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Zenith Bank to host 6th annual Tech Fair virtually with AI focus
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, ‘Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026: Future Forward 6.0’, scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026. Under the theme ‘AI: Embrace or Extinct’, the event will focus on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and its impact on businesses, innovation, and the future of work.
For the first time since its inception, the fair will be held virtually, allowing technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to participate from Nigeria and beyond without geographical barriers. The initiative, conceived by the bank’s founder Jim Ovia, aims to empower young Nigerians and support the growth of the nation’s digital economy by nurturing inventors capable of developing globally relevant solutions.
The event provides a platform for innovators to compete for prize funding and mentorship. Previous winners include JumpnPass, which developed a retail self-checkout solution, and CreditChek, which utilizes AI and open banking for credit verification. Recent 2025 winners include TrustLoop for digital identity verification and Cubbes Technologies for an AI-powered EdTech platform.
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CreditChek · Cubbes Technologies · Jim Ovia · JumpnPass · Nigeria · TrustLoop · Zenith Bank Plc
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The event will be held virtually for the first time. glamtush.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] TrustLoop won the 2025 hackathon for a digital identity verification solution. glamtush.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jim Ovia conceived the Tech Fair initiative. glamtush.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zenith Bank Plc will host the sixth edition of its Tech Fair on November 5, 2026. glamtush.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cubbes Technologies won the 2025 startup pitch competition. glamtush.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The theme of the 2026 Tech Fair is “AI: Embrace or Extinct.” glamtush.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · www.premiumtimesng.com