Interswitch Unveils Future of Digital Payments at 3-Day Innovation Product Demo Event

Interswitch Unveils Future of Digital Payments at 3-Day Innovation Product Demo Event

Lagos, Nigeria – February 3, 2026 — Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has concluded its maiden Innovation Product Demo Day, a three-day showcase designed to accelerate fintech innovation and spotlight next-generation digital payment solutions shaping Africa’s evolving digital economy.

The inaugural event, held from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab Co-Working Space in Lagos, brought together product managers, software engineers, developers, and student innovators from across the Interswitch ecosystem. The initiative served as a collaborative platform to present ideas, experiments, and early-stage solutions poised to drive the company’s next phase of growth.

More than a product exhibition, the Product Demo Day offered a live insight into Interswitch’s innovation process—anchored on structured experimentation, rapid prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. Over the three days, teams unveiled working prototypes, enhanced product features, and emerging concepts, while engaging in open conversations focused on integration opportunities and customer-centric problem-solving.

Speaking on the importance of the initiative, Adaobi Igwe-Okerekeocha, Chief Innovation Officer at Interswitch, described the Demo Day as a critical driver of internal capability and industry relevance.

“The Interswitch Product Demo Day is more than a showcase. It’s a space where our teams can test ideas, learn from one another, and see the real-world impact of their work. It strengthens collaboration, builds technical capability, and inspires both our people and the wider tech community to keep shaping the future of technology,” she said.

The event also featured presentations from student innovators of Landmark University and Redeemer’s University, who showcased solutions developed through the Interswitch Discovery Series—a talent development initiative aimed at equipping young Africans with future-ready technical skills. Their participation highlighted Interswitch’s sustained investment in nurturing innovation talent and strengthening Africa’s fintech pipeline.

Each demo session encouraged interactive engagement, with participants offering feedback, posing critical questions, and exploring how showcased solutions could be refined, scaled, and commercialised. This collaborative approach reinforced Interswitch’s philosophy of innovation as a continuous, execution-driven process focused on measurable impact.

The successful hosting of the Interswitch Product Demo Day 2026 further underscores the company’s commitment to innovation as a strategic growth lever. By fostering collaboration across teams and product lines, Interswitch continues to break down silos and unlock value from its deep pool of technical expertise.

As digital payments and financial infrastructure continue to evolve across Africa, Interswitch says it is preparing to introduce a robust pipeline of new products aimed at redefining digital experiences, raising industry standards, and reinforcing its leadership in Africa’s technology ecosystem.