KPMG

An audit, tax and advisory service provider, KPMG International, on Saturday said that more than a thousand business executives and participants across various sectors had registered for its forthcoming 2022 KPMG Africa Digital Summit.

A statement by Ms Hellen Onokpite, Event Coordinator, KPMG Events And Special Projects in Lagos, said the participants included executives in fast-moving consumer goods, telecommunications, media and technology.

She said further that participants from financial services, oil and gas, government institutions, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders with keen interest in digital innovation would also be present at the summit.

According to her, the summit will provide a forum for discussion on the application of cutting-edge digital solutions to commercial, economic and social concerns.

“The annual flagship event will showcase global digital trends that industry leaders can leverage to accelerate digital transformation agenda.

“The adoption of digital transformation is necessary for organisations to remain successful in the present society,” she stated.

The statement revealed that the theme of this year’s summit, which will be hosted hybrid across the continent, is: “Sustainable Growth through Digital”, adding that it would be directed towards three focal areas as Resilience, Sustainability and Innovation.

“The summit provides a forum for discussion on the application of cutting-edge digital solutions to commercial, economic and social concerns, involving among others, growth, financial inclusion, innovation, supply chain, route to market, and operational efficiency.

“The key topics include Bridging the Digital Skills Gap; Exploring the Metaverse; Leveraging APIs for Business Expansion; Open Banking and Open Finance; Transforming Industry through ESG Tech; Digital Trust and other relevant topics,” it said.

Ms Nancy Mosa, Partner And Head, Digital Transformation, KPMG East Africa, said the summit was one of many strategic programmes designed to position the organisation as a leading professional services provider delivering excellent digital transformation and innovation solutions.

Mr Sharmlin Moodley, Partner, Digital Transformation, KPMG South Africa, said he realised how adopting digital transformation was crucial for successful organisations, having led the firm’s Information Technology Asset Management team in Africa.

Mr Boye Ademola, Partner And Head, Digital Transformation, KPMG Africa, expressed optimism for a highly engaging digital event where attendees should expect to network and gain invaluable insights from distinguished speakers and panelists from all over the world.

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