Caption: Mr. Jim Ovia, Founder, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Group Chief Executive, and management of Zenith Bank Plc, among others at 2025 Tech Fair .
The management of Zenith Bank Plc will on Thursday, November 5, 2026, host the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026: Future Forward 6.0, under the theme, “AI: Embrace or Extinct.”
The group in a statement on Tuesday said the annual Tech Fair has over the years evolved into a platform for connecting ideas, talent and opportunities, bringing together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and young innovators to explore emerging technologies, showcase solutions and examine the future of the digital economy.
The initiative, it added, reflects his vision of empowering young Nigerians through technology and nurturing inventors capable of developing solutions with global relevance. It also reinforces Zenith Bank’s commitment to digital advancement and the growth of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
“The impact of the Tech Fair is evident in the solutions emerging from its competitions. Previous winners include JumpnPass, which developed a self-checkout solution for retail, and CreditChek, which uses artificial intelligence and open banking to streamline credit verification. At the 2025 edition, TrustLoop won the hackathon for its digital identity verification solution, while Cubbes Technologies won the startup pitch competition with its AI-powered EdTech learning platform. Through millions in prize funding and mentorship, the Tech Fair continues to support promising innovators in developing practical solutions to real-world challenges,” the statement added.
For the first time, the Tech Fair will however hold virtually, opening participation to a wider borderless audience across Nigeria and beyond. This year’s theme explores the growing influence of AI and challenges individuals and organisations to consider how best to harness its potential in an increasingly technology-driven world. The event will offer participants an opportunity to discover emerging innovations, gain fresh insights and engage with ideas shaping the future of work and business.
