Stanbic IBTC Summit 2.0: 3,000+ Back Digitisation & AI for Climate Finance
The Stanbic IBTC Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0, held recently, attracted over 3,000 participants. The event, hosted by Stanbic IBTC Bank, emphasised the significance of digitisation and artificial intelligence in managing climate risks and driving sustainable finance solutions.
Bunmi Dayo-Olagunju, Deputy Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, kicked off the summit by stressing the importance of digitisation in climate risk management. The event showcased AI-powered climate risk tools and fostered collaboration among various stakeholders.
Segun Ajayi, Country Director of Oracle Nigeria, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in reshaping Africa's economic landscape. The summit facilitated impactful networking, live Q&A sessions, and technology demonstrations, leading to funding opportunities for startups and policy dialogues aligned with global best practices in sustainable finance.
Key stakeholders, including Prof Kemi Ogunyemi from Lagos Business School, emphasised the role of digitisation, AI, and academic-industry partnerships in driving climate-smart financial solutions. Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, highlighted the concrete value delivered to all participant categories.
The Stanbic IBTC Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0 successfully positioned Nigeria in sustainable finance innovation, as validated by Kunle Adedeji, Acting Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings. Through collective efforts and collaboration, diverse stakeholders demonstrated their potential to drive innovation in sustainable finance.
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