Zenith Bank Plc will hold the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair under the theme, “AI: Embrace or Extinct”, on November 5, 2026.
Conceived by Zenith Bank Founder, Jim Ovia, the bank said the initiative reflects Ovia’s vision of empowering young Nigerians through technology and nurturing inventors capable of developing solutions with global relevance.
It noted that the initiative also reinforces the bank’s commitment to digital advancement and the growth of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
The bank, in a statement on Tuesday, said the Tech Fair will be held virtually for the first time, thereby opening participation to a wider audience across Nigeria and beyond.
Zenith Bank stated that this year’s theme explores the growing influence of AI and challenges individuals and organisations to consider howbest to harness its potential in an increasingly technology-driven world.
It added that 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.
According to the bank, the Tech Fair will be accessible via Zoom, Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
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The bank noted: “Through millions in prize funding and mentorship, the Tech Fair continues to support promising innovators in developing practical solutions to real-world challenges.
“Be part of the future of technology. Register now at www.zenithbank.com/techfair and experience the possibilities of AI at Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026.”
The impact of the Tech Fair, the bank said, 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.
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