The countdown to PI Africa 2026 has officially begun. Returning to Mauritius next February, the African Conference on Pension Funds and Alternative Investments will bring together the continent’s most influential pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, regulators, and international institutional investors. Now in its ninth edition, PI Africa remains Africa’s longest-standing and most trusted platform for shaping the future of long-term capital on the continent.
Each edition brings its share of new developments: energy, ideas, and partnerships. The 2026 edition promises to be one of the most important yet. With pension and sovereign wealth fund assets now exceeding $2 trillion, African institutional investors are approaching a pivotal moment: diversification, sustainability, innovation, and cross-border collaboration are no longer options, but imperatives. Topics addressed at PI Africa 2026
- The growing influence of institutional investors in Africa
Across the continent, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are playing a more important role than ever in economic growth. Regulatory reforms in Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Morocco, and Ghana continue to pave the way for alternative assets, regional investments, and impact investing strategies.
PI Africa will analyze how this evolution creates new opportunities, from infrastructure and private markets to digital transformation and climate finance.
- Sustainable infrastructure and climate investments
African investors are now prioritizing long-term value-creating investments, while supporting national development priorities. Discussions will focus on:
- Clean energy and financing the transition
- Transport, water and digital infrastructure
- Affordable housing
- Blended finance models to make large-scale projects accessible to investors
The summit will present concrete case studies and explore how investors can reconcile performance and impact.
- 3. The acceleration of private markets
With most pension funds still heavily reliant on traditional assets, alternative strategies offer considerable growth potential. PI Africa 2026 will explore the opportunities offered by:
- Private equity and sector-specific funds
- Venture capital and seed-stage innovation
- Private credit and international trade financing
- Real assets and co-investment models
These discussions aim to provide institutional investors with practical information on risks, returns, governance and long-term value creation.
- Governance, regulation and risk management
As portfolios evolve, governance must evolve accordingly. The program includes sessions on:
- Strengthening the skills of administrators
- Improving fiduciary control
- ESG integration and reporting
- Understanding the new regulations in key markets
The objective: to ensure that institutional investors are fully equipped to manage complexity and seize emerging opportunities.
Confirmed speakers
PI Africa 2026 is already attracting an exceptional panel of leaders. Among the speakers:
- Armando Manuel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FSDEA (Angola)
- Shafeeq Abrahams, Managing Director and Principal Head of Pension and Provident Fund at Eskom (South Africa)
- The Honourable Hafiz Kawu, Technical Commissioner, PENCOM, Nigeria
- Denis Charles Kouassi, Director General, CNPS-CI, Ivory Coast
- Nazlie Seegers, Director of Experience, Salt Employee Benefits, South Africa
- Thato Norman, Managing Director, Debswana Pension Fund, Botswana
- Siongo Kisoso, Regional Director for East Africa, Swedfund, Kenya
- Joyce Njuguna, Director of Investments and Acting Director of Strategy and Planning, Kenya Power Pension Fund, Kenya
- Mitesh Pema, fund director, Mahlako, South Africa
- Meta Mhlarhi, co-founder, executive director and fund manager, Mahlako
- Brian Karidza, Head of Actuarial and Benefits Administration, GEPF, South Africa
- Thomas Mketelwa, Senior Manager, Kwazulu-Natal Municipal Pension Fund, South Africa
- Oguche Agudah, Board Member, Pan-African Fund Managers Association (PAFMA)
- Selim Basak, Partner, Head of Origination, Gemcorp Capital
- Marcus Weyll, CEO, Gemcorp Imbono
- Felipe Berliner, Co-founder and Head of Structuring, Gemcorp Capital
- Jolly Mokorosi, Vice President, Asset Owners Forum, South Africa
The full list of speakers will be released soon.
PI Africa warmly thanks its sponsors, including Gemcorp and S&P Global, whose partnership reinforces the summit’s commitment to providing high-quality analysis and constructive exchanges.
For nearly ten years, PI Africa has helped shape the institutional investment landscape in Africa. Participants return year after year because the event offers them:
- Up-to-date market information and industry analyses
- Access to Africa’s largest network of asset owners
- Genuine exchanges on the challenges and opportunities
- A collaborative space conducive to partnerships and co-investments
- A forward-looking vision of future investments
PI Africa 2026 is shaping up to be the most strategic edition yet, bringing together global and African leaders to explore new avenues for investment, impact and long-term growth.
Event: The African Conference on Pension Funds and Alternative Investments (PI Africa 2026)
Theme: Empowering Africa’s institutional capital for growth and development
Dates: February 11 and 12, 2026
Location: Hilton Mauritius Spa & Resort, Mauritius
Website: www.pensionfundsafrica.com
Contact: piafrica@ametrade.org
