8th PENSION FUNDS AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS AFRICA

PIAFRICA 2025 Returns to Mauritius under the theme: Investing for Tomorrow to Achieve Maximum Impact and Sustainable Economic Growth.

The 8th edition of the annual Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa conference, PIAFRICA returns for another highly anticipated two days of insightful discussions and high- level networking from 8 to 9 April 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel & Resort in Mauritius. This unrivalled, independently organised event is the longest-running and most influential industry gathering, bringing together key leaders and decision-makers representing African pension funds, regulators, investment managers, development financial institutions, and other stakeholders passionate about impact and the continent’s development. We are delighted to announce that to date, PIA 2025 is sponsored by Africa Finance Corporation (Platinum), Fundo Soberano de Angola (Gold), Stewards Investment Capital (Silver), and Old Mutual Alternative Investments (Bronze). Exciting expert speakers and industry leaders are expected to lead deliberations covering topical global, regional, and local pertinent issues.

- Shafeeq Abrahams, CEO, Eskom Pension & Provident Fund, South Africa

- Armando Manuel, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Fundo Soberano de, Angola

- Leslie Ndawana, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Executive Officer, National Fund for

Municipal Workers (NFMW), South Africa

- Nicholas Sherry, Chair, Independent Director, TWUSUPER, Australia

- Brian Karidza, Head of Actuarial & Benefits Administration, GEPF, South Africa

- Umar Farouk Aminu, Commissioner, Pencom, Nigeria

- Josphat Muriuki, Trust Secretary, KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme, Kenya

- Mike Adsetts, Chief Investment Officer, Momentum Investments, South Africa

- Vincent Shimutwikeni, Member Board of Trustees, Universities Retirement Fund, Namibia

- Issaka Ibrahim, General Manager, Metropolitan Pensions Trust, Ghana

- Bilal Adam, CEO, Stewards Investment Capital, Mauritius

- Tendai Matika, Head of Africa, Responsible Investment Ecosystems, UNPRI, South Africa

- Senior Representative, BlackRock

- Emmanuel Anesu Fundira, Board Chairman, NSSA Zimbabwe

Africa’s pension fund industry is changing and adapting to internal and external factors, such as shifts in demographics, asset allocation strategies required to support infrastructure growth, and the anticipated impact of technological advancements.

PIAFRICA 2025 will look inward to Africa to explore alternative asset allocation strategies and opportunities for risk adjusted growth, while also looking outward to international Asset Managers, to further understand how Africa can attract and benefit from international fund allocations, gain deeper insights into alternative investment strategies, and mitigate associated risks. These and other pertinent issues will come into sharp focus at PIAFRICA 2025 , which runs under the theme ,“Investing for Tomorrow to Achieve Maximum Impact and Sustainable Economic Growth.”

The 2024 edition convened 44 pension funds overseeing billions in assets and with considerable capital to deploy. Over 200 participants drawn from 25 countries heard from an accomplished line up of 50 distinguished speakers.Effective fund management and investment in today’s uncertain dynamic global economy require decisive leadership empowered by incisive knowledge. PIAFRICA is the place to be to gain the latest industry insights on mega trends charting the future and to make the strategic connections needed to move forward with high impact and sound growth. The event is set to facilitate knowledge exchange between alternative investment managers and the various pension funds and asset owners.

Join like-minded professionals and help drive the future of the industry. For more information about the conference, including registration details and the full agenda, please visit pensionfundsafrica.com or contact [email protected].