The Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc, Segun Agbaje
has been announced as speaker for Social Media Week Lagos event
#YTech100, an annual cocktail and networking event honouring the
brightest and best in Nigeria’s technology eco-system.
Described by the Chairperson of #SMWLagos as “one of the programme’s
biggest events”, this year’s edition will take place on Thursday, 25
February, 2016, at the Experience Stage, Landmark Event Centre, Victoria
Island, Lagos.
“It is imperative that the Nigerian tech market leverage opportunities for
true local success and global competitiveness,” said Mr. Agbaje. “We are
happy to partner with YNaija.com in creating a platform to showcase and
honour some of Nigeria’s brightest innovators. Our sponsorship affirms our
ardent belief in the immense potential of the Nigerian youth as a panacea
for economic development”. He further stated that the theme of this year’s
event resonates with the trajectory of the Bank in emerging from a leading
financial institution in Nigeria to a globally renowned African brand
committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers.
Themed, ‘Globalisation: Local Champions to Unicorns’, the event will also
feature high-profile business leaders.
“It’s such an honour to have GTBank’s MD as keynote speaker at the
#YTech100. Participants will have a rare opportunity to interface with,
and learn from the driving force behind an institution that continues to
innovate and push the boundaries of technology in delivering best in
class services,” said Isime Esene, Managing Editor, YNaija.com.
The event will be streamed online, with an integrated online audience,
and a robust interactive session.
The event is presented by leading youth media company, Y!/YNaija.com. The
company is part of the RED brand, the media group to reach and inspire
the largest number of Africa’s youth at any time.
Registration for the event is ongoing at
http://socialmediaweek.org/