The Naija SDGs Fintech-AI Hackathon finals and conference is set to hold on 5th and 6th of December.
Themed: “From Promise to Cash”, the event will take place at Microsoft Office Garage, 24 Glover Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos, and Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel.
According to the organisers, the hackathon will unveil a new wave of innovation and also unlock and contribute to the SDGs.
The founder of NaijaHacks and AfricaHacks, Uchi Uchibeke, stressed that the hackathon participants will use advanced technology to create local value, directly contributing to the SDGs.
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He said: “Collaboration between participants and partners is vital for successful hackathons, exemplified in their partnership with the Naija SDGs AI & Fintech Hackathon.”
In executing these initiatives, Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center explained that the organization is making an important contribution to the achievement of the SDGs.
He said: “As an institution, we are keen on contributing our quota in achieving the UN SDGs through our various projects.
“In the last 2 years, the Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon has created a platform that makes an impact while achieving sustainable development goals through innovation and technology and we look to scale the impact this year”
The Executive Secretary, FC4S Lagos, Mr Emmanuel Etaderhi also noted that the Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon is a journey of innovation and impact.
He said: “With a history of nurturing Fintech talents to address the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals over the last three, years, we are now poised to redefine the future by introducing an Artificial Intelligence component.
“Our vision is to create a Fintech ecosystem that not only sustains success but also transforms the financial landscape for a greener and more equitable world”.
The hackathon which was designed to promote young talented Fintech & AI enthusiasts within the age range of 18 – 35 years.
Registration can be done at: https://apply.africahacks.com/challenge/Naija_SDGs_AI_&_Fintech_Hackathon until November 25th, 2023.
On the first day of the hackathon finals, registered participants would pitch their creative solutions to high-level judges with premium experience in the sector, and on the second day, key industry leaders and subject experts would converge to explore the digital frontier and also announce the top 3 hackathon finalists.
Both events are expected to give the opportunity to supercharge participants’ networks for career growth and success as they will feature potential mentors, connections with industry professionals, and visionary speakers.