This prestigious event, organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is scheduled to take place on October 5th and 6th at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

The IFIC, a significant gathering of thought leaders, financial services providers, regulators, development partners, and other financial inclusion stakeholders, aims to deliberate on contemporary developments, address challenges, and propose solutions to foster a more inclusive financial system.

Themed ‘Financial Inclusion for All: Global Insights for Local Impact’, the conference underscores the CBN’s dedication to extending financial services and opportunities to underserved or excluded individuals within the formal financial system.

Interswitch’s sponsorship of the conference reflects its unwavering commitment to promoting financial inclusion and sustainable economic development.

Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch expressed the company’s mission to make digital payments and financial services accessible to all.

He stated,

“At Interswitch, we are driven by a mission to make digital payments and financial services accessible to everyone. The CBN’s International Financial Inclusion Conference aligns perfectly with our vision, and we are delighted to be a part of this global conversation. As a pioneering supporter and enabler of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, we are indeed pleased to sponsor the International Financial Inclusion Conference and look forward to engaging with other stakeholders and exploring innovative solutions that will move us closer to achieving universal financial inclusion.”

The event promises a diverse range of activities, including networking sessions, exhibitions showcasing groundbreaking financial inclusion solutions, the prestigious Financial Inclusion Awards, and stimulating panel discussions featuring industry experts such as Titilola Shogaolu, Managing Director of Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services (IFIS) who will be on one of the panels to discuss ‘Fintech -Enabled Financial Inclusion: Last Mile Solutions’.

Interswitch remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing financial services and advancing financial inclusion through groundbreaking digital solutions and products and continued collaboration with esteemed industry leaders such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria and partner agencies within the National Financial Inclusion Governance Committees, IFIC 2023 is an engagement platform for global thought leaders, regulators, and other stakeholders to discuss and collaborate on contemporary strategies for accelerating financial inclusion in the African continent and globally. Keynote speakers include Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia; Dr. Alfred Hannig, Executive Director, Alliance for Financial Inclusion; and Dr. Reza Baqir, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

Key topics to be explored include fintech-driven last mile solutions, leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, inclusive product innovation (non-interest finance), leveraging payment systems to scale financial inclusion in excluded segments – women, rural, youth and MSMEs, Consumer protection, fraud and data privacy, etc.

Other highlights include, Innovation Labs, Financial Inclusion Awards and other side events, with opportunities to showcase Nigeria as an investment destination to support economic development within Nigeria and the sub-region.

The maiden edition of the IFIC which held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, in 2022 was well attended by senior government officials from within and outside the country. Former President  Mohammadu Buhari, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, selected Honourable Ministers of the  Federal Republic of Nigeria and other influential persons in the global financial inclusion ecosystem were in attendance. Over 5,000 participants were drawn from 78 countries and feedback on the event was overwhelmingly positive, with the 2023 edition much anticipated.

Overall, #IFIC2023 promises to be an insightful and engaging platform for networking with a vibrant and globally diverse Whova community and an eclectic mix of offerings to enrich participants’ in-person and/or virtual experience.

To attend #IFIC2023, register here.