9th Annual Africa Pension Funds & Alternative Investments Conference

EMPOWERING AFRICA’S INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

2026

11-12 February

Mauritius

ATTENDEES

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SPEAKERS

PENSION FUNDS

COUNTRIES

AME Trade is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Africa Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Summit

Now in its 9th edition, Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa (PI Africa) is a leading platform for institutional investors across the continent. Traditionally hosted in Mauritius, the event brings together pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, banks, asset managers, regulators, and development finance institutions for high-level dialogue on alternative investments.

As Africa’s pension sector undergoes a strategic shift, PI Africa 2026 will address key priorities—optimising returns, supporting local development, navigating regulatory change, and building resilient, future-ready portfolios.

Join industry leaders in shaping long-term, sustainable investment strategies that deliver real value to members and communities across Africa.

What’s New at PI Africa 2026

Deeper Discussions: Expanded panel formats for richer insights, expert analysis, and extended audience Q&A.
Asset Class Spotlights: New sessions dedicated to infrastructure, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and trade finance.
Broader African Perspectives: More representation from pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset owners across the continent.
Enhanced Networking: Streamlined one-on-one meeting opportunities via our upgraded PI Africa event app.
Global Outlook: Participation from leading international fund managers and institutional investors, offering valuable cross-border perspectives.

Past Speakers

Prakesh Seewoosunkur

Officer in Charge

Financial Services Commission

Thomas Mketelwa

Principal Executive Officer

KZN Municipal Pension Fund

Vinay Guddye

Director of Financial Services

EDB

Yusuf Paruk

CEO and Co-Founder

Insite Towers

Mohammed Abdul-Razaq

Senior Vice President Financial Advisory

Head of Capital Mobilization and Partnerships, AFC

Marc Lasserre

Managing Partner

S.O. Capital Advice

Faraz Rojid

Chief Executive Officer

Mauritius Finance

Vimbina Rahaingonjatovo

Director General

CNaPS Madagascar

Adam Usman Sulley

DDG Operations and Benefits

SSNIT Ghana

Simba Chinyemba

Chief Investment Officer

Mutapa Investment Fund Zimbabwe

Selim Basak

Partner, Head of Origination

Gemcorp Capital

Ria Papier

Client Director

Old Mutual Private Equity

Rivhatshinyi Mandavha

Senior Investment Manager

Norfund

Denis Charles Kouassi

Director General

Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning Mauritius

Hon. Jyoti Jeetun

Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning

Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning Mauritius

Prof. Nazifi Abdullahi Darma

Commission, Internal Services

ECOWAS Commission and Chairman of the Board of the ECOWAS Joint Staff Pension Fund

Armando Manuel

Chairman of the Board of Directors

FSDEA

Brian Karidza

Head of Actuarial & Benefits Administration

GEPF South Africa

Bilal Adam

CEO

Stewards Investment Capital

Christine Maina

Chief Executive Officer

East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA)

Masotja Vilakati

CEO

PSPF Eswatini

Mr Shaz Langha

Vice President

Newmarket Capital

Kundayi Munzara

Director

Portfolio Manager, Sesfikile Capital, South Africa

Diana Muriuki-Maina

Chief Executive Officer

ICIFA

Mr Aziz Mebarek

Co-Founder

Africinvest

Shaun Quin

President

FAVO Capital, USA

Omolola Oloworaran

Director General

PENCOM, Nigeria

Amos Ndung’u

General Manager, Investment

Kenya Power Pension Fund

Tendai Matika

Head of Africa, Responsible Investment Ecosystems

UNPRI

Mike Adsetts

Chief Investment Officer

Momentum Investments

Emmanuel Anesu Fundira

Board Chairman

National Social Security Authority (NSSA), Zimbabwe

Samira Mensah

Managing Director Research & Analytics Africa

S&P Global

Leslie Ndawana

Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer

National Fund for Municipal Workers (NFMW)

The Honourable Soomilduth (Sunil) Bholah

Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance

Government of Mauritius

H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould TAH

President

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)

Admassu Tadesse

Group President and Managing Director

TDB Group

Edwin Kiprono Ruttoh

CEO & Trust Secretary

Kenya Power Pension Fund

Ron Mincy

Senior Investor and Head of Africa for the Climate Finance Partnership

BlackRock Climate Infrastructure Group

Mweemba Valarie Mwinga

Chief Investment Officer

African Life Financial Services Zambia Limited

Dénis C Kouassi

Director General

Caisse Nationale De Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS)

