Interswitch Renews Headline Sponsorship of Inspire Africa Conference

 Interswitch Renews Headline Sponsorship of Inspire Africa Conference

....Interswitch Group, Africa’s integrated payments and commerce company, has renewed its headline sponsorship of the Inspire Africa Conference, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing Africa’s next generation of product builders, innovators and entrepreneurs.

The partnership marks the third edition of the conference supported by Interswitch and extends a collaboration that began in 2023.

The 2026 edition of the Inspire Africa Conference, themed “From Problems to Products,” is scheduled to take place from October 14 to 15 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The conference will focus on how innovators and product teams can identify real-world challenges and transform them into relevant, scalable and sustainable products capable of delivering meaningful impact across African markets.

Over the past three editions, Interswitch product teams and professionals from related fields have participated actively in the conference through knowledge sharing, industry networking, thought leadership and engagement with stakeholders across Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem.

Speaking on the renewed partnership, Tomi Ogunlesi, Divisional Head, Brands & Communications, Interswitch Group, said the company believes Africa’s biggest opportunities can be unlocked by developing products that address the continent’s unique challenges.

According to Ogunlesi, the company’s partnership with the conference has provided an avenue for its professionals to learn from and engage with other innovators while contributing to conversations shaping the future of products and technology in Africa.

She said, “At Interswitch, we believe that some of Africa’s most important opportunities lie in our ability to identify the problems around us and build products that solve them in ways that are relevant, scalable and sustainable.

“Our partnership with the Inspire Africa Conference over the years has provided a valuable platform for our people to learn, connect with other innovators and contribute to conversations shaping the future of products and technology in Africa.

“We are pleased to return for a third edition and to continue supporting a community that is committed to moving from ideas to solutions and, ultimately, to impact.”

Also speaking, Christian Idiodi, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group and Co-Founder of the Inspire Africa Conference, said the conference theme reflects the need for Africa’s product community to become more effective at identifying significant problems and developing solutions suited to local markets.

Idiodi said Interswitch’s continued support demonstrates a shared commitment to providing Africa’s builders with platforms where they can acquire knowledge, connect with peers and develop the confidence required to build impactful products.

“From Problems to Products is not just a theme. It is the work Africa’s product community must get better at: finding the problems that matter and building products that truly work for our markets,” he said.

“Interswitch has been a consistent partner in this mission, and their continued support reflects a shared belief that Africa’s builders need platforms to learn, connect, and build with confidence.

“We are grateful to have Interswitch return as headline sponsor and contribute actively to the conversations and experiences shaping this year’s conference.”

As part of its participation, Interswitch will contribute to several key programmes at the conference, including leading conversations on a select panel and steering the product narrative on its dedicated stage at the Founder’s Track on Thursday, October 15.

The company will also host an interactive exhibition where participants will have the opportunity to engage with Interswitch and gain insights into emerging product trends and innovations from the company.

The two-day conference is expected to attract founders, product professionals, innovators, business leaders and other stakeholders within Africa’s technology and business ecosystem.

Through its continued participation, Interswitch is positioning the partnership as part of its broader commitment to supporting platforms that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and the development of scalable solutions designed to address the needs of African markets.

More information about the conference including tickets can be found here: inspireafricaconference.com