bn
Net Interest Income in Nigeria’s banking market projected for 2025
$68.34bn
Total transaction value in Nigeria’s digital payments market expected by 2025
70%
Year-over-year growth in Nigeria’s fintech industry last year
US$1.62bn
Projected size of Nigeria’s BNPL payment market in 2025, with 13.8% annual growth
SPEAKERS 2025
Oluleke Olatunji
Chief Information Security OfficerFSDH Merchant Bank
Harrison, Nnaji
Group CISOFirstBank Group
Series SPEAKERS
Luyanda Ndlovu
Chief Information OfficerDepartment Of Communications and Digital Technologies
Republic of South Africa
Khetha Cele
Group Chief Information OfficerIDFC
Ravikumaran Masla Govender
Group Digital and Technology OfficerMomentum Group Limited
Mandi Scott
Chief Information OfficerDigital and e-Commerce Group
Personal and Private Bank
Standard Bank Group
Dido WaKalonji
Chief Information OfficerFirst National Bank
Kholeka Tsotsotso
Chief Information OfficerDevelopment Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Shoaib Nathie
Chief Information OfficerCIB - South Africa
Qiniso Mthembu
Group Chief Risk OfficerJSE
Leonie vanPletzen
Chief Executive OfficerMicroFinance South Africa
Shivan Mansingh
Group Chief Financial Officer & Managing DirectorMetrofile
Kumaran Selvarajalu
Head PaymentsBanking Association South Africa
Mpumelelo Dlamini
Business Information Security OfficerNedbank
Mandisa ThekoKhitsane
Head of Alternative Customer SolutionSanlam
Nirshan Harryparshad
Head of Technology: Liquidity and InvestRand Merchant Bank
Justin Pearse
Business Optimisation LeadThe Purple Group
Why Attend ?
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in BFSI Sector
Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
Maximized ROI
The BFSI IT Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.Featured Discussions
The Future of Banking in Nigeria: How Technology is Shaping Financial Services and Driving Inclusion
- Introduction to the evolving landscape of banking in Nigeria.
- The role of technology in providing access to financial services for underserved populations.
- How mobile banking, digital wallets, and e-banking are increasing accessibility.
- The impact of improved internet connectivity and smartphone penetration on financial inclusion.
- Looking ahead: The future of banking as we move towards a cashless society
- Understanding threats and trends helps stay ahead of cybersecurity risks.
- Treating cybersecurity as an investment ensures proactive, long-term protection.
- Integrating security into IT strategy aligns security with overall goals.
- Prioritizing communication and trust builds strong collaboration between CIOs and CISOs.
- Leading by example on cyber hygiene sets organizational security standards.
- Promoting sustainable practices in Nigeria BFSI.
- Overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities for sustainable digital change.
- Building a holistic approach to drive sustainable growth through digital innovations.
- Ensuring effective norms and regulations to facilitate inclusive access to digital technologies in the financial landscape.
- Empowering personalized solutions for seamless integration to revamp omnichannel experiences
- How scalable model development can build efficient AI-powered decisionmaking and facilitate continuous improvement
- Developing a robust core technology framework with effective data management for AI integration and modern API architecture
- Revolutionizing the organization’s operating model for agility, breaking functional silos, and fostering collaboration
- Achieving AI-first transformation: A comprehensive transformation roadmap involving business, tech, and analytics units
- Defining Open Banking: What it is and why it matters.
- The power of data-sharing: How banks, fintech companies, and third-party developers can collaborate for better customer experiences.
- Creating an interconnected ecosystem that allows for greater innovation and competition.
- The regulatory framework supporting Open Banking in Nigeria and beyond.
- The opportunities for driving personalized financial products and services.
- How can financial institutions stay ahead of evolving fraud threats?
- Effective strategies to safeguard financial institutions against rising threats.
- Navigating emerging threats and strengthening resilience in the digital era.
- How artificial intelligence enhances protection while introducing new risks.
- Leveraging AI and big data for more effective anti-money laundering
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WHO WILL YOU MEET ?
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of IT
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Digital Solutions
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads Digital Transformation
- Head of IT Infrastructure
- Heads of Information security
- Head of IT Operations
- Digital Advisors- Government
- Head of Analytics / AI
Partners 2025
Diamond Partner
Media Partners
Series Partners
Testimonials
I enjoyed the event and found the delegate profiles and presentations very informative. I had productive conversations with potential customers and prospects, and I believe we will generate a decent list of leads for our company. The venue, food, and crowd were all excellent, and I had many interesting conversations and gained a lot of knowledge. We will definitely consider sponsoring DTS in the future.
I had really good conversations today with the number of delegates coming from the region and other places. Quite likely we we will consider it for the next year or your next city. The overall conversations were really good probably some of the really interesting conversations in change management and practical side of it and were really interesting.
I would rate the overall event a 9 out of 10 because it was very strategic and focused, with a mix of decision makers and influencers in attendance. We expect to have a good number of conversions with the enterprise accounts we met, and we are looking forward to working with Exito again in the future. There is a great scope for collaboration and we appreciate the opportunity to participate in this event.
I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.
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