The 8th edition of PIAFRICA, the Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Conference, will take place from 8 to 9 April 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel & Resort in Mauritius.
This independently organised and longest-running industry event brings together influential decision-makers and stakeholders across African pension funds, regulatory bodies, investment managers, development finance institutions, and more. PIAFRICA is recognised for shaping the continent’s pension and investment landscape.
Confirmed sponsors for PIAFRICA 2025 include:
- Platinum: Africa Finance Corporation
- Gold: Fundo Soberano de Angola
- Silver: Stewards Investment Capital
- Bronze: Old Mutual Alternative Investments
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Shafeeq Abrahams – CEO, Eskom Pension & Provident Fund, South Africa
- Armando Manuel – Chairman, Fundo Soberano de Angola
- Leslie Ndawana – CEO, National Fund for Municipal Workers (NFMW), South Africa
- Nicholas Sherry – Chair, TWUSUPER, Australia
- Brian Karidza – Head of Actuarial & Benefits, GEPF, South Africa
- Umar Farouk Aminu – Commissioner, Pencom, Nigeria
- Josphat Muriuki – Trust Secretary, KenGen Retirement Scheme, Kenya
- Mike Adsetts – CIO, Momentum Investments, South Africa
- Vincent Shimutwikeni – Trustee, Universities Retirement Fund, Namibia
- Issaka Ibrahim – GM, Metropolitan Pensions Trust, Ghana
- Bilal Adam – CEO, Stewards Investment Capital, Mauritius
- Tendai Matika – Head of Africa, UNPRI
- Senior Representative – BlackRock
- Emmanuel Anesu Fundira – Chairman, NSSA Zimbabwe
PIAFRICA 2025 will explore internal and external dynamics shaping Africa’s pension sector—from demographic shifts and infrastructure investment strategies to global market volatility and tech-driven transformation.
Key Themes Include:
- Alternative asset allocation strategies for risk-adjusted growth
- Opportunities to attract and integrate international fund allocations
- Collaborations between global asset managers and African pension funds
- Insights into mega trends, investment risks, and sustainable growth
In 2024, PIAFRICA convened 44 pension funds managing billions in assets, and 200+ participants from 25 countries. The 2025 edition is poised to grow even further, offering unmatched knowledge exchange and networking across the investment value chain.
Join industry leaders to shape the future of pension investment in Africa.
🔗 More information and registration: pensionfundsafrica.com
📧 Email: piafrica@ametrade.org
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