Marilyn Watson

Head of Global and Chief Investment Strategist for Fundamental Fixed Income

BlackRock

Cacious Siboleka

Manager Investment Services

GIPF Namibia

Dave Uduanu

CEO

Access Pensions in Nigeria

Mary Kamari

Group Executive Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations

TDB

Umulinga Karangwa

Equity Investment Manager, Co-Lead Asset Management

TDB

Ms Keitumetse (Kitty) Thema

Institutional Client Services

Allan Gray

Harvesh Seegolam

Governor

Bank of Mauritius

Davis Laporte

Chief Investment Officer

Seychelles Pension Fund

Randhir Mannick

Chief Investment Officer

African Alliance

Gerald Gondo

Executive Director

RisCura

Previous Sponsors

Main Event Objectives

Promote Strategic Alignment Across Stakeholders

Facilitate dialogue among pension funds, asset managers, regulators, and policymakers to align around unified strategies that support alternative investments and long-term growth.

Enhance Risk Management Capabilities

Support institutional investors in strengthening internal risk frameworks to navigate an increasingly complex and volatile investment environment.

Encourage Innovation and Collaborative Investment Models

Foster partnerships and shared approaches among asset owners to build resilient portfolios that can withstand market disruptions and support economic development.

Advance Impact and Outcome-Based Investing

Equip investors with tools and strategies to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their portfolios, with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Position Pension and Sovereign Funds as Catalysts in Private Markets

Explore ways in which long-term capital from PFs and SWFs can unlock growth in private equity, venture capital, and emerging asset classes across Africa.

Build Trustee Capacity and Investment Knowledge

Empower trustees with the insights and training needed to make informed decisions on alternative investments and strengthen fund governance.

Promote Infrastructure as a Long-Term Investment Strategy

Highlight infrastructure as a key asset class that aligns with institutional investment horizons while driving national development and economic transformation.

Join us at PIAFRICA 2026

What Attendees Are Saying

Thank you for organising such a successful event. The conference was well attended, and the quality of interactions and discussions was commendable. Congratulations on a job well done.

I thoroughly enjoyed the event and the setting in Mauritius. Thank you to the organisers.

Thank you for a well-organised conference. As a first-time attendee of #PIAFRICA, I found the agenda to be thoughtfully curated with engaging and interactive discussions. I look forward to being part of the 9th edition.

I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and found significant value in both the panel discussions and the networking sessions. I’m pleased to support and contribute to future editions of this impactful event.

Why Attend PI Africa 2026?

Unmissable Value for Institutional Investors and Trustees

Sharpen Your Investment Strategy with expert insights on portfolio diversification, alternative assets, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Boost Trustee Knowledge and Governance to strengthen oversight, manage risk more effectively, and enhance fund performance.
Connect Across the Continent with other African pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors to exchange experiences and lessons learned.
Discover High-Growth Opportunities through emerging investment options across infrastructure, private equity, venture capital, private credit, and climate finance—all aligned with long-term mandates.
Learn from Leading Experts from top African and global fund managers, regulators, and central banks—combining local relevance with international expertise.
Showcase Innovation and Leadership by sharing your fund’s achievements, innovations, and strategies to an influential audience of industry stakeholders.
Network with over 200 senior-level professionals, form new partnerships, and strengthen existing connections in a focused, high-impact setting.
Learn how to align returns with purpose—supporting both secure retirement outcomes and sustainable economic development in Africa.

Why Asset Managers & Industry Stakeholders Should Attend

Meet Africa’s Institutional Decision-Makers Gain direct access to pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset allocators actively seeking innovative, long-term investment solutions.
Position your firm as a trusted partner by sharing your expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, ESG integration, and alternative asset strategies.
Respond to Growing Demand for Diversification by engaging in discussions on asset owners’ increasing appetite for private equity, infrastructure, climate finance, and other non-traditional asset classes.
Understand how institutional investors are connecting their strategies to national development goals, member outcomes, and sustainability imperatives.
Hear directly from regulators, central banks, and policymakers on compliance shifts, capital frameworks, and emerging market dynamics.
Connect with co-investors, consultants, fund platforms, and service providers driving transformation across the investment value chain.
Explore trends in asset management innovation, technology disruption, and portfolio resilience through high-level sessions and panels.
Grow Your Brand Across the Continent – With 200+ senior participants, PI Africa 2026 offers powerful visibility and meaningful business development opportunities.