Stewards Investment Capital has announced that it will be a key partner during the 9th edition of the Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Conference, PIAfrica 2026, slated to take place from February 11-12, 2026, at the Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa.
Considered as one of the biggest and most significant gatherings in Africa for exploring alternative investment opportunities, PIAfrica 2026 will be held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Institutional Capital for Growth and Development,” where it is expected to tackle the most pressing issues facing institutional investors in the current times.
Discussions during the coveted event will span regulatory agility, trustee capacity-building, infrastructure and climate-aligned investment, private equity and venture capital, private credit, trade finance, and innovative approaches to risk management and diversification.
The conference, which brings together pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, regulators, and public-sector investors, is expected to offer thoughtful perspectives on how to translate long-term capital into creating sustainable economic impact.
This year’s event will feature a host of distinguished speakers hailing from various investment sectors such as infrastructure, private credit and trade finance, private equity and venture capital, asset management, development finance, ESG and sustainable investing, capital markets regulation, insurance, and employee benefits.
CEO of Stewards Investment Capital, Bilal Adam, commented, “PIAfrica 2026 comes at a key moment for Africa’s institutional investors as the role of private markets, credit, and alternative assets continues to expand. We are delighted to be part of this event that brings together long-term capital allocators, regulators, and investment experts to engage in practical, forward-looking dialogue, aligning with our mission to unlock resilient returns and drive sustainable economic growth through innovative investment strategies. We look forward to contributing to these insightful conversations and helping shape the future of institutional investing on the African continent.”
Adam will be among the panelists at one of the key sessions titled “Rethinking institutional investment in times of uncertainty.” He will share his perspectives on the role of institutional investors in harnessing collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven strategies to build resilient portfolios, unlock long-term value, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable economic growth across Africa and beyond.
While the CEO of Ame Trade and organiser of PIAfrica 2026, Mahad Ahmed, stated, “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Stewards Investment Capital for a third consecutive year. This partnership aims to enhance collaborative efforts to promote innovative investment solutions and facilitate high-quality dialogue that drives sustainable economic growth and delivers meaningful impact across the continent.”
The African pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are managing more than USD 2 trillion in assets for institutional investors across West, East, Southern, and North Africa while playing a critical role in helping accelerate diversification into private markets, infrastructure, credit, and alternative investments while adapting to evolving regulation, governance expectations, and global uncertainty.
