Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026

Zenith Bank Plc held the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, ‘Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026: Future Forward 6.0’, on November 5, 2026. Held virtually to accommodate global participation, the fair focused on the theme ‘AI: Embrace or Extinct’, examining the influence of artificial intelligence on business, innovation, and the future of work.

The event attracted over 3,000 submissions from developers, entrepreneurs, and students. Following the competitions, the bank distributed ₦190 million to 13 winners across three distinct categories.

In the Hackathon, Team Solo secured the top prize of ₦35 million, followed by 10x Brains with ₦20 million and Rumour Hunters with ₦15 million. The Startup Pitch Competition was won by Cutstruct Technology Limited, which received ₦35 million for its LiveVend platform. Other startup winners included Sproutly, PharmaRun, AUI BRAND, and ProDevs.

The newly introduced Future Innovators Challenge, which focused on secondary school students, saw Caleb British International School take first place with ₦5 million for its ReLearn platform. Queen of the Rosary College and Regina Pacis International School secured second and third place, respectively. Winners are scheduled to participate in a six-week mentorship and incubation programme